Anastrozole's Superiority in Preventing Recurrence Confirmed In 100-Month ATAC Follow-Up

Elsevier Global Medical News. 2007 Dec 20, B. Jancin

SAN ANTONIO (EGMN) - The efficacy of the aromatase inhibitor anastrozole for prevention of breast cancer recurrence persists for years after treatment completion - but the side effects do not, according to the 100-month follow-up analysis of the landmark Arimidex, Tamoxifen, Alone or in Combination (ATAC) trial. "This is the first demonstration of a carryover effect for an aromatase inhibitor," Dr. John F. Forbes said in presenting the median 100-month ATAC data at the annual San Antonio Breast Cancer...

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