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I read this today on BBC site. Is anyone on this drug? I’m on leterzol and so far it’s giving me stable results , but was curious about as it is such a good article.

bbc.co.uk/news/health-50757993

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It seems to be saying that woman who are at risk of developing breast cancer should take it as it could prevent the onset. I would say all woman should take it then. I was not at risk but have breast cancer. If it could prevent breast cancer for some women it would be a good thing.

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I've been on Anastrozole since the beginning and had had crazy minimal side effects. Sore joints that ease up with a daily walk.

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piggy backing off the provided article, from the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium:

onclive.com/conference-cove...

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jantexred

I was started on Ibrance and Anastrozole in August for stage 1 denovo to lungs. I have not had any bad side effects including no bad hot flashes. Last scan shrinkage in lung met and all others stable. I did have lumpectomy.

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