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Barbara2 · 10-17-2011, 08:01 AM

I know that ER+ Her2+ is a fairly small group, but I am wondering how many of you are still taking Arimidex or have switched to the generic Anastrozole. (And maybe it is not a choice anymore?)

Do you have concerns that Anastrozole may not be as effective as Arimidex? Have you discussed this with your onc?

Thanks!

10-17-2011, 08:01 AM	#1
Barbara2 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: South Dakota. Posts: 621	Arimidex vs generic Anastrozole I know that ER+ Her2+ is a fairly small group, but I am wondering how many of you are still taking Arimidex or have switched to the generic Anastrozole. (And maybe it is not a choice anymore?) Do you have concerns that Anastrozole may not be as effective as Arimidex? Have you discussed this with your onc? Thanks! __________________ Blessings and Peace, Barbara DX Oct 02 @ age 52 Stage 2B Grade 3 Mastectomy "at least" 4.5 cm IDC 1+node ER+61% /PR- Assiciated Intraductual component with Comedo Necrosis Her2+ FISH8.6 IHC 2+ 5 1/2 CEF Arimidex Celebrex 400mg daily for 13 months Prophylactic mastectomy Estradiol #: 13 PTEN positive, "late" Herceptin (26 months after chemo) Oct 05: Actonel for osteopenia from Arimidex. May 08: Replaced Actonel with Zometa . Taking every 6 months. Accepting the gift of life, I give thanks for it and live it in fullness.