One Year with Letrozole

It’s hard to believe it's been a year. On Friday, June 30, 2023, I had one last conversation about Letrozole with a caregiver at Duke before I went to CVS and picked up the prescription. I took the first dose that night.

I've chronicled my journey with Letrozole over the last 12 months. These are the links:

How do I feel after a year? I have to say that the joint pain, particularly in my feet has increased substantially in recent weeks, but, overall, I can’t complain. I’m just moving a little more slowly and with a little more difficulty than before.

One of the potential side effects of Letrozole is bone density loss. My next DEXA scan will be on July 24. If there is no evidence of bone density loss, I will most surely continue with Letrozole. If there is evidence of significant bone density loss, Dr. Rossi and I will have to decide together whether to continue with Letrozole or change the method of treatment for me.

Am I happy I chose to take Letrozole? The answer is a definite yes. All in all this year with Letrozole hasn’t been that bad, definitely not as bad as so many of the warnings would have indicated. There is currently no evidence of disease in my body, and that was the goal.

I have my next CT scan in August, and I'm anticipating to another great report.

Until then I will continue to make healthy food choices, take the advised supplements, and keep moving (the best therapy for the aches and pains in my joints and muscles).