BreastCancer.org

mobile

Search

Back to Dictionary: A

anastrozole (brand name: Arimidex)

(a-NASS-tra-zole)

A drug that lowers the amount of estrogen made in the body after menopause. This can slow or stop the growth of cancer that needs estrogen to grow. It belongs to the group of drugs called aromatase inhibitors.

Read more about anastrozole (brand name: Arimidex).

Audio contributed by: Olivia Newton-John

Who We Are

Breastcancer.org is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing the most reliable, complete, and up-to-date information about breast cancer and breast health as well as an active and supportive online community.