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Breast Cancer: Hormone Therapy
Hormone Treatments for Breast Cancer: Basic Facts
Hormone therapy may help curb the growth, spread, or recurrence of some types of breast cancer. Read a short overview of hormone therapy for breast cancer.
Hormone Treatments for Breast Cancer: Basic Facts
Hormone Therapy for Breast Cancer: In-Depth Information
Get a detailed description of hormonal therapies for breast cancer.
Hormone Therapy for Breast Cancer: In-Depth Information
Related Web Site: Tamoxifen
Tamoxifen is a drug that blocks the hormone estrogen in women with estrogen-driven breast cancer. This article and illustration explain how tamoxifen works in breast cancer treatment.
Related Web Site: Tamoxifen FAQs
Read 14 questions and answers, developed by the National Cancer Institute, on the breast cancer drug tamoxifen.
Related Web Site: Aromatase Inhibitors
Aromatase inhibitors lower estrogen levels in patients with estrogen-sensitive breast cancer. This article explains who benefits from them, how the drugs work, and what side effects they may have.
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