tamoxifen
Estrogen receptor blocker
Tamoxifen is a medication used to treat and prevent breast cancer, particularly hormone-receptor-positive types.
It works by blocking estrogen's effects on breast tissue.
Tamoxifen is taken orally, often for years after initial cancer treatment: She's been on tamoxifen for five years now.
It's also prescribed to reduce breast cancer risk in high-risk patients.
Malignant growth in mammary glands
- mastectomySurgical breast removal
- lumpectomyExcision of abnormal growth
- mammogramBreast tissue X-ray
- biopsyTissue sample for diagnosis
metastasis · lymph nodes · oncologist · remission · survivorship · premenopausal · postmenopausal · BRCA
Treatment using body's messengers
- chemopreventionDrugs preventing cancer development
- oncologyCancer medicine specialty
- pharmacotherapyTreatment using pharmaceutical agents
- prescriptionMedical dispensing authorization
daily dose · tablet · oral medication · prophylaxis · monotherapy · combination therapy
Brief intense warmth episodes
- blood clotsCoagulated masses in vessels
- thrombosisClot forming in vessel
- fatigueWeariness from prolonged exertion
- nauseaPre-vomiting stomach discomfort
weight gain · bone density · cataracts · leg cramps · vaginal dryness · irregular periods · night sweats · joint pain
breast cancer
Malignant growth in mammary glands
- mastectomySurgical breast removal
- lumpectomyExcision of abnormal growth
- mammogramBreast tissue X-ray
biopsy · metastasis · lymph nodes · oncologist · remission · survivorship · premenopausal · postmenopausal · BRCA · radiation therapy
hormone therapy
Treatment using body's messengers
- chemopreventionDrugs preventing cancer development
- oncologyCancer medicine specialty
- pharmacotherapyTreatment using pharmaceutical agents
prescription · daily dose · tablet · oral medication · prophylaxis · monotherapy · combination therapy
hot flashes
Brief intense warmth episodes
- blood clotsCoagulated masses in vessels
- thrombosisClot forming in vessel
- fatigueWeariness from prolonged exertion
nausea · weight gain · bone density · cataracts · leg cramps · vaginal dryness · irregular periods · night sweats · joint pain · liver function
tamoxifenestrogen
Female reproductive hormone
estradiol · Premarin · estrone · estriol · hormone replacement therapy