Tag: Medication resistance

It's estimated that more than 98% of people may have a genomic variant that could affect how they respond to commonly prescribed medications, according to the National Human Genome Research Institute. This genetic variation, among other factors, is a key reason many individuals ask, “Why am I resistant to medications?” when treatment fails to produce the expected results.

While anastrozole is a highly effective treatment for hormone-receptor-positive breast cancer, it is an unfortunate reality that acquired resistance is common, particularly in cases of metastatic disease. This raises a critical question for many patients: **Does anastrozole ever stop working?** The answer is yes, but there are management strategies available.