Hi there,

I know exactly where you're coming from. I was diagnosed with stage 1 grade 2 BC in September last year. I've had a lumpectomy followed by radiotherapy. Supposed to be taking letrozole but declined as the side effects sound awful. I already have weight issues and osteoarthritis, I really don't want to make those worse. Having said that, the additional benefit to me, along with the treatment I've already had are 1 or 2 percent. I wouldn't encourage anyone to make the same decision as me as it's a very individual and personal journey. I would discuss this with the oncologist and see what they say. Since my diagnosis, I've lost quite a lot of weight so from where I am now, I am going to give it a go. Not everyone gets awful side effects, we can only try it and see how we get on. 

Good luck with everything 

Jane xx

Dear Jane thank you for replying I woke up this morning just feeling dread at taking it... as the day had gone on I have thought I would see how it goes rather than a straight no...but found your reply really good as you knew how I felt, whereas family are just take it take it we want you having the best chance, and I am thinking what quality of life though... as you say not everyone gets awful side eff3cts so hope you and I are these people..  hope it goes well for you... I have my operation on the 21 st April 

kind regards 

Dear Jane thank you for replying I woke up this morning just feeling dread at taking it... as the day had gone on I have thought I would see how it goes rather than a straight no...but found your reply really good as you knew how I felt, whereas family are just take it take it we want you having the best chance, and I am thinking what quality of life though... as you say not everyone gets awful side eff3cts so hope you and I are these people..  hope it goes well for you... I have my operation on the 21 st April 

kind regards