Breast Cancer Now Forum

Am still taking the letrozole, almost 4 years now, and don’t have any side effects I can attribute to the medication that I wouldn’t  have anyway with the general ageing process.  Have just had my yearly check up and the mammogram showed micro calcifications of dcis.  I’d already had a lumpectomy and ancillary nodes removed 4 years ago.  The stereotactic core biopsy was one of the most horrible and traumatic tests I’ve had through all this, the local anaesthetic just didn’t cut it for me.  Anyhoo, seeing the surgeon next week about my options, I know another lumpectomy will be offered, but I can’t be bothered again …. Just take it this time.   ... View more

Hi I am suffering in a similar way to how you were back in 2012. I can hardly walk. My onc has given me a holiday off it and I'm perhaps 10% better.  I was hoping to feel so much better after 4 weeks of not taking it.  What did you do?  Did you stay on Femara?  ... View more

Yes, the joint pains are unbearable. I'm into year 5 of hormone therapy now (1yr on letrozole, 3+ on anastrozole) and have taken a month off it every now & again which by end of month my joints are feeling less stiff. I wanted to stop it but my Dr said I need to be on it for 7yrs. So I've been changed onto Taxmoxifen now. Only been on it 2 wks no improvement yet. Meant to be less joint pain with it but side effects can be worse if you get them. ... View more