The use of drugs, vitamins, or other agents to delay the start of cancer, keep it from starting, or stop it from coming back. The drug tamoxifen (brand names: Nolvadex, Apo-Tamox, Tamofen, Tamone) is an example.
For more information on treatment of breast cancer, see Breastcancer.org's Treatment and Side Effects section. Or, find out more about lowering your risk of breast cancer.
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