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Medicines exemestaneQuestion & answer

exemestane · Medicine question

Does exemestane work for oestrogen-receptor-negative breast cancer?

iatroX medicinesPublished 20 August 2026Reviewed 20 August 2026

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Answer

Its effectiveness has not been demonstrated for oestrogen-receptor-negative advanced breast cancer.

Sources for this answer

Exemestane 25mg film-coated tabletsemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 6
Aromasinemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 22

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