6 months with Letrozole

Tomorrow will mark 6 months since I took my first dosage of Letrozole, and whether or not it is working remains to be seen. Hopefully we’ll know more when I go back to Duke January 8 for a CT scan, labs, and an appointment with Dr. Rossi.

Since I’ve tried to chronicle this in hopes of helping someone else considering whether or not to go on Letrozole, here are links to two previous posts on the same subject.

Looking back at the 90 Days post and comparing that with today, I would say:

1. Fatigue and insomnia are still issues, and I still try to get a nap in most days, as well as going to bed early each night.

2. Neuropathy, muscle, and joint pain, are all still issues, and some days are worse than others. But, again, I want to emphasize, it’s all bearable. I find the best way to keep pain at bay is to keep moving and not sit for too long. I go to the beach every morning to run/walk, and I think that really helps.

3. Hot flashes, night sweats, dizziness, and edema seem to have been resolved.

4. My weight has stablized at roughly 10 lbs. less than it was pre-surgery.

5. I have a noticeable bald spot that keeps growing on the right side of my head, but I’m going to guess that Ashley (who does my hair) and I are the only ones who really see it. It’s easy to hide.

At this point, I’m still glad I chose to go on Letrozole, and I am hoping for positive news when I see my physician in a few days.