Should I Take Tamoxifen for 5 Years or 10 Years? Everything You Need to Know for Breast Cancer
Why do doctors recommend taking Tamoxifen for 5-10 years? In this video, Dr. Jennifer Griggs explains why this treatment duration is crucial for those with estrogen receptor-positive (ER+) breast cancer. We compares the outcomes of taking Tamoxifen for 5 years versus 10 years, highlighting the benefits and risks of extended use.
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Sources
1. Early Breast Cancer Trialists' Collaborative Group. Tamoxifen for early breast cancer: an overview of the randomised trials. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9605801/
2. NCI. 10 Years of Tamoxifen. https://www.cancer.gov/types/breast/r...
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Chapters
0:00 Introduction
0:36 - Introduction to Tamoxifen
1:08 - Why is Tamoxifen Prescribed for 5-10 Years?
3:21 - 5 Years vs. 10 Years: Which Offers Better Protection?
5:39 - Does Tamoxifen Beyond 10 Years Add Benefits?
5:52 - Long-Term Risks of Tamoxifen
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