Hi, I am 51, I had a stage 2 ductal invasive tumour with 3 lymph nodes positive. I was put on the same drug as yourself. It stopped the tumour from getting any bigger while my surgery was arranged. I start chemo this week. I have been told I have to carry on taking the tablet for 5/10 years. The only side effect I have is hot flushes and sweats. My cancer nurse said this will settle down after about 6 months.i hope this has been of some help.

Hi and thank you for your message.  The list of side effects are so daunting that to hear from someone who is finding them okay is such good news. I have not miss understood what you have said and I am grateful, but I guess like everyone who's had this diagnosis the shock and lifestyle changes can be a rollercoaster of emotions.  I wish you well and thank you. Sue x 

Hi am deb I have breast cancer since 2010 I have had my breast removed  had chemo and radiotherapy then spent on tomaxfan. For five years then put on leterole  all I can say is it's all worth it seeing my family happy  me too

Keep smiling babes  it gets better

                                                              Deb 

I wondered how long you took Letrozole before you felt any better?

My mother has secondary breast cancer cells in the lining of her lung and I think this is the medication she has been taking for about 5 weeks - she doesn't feel very well at all and today the hospital have advised her to stop taking the tablets until she next sees the consultant - so I've found my way here looking for some information!

Thanks Sue - I understand your hesitation but I suppose you have to see if the benefits outweigh the risks - I hope you don't suffer any side effects & also feel better soon x

To the other ladies who have been taking it longer, the same question.