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Would someone who has finished treatments for breast cancer be okay if they stopped taking arimidex (anastrozole) anestrozol?
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Check with doc: We never recommend arbitrarily stopping your meds. You need to discuss this with your oncologist. After 5 years, many people do stop estrogen blockers, but each case is different, and your personal oncologist is the best person to discuss this.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Still treatment: Please recognize that Arimidex (anastrozole) is a part of your treatment regimen.It is as important as your other treatments in that it can decrease the chance of the cancer returning. Speak with you oncologist if you are having unbearable side effects, they can switch you to another medication.
Answered 1/2/2015
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