Dear all,
I am new to this and just signed up on the advice of my oncologist. I was diagnosed with breast cancer last year at 36, and have undergone mastectomy, fertility, chemo, tamoxifen and now on monthly injections of zoladex and taking letrazole now. This is quite embarrassing, but I basically can no longer have sex. It hurts so much. My oncologist says that it is a side effect of the treatment and that I can stop the zoladex or use vagifem. As my cancer was hormone related, I’m not meant to use any form of hrt so I am petrified to use the vagifem. But I don’t want to stop the injections… that terrifies me just as much. He said it would be ok as the oestrogen will be localised and I’ve been given three weeks worth to see how I get on. But when I went to start, I read in the leaflet you’re not meant to use if you’ve had breast cancer so I didn’t use it. But I don’t want a life without sex. I’m just feeling very fed up and sad that I have to face choices like this at 37. I just wondered if anyone else has had a similar experience and what you have been advised to do and what you have done… am very confused and scared of both options I have. Thank you in advance for any help or advice. Much love to all xxx
Dear Nichola
We have a group called Sex and Relationships where there are conversations discussing similar situations which you find yourself in. It is a private group but just click and join. Any registered member of the Forum can join and post in this group.
You may find it helpful to chat to one of our specialist nurses on our free Helpline as well, 0808 800 6000.
Best wishes
Anna
Digital Community Officer