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My wife is on tamoxifen after chemotherapy and radiation for breast cancer treatment .Even after six years the doctor wants her to continue with tamoxifen .Is it needed.
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Newer studies show that there is benifit of taking Tamoxifen for 10 years to prevent recurrence of disease.
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There are different views on duration of therapy of tamoxifen. Minimum is 5 years.
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Yes. It is ok to take. As she is on tamoxifen that means she is ER, PR positive. According to newer studies these patients can take tamoxifen for 8-10 years to block above receptors.
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