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Debbie L. · 02-10-2009, 04:48 PM

Hi, is your friend for some reason at high risk of a new primary in the other breast (like BRCA mutation or strong family history, lobular cancer, etc?)?

Tamoxifen is used for prevention in high-risk women, but they have a hard time showing their benefit is greater than their risk (of side effects).

I might be a good idea for your friend to get a second opinion before starting Tamoxifen. And if it's contrary, maybe even a 3rd one. It could be done remotely (phone, fax, email).

Maybe there's more to this story than we know?

Debbie Laxague

02-10-2009, 04:48 PM	#4
Debbie L. Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 463	at higher risk? Hi, is your friend for some reason at high risk of a new primary in the other breast (like BRCA mutation or strong family history, lobular cancer, etc?)? Tamoxifen is used for prevention in high-risk women, but they have a hard time showing their benefit is greater than their risk (of side effects). I might be a good idea for your friend to get a second opinion before starting Tamoxifen. And if it's contrary, maybe even a 3rd one. It could be done remotely (phone, fax, email). Maybe there's more to this story than we know? Debbie Laxague