Exemestane side effects

My first question would be - does anyone know the liklihood of cancer coming back once treatment on these tablets has finished?

I have experienced joint pain, particularly in my ankles and knees making walking difficult, but it definitely seems to be worst after sitting still for a few hours - my advice if your job is desk-based is to take regular little breaks and walk about a bit (getting a cup of tea is a good excuse!) I was on tamoxifen and monthly zoladex injections, then after about 5 months my oncologist switch me to exemestane as it reportedly works better. I told her about the joint pain and she said I was probably at the peak of the side effects and it should start to settle (this was after about 3 months of taking them) she recommended staying on them and reviewing again at Christmas time. Since then I have had a lot of tingling in my fingers. I was a fairly active, busy mum when diagnosed in 2019 and now I feel as if I am a little old lady of about 90. I hope there is light at the end of the tunnel for all of us.

  • Hi Chocandtea,

    Welcome to Cancer Chat. I wanted to send you a reply as it should mean a few more people should see it and hopefully you'll receive further replies from anyone with similar experiences.

    Your first question would really be best discussed with your doctor/specialist. If you'd like to talk things through with our nurses at all, you can reach them on 0808 800 4040 (Monday-Friday, 9-5).

    Wishing you all the best,

    Ben
    Cancer Chat Moderator