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Breast Cancer (Expert Forum)
ARIMIDEX
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ARIMIDEX
by Elinka, Mar 09, 2006 12:00AM
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!!
I thank you!!
Doctor's Answer
by CCF-RN,MSN-JS, Mar 09, 2006 12:00AM
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%).
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by Elinka, Mar 09, 2006 12:00AM
I thank you for your information!! So glad I can use your services for information and help!
