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Who takes arimidex (anastrozole) for breast cancer?
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PostMenopausal ER(+): Aramidex belongs to a class of drugs called aromatase inhibitors. These block the production of estrogen in women after menopause and are very effective chemotherapeutic meds for estrogen (+) women w/breast cancer. They may also be used for chemoprevention: high risk women may lower their risk of developing breast ca when this medication is taken for 5 years.
Answered 5/13/2020
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Post menopausal ER+: Women who are post-menopausal and have estrogen receptor positive breast cancer.
Answered 11/26/2012
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