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Letrozole vs Tamoxifen

Bevvymama
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Hi  ER+ Breast Cancer survivors,

I'd like your views on Tamoxifen vs Letrozole. 

I've been on Letrozole for 4 months due to age (53) and not having had a menstrual bleed for 11 months - however, a week ago I did have a bleed and now need bloods to determine if I'm post or peri menopausal. 

I've had to stop taking Letrozole. 

To be honest, it was awful. Joint stiffness, lethargy, low mood, increased appetite. 

If I'm perimenopausal, I will have to switch to Tamoxifen. Is it any better? Anyone have experience of both?

Bests,

Bev

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  • I'm sorry for the tough time you've had on Letrozole Bev.

    There have been many discussions on the forum about the pros and cons of Tamoxifen so I'm sure some of our members who are currently on this will be along soon to share their experiences and advice but if you'd like to have a quick chat with one of our cancer nurses about this then you can give them a call on 0808 800 4040, Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m.

    Kind regards,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator

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  • I'm sorry for the tough time you've had on Letrozole Bev.

    There have been many discussions on the forum about the pros and cons of Tamoxifen so I'm sure some of our members who are currently on this will be along soon to share their experiences and advice but if you'd like to have a quick chat with one of our cancer nurses about this then you can give them a call on 0808 800 4040, Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m.

    Kind regards,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator

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