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My sister had breast cancer , it's almost 6 years passed, she can't take tamoxiphen because of side effects on her. what other medication she shoutake?

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Dr. Scott Welker answered

Raloxifene, others: Including aromatase inhibitors. These drugs all have a place in cancer treatment; they should be considered by your sister's oncologist.

Dr Hoepfner and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/25/2013

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Dr. Anne Rosenberg answered

Options: The other group of drugs used in this situation are the aromotase inhibitors. If she is pre-menopausal she is not a candidate for them. She may be able to take evista (raloxifene).

Dr Levitt agreed

Answered 5/29/2016

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A member asked:

My sister had breast cancer , it's almost 6 years passed, she can't take tamoxiphen because of side effects on her. what other medication she shoutake?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Scott Welker answered

Dr Hoepfner and another doctor agreed

Dr. Anne Rosenberg answered

Dr Levitt agreed

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