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...
Advisory: This week's post deals with sensitive sexual issues in a way that some readers may find graphic. This is your... Read more »
Cancer Vixen (a.k.a. Marisa Acocella Marchetto), a fellow blogger here on MyBreastCancerNetwork.com recently wrote a post that left some of... Read more »
Research on the possibility of a drug interaction between tamoxifen (nolvadex) and serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) - a class of... Read more »
Guess where I am. I'm blogging live from The Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, a place that Geraldo Rivera calls it's own... Read more »
What do you do when “clinical studies show” that something isn’t true, yet you feel, deep inside, that it is? I meet once a month... Read more »
Researchers say the drug tamoxifen prevented more cases of breast cancer after 7 years than the osteoporosis drug Evista, though Evista had fewer... Read more »
Very few women who do not have a family history of breast cancer use Tamoxifen as a preventive medication, a new study has found. Researchers say the... 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
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
Chemical name: Tamoxifen Brand names: Nolvadex, Apo-Tamox, Tamofen, Tamone Class: SERM (selective estrogen receptor modulator) hormonal therapy.... Read more »
Featuring Content From:
By using this service, you accept our Terms of Use. Please read them. The consumer health information on is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions. You should promptly seek professional medical care if you have any concern about your health, and you should always consult your physician before starting a fitness regimen. Copyright © 2012 Remedy Health Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
