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Side effects of Letrozole after taking 2yrs
Breast Cancer | Last Active: Mar 18 4:33pm | Replies (17)Comment receiving replies
I've also been on Letrozole 2 yrs and I would say the last month my fatigue as all time high - I am 59 years old, had lumpectomy for ILC in Nov 2022, Radiation completed Feb 2023 at Dana Farber, Boston and started Letrozole. Joint pain I have managed via lot of walking but deep in osteoporosis now and on Zometa infusions to help improve bone density. Along with extremely dry red eye and all the crappy menopause results that are more pronounced on Letrozole I try not to complain as I'm glad there is something I can take but the fatigue has really zapped me - some days just hard to get out of bed - reduced work etc. I see NP oncology for follow up on April 1 and I'm thinking she will suggest switching to one of the other 2 aromatase inhibitors but that could bring host of new symptoms. I do yoga etc but maybe this in new norm - I have 8 more years on Letrozole - any advice out there...oxoxoxo
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Yes, please talk your doctor. Like @frenchtoasted429 said they usually have some insight and options. Fatigue is the hardest part for me in this BC journey. I was always an energizer bunny and I detest not having the energy to do all the things in a day I want to do. Just pushing through is no longer an option.
I have only one variation from the above advice. For me, the tea is caffeinated black tea, I could never make it through the day without a little chemistry. 😂.
It sounds like you do a lot in a day, any chance you can just let yourself rest up a bit until you can talk to your doctor?
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I took letrozole for over 15 years, was in recovery from breast cancer (lumpectomy) in 2005 ....had a great run until 2024, when I was diagnosed again with breast cancer, same breast. I had a double masectomy at that point. no chemo, no radiation - and I'm taking letrozole again. Ask your doctor about adding some vitamins, especially B6 and B12 (also D3) It really helps with fatigue. Don't overtake either one, look up your age and take that amount, unless your doctor says differently. I really believe letrozole staved off getting cancer again, and that I should have never stopped taking it. The side affects definitely outweigh getting breast cancer again. Non-caffeine herbal teas also are helpful, especially in the mid-afternoon. Good luck and hang in there....