Hi. I've just finished a year course of pheso and taking letrozole for the next few years. I had a mastectomy last year and then chemo and radiotherapy. I had a lovely female oncologist who explained everything but now I have been passed on to a male oncologist who I have never met, he does telephone calls, and I'm embarrassed about the sexual side or the lack of it. My husband has been understanding but obviously he would like to have the physical side back. Its just too painful for me although we do use lubricant, it doesnt help much. Does anyone know if I use vaginal cream will it effect any treatment or cause the cancer to return because of the estrogen it may contain.
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