Tamoxifen and Breast Cancer : Second edition
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Book Description
This authoritative and timely book presents a balanced and accessible discussion of the diagnosis of breast cancer and the risks, benefits, and limitations of treatment alternatives, particularly tamoxifen. For this revised edition, the authors have added new information regarding the latest developments in the use of tamoxifen, especially the results of the Breast Cancer Prevention Trial. Other current issues discussed are raloxifene in chemoprevention, the use of hormone replacement therapy in breast cancer, new biologic agents, and other prevention strategies.
Book Info
Univ. of California, Davis. Presents a balanced discussion of the diagnosis of breast cancer and the risks, benefits, and limitations of treatment alternatives, particularly the use of tamoxifen. Uses a question-and-answer format. For consumers. Previous edition: c1994. Softcover.
Tamoxifen and Breast Cancer: Second edition,Michael W. DeGregorio,Valerie J. Wiebe,Yale University Press,0300079516,Breast,Breast Cancer,Cancer,Chemoprevention,Diseases - Breast Cancer,General,Medical,Medical / Nursing,Oncology,Specific Drugs,Tamoxifen,History / General,Medical research,Pharmacology
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