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.
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Menopause
Menopause is the time in a woman's life when menstrual periods permanently stop, also called the “change of life." Menopause...learn more »
In This Article
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
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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 »
In This Article
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?
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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?
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