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Tamoxifen Side Effects
Tamoxifen Breakdown Gene CYP2D6 - Is the Plot Thickening?
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. Since then it has not become standard of care to order this on patients taking tamoxifen, but my desire to do so has increased. Routine testing is not yet recommended, according to those in the know.
We refer to women who have two normal copies of this gene as having the "wild-type," which means normal type for the breakdown of tamoxifen. "Heterozygou...
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Health Guide
Types of Breast Cancer: Lobular Carcinoma In Situ (LCIS)
...years beyond when the woman stops taking it. As with any drug, tamoxifen carries its own possible side effects, so those need to be weighed against the risk of cancer.Q. I’ve heard of a friend... Read more »Types of Breast Cancer: Ductal Carcinoma In Situ (DCIS)
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Medications
Tamoxifen is used to treat breast cancer that has spread to other parts of the body (metastatic... Read more »
...taking tamoxifen are greater than the risks of side effects. Seek immediate medical attention if... Read more »
...periodically to monitor your progress or check for side effects. Consult your doctor for more... Read more »
Tamoxifen is used to treat breast cancer that has spread to other parts of the body (metastatic... Read more »
...taking tamoxifen are greater than the risks of side effects. Seek immediate medical attention if... Read more »
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