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Oral Aromatase Inhibitors Modify the Gut Microbiome Effecting Estrogen Bioavailability

Trial Status: active

This study examines the bacteria in the gut before and after receiving the aromatase inhibitor drug in patients with breast cancer. Aromatase inhibitors stop the production of estrogen in postmenopausal women. Studying samples of blood and fecal matter from patients with breast cancer receiving aromatase inhibitor in the laboratory, may help doctors learn about the differences in the bacteria before and after the drug has been taken.