Exemestane (Aromasin) - Cancer Research UK Exemestane (Aromasin) Exemestane is a type of hormone therapy drug It is also known as Aromasin It is a treatment for breast cancer after you have had the menopause (post menopausal) You pronounce exemestane as ex-e-mes-tane How does exemestane work? Many breast cancers are stimulated to grow by the female sex hormones oestrogen and progesterone These breast cancers are called hormone
Food and drink to avoid during cancer treatment Food and drink to avoid during cancer treatment Taking medicines at home is a common part of cancer treatment It is important to take the medicine safely and as instructed
Hormone therapy for breast cancer - Cancer Research UK Hormone therapy is a treatment for breast cancer It is also called endocrine therapy There are a number of different types of hormone therapy for breast cancer One of the most common types is tamoxifen
Targeted and immunotherapy drugs for breast cancer Targeted cancer drugs work by targeting the differences in cancer cells that help them to grow and survive Immunotherapy uses our immune system to fight cancer Find out about having targeted drugs and immunotherapy for breast cancer