Hello Bec1

I'm sorry to hear about all that you've been through over the past 18 months. To not only have to deal with your cancer diagnosis but also with your husband's illness and to now be caring for him with his disability, well you've been through so much. 

Many women find that the hormones medication they're prescribed following a breast cancer diagnosis doesn't suit them. For some people, the benefits of the medication are worth the side effects but I know from many posts that I've read here on the forum that sometimes people feel they're not. You tried the recommended medication and it sounds like it had a huge impact on your quality of life. I think most people would be able to understand the decision that you've made. 

The only additional point I would make is please do speak to the breast care team if you've not already done so. It's important that they're aware of your decision so that your continued monitoring can be altered accordingly if necessary. 

If at any point you want to talk things through with one of our team of nurses you're welcome to call them. I'm sure they will be happy to offer any advice and support they can. They're available Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm on 0808 800 4040. 

I do hope that things improve for you soon. 

Best wishes, 
Jenn
Cancer Chat moderator 

Hi Jenn, 

Thank you for your kind words.

I have now spoken to my Consultant and she agrees that I come off Letrozole for 8 weeks but continue to have Zoladex injections and vice versa to see how I feel after 16 weeks. 

Rebecca x

Hi Bec,

A very warm welcome to our forum. It sounds as if both you and your husband have been through a tough time in the past couple of years. Having taken Letrozole for 6½ years, I can appreciate how you are feeling. I am glad to hear that you have mentoned this to your consultant and that she is trying alternatives. There are other hormone therapies, which might agree with you better. Have you had a predict test, to tell you how much benefit you'll get from hormone treatment? Your consultant can arrange this and you might find this helpful when considering stopping treatment altogether.

I sincerely hope that you find something suitable.

Please keep in touch and let us know how you get on. We are always here for you.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx