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TSund · 11-17-2008, 07:43 AM

Hi,

Donna mentioned in another thread that she had uterine thickening from arimidex. I had previously thought that this was only a side effect of tamoxifen.

Does anyone know how the AI's compare to tamoxifen in this regard?

Thanks

Terri

11-17-2008, 07:43 AM	#1
TSund Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: DFW area (TX) Posts: 431	Arimidex, Donna, and uterine thickening Hi, Donna mentioned in another thread that she had uterine thickening from arimidex. I had previously thought that this was only a side effect of tamoxifen. Does anyone know how the AI's compare to tamoxifen in this regard? Thanks Terri __________________ Terri, spouse of Ruth, Dallas/Ft. Worth area Ruth dx 05/01/07 (age 50) Filipino multifocal, several tumors .5 -2.5 cm, large area Breast MRI showed 2 enlarged nodes, not palpable 100%ER+, 95%PR+, HER2+++ 6x pre-surgery TCH chemo finished 9/15/7 Dramatic tumor shrinkage 1 year Herceptin till 6/08 MRM 10/11/07, SNB: 0/4 nodes + Path: tumors reduced to only a few "scattered cells" now 50% ER+, PR- ??? Rads finished 1/16/08 Added Tamoxifen, Finished Herceptin 05/08 NOW is the time to appreciate life to the fullest.