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Have stopped letrazole

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I completed 5 sessions of radiotherapy a month ago. Had surgery (lumpectomy last November). Was told I would have a reaction 2 weeks after the radiotherapy. No reaction. At 4 weeks suddenly my ribcage very painful. Could not lay on either side in bed and even laid on my back very uncomfortable. Decided to stop the letrazole I had been taking for 4 months. Immediately the next day symptoms lessened then within a couple of days much improved. Stomach felt very sore. Gradually over next few days went away. Now have a sore left wrist with intermittent pain. Also various spots of pain in other parts of my body. Not sure if it was a reaction to the radiotherapy or a reaction to the letrazole or both. Staying off the letrazole and will see how I go. What do others think?

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    Hi I have been on letrazole for 28 days , just finished radiotherapy today, my fear is the letrazole and not the cancer as risk of recurrence low. But the risks of the letrazole are significant. I have so many of the side effects already including joint pains. To me I would rather be happy and not on the pills than unhappy and in pain . I will discuss with my oncologist in 2 weeks time. Using the predict tool there was only about 4 % difference in the survival rate for my cancer type. But I am overweight and unfit which increases my risk of letrazole. I am in a quandray. 

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    Hi I have been on letrazole for 28 days , just finished radiotherapy today, my fear is the letrazole and not the cancer as risk of recurrence low. But the risks of the letrazole are significant. I have so many of the side effects already including joint pains. To me I would rather be happy and not on the pills than unhappy and in pain . I will discuss with my oncologist in 2 weeks time. Using the predict tool there was only about 4 % difference in the survival rate for my cancer type. But I am overweight and unfit which increases my risk of letrazole. I am in a quandray. 

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