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Here is the info on the insert: Note that with a half life of 2 days, taking it alternate days (or even every third day) would seem to still mean a therapeutic level. My doc okayed alternate days but I never did it.

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In postmenopausal patients with advanced breast cancer, daily doses of 0.1 mg to 5 mg Femara (letrozole) suppress plasma concentrations of estradiol, estrone, and estrone sulfate by 75% to 95% from baseline with maximal suppression achieved within two to three days. Suppression is dose-related, with doses of 0.5 mg and higher giving many values of estrone and estrone sulfate that were below the limit of detection in the assays. Estrogen suppression was maintained throughout treatment in all patients treated at 0.5 mg or higher.

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Wow this is great information. Thank you so much! I wonder if that possibility is only for advanced breast cancer? I could do that AMA I suppose since there is no dialogue with my Oncologist regarding dosing or anything related to my side effects experienced.