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chemotherapy and mets breast cancer

by troymary95, Feb 03, 2008 08:48AM
I have been treated for 9 months for my breast cancer that mets to my bone. My doctor and the doctor I went to for a second opinion have not treated me with chemo yet?  I have  been taking femera, a hormone therapy.
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by Dennis MD, Feb 04, 2008 09:33AM
To: troymary95
Hi.
Femara is a form of systemic hormonal therapy for breast cancer.
At present, what is the status of your disease (stable, progressive)?
If you have progressive disease while on your present medication, you may be given systemic chemotherapy.
Good luck.
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