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exemestane-oral Related Diseases & Conditions

Medications are used to manage a variety of conditions. Our doctors have compiled a list of ailments that the medication exemestane-oral may be used to treat or manage.

  • Menopause Menopause is the time in a woman's life when menstrual periods permanently stop, also called the “change of life." Menopause...learn more »
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    Menopause Article
    • What is menopause?
    • At what age does a woman typically reach menopause?
    • What conditions can affect the timing of menopause?
    • What are the symptoms of menopause?
    • What are the complications and effects of menopause on chronic medical conditions?
    • Are hormone levels or other blood tests helpful in detecting menopause?
    • What are the treatment options for the symptoms of menopause?
    • Hormone therapy
    • Other medical therapies
    • Alternative therapies
    • Non-hormone therapies
    • Lifestyle factors in managing menopause symptoms
    • Menopause At A Glance
  • Breast Cancer Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women and the second most common cause of cancer death in women in the U.S. Symptoms...learn more »
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    Breast Cancer Article
    • Breast cancer facts
    • What is breast cancer?
    • What are the different types of breast cancer?
    • What causes breast cancer?
    • What are breast cancer risk factors?
    • What are breast cancer symptoms and signs?
    • How is breast cancer diagnosed?
    • How is breast cancer staging determined?
    • What is the treatment for breast cancer?
    • What is the prognosis of breast cancer?
    • Can breast cancer be prevented?
    • What research is being done on breast cancer? Should I participate in a clinical trial?
    • I may have breast cancer. What questions should I ask my doctor?
    • What type of breast cancer do I have?
    • Is my family history relevant to my breast cancer diagnosis?
    • What other studies should be done on my tissue biopsy?
    • Should I stop taking hormone replacement therapy (HRT)?
    • Even though my breast tumor does not have hormone receptors, should I take tamoxifen to reduce the risk of a new tumor?
    • I have a ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS), a type of localized cancer. Why have I been advised to have a mastectomy when other women with invasive cancer have lumpectomies?
    • Should I start chemotherapy before surgery?
    • If I am advised to have a mastectomy, what are the risks and benefits of immediate breast reconstruction?
    • Should my lymph nodes be removed?
    • What is a sentinel lymph node biopsy, and what are its benefits and risks?
  • Paget's Disease of the Nipple Paget's disease is a rare form of cancer that forms in or around the nipple and frequently coexists with breast cancer. The exact...learn more »
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    Paget's Disease of the Nipple Article
    • What is Paget's disease of the nipple?
    • What are the possible causes of Paget's disease of the nipple?
    • What are the symptoms of Paget's disease of the nipple?
    • How is Paget's disease of the nipple diagnosed?
    • How is Paget's disease of the nipple treated?
    • Are clinical trials (research studies) available? Where can people get more information about clinical trials?