SABCS: Low - Dose Tamoxifen Cuts Risk for Breast Dz
More second primary cancers and more frequent menopausal symptoms seen in tamoxifen vs. placebo arm (Source: The Doctors Lounge - Oncology)
Source: The Doctors Lounge - Oncology - November 11, 2014 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Gynecology, Oncology, Pharmacy, Conference News, Source Type: news
Potential target for treating triple-negative breast cancer identified
A protein that could prevent metastasis and recurrence of breast cancer has been identified by researchers. So-called "triple-negative" breast cancer represents between 12 and 17 percent of all breast cancers. It derives its name from the lack of receptors for estrogen, progesterone and Her2. The absence of these receptors rules out proven hormone therapies such as tamoxifen. Triple-negative breast cancer can be more aggressive and is more likely to recur than other breast cancers. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - October 29, 2014 Category: Science Source Type: news
One million women denied 7p breast cancer drug that can halve chance of developing disease
One million women have been denied pills that could reduce chances of developing breast cancer. Tamoxifen, Raloxifene and Anastrozole have not been licensed for preventative use. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - September 29, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
One million women denied the 7p breast cancer drug that can halve chance of developing disease because of red tape
One million women have been denied pills that could reduce chances of developing breast cancer. Tamoxifen, Raloxifene and Anastrozole have not been licensed for preventative use. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - September 29, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Gel that could transform the lives of breast cancer patients: Many women stop taking Tamoxifen pills due to sickness and fatigue. Now an alternative is on the way
A gel rubbed onto the skin to shrink tumours could transform the treatment of breast cancer for thousands of women like Alison. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - August 12, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
