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Breast Cancer | Last Active: Jul 28 9:25am | Replies (1934)
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@colleenyoung

There are two types of aromatase inhibitors based on their structure:
- Steroidal inhibitors, such as exemestane (Aromasin)
- Nonsteroidal inhibitors, such as the anastrozole (Arimidex) and letrozole (Femara)

Here is one study comparing them:
- Aromatase Inhibitors: Are There Differences Between Steroidal and Nonsteroidal Aromatase Inhibitors and Do They Matter? (2008) http://theoncologist.alphamedpress.org/content/13/8/829.full

The study focuses on the mechanism of action and effectiveness. It doesn't discuss side effects.

I thought everyone might also appreciate this article about exercise and AIs:
- Exercise Helps Ease Aromatase Inhibitor Side Effects https://www.breastcancer.org/research-news/exercise-helps-ease-ai-side-effects

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francine6829 | @francine6829 | Apr 27, 2019

Thank you Colleen for the two links. Since the AI article did not discuss side effects, I did not relate to it. Can you find a study that discusses the effectiveness or re-occurrence using Tamoxifen vs AIs for postmenopausal women. I am asking because I may end up with Tamoxifen as it does not cause the joint pain from AIs. On exercise, I exercise everyday for at least 90 minutes and do Yoga. Unfortunately, none of this has helped my joint pain.

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