Letrozole yes or no - any opinions on delaying chemo until after holiday?

Hi, that's a tough decision. For what it's worth, I have pretty much zero side effects from letrozole and I travel extensively for work and have no issues. But, we are all different and you only know your own reaction when you start taking them. Best wishes 

Hi Lotsagain,

I had a lumpectomy and lymph nodes removed three months ago and await radiotherapy, I’m also on Letrozole and like Irishgirl16, have had very little size effects.

I take one 2.5 mgm tablet a day, maybe it has something to do with the dosage, of course not sure what yours is. It does take a few weeks or maybe a couple of months for your system to adjust, so maybe that will help, but listen to your own body and don’t visit Dr Google, it will make your head spin and stress you out.

I hope you have a fabulous holiday and enjoy yourself, just be sensible and slap on the factor 50, if you drink, do it in moderation, but otherwise have a ball.

Always remember you can come and chat to us riff raff at anytime.

Love and hugs.

Hi, I started Letrozole just over three weeks ago. So far, so good. Sending you love and best wishes. xx.

Thank you for your replies. It helps knowing others are on the same journey. 

I started taking letrizole as soon as I was diagnosed with breast cancer, and I can honestly say I've had no side effects. I already have hot flushes but they are non worse.  Hope this helps.

So nice to hear that you guys have all got on well with letrozole. Keep hearing horror stories. Thanks for the positivity xx

I'm now five weeks tomorrow on Letrozole and still so far, so good. I decided from the outset that I would stick to one brand. My first prescription issued by the hospital (14 days supply) was Sun. I didn't start taking it straight away as I had an appointment with the oncologist and wanted to discuss my treatment plan. When I went to the chemist to pick up the next prescription it was Accord (28 days supply). I started taking these and was fine. When I went for my next prescription it was Sun again. I refused the prescription and went to five different chemists until I found Accord. I then contacted my GP practice and said that I couldn't do a monthly hunt, and would like a prescription for three months. That way, once I had identified a chemist with Accord in stock, I would have a chance of securing a three month supply. The pharmacists tell me they are not able to specify brands as the medication is ordered and sent from the wholesalers and the brand will be whatever is available. I take the Letrozole after my lunch each day, and, as  I say, so far, I haven't experienced anything of any note.

I'm confused now, I know everyone is different,  but my surgeon told me to stop taking Letrizole at least 4 weeks prior to  chemo starting? I haven't got a firm date yet, but I also want to have my holiday before chemo starts. I come back from hols on 16th August, so I've stopped taken Letrizole already. I've got my first appointment with the

oncologist next week.

Im confused now, I know everyone is different,  but my surgeon told me to stop taking Letrizole at least 4 weeks prior to  chemo starting? I haven't got a firm date yet, but I also want to have my holiday before chemo starts. I come back from hols on 16th August, so I've stopped taken Letrizole already. I've got my first appointment with the

oncologist next week.

Hi there GillP, I do hope it was not my post that confused you. To clarify;  I didn't need chemo and was given the choice re: radiotherapy, I had a lumpectomy in March and a re-excision in April and advised 5 years on Letrozole. Love and best wishes to you.