Breast Cancer Drug Study
1998-04-06T22:18:19-04:00https://ximage.c-spanvideo.org/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJwaWN0dXJlcy5jLXNwYW52aWRlby5vcmciLCJrZXkiOiJGaWxlc1wvZGVjXC8xOTk4MDQwNjIyMjExMzAwMV9oZC5qcGciLCJlZGl0cyI6eyJyZXNpemUiOnsiZml0IjoiY292ZXIiLCJoZWlnaHQiOjUwNn19fQ==Dr.Richard Klausner, National Cancer Institute, Director, and others briefed reporters on a new study of the benefits and side effects of tamoxifen. The study showed that this drug which has been used to treat breast cancer can also help prevent it, especially in women in high-risk categories. However, the drug can also have side effects, such as blood clots and endometrial cancer. They stressed that women and doctors must weigh these risks and that the drug should only be taken by women in high-risk categories.
Dr.Richard Klausner, National Cancer Institute, Director, and others briefed reporters on a new study of the benefits and side effects of t… read more
Dr.Richard Klausner, National Cancer Institute, Director, and others briefed reporters on a new study of the benefits and side effects of tamoxifen. The study showed that this drug which has been used to treat breast cancer can also help prevent it, especially in women in high-risk categories. However, the drug can also have side effects, such as blood clots and endometrial cancer. They stressed that women and doctors must weigh these risks and that the drug should only be taken by women in high-risk categories. close
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- Joseph Costantino Associate Director National Surgical Breast and Bowel Project
- Bernard Fisher Director National Surgical Breast and Bowel Project->Science
- Leslie Ford Associate Director National Cancer Institute->Oncology
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- Norman Wolmark President National Surgical Breast and Bowel Project
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