Hi yorkshirelass, 

Weight gain is one of the occasional side effects that can occur when taking letrozole but if you are finding it difficult to control then it may be worth getting in touch with your doctor to let them know.

We have many breast cancer ladies on the forum, many of whom are on letrozole, so hopefully some of them will pop by soon to offer their support and advice.

Kind regards, 

Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator

Many thanks Steph will mention at my next appointment with my oncologist.

Yes. I am now 14 stone due to these fattening drugs. I want to stop all my medication & Injections. I think if i stop taking them, maybe the weight will come off. Oncologist don't take my weight gain seriously, because  my cancer is now secondary  & my stomach is 43 inches.so just gonna stop.

Hello and thanks for your post

I'm sorry you have gained weight since starting letrozole. This must be very difficult for you.

We would always encourage people to speak to their specialist or breast cancer nurse before considering stopping treatment as they might have some suggestions in reviewing your medications.

The organisation Breast Cancer Now has some information on stopping letrozole which you can read here. 

I hope this is of some use. Give us a ring if you would like to talk anything over. The number to call is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open from 9am till 5pm Monday to Friday.

Kind regards,

Celene

Hello and thanks for your post

I'm sorry you have gained weight since starting letrozole. This must be very difficult for you.

We would always encourage people to speak to their specialist or breast cancer nurse before considering stopping treatment as they might have some suggestions in reviewing your medications.

The organisation Breast Cancer Now has some information on stopping letrozole which you can read here. 

I hope this is of some use. Give us a ring if you would like to talk anything over. The number to call is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open from 9am till 5pm Monday to Friday.

Kind regards,

Celene

Hi Celene

I will talk with my Oncologist about stopping Palcociclib, Letrozole, zolodex  & the other injection. I have type 2 diabetes on my mom side of family, which i don't want to get on top of my Cancer. I have huge adominal fat due to treatment.this is very dangerous for me.Induced menapause I had straight away & been very patient with treatment for 6 years. 

Feed up looking like washed up whale on beach as my confidence is all time low & have menapause rages.

Been doing the joe wicks exercise 5 times a week & lost no weight. 

These drugs cause major hormone imbalances & I am tired of putting on brave & happy face! 

Dear Shai_Shai, 

i've gained around 15 Kgs since i started Letrzole 14 months ago, i've been careful with what i eat and i walk daily but i can hardly control not gaining more weight and can't shed any! 
 

after mastectomy and hair loss from chemo i can bately recognise myselfqnd has tremendously affected my self asteem, it is frustrating and i keep hoping i can one day stops meds ( my diagnosis metastatic breast cancer, so i'm supposed to be on them for the rest of my life) i am grateful that these meds may saves lives and have cleared my cancer but their side affects are affecting the quality of life! 
 

trying to be positive each day and feel grateful for being cancer free, hang in there 

xoxo

Since Feb of this year, things have changed for me. My cancer is now stage 4 mets in liver.was 1cm now 2cm. I'm on different meds and have lost 3 stone from Feb to now. Tamoxifen caused me insulin resistance & the more weight we gain, more cancer.

Plus, I never said I was cancer free,  I just doing my best to be happy & get on with it.

xxx

I'm sorry to hear about that, i hope you get better soon. 
 

i meant i am cancer free now, sorry if that was not clear! I hope one day there will be a cure for metastatic cancer