Foxglove

 Hi im almost 6 months in to my surgery and letrozole is causing me some problems. Initially constipation and over the last couple of months joint stiffness has become really bad knees in particular with swelling at times. Im going swimming which does help. What are the side effects of the letrozole alternative?

  • Welcome to Cancer Chat Foxglove although I'm sorry to read that you're having some unwanted side effects from letrozole.

    There are quite a few breast cancer ladies on the forum that have experience of taking letrozole and the alternatives and hopefully some of them will be along soon. Quite a few of them chat on this discussion so if you'd like to join in just click on the pink reply button of any post you want to respond to and say hello. They are very welcoming and supportive and I'm sure they will do what they can to help.

    I'm also including some general information we have on our website about the other options but do speak to your GP to discuss this in more detail and let them know if you feel Letrozole isn't agreeing with you as they may be able to help you managed the side effects you are currently experiencing.

    I hope the joint stiffness becomes less so as time goes on.

    All the best, 

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator