Metro Atlantaâs population rose to more than 5.7 million residents last year, and the number of people living in Fulton County crossed the 1 million milestone, according to newly released U.S. Census estimates. The Atlanta area remained the ninth-largest metropolitan statistical area in the country.
Femara (letrozole) is a non-steroidal aromatase inhibitor (lowers estrogen production) used to treat breast cancer in postmenopausal women. It is often given to women who have been taking tamoxifen (Nolvadex, Soltamox) for 5 years.
âAn issue not addressed is the use of palbociclib with fulvestrant after it has already been given as a first-line treatment in combination with letrozole. Based on the PALOMA1 data, and the accelerated FDA approval, many patients will likely receive palbociclib and letrozole in the first-line setting.