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After taking evista (raloxifene) for 5 years for osteoperosis, breast cancer developed. is femara the best choice now?
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No: In a 29 year old, no. This drug is also used for infertility. It should not be used in premenopausal women. Tamoxifen should be the drug of choice. But obviously, the tumor should be analyzed to see if chemotherapy is necessary or not. Hope this helps.
Answered 11/8/2012
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Depends on cancer: Stage and hormone receptor status of the cancer determine what kind of treatment is needed. If it is early stage and hormone sensitive and you are post-menopausal, Femara (letrozole) is one of the drugs that may be appropriate.
Answered 11/28/2017
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