Letrozole

Hi Dandelion I started taking Letrazole last December and have also been told it will be for five years.  I think that's the standard plan although I am sure we will be reviewed as we go along.  I am also having three weekly Herceptin injections for a year.  The Oncologist told me that some women are on a 6 months trial to see if that is as beneficial as taking it for a year.  She is keeping me on it the full year which I am pleased about.  Each case is considered independently.  Hope this helps.  Denise xx

Thanks Denise

How are you getting on with letrozole? I know lots of people find it very hard to tolerate and some have given up on it! I have been taking it for 4 years now and even though the side effects are horrendous I would do anything they tell me to fight this disease! Jen x

I have been on it for 10 years finished 2 weeks ago ive had most of the horrible side effects but persevered as was frightened of it coming back. Nothing has changed so far still using a walking stick with the hip and knee pains l. Still cant sleep. High blood pressure and cholestral. Trigger finger. Teeth deteriorated. And hyperparathyroidism as its early days im hoping i may get some relief evetually