Tag: letrozoleFemara

Femara: An aromatase inhibitor used to treat ER+ breast cancer. Aromatase inhibitors are designed to inhibit the action of the enzyme aromatase, which converts androgens into estrogens within the body. Femara is the trade name of letrozole.

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04/30/13
Side effects of anti-estrogens can indicate treatment is working
12/31/12
Treatment with Femara after tamoxifen can worsen cholesterol profile
07/19/12
Aromatase inhibitors are less effective in women with high BMI
09/07/11
Strongly ER+ lobular breast cancer responds well to Femara
07/17/11
Increasing aromatase inhibitor side effects make tamoxifen attractive
11/18/10
Aromatase inhibitors have many potential side effects

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