Irreversible aromatase inactivation: treatment for breast cancer

Authors
Johnston, SRD
Citation
Srd. Johnston, Irreversible aromatase inactivation: treatment for breast cancer, HOSP MED, 61(9), 2000, pp. 650-655
Citations number
23
Categorie Soggetti
General & Internal Medicine
Journal title
HOSPITAL MEDICINE
ISSN journal
14623935 → ACNP
Volume
61
Issue
9
Year of publication
2000
Pages
650 - 655
Database
ISI
SICI code
1462-3935(200009)61:9<650:IAITFB>2.0.ZU;2-P
Abstract
Third-generation aromatase inhibitors extend treatment options far postmeno pausal breast cancer patients refractory to initial antioestrogen therapy. This article reviews advances and recent developments in hormonal therapy, focusing in particular on exemestane, a new class of aromatase inactivator.