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I am taking letrozole 2.5 ever other day 4 breast cancer. c- is gone, 2nd mon. of let.. can letrozole change function of my thyroid ? i already have goiter, multiple nodules around the esophagus. been feeling swelling at base of neck in and outward?

Q: i am taking letrozole 2.5 ever other day 4 breast cancer. c- is gone, 2nd mon. of let.. can letrozole change function of my thyroid ? i already have goiter, multiple nodules around the esophagus. been feeling swelling at base of neck in and outward?

: For thyroid nodularity, get a referral to an ENT physician for a thryoid scan and possible biopsy. Letrozol will have minimal effect if any on your thyroid function.

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For thyroid nodularity, get a referral to an ENT physician for a thryoid scan and possible biopsy. Letrozol will have minimal effect if any on your thyroid function.

Answered 5/3/2021

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A member asked:

I am taking letrozole 2.5 ever other day 4 breast cancer. c- is gone, 2nd mon. of let.. can letrozole change function of my thyroid ? i already have goiter, multiple nodules around the esophagus. been feeling swelling at base of neck in and outward?

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