All about Tamoxifen
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Cathy T.Posted
Wed 01 Oct 2008 8:20pmTamoxifen (Nolvadex®) is an anti-estrogen medication that was developed about 30 years ago and has been used to treat some types of breast cancer for the last 20 years or so. It is taken by mouth.
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The role of CYPD6 inhibitors with tamoxifen
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Mark Pool, MDPosted
Thu 13 Aug 2009 12:00am
I have seen a few requests for send-out genotype testing for CYPD6, the cytochrome P450 enzyme in localized to the liver that converts tamoxifen to its active... of CYPD6 inhibitors on breast cancer recurrence in patients receiving tamoxifen.
Both of these studies have significant methodological problems that limit the significance
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Breast Density Change Predicts Breast Cancer Risk Reduction In Response To Tamoxifen
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Aaron TaborPosted
Wed 18 May 2011 10:08am
Many breast cancer research studies have shown that the anti-estrogen drug tamoxifen reduces breast cancer risk, which is why tamoxifen is one of only two approved breast cancer prevention drugs on the market. Tamoxifen has also been shown to reduce breast density as assessed by mammograms (i.e. mammographic breast density). Combined
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Tamoxifen on hold
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LesaPosted
Mon 01 Sep 2008 7:11pm
I am feeling much ambivalence towards the Tamoxifen.
I have cut off my breast, poisened and burned my body and if that hasn't killed the cancer.......?
I did not have a problem doing chemo and radiation and Herceptin for short periods. But Tamoxifen daily for 5 years? It does not sit well with me.
Chemicals - chemicals - chemicals
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Acupuncture Reduces Tamoxifen-Induced Hot Flashes by Half
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Cathy T.Posted
Sun 24 Aug 2008 3:36pm
Knowing that acupuncture provides effective relief from hot flashes and other symptoms associated with menopause, Jill Hervik, a physiotherapist and acupuncturist, conducted a trial to see if the same relief could be achieved in breast cancer patients taking tamoxifen after surgery for estrogen-sensitive breast cancers. Tamoxifen causes some
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Stopping Tamoxifen (again)
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LesaPosted
Wed 06 May 2009 10:10pm1 Comment
Yup. I am quitting it again.
My joints are acting up again. I got off the treadmill an hour ago and the bottom of my feet are throbbing. Hot flashes have amped up as well.
No more. Too uncomfortable.
Plus I have put on a healthy 10 pounds-ish since starting the Tamoxifen so I am going to blame the medicine instead of my enjoyment
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Paxil Blocks Tamoxifen, Lowers S ...
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Dr. Rubens D.Posted
Sun 21 Feb 2010 7:59am
Paxil Blocks Tamoxifen, Lowers Survival Odds Against Breast Cancer
21 feb 2010-- Women with breast cancer who take both tamoxifen and the antidepressant Paxil may increase their risk of dying because Paxil reduces tamoxifen's effectiveness, Canadian researchers report.
"Paxil can deprive women of the benefit of tamoxifen, especially when it is used
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