Aromatase inhibitors in the treatment of breast cancer in post-menopausal female patients: an update

Reva Schneider1, Ayman Barakat1, John Pippen1,2,3, Cynthia Osborne1,2,3 1Medical Oncology, Baylor-Sammons Cancer Center, 2Texas Oncology PA, 3US Oncology, Dallas, TX, USA Abstract: Estrogen and its metabolites play a significant role in the proliferation of hormone receptor-positive breast cancer. I...

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Main Authors: Schneider RE, Barakat AY, Pippen JE, Osborne CR
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Dove Medical Press 2011-10-01
Series:Breast Cancer : Targets and Therapy
Online Access:http://www.dovepress.com/aromatase-inhibitors-in-the-treatment-of-breast-cancer-in-post-menopau-a8406