Hormone blockers
Can anyone tell me what the difference is with hormone blockers and why some are prescribed one type yet another a different one....is it to do with if one has already been through menopause ?
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- Thankyou primek much appreciated xx
- The link below explains it. The choice is often based on pre or post menopause but individuals may be prescribed different treatments if the have additional health issues that may be worsened with the medication.
https://www.bcna.org.au/understanding-breast-cancer/treatment/hormone-therapy/ - Yes it is 80% positive
- Aromatase Inhibitors (AIs) cannot be used if you're pre-menopausal but Tamoxifen can be used if you are menopausal.
People swap between AIs as sometimes difficult side effects improve on a different medication. One of them, Exemestane, is a steroidal medication and works a bit differently from Anastrozole and Letrozole. You'll read other names like Aromasin, Arimidex and Femara, which are brand names for these three AIs.
Was your cancer was strongly oestrogen receptor positive? - Sure is....then i see a lot start on one and change to another...il be starting on one im guessing after radiotherapy...just had and revision of my lumpectomy hopefully they have the margins Find out Friday ...more waiting 🤔
- Hi @Chelley59,
Generally you are prescribed the SERM's (selective oestrogen receptor modifiers) like Tamoxifen if you are premenopausal but that seems to be changing and a number of ladies who were premenopausal prior to chemo are being prescribed AI's (Aramotase inhibitors) which once were used for postmenopausal status. Confusing huh?
