© 2001 by Oxford University Press
Journal of the National Cancer Institute, Vol. 93, No. 1, 11-12,
January 3, 2001
© 2001 Oxford University Press
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Tamoxifen Side Effects May Be Attributable to Other Causes
For more than 20 years, the drug tamoxifen has been used to treat patients with advanced breast cancer and as adjuvant therapy following surgery or radiation therapy to treat early-stage breast cancer.
In spite of the obvious benefits of tamoxifen, there are a number of side effects that have been attributed to the drug, and these range from mild to life-threatening. Some of the less serious side effects include an increased risk of hot flashes, night sweats,