How long do hot flashes and neuropathy last after stopping cancer treatment?

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DT

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2 months ago

I got to see my oncologist last Thursday, was told that I no need to take Letrozole since am now on watch and wait , And under surveillance . Am still experiencing hot flashes, even know starting next year I see my oncologist ones a year with CT scans and CA-125 biomarker bloodwork each year ,how much longer will this hot flashes last ? Was just wondering and am still experiencing neuropathy,how long will the affect last ? ,as am 5 years out and this symptoms comes and goes. I did so well in the summer time. Now that’s fall seaon. Am experiencing again. Should I address this issue again with my urologist or my neurologist?

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Congratulations on transitioning to surveillance mode after completing treatment - that's a significant milestone. Both hot flashes and neuropathy can persist for months or even years after stopping cancer medications, and it's common for symptoms to fluctuate with seasons or stress levels. Speaking with your oncologist about these ongoing effects would be a good starting point, as they can help determine whether referrals to specialists like neurology might be beneficial for managing the neuropathy, and they may have suggestions for addressing the hot flashes as well.

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2 months ago

Congratulations on transitioning to surveillance mode after completing treatment - that's a significant milestone. Both hot flashes and neuropathy can persist for months or even years after stopping cancer medications, and it's common for symptoms to fluctuate with seasons or stress levels. Speaking with your oncologist about these ongoing effects would be a good starting point, as they can help determine whether referrals to specialists like neurology might be beneficial for managing the neuropathy, and they may have suggestions for addressing the hot flashes as well.

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