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    Gain vs. Pain: Is It Time To Switch Back To Tamoxifen?

    Are you a postmenopausal survivor taking an aromatase inhibitor to prevent a recurrence?Whether you answer yes or no to the question above, keep reading. Because if you’re a breast cancer survivor taking hormonal therapy (as about 80% of us are), this post applies to you: either now, or in the future.If your breast cancer was... Read moreChevron
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    Tamoxifen (Nolvadex) and Fareston FAQs: Hormone Therapies to Prevent Breast Cancer Recurrence

    Q. I was diagnosed with ER-receptive breast cancer and have had a lumpectomy and radiation. Now my oncologist has prescribed tamoxifen. I think I understand what it’s supposed to do, but I’m not sure… A. Tamoxifen (Nolvadex) is one of the most common drugs – perhaps THE most common drug – prescribed as a part of the... Read moreChevron
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    Hormone Therapy for Metastatic Breast Cancer: Faslodex FAQs

    Q. I’m devastated… I’ve had a recurrence, and it’s not just local–it’s metastatic. One of the things my oncologist said I have to do is take Faslodex. Can you tell me something about it?A. Faslodex (fulvestrant) is the next step after tamoxifen for some of us. It’s for postmenopausal women with... Read moreChevron
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    Hormone Therapy FAQs: How Do Hormones Fit Into Breast Cancer Treatment?

    Q. I was diagnosed with DCIS, and have had a lumpectomy and radiation. Now my oncologist says I’ll be doing hormone therapy. I thought women with breast cancer weren’t supposed to do hormone therapy…?A. OK, you’re understandably confused. Hormone therapy is different than hormone REPLACEMENT therapy (HRT). HRT has been... Read moreChevron
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    percentages of hormone therapy after radiation

    was told in 1 out of 100 vs 125 withhormone therapy
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