aromatase inhibitors
Drugs that lower the amount of estrogen made in the body after menopause. This can slow or stop the growth of cancer that needs estrogen to grow. Arimidex (chemical name: anastrozole), Femara (chemical name: letrozole), and Aromasin (chemical name: exemestane) are brand names of this type of drug.
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Audio contributed by: Katie Couric
