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If pre-op Anastrozole shrinks tumor completely then what?
Breast Cancer | Last Active: Jun 24 4:12pm | Replies (13)Comment receiving replies
@ludanmama86, that is a very interesting question. Aromatase inhibitors, like anastrozole, do not typically replace surgery. Rather, they help reduce the size of the tumor to have clear margins during surgery.
Have you discussed this with your surgeon and oncologist?
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@colleenyoung
My oncologist told me the anastrozole is to block hormones that feed my cancer. I am to take 5 years then if clear test I should be cancer free
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@colleenyoung thanks very much for replying. I’m feeling very alone in this as I haven’t told my husband yet (he’s elderly & I’m his sole caregiver)
I have an appointment with my breast surgeon on the 15th. I reached out to her with a few questions & her APRN’s assistant got back with me. I’m scheduled to have a mammogram & ultrasound right before my appointment & we’re supposed to discuss treatment plans then. I haven’t seen the oncologist yet