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May 2, 2025
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Then I went back to oncology and Doctor asking to stop the ribociclib which is the root cause. After 3days, it turn better but Docfor asked to stop until next review which 3 weeks after. Is it normal procedure? If I don't taking the ribociclib, is it effectively control the cancer ? Thanks for your comment

May 2, 2025 (edited)
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Thanks Sally. After stopping 1 week now for ribociclib, the side effect for swelling Lower arm and itchy/rashes are reducing. Doctor now asking to stop for another 3 weeks before next change, may be. Do u have the same experience with your oncology? Thanks

May 3, 2025
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Your symptoms are the same I had. The first couple months were the worst. The ribocciilib- is that your chemo pill? I was thinking about stopping as well but to find out the chemo pill was not the problem. The latrozole was the problem so she changed my hormone blocker to Anastrozole. This helped a lot.

I feel much better when I'm on the chemo pill for 21 days. When off the pill for 7 days makes me very fatigued.

Let us know the outcome.

May 3, 2025
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Common side effects of letrozole hormone therapy can include hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, and mood swings. Some people also experience joint pain (arthralgia), which affects about one in three women taking the medication. The intensity of these side effects can vary - some people may have mild symptoms while Show Full Answer

Common side effects of letrozole hormone therapy can include hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, and mood swings. Some people also experience joint pain (arthralgia), which affects about one in three women taking the medication. The intensity of these side effects can vary - some people may have mild symptoms while others might experience more noticeable effects. Other potential side effects you might experience include fatigue, sleep disruption (including insomnia), and changes in bone density. Some people may also experience high cholesterol levels. It's important to remember that everyone responds differently to treatment, and what you experience may be different from others.

If you're experiencing troublesome side effects, don't hesitate to discuss them with your healthcare team. They can help determine if adjustments to your treatment plan are needed or suggest ways to manage the side effects more effectively.

May 2, 2025

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