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Does aromasin, (exemestane) a new drug for breast cancer, have steroids in it?
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Aromasin (exemestane): Aromasin (exemestane) is a type of steroid. It blocks the conversion of male hormones into the strong estrogen, estrone.
Answered 6/24/2014
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Aromasin (exemestane): There is a steroid ring in its chemical structure so it is called a steroidal aromatase inhibitor.
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