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Spots In The Retina. Taking Tamoxifen After Cancer Treatment. Is That The Reason. Will Anabrez Work?
my wife was diagonised with breasr cancer 2 stage and she underwent 6 chemo ,surgery for removal of breast and 25 radiation ,er was positive,aince 2 years she was taking tomoxofin and recently when she had a eye check up there were 3 spots on her retina and after her consulation with her oncolist he has changed tomoxofin toi ANABREZ.is it the right drug for her
Thu, 14 Mar 2013
Tamoxifen at high doses given for 2 years or more causes retinal deposits, reduced visual acuity & cataracts in some patients. Anabrez (Anastrazole) is Aromatase inhibitor is used in the management of ER positive early stage and advanced breast cancer. It blocks aromatase enzyme & prevents the conversion of androgen to estrogen. More effective than Tamoxifen in early stage in preventing tumor recurrence & in late metastatic stage in preventing tumor progression. Results in lower incidence of side effects like vaginal bleeding, vaginal discharge, hotflushes & thromboembolic manifestations when compared with Tamoxifen. But it is associated with higher incidence of side effects like fractures & musculoskeletal disorders compared to Tamoxifen.
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TAMOXIFEN can cause damage to retina and can cause corneal opacities.
Although these changes may have no immediate effect on visual acuity, but may predispose the eyes to later problems including cataracts.
The is the reason your doctor has switched to ANABREZ ( ANASTROZOLE ) .
This is given when either there is problem with tamoxifene or if there is disease progression even in spite of taking tamoxifen .
You must take ANABREZ.
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TAMOXIFEN can cause damage to retina and can cause corneal opacities.
Although these changes may have no immediate effect on visual acuity, but may predispose the eyes to later problems including cataracts.
The is the reason your doctor has switched to ANABREZ ( ANASTROZOLE ) .
This is given when either there is problem with tamoxifene or if there is disease progression even in spite of taking tamoxifen .
You must take ANABREZ.
Thanks
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