In response to your queries, I was diagnosed with Stage 2/3 breast cancer (ductal and lobal) in November, 2003 at age 50, had a fist mastectomy in December, 2003, then a course of 6 chemotherapy treatments in early 2004 (during which time I became menopausal), followed by a second mastectomy in July, 2004. I did not receive radiaiton. I went on Tamoxifen in September, 2004, then was advised by my oncologist to switch to Letrozole in December, 2004. At my last follow-up visit, the oncologist remarked that I will be at the five-year mark on Letrozole this December, and then will 'have a decision to make' as to whether to continue on Letrozle after the 5-year mark or not. I have been unable to find any information on this subject, and am thus seeking advice as to continue on Letrozole past the 5-year mark or not.
I developed Osteoporosis as a result of the Letrozole and have been on Fosamax for the past 1.5 years. I also developed kidney stones about 2.5 years ago. Other than that, I am very healthy.
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In response to your queries, I was diagnosed with Stage 2/3 breast cancer (ductal and lobal) in November, 2003 at age 50, had a fist mastectomy in December, 2003, then a course of 6 chemotherapy treatments in early 2004 (during which time I became menopausal), followed by a second mastectomy in July, 2004. I did not receive radiaiton. I went on Tamoxifen in September, 2004, then was advised by my oncologist to switch to Letrozole in December, 2004. At my last follow-up visit, the oncologist remarked that I will be at the five-year mark on Letrozole this December, and then will 'have a decision to make' as to whether to continue on Letrozle after the 5-year mark or not. I have been unable to find any information on this subject, and am thus seeking advice as to continue on Letrozole past the 5-year mark or not.
I developed Osteoporosis as a result of the Letrozole and have been on Fosamax for the past 1.5 years. I also developed kidney stones about 2.5 years ago. Other than that, I am very healthy.
Thank you for your help and guidance.
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