Tamoxifen lowers chance of recurrence?
Meet the Experts
Patricia A. Ganz, M.D. is a medical oncologist and a professor in the schools of medicine and public health at UCLA, and is director of the division of cancer prevention and control research at the Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center there.
Marisa Weiss, M.D. is a radiation oncologist specializing in breast cancer and the founder, president, and guiding force behind Breastcancer.org.
Question from Nana: I will be finishing radiation in two weeks with no chemotherapy. I have been placed on tamoxifen, but I still have this fear that the cancer will come back. I keep having the fear that it will return. Is the success rate good with tamoxifen?
- Answer —Patricia Ganz, M.D.: Tamoxifen is a very effective agent in preventing the recurrence of breast cancer. Also, there may not be any additional benefit to giving chemotherapy in some women. It is more important to understand the characteristics of your own tumor. These are important questions, and you should discuss them with your physician.
On Wednesday, October 17, 2001, our Ask-the-Expert Online Conference was called Quality of Life. Patricia A. Ganz, M.D.,Marisa Weiss, M.D., answered your questions about how breast cancer can affect physical, emotional, social, and sexual aspects of your life.
The materials presented in these conferences do not necessarily reflect the views of breastcancer.org. A qualified healthcare professional should be consulted before using any therapeutic product or regimen discussed. All readers should verify all information and data before employing any therapies described here.
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