ARIMIDEX

I had DCIS-2 surgeries (lumpectomies last year) and than 38 rads.  Now I was put on Arimidex.  Can you please tell me if this drug can raise my cholesterol and also will this drug really stop me from having the breast cancer return.

I thank you!!

[CCF-RN,MSN-JS]

Dear Elinka:  In estrogen receptor positive cancers, arimidex will reduce the risk of recurrence significantly.  However, no drug can guarantee that there could never be a recurrence.  Arimidex may increase the total cholesterol slightly in a small percentage of women (<10%).  

[Elinka]

I thank you for your information!!  So glad I can use your services for information and help!