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Is combined tamoxifen plus hormonal therapy better for breast cancer?

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Dr. Devon Webster answered

Specializes in Medical Oncology

No: Studies show that adding tamoxifen to an aromatase inhibitor (what i assume you mean by "hormonal therapy") was not better than either drug alone.

Answered 10/29/2014

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Dr. Regina Hampton answered

Specializes in Breast Surgery

Tamoxifen only: For tumors that are estrogen positive, tamoxifen is the hormonal treatment for women that are premenopausal. If you are post menopausal, then aromatase inhibitors are the equivalent. We do not give additional hormones because the goal is to limit the amount of estrogen.

Answered 12/10/2013

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