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sl8

(13,771 posts)
Tue Nov 7, 2023, 09:29 AM Nov 2023

Anastrozole: Thousands to be offered drug to prevent breast cancer in England

https://www.bbc.com/news/health-67337081

Anastrozole: Thousands to be offered drug to prevent breast cancer in England

Published 2 hours ago

By Annabel Rackham
Health reporter

Tens of thousands of women in England could benefit from a drug that helps prevent breast cancer.

Anastrozole, used for many years to treat the disease, has now been licensed as a preventative option.

Recent trials show the drug can reduce the incidence of breast cancer by almost 50% in post-menopausal women at moderate or high risk of the disease.

Charities said it was "a major step forward" for women with a significant family history of the cancer.

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Anastrozole: Thousands to be offered drug to prevent breast cancer in England (Original Post) sl8 Nov 2023 OP
I have been taking it for four years, since my breast cancer diagnosis. So far so good Walleye Nov 2023 #1
+1 & thanks for your input. nt sl8 Nov 2023 #3
There are some side effects, makes you feel like you're getting older. But I am getting older so it's hard to tell Walleye Nov 2023 #4
K&R.......................... Lovie777 Nov 2023 #2

Walleye

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4. There are some side effects, makes you feel like you're getting older. But I am getting older so it's hard to tell
Tue Nov 7, 2023, 10:00 AM
Nov 2023

Mostly insomnia constipation etc. but nothing serious

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