93 year old mother has been taking Arimidex since 2002. Is this safe? Now retired physician had stated 5 year duration following lumpectomy and radiation.
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Q: Follow-up Arimidex for how many years?
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9/ 3/09 4:43pm
Hi - Long-term use of an aromatase inhibitor, such as Arimidex, has been proved neither absolutely safe, nor unsafe - the data's just not there yet, it's too new. I'd think that 7 years on Arimidex, and with her age, she could give it up. My onocolgist has recommended a 5-year course for me, so I'll be done next year. Does she have a new oncologist you could ask? Good luck - PJH
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