Letrizole problems

Hi all, I'm new to this group, I've been on letrizole for breast cancer,  a year now. I am thinking of stopping taking it as it has, not only, given me severe swelling in my hands and feet but I am also experiencing eye problems. I have just had one eye operation for cataract , I need the second eye doing now but I am now also having problems wit tears in the virtuous fluid, causing black marks in my vision. Insomnia and night sweats are ruining my relationship with my partner too. Im struggling to work. My doctor told me to exercise more - I look after two horses and walk dogs daily. Also after walking my hand swell and throb. Does anyone else have these problems. My consultant says I must stay on letrizole and is reluctant to give me any figures on my chances if I stop taking it. 
 

 

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  • Hi sjnut,

    Welcome to Cancer Chat. I'm sorry to hear you're experiencing difficulties with this. It sounds like you've done the right things in terms of discussing it with your consultant and doctor - but keep doing this if you need to find anything out, and particularly if you're considering stopping it.

    If you feel you'd like to talk things through with one of our nurses, you can give them a call on 0808 800 4040 (Monday-Friday, 9-5).

    You can also search this forum for 'Letrozole' to find other discussions on here, in case this is helpful.

    And we also have an information page on our website about Letrozole here.

    Wishing you all the best,

    Ben
    Cancer Chat Moderator

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