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A member asked:
What can be used vs tamoxiphen , if a person had breast cancer 6 yeasts ago and now can not handle tamoxiphen because of its comication?
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Aromatase inhibitor: You need to speak to your oncologist, but this class of drugs is commonly used.
Answered 2/24/2013
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Depends: Depends on if you have undergone menopause. If you have aromatase inhibitors are an option. If no menopause, they may still be an option with additional medications to shut down your ovaries. Another option may be raloxifene. Please discuss with your medical oncologist.
Answered 6/20/2015
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