Breast Cancer Care Forum

Sunflower The monthly zoladex injections were advised by my oncologist. The GP'S and nurses don't have the knowledge to know that this is preferable. Please speak to the oncologist or bcn. They can put this in writing and send to the gp. Sue xx  ... View more

Hi Wonky Please don't panic! A bone density scan is taken at the start of the hormone therapy treatment, and is then done every 2 years. One of the issues with the drugs is that it can cause a lowing of bone density and may cause osteoporosis. It is standard practice in follow on treatment and is nothing to worry about. The scan itself is just a machine that travels over your hip and lower spine area only, and takes approximately 10 mins. Having had many scans throughout this process, it's the easiest one of them all. I hope this puts your mind at rest.  Sue xx  ... View more

Hi  Re zoladex injections..... I was advised by my consultant, to have the monthly ones, as they are more reliable for women. Obviously they need to work with our menstrual cycle. I found initially they make you feel slightly unwell the next day or so, but that wore off after a few months. Now, after doing it for 3 years(!), it's just annoying to go to the drs every month! Sue xx  ... View more

Hi Danny Your treatment begins with surgery, so you've already began and got a major part over with. Follow on treatment usually starts within 12 weeks. If this is not the case, then as Shi says speak to your breast care team. Best wishes  Sue xx  ... View more

Hi  Thanks for your reply. I've just ordered myself some reading glasses, so I'll see how it goes. I normally wear varifocals, so will need to replace them too if things don't improve.  Sue xx  ... View more

Hi Kate  In my experience, side effects of letrozole come and go. Anything that I suffer with, seems to last about 6 weeks and then recovers. I've had a few occasions with depression, but they have been quite short (maybe a day or two). So I would say give it a little time and see if it improves. I can't comment on fatigue, as I have ME/CFS so always struggle with that! Sue xx  ... View more

Hi Sunflower It's not something I've experienced, so I can't help in that respect. But I would say give your bc nurse/team a call, as they will have more of an idea than your gp. Hugs xx  ... View more

Yes, I've heard that helps too x ... View more

Hi  Thank you.... Yes starting to feel better xx ... View more

Hi  I get hip pain from letrozole. It seems to flair up every now and again. The last time it took 2 months to settle. Epsom salts in the bath was recommended to me and I do think that helps. Best wishes  Sue xx  ... View more

Hi Patricia  I too struggle with side effects of letrozole. Last time I saw the oncologist, he suggested stopping for 6 weeks to see if things improved. Maybe this is something you could try and see how you feel? Best wishes  Sue xx  ... View more

Thank you jencat❤️ would you mind if I sent you a pm later? Xx   ... View more

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Hi Jencat Yes it is possible that it is ME symptoms. I just haven't had it go on for this long before and the nausea is new. I spoke to one of the lovely nurses on here, and she said that it was more likely that. I haven't changed my meds at all.  I'm just feeling very low and poorly, and anxiety is going into overdrive!  Thank you for talking to me xx   ... View more

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Hi Ladies  Looking for abit of support.... Struggling with anxiety over symptoms that I'm experiencing.  I've been through the mill abit with various appointments and tests. After a clear mammogram, I saw my consultant and mentioned my hips were sore. I had an x Ray, which wasn't particularly useful, so then saw the oncologist who sent me for bone scan. This all came back clear, thank goodness.  About a week after the scan, I started to feel ill. Initially sickness and nausea, and now 3 weeks later I still feel unwell.... Headaches, nausea, sweating, fatigue etc. Saw gp and had bloods done, which apparently came back borderline (?) and need to repeat in 2 weeks. She also said I should get a brain scan.  Well, as you can imagine, my thoughts are all over the place. Really feels never-ending at the moment. Struggling to deal with all of this on my own.  Thanks in advance xx ... View more

Jencat that's great about your mammogram! Now breathe.... Xx   ... View more

Aneeebel that's great news! So relieved for you😌 xx ... View more