Hormone Therapy
Hormone Therapy blocks estrogen that fosters cancer cell growth. Some 70% of female patients have a form of cancer that spreads with estrogen and progesterone. Tamoxfin, Femara, Evista, Armidex are common hormone drugs for breast cancer patients.
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Aromatase Inhibitor FAQs: Hormone Therapy (Arimidex, Femara, and Aromasin) for Breast Cancer
Q. I've been on tamoxifen for a couple of years, and now my doctor is switching me to an aromatase inhibitor. I understand how tamoxifen works, but this AI is a whole new thing... how does it work? A. Aromatase inhibitors (pronounced aroma-tase: just like it looks) come in three basic flavors: Femara® (letrozole), Arimidex®…
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PJ Hamel, Health Guide, commented on Wellbutrin (bupropion) and tamoxifen Hi - Your doctor switched you from Paxil to Effexor because Paxil interferes with…
PJ Hamel, Health Guide, posted HRT: Good, Bad, Good… Now Bad Again? Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) is a godsend for women experiencing severe…
Phyllis Johnson, Health Guide, commented on HER2 (HER-2) Positive Breast Cancer?… Thanks for sharing your experiences with Tykerb with everyone. I am…
PJ Hamel, Health Guide, commented on Tamoxifen (Nolvadex) and Fareston FAQs:… Hi - the link you posted doesn't work, FYI... PJH
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