Would you modify the dose of aromatase inhibitors or selective estrogen receptor modulators in patients who have a history of gastric bypass or other malabsorptive conditions/surgeries?
Answer from: Medical Oncologist at Academic Institution
This is an interesting question as we are certainly seeing more patients having weight loss surgeries. There is really limited data on the absorption of aromatase inhibitors (AIs) or selective estrogen receptor modulators (SERMs) after gastric bypass or other GI surgery. In general, drugs that are f...