Guest Question by Shivam Kumar | contribute questions Formestane is a type I Steroidal Aromatase inhibitor used in the treatment of endocrine-dependent advanced breast cancer. It also acts as a prohormone to 4-hydroxytestosterone which is an active steroid which displays weak androgenic activity. How did this benefit an Indian (and India) in January 2014?
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The long jumper Anju Bobby George has been awarded a gold medal in the 2005 World Athletics Final in Monte Carlo following the disqualification of Tatyana Kotova of Russia by the International Association of Athletics Federations for testing positive for formestane, a substance banned by WADA.
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