Other / 31/10/2019

What happens when you stop taking Arimidex for breast cancer?

Talk to your doctor if side effects from Arimidex are persisting despite stopping it. Arimidex (anastrozole) is a medication that is used to treat breast cancer in postmenopausal women. In most cases, Arimidex is taken for five years, although some women may take it for a shorter period.

What kind of hormonal therapy is Arimidex used for?

Class: Aromatase inhibitor hormonal therapy. Aromasin and Femara are other aromatase inhibitors. How it works: Aromatase inhibitors lower the amount of estrogen in postmenopausal women. Uses: Arimidex, used to treat postmenopausal women, typically is used to:

Is it safe to use Arimidex in high risk women?

Arimidex isn’t approved by the FDA for this use, but doctors may consider it a good alternative to other hormonal therapies approved to reduce risk in high-risk women. It’s possible that the FDA may approve Arimidex to be used to reduce risk in high-risk postmenopausal women who haven’t been diagnosed.

When did I have a mastectomy with Arimidex?

I am sitting here trying not to cry, but I have now been on Arimidex the 13th of August. I had a mastectomy with two different cancers on May 7, 2009.

Does Arimidex kill cancer cells?

Arimidex does not kill cancer cells. Rather, it stops or slows their growth. Arimidex is a non-steroidal aromatase inhibitor, which reduces the amount of oestrogen (female sex hormone) made by the body. In some types of breast cancer, oestrogen can help the cancer cells grow.

Should I take Arimidex?

Arimidex is a pill taken once a day. Most doctors recommend taking Arimidex at the same time each day. You should not take Arimidex if you are breastfeeding, pregnant, trying to get pregnant, or if there is any chance that you could be pregnant. Arimidex may cause damage to developing embryos.

Does Arimidex cause heart disease?

Arimidex can also increase your risk for heart attack or stroke, especially, if you have ischemic heart disease or there’s a history of heart disease in your family. Arimidex can also increase the risk of osteoporosis or worsen your osteoporosis.

What is the best treatment for breast cancer?

Treatments for breast cancer include surgery as well as radiation, chemotherapy and hormonal therapy. These treatments are either local or systemic. Local treatments, such as surgery and radiation therapy, remove, destroy or control cancer cells in specific areas.