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Is Letrozole Taken For Five Years After A Mastectomy Beneficial?

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Question : AFTER A MASTECTOMY, IS CONTINUED USE OF LETROZOLE BEYOND 5 YEARS OF ANY VALUE TO THE PATIENT?
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Answered by Dr. Monish De (56 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Should only be used for 5 years

Detailed Answer:
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After a mastectomy letrozole should only be continued for 5 years and its use beyond 5 years offers no additional benefit.

If it is used beyond 5 years then it causes side effects such as high cholesterol and bone and joint pain.

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DR DE
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Is Letrozole Taken For Five Years After A Mastectomy Beneficial?

Brief Answer: Should only be used for 5 years Detailed Answer: Hi After a mastectomy letrozole should only be continued for 5 years and its use beyond 5 years offers no additional benefit. If it is used beyond 5 years then it causes side effects such as high cholesterol and bone and joint pain. Regards DR DE