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posted 03/12/2008, comments (4)

Aromatase Inhibitors: Startling New Study Shows Dramatic Reduction in Recurrence Rates

If you finished taking tamoxifen for ER-receptive breast cancer even as long as 7 years ago, you might be able to do something right now to cut your risk for another bout of cancer by as much as 82%. The March 10 edition of the Journal of Clinical Oncology features results of a study that could impact millions of breast cancer... Read more Chevron

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posted 03/02/2008, comments (0)

Yearly Checkup: Breast Cancer Treatment Updates

The annual Charles A. Coltman, Jr. San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium, held at the end of December, is the premier yearly event for the international community of oncology professionals, researchers, members of the media, and anyone whose work life focuses or touches on breast cancer. This year, over 8,000 attendees spent four days absorbing... Read more Chevron

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posted 02/26/2008, comments (3)

Tamoxifen (Nolvadex): Is it REALLY Working for You?

Thanks to fellow SharePoster Jolene Boyd, a startling issue involving tamoxifen was recently brought to light. Jolene’s recent post on this site cited some studies showing that common antidepressant medications Prozac and Paxil might interfere with the way tamoxifen is metabolized. In plain English, if you’re taking Paxil or Prozac at... Read more Chevron

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posted 02/24/2008, comments (4)

Tamoxifen?

Hello again: I am going to rely on you for your take on Tamoxifen. My doctor gave me my first perscription and told me to start taking it about 2-3 days after my last radiation treatment. What can any of you share with regard to side effects? I appreciate any and all input. Does it tend to affect your... Read more Chevron

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posted 02/15/2008, comments (7)

No Side Effects from Tamoxifen (Nolvadex)? Why It May Not Be Working

Research on the possibility of a drug interaction between tamoxifen (nolvadex) and serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) - a class of drugs that includes Paxil (paroxetine) and Prozac (fluoxetine hydrochloride) - has revealed an unexpected wrinkle: A significant number of women possess a genetic trait that inhibits the benefits of tamoxifen,... Read more Chevron

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