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 women with hormone-receptive cancer—up to about 75% of all women with breast cancer—it’s been shown to reduce a woman’s risk of recurrence by 40%, and her...
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To my surprise, at my oncology check-up appointment this week, my doctor told me to stop taking Femara, the aromatase inhibitor I’ve been... Read more »
Source: Breastcancer.org
Tamoxifen, the generic name of Nolvadex, is the oldest and most-prescribed SERM. Tamoxifen is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)... Read more »
Source: Breastcancer.org
Your libido is your desire for sex and intimacy -- your sex drive. During breast cancer treatment, you may find that your desire for sex decreases.... Read more »
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Many survivors of breast cancer report having decreased sexual desire and drive. There are often several possible causes of diminished sex drive in... Read more »
A small study appearing in the Journal of Clinical Oncology suggests that acupuncture may help ease hot flashes and boost the sex drive of breast... Read more »
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