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I have considered evista (raloxifene) comparable to tamoxifen in post er-positive breast ca, and the star trial data show fewer side-effects. what do you think?
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STAR trial : In the preventive star trial, both tamoxifen and raloxifine (evista) were found to be effective in preventing breast cancer. Statistically, tamoxifen is more effective but also have more side effects. Evista (raloxifene) is only approved in post menopausal female while tamoxifen is approved in pre and post menopausal groups. Evista (raloxifene) is better if there is an osteopenia or osteoporosis present.
Answered 9/16/2017
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