Letrozole holiday break

Hello everyone hope you’re all well, can I ask has anyone else had a break from their treatment of Letrozole? I’ve been on it two years and had awful arthralgia and eye issues so now I’m off it for 8 weeks to see if the side effects ease, but being off it gives me anxiety has I have stage three advanced ovarian cancer so I worry of further spreading, it’s a niggle I think we all have if you on treatment you have to put up with side effects and when you off you worry of it spreading catch 22 situation, I also have heart and vascular issues and the Letrozole has worsened that it’s a rollercoaster ride, I’m seeing my Oncologist next Jan to discuss the future with my treatment it will be a stressful time till then with worry x

  • Hello Charlieface

    I'm sorry to hear that you've been struggling with so many side effects of letrozole. We know from the posts we see here in the Cancer Chat community that lots of women struggle with side effects of hormone medication. We've seen women share their stories about taking breaks from treatment, changing treatment, or even making the decision to stop treatment due to the side effects experienced. 

    It's understandable that you're feeling anxious about what may happen while you're on this treatment break. It's clearly been a difficult time for you and understandable that you may feel overwhelmed by things at times. 

    Hopefully, when you see the Oncologist in January they will be able to offer some reassurance and you can make a decision about the best way forward with your ongoing care. In the meantime, if it would help to chat things through with one of our nurses, you're welcome to give them a call. I know they will be happy to listen and offer any advice, information and support they can. They're available Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm on 0808 800 4040. 

    I do hope that you see some benefits from this break Charlieface and that some of your health concerns improve. Keep in touch and let us know how you get on. 

    Best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator