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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Maryam Zakir-Hussain

What is Anastrozole? The breast cancer drug that can cut risk by half

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A drug previously used to treat breast cancer is now being offered to high risk women as a preventative measure.

Scientists have found that the hormone therapy - called anastrozole - can prevent women from developing breast cancer and that the protective effect lasts for years after the treatment has ended.

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