Letrasol side effects

Hi, my wife is 1 year on from having an op to remove a cancerous lump in her breast. Letrasol has been prescribed due to the type of BC, but it is causing very painful side effects in her chest, back and shoulders still after almost 10 months. Paracetamol has little or no effect and she wpould really like to avoid any stronger painkillers. Letrasole is regarded to be the best type of inhibitor, but are there any other types that she could try which wouldn't increase her chances of oestregen increasing sufficiently to cause a relapse? Thank you

  • Hello and thanks for your enquiry,

    I am sorry to hear about the difficult side effects. It might be helpful for your wife to make contact with her hospital breast team or breast care nurse. They can discuss if there are any other options to explore regarding the current medication.

    We have information on hormone-therapy for breast cancer, which may be of interest.

    Wishing you the best,

    Vanda