Tamoxifen & 2D6 Genesby
Lisa E. L.
and response to the breast cancer drug, tamoxifen, and whether this research warrants any warnings or changes to the tamoxifen package insert.
Here’s a link to the FDA’s Executive Summary on Tamoxifen and 2D6. (Clicking...
All about Tamoxifenby
Cathy T.Tamoxifen (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.
Read article here
Ladies on Tamoxifen, this is for youby
Katherine B.
If you've not yet read, there is a new study out that shows that tamoxifen may cause a rare... of the research are saying that the benefits of using tamoxifen outweigh the risks of the secondary tumor...
Tamoxifen on holdby
Lesa
I am feeling much ambivalence towards the Tamoxifen.
I have cut off my breast, poisened... and radiation and Herceptin for short periods. But Tamoxifen daily for 5 years? It does not sit well with me...
Tamoxifen Tomorrowby
Lesa
I start Tamoxifen tomorrow. Am hesitant about this drug but must do it. Just like chemo, surgery and radiation. "Buck up and deal with it Chickie!"
Tamoxifen (Nolvadex...
FDA Update: Tamoxifen & 2D6 Testingby
Lisa E. L.
The only recent coverage I’ve seen so far about the FDA’s relabeling of tamoxifen... Toward Including CYP2D6
Dx in Tamoxifen Label, But is Split on Language
The Pharmaceutical Science Clinical...
Back on Tamoxifenby
Lesa
Chatted with Dr O last week and she talked me back into taking Tamoxifen.
Since cancer has not been so "in my face" as of late I have been under the false illusion that cancer is getting behind...
Tamoxifen: Does It Work For You?
If you’re one of the tens of thousands of women taking tamoxifen to prevent new breast cancer or a recurrence, listen up: it may not be doing you a bit of good.
Tamoxifen has been the gold standard... its sphere of effectiveness. Now, a 5-year course of tamoxifen is routinely prescribed for women with early...crap
Tamoxifen & Supplements
I'm taking Tamoxifen. Are there any supplements (herbal or other) that I should avoid while taking Tamoxifen? thank you.
RunnerMocrap
So, John and Jerry, What are your thoughts on DBT?
We now know you both are advocates of CBT and we both know your thoughts and feelings regarding CBT's therapeutic uses. So, please tell what your thoughts and feelings are regarding DBT for those with the Bipolar mind.
In that DBT incorporates some of what CBT does, along with other therapeutic...crap
Side effects of tamoxifen?
I am supposed to start on tamoxifen after my 37 radiation treatments. I start radiation tomorrow. And after that, they will put me on tamoxifen for 5 years. Can anyone tell me what if any side effects they had with tamoxifen? I know nothing about it. Thanks!
Jeannecrap
What do I do now that I am in the poor metabolizer group for CYP2D6?
I started taking Tamoxifen in September of 2008 after completing my radiation treatments. After being taken off of Wellbutrin in September 2009 because of the problem with Tamoxifen and absorption, my oncologist did a blood test to find out how I was doing absorbing Tamoxifen. As it turns...crap
Tamoxifen Breakdown Gene CYP2D6 - Is the Plot Thickening?
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... as
having the "wild-type," which means normal type for the breakdown of tamoxifen.
"Heterozygous" means one copy...crap
Something to Worry About? CYP2D6 and Tamoxifen/Nolvadex Effectiveness Tamoxifen (Nolvadex) Effectiveness: Something to worry about?
Over my morning coffee and one... on tamoxifen (nolvadex) that there is a 7% to 10% chance that the drug might not be as effective as thought... drugs. One cytochrome involved in tamoxifen metabolism (breaking down tamoxifen to another product...crap