What Other Treatment For Breast Cancer Is There Besides Tamoxifen?
- Breast Cancer Hormone Treatment: Tamoxifen, other SERMs, and Aromatase Inhibitors
- Highlights
- Introduction
- Risk Factors
- Prevention and Lifestyle Factors
- Symptoms
- Diagnosis
Resources
- www.cancer.gov -- National Cancer Institute
- www.cancer.org -- American Cancer Society
- www.asco.org -- American Society of Clinical Oncology
- www.breastcancer.org -- BreastCancer.Org
- www.komen.org -- Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
- www.nccn.org -- National Comprehensive Cancer Network
- www.cancer.net -- Cancer.Net
- www.cancer.gov/clinicaltrials -- Find clinical trials
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Tamoxifen
Source: Breastcancer.org
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Tamoxifen Oral Uses and How to Use
Source: FirstDatabank Drug
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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