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Long-term impact of low-estrogen levels?

Page last modified on: October 13, 2008
Question from AEM: Although we know Arimidex is an important drug in the treatment of some types of early stage breast cancer, I often worry about the long-term effects of life with practically no estrogen and its influence upon heart disease, bone health, even skin and hair. Do you have any comments?
Answer —Patricia Ganz, M.D.: You have very appropriate concerns because we don't have long term information about the impact of a low-estrogen state. So what is very important is that you make sure the indications for you taking this medication are firm, and that you are not being treated unnecessarily with a medication that could have long term side effects if you don't need it.

On Wednesday, August 15, 2007, the Ask-the-Expert Online Conference was called Managing Ongoing Medications. Patricia Ganz, M.D. and moderator Lillie Shockney, R.N., B.S., M.A.S. answered your questions about staying on track with breast cancer medications you have to take on a regular basis.

The materials presented in these conferences do not necessarily reflect the views of breastcancer.org. A qualified healthcare professional should be consulted before using any therapeutic product or regimen discussed. All readers should verify all information and data before employing any therapies described here.

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Patricia A. Ganz, M.D.Patricia A. Ganz, M.D. is a medical oncologist and a professor in the schools of medicine and public health at UCLA, and is director of the division of cancer prevention and control research at the Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center there.

Lillie Shockney, RN., BS., M.A.S.Lillie Shockney, R.N., B.S., M.A.S. is the administrative director of the Johns Hopkins Avon Foundation Breast Center.

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