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How Long Should Arimidex Be Taken Post Treatment For Breast Cancer?

I am looking for any information about the ATAC study in 2017. ATAC = Arimidex and Tamoxifin and Combination. I found an article by matthew stenger published in Feb. 2016. on www.ascopost.com. Looking for 2017 information and reommendation for how long to take Arimdex post surgery and treatment for breast cancer.
Wed, 27 Jun 2018
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Generally, it is taken for three to five years.
If axillary nodes positive, additional radiotherapy also needed.

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How Long Should Arimidex Be Taken Post Treatment For Breast Cancer?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Generally, it is taken for three to five years. If axillary nodes positive, additional radiotherapy also needed. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.