Breast cancer

Hi Trudy, It's an emotional and scary time for you, but most people feel more in control when treatment actually starts; I know I did.  I don't think you'll lose your hair on Letrozole alone if you're not having chemo.

Best wishes

Hi  Trudy it's ok to feel upset and not grateful. A cancer diagnosis, no matter what the outcome or treatment, is emotionally tough so be kind to yourself. I have been on letrozole for a year now and it's not typically a treatment that causes hair loss. And radiotherapy does not cause hair loss either. I have very few side effects from the letrozole, some occasional stiffness in my joints, but it has been nowhere near as bad as I feared. Best wishes

Hi Trudy

I had stage 2 invasive ductal cancer and had surgery back in April and completed 5 sessions of radiotherapy in August this year. I have been on letrozole for 3 months but saw the oncologist  yesterday. I had several side effects which included low mood. I have cried a lot on my journey. The consultant has taken me off letrozole now and has said it will take 6 weeks to get out of system. She wants me to try another hormone tablet in 6 weeks but i know it wont be hsppening on my part. My thoughts are discuss with the nurse team and see if they have any suggestions. 

Take care

• Devon

Hi Devon thank you for coming back to me I am going to talk to breast care nurse I feel at 70 years old I can't manage all the side effects  including the hair loss,i also have heart failure and am worried about the effects it will have on that.thank you so much for your advice it's comforting to know I'm not on my own

Take care

Trudy

I am going to speak to my breast care nurse my emotions are all-in the air right now I don't feel like I can cope with the hair loss and all the side effects I'm 70years old  and also have heart problems thank you for coming back to me

Take care

Trudy

I am only 59. But I think we all find our emotions are all over the place. Its not all necessarily medication related. I think for me initially it was a shock especially as I was told over the phone I had cancer. I also had a nasty radiation burn post radiotherapy which took over 3 weeks to heal which really got me down. Will keep fingers crossed for you that all goes well with your treatment.

Take care.

Devon