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Old 01-08-2012, 06:23 AM   #1
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Antiestrogen Therapy

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/239944.php
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Old 01-08-2012, 07:09 AM   #2
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Re: Antiestrogen Therapy

How nice for a change, a positive side effect!
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Old 01-08-2012, 06:59 PM   #3
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Re: Antiestrogen Therapy

Jean
I am now taking Femara and am on my 6th year of
anti-hormonals. Five on Arimidix and one Femara.
I must say the Femara is better for me. I plan to
continue.
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Old 01-08-2012, 08:17 PM   #4
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Re: Antiestrogen Therapy

Fascinating study. Thanks for the post Jean!
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Old 01-09-2012, 10:31 AM   #5
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Re: Antiestrogen Therapy

Thanks for the article, Jean. Glad to see you on the board.

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