Wash Post: The federal government has cancelled a $100 million study that was going to examine the new generation of drugs known as aromatase inhibitors, which seemed to be more effective at reducing the risk of breast cancer. It is unusual to cancel a long-planned study but the National Cancer In...
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The government is cutting funding on this study, partly because of the potential injurious side effects of the drugs involved, and partly because two other ongoing studies may answer the same question. And partly, of course, for budgetary reasons; $100 million is a lot of money.
Let's hope that the studies already underway will provide actionable information about which women should take which drugs, and for how long, in order to help prevent breast cancer. In the meantime, it's a good reminder that we all, survivors and cancer-free women, need to be ever-vigilant about breast cancer prevention: mammograms, self exams, whatever combination of practices is best for you. - PJH