hormone therapy

Easing Tamoxifen, Aromatase Inhibitors’ Side Effects for Breast Cancer Treatment

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Easing Tamoxifen, Aromatase Inhibitors’ Side Effects for Breast Cancer Treatment

Many people who’ve had breast cancer take medications – tamoxifen or aromatase inhibitors – to help prevent the cancer from coming back. Doctors prescribe them for people with “hormone positive” tumors, which accounts for about 2 out of 3 breast cancers. This approach saves lives. “It is extremely effective in reducing the risk of cancer … Read more

Breast Cancer Facts Doctors Might Not Tell You

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Breast Cancer Facts Doctors Might Not Tell You

Florida real estate agent Sondra Burwick learned in 1996 that she had ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) in her right breast. DCIS, also called stage 0 cancer, starts and usually stays in the milk ducts. These days, doctors call it pre-cancer and don’t always treat it. But Burwick’s surgeon said she needed a double mastectomy: … Read more