The ideal length of time women should take one of these drugs to reduce their risk of breast cancer is not known. In studies, these drugs were taken for 5 years. So, based on this, most doctors recommend that women take tamoxifen or raloxifene for 5 years to lower their risk of breast cancer.
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Medicines to Reduce Breast Cancer Risk
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- Medicines to Reduce Breast Cancer Risk
- Tamoxifen and raloxifene
- What are the risks in taking these drugs?
- How long should women take these drugs to lower breast cancer risk?
- Do these drugs have the same risks as post-menopausal hormone therapy?
- Who should consider taking a drug to reduce their breast cancer risk?
- Breast cancer risk assessment
- Weighing risks versus benefits
- Aromatase inhibitors
- Other compounds being studied
- What does all of this mean for you?
- To learn more
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Last Medical Review: 09/12/2011
Last Revised: 09/12/2011
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