Hormone Therapy
Hormone Therapy blocks estrogen that fosters cancer cell growth. Some 70% of female patients have a form of cancer that spreads with estrogen and progesterone. Tamoxfin, Femara, Evista, Armidex are common hormone drugs for breast cancer patients.
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If you’re one of the tens of thousands of women taking tamoxifen to prevent new breast cancer or a recurrence, listen up: it may not be doing you a bit of good. Tamoxifen has been the gold standard of breast cancer treatment for over 30 years; reportedly, it’s the world’s most widely prescribed breast cancer drug. Effective for…
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PJ Hamel, Health Guide, commented on Forgetting to Take Tamoxifen (Nolvadex)? Ah well... "technology is our friend." Sometimes! PJH
PJ Hamel, Health Guide, commented on HRT and Breast Cancer - More Dangerous… Joanne, I'm so glad this worked for you - and your sister, too. As with…
PJ Hamel, Health Guide, answered I had breast cancer surgery and will be… Bless you too, Judy - I look forward to hearing from you again. Be well-…
PJ Hamel, Health Guide, commented on Wellbutrin (bupropion) and tamoxifen Unfortunately, there's no real substitute for tamoxifen, if you're pre-menopausal.…
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