I have been using exemastane for almost 4 years now. In this time I've gained around 10 kilos and can't lose it no matter how carefully I eat, I have swollen ankles and hands and sleep very poorly. Has anyone else experienced this? Most side effects given...
Hi everyone, I'm 10 years on in my treatment and finally came off my anastrozole in January and I am feeling good. However! I still have what I believe is peripheral neuropathy in my toes. I remember experiencing foot pain and toe numbness after my...
I thought I had gotten away with this particular side effect of letrozole. Any recommendations? I am oestrogen positive. GP or breast care nurse?
I am posting here to prevent myself sending an angry email to my CEO or making a public statement on LinkedIn. I've just come out of the other side of almost 2 years treatment for TNBC. Chemo, radio, surgery and immunotherapy. And bad side effects to...
Hi All, I'm wondering whether to start taking collegen supplements to counteract the loss of Oestrogen? I'm 57 and feel about 100! I've read there is no evidence to suggest it changes the effects of Letrozole but by nature, Collegen aids cell growth...
Hi there I was wondering if anyone found bone pain/joint pain increasing a couple of months before their Zometa infusion is due. I get 6 monthly infusions and my last one is due next month. I don’t know if it’s coincidental but I’ve just realised there...
Hi everyone I guess I’m looking for some positive comments / experiences. I had Her 2 positive breast cancer er diagnosed September 2024 . It was treated with chemo and then left sided mastectomy ( April 2025) then radiotherapy in July 2025 then finally...
Hi everyone, I am struggling with awful night sweats, being woken up 4-5 times every night. I am into my 5th year on letrozole and suffering lots of the lovely side effects that come with it, joint pain, hot flushes, brain fog, anxiety, mood swings and...
I really don't know where to start. I was first diagnosed birthday breast cancer in 2012 and again in 2013, during chemo, with another different type od breast cancer, lobular. In the past year or so i have been struggling with hip/lower back pain. So...
Hi everyone I collected my tablets today and I am due to start taking them tomorrow. What is everyone's experience on them in the first few days - should I keep my plans this weekend or perhaps cancel? I have anti sickness and anti diarrhea tablets...
