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Over 50, overweight and breast cancer

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Hi all I had left breast lumpectomy and node removal in December. I have been taking letrozole last couple months and and on day 2 of 5 sessions of radiotherapy. 
I have put on weight during this process and want to lose some weight as the letrozole is having an effect on my joints and I figured it would help to be fitter. 
I’m also over 50 so dreaded menopause has also contributed to the weight gain. 
where do I start? I’m not one to excercise and my office job location is rural with no where to walk

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    Anastrozole for me, a very similar tablet. I put on two stone in a year and really struggling to shift it. Slimming world, calorie counting, upping exercise are all things to consider. I'm on Facebooks 'UK breast cancer support group - for sufferers and survivors', some on there have resorted to seeing their doctors for help. It's a nightmare, especially when knowing it's important to keep to a healthy weight.

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    Anastrozole for me, a very similar tablet. I put on two stone in a year and really struggling to shift it. Slimming world, calorie counting, upping exercise are all things to consider. I'm on Facebooks 'UK breast cancer support group - for sufferers and survivors', some on there have resorted to seeing their doctors for help. It's a nightmare, especially when knowing it's important to keep to a healthy weight.

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