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How Can Letrozole Side Effects Be Managed?

My wife is experiencing significant quality of life reduction issues that appear to be direct side effects of Letrozole, her AI treatment that is being projected as a 5 year treatment. Being that her breast cancer was characterized as small, benign, and early Stage 1 with successful partial mastectomy with clear margin and then subsequent radiation treatment - what are the statistical advantages of her continuing the Letrozole treatments and having to put up with the quality of life reduction? Said differently, if she chooses to discontinue the Letrozole in exchange for higher quality of life now, what is the statistical risk penalty that she is taking on for this immediate relief?
posted on Wed, 10 May 2017
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Hi,

Some tips to manage Letrozole side effects are Megestrol acetate is used to manage hot flashes. Adding phytoestrogenes to her diet can help cope with hot flashes and other low estrogen levels. Also add some physical activity and training can help.

Wear cotton and wide cloths. Remove alcohol and caffeine from diet. Use black chocolate often. Go outside in Park and green areas.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Olgeta Xhufka,
General & Family Physician
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How Can Letrozole Side Effects Be Managed?

Hi, Some tips to manage Letrozole side effects are Megestrol acetate is used to manage hot flashes. Adding phytoestrogenes to her diet can help cope with hot flashes and other low estrogen levels. Also add some physical activity and training can help. Wear cotton and wide cloths. Remove alcohol and caffeine from diet. Use black chocolate often. Go outside in Park and green areas. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Olgeta Xhufka, General & Family Physician