hi everybody, i am new to this site. my young sister has a grade three breast cancer, she has had chemo but still requires a mastectomy on Thursday. she will also be ? havin axillary clearance. The breast surgeon is then starting her on arimidex as she is 8/8 oestrogen positive, but the onc said (a few weeks back) he thought femara was better. I am so confused! My sister is at the end of her tether and looks to me for support. Has anyone any ideas, opinions on which may be better ? There are so many decisions to make ,and it is all confusing.
Best wishes to all of you x
floxx
Hi flo
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