The use of the medication tamoxifen and the widespread use of mammograms have led to a drop in the death rate from breast cancer, a new study says. Tamoxifen reduces the recurrence of the most common type of breast tumors. This has led to a 24-percent drop in the death rates since 1990.
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I wrote about CYP2D6, which refers to a gene that codes for a biologic molecule involved in the breakdown of tamoxifen, about a year ago. ... Read more »
Are you a postmenopausal survivor taking an aromatase inhibitor to prevent a recurrence?Whether you answer yes or no to the question above,... Read more »
A recent trial of the drug Tamoxifen with patients who were experiencing mania, or who were in a mixed state that included mania as a... Read more »
Source: Breastcancer.org
All of the female hormones interact with your cells through estrogen receptors. There are all kinds of estrogen receptors in your body, each with... 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
When considering a new treatment, your doctor may describe to you how groups of women in a particular study have responded to it. For example, your... Read more »