Tamoxifen is a type of hormonal therapy used to treat estrogen receptor-positive breast cancer. Here are some key points about Tamoxifen:

- Class: Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulator (SERM)
- Function: Blocks the effect of estrogen on breast cancer cells, slowing or stopping their growth
- Usage:
- Commonly given Show Full Answer

Tamoxifen is a type of hormonal therapy used to treat estrogen receptor-positive breast cancer. Here are some key points about Tamoxifen:

- Class: Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulator (SERM)
- Function: Blocks the effect of estrogen on breast cancer cells, slowing or stopping their growth.
- Usage:
- Commonly given after surgery (adjuvant treatment) or after chemotherapy to prevent cancer recurrence.
- Can be taken before, during, or after menopause.
- Often prescribed for five years or longer.
- Administration: Taken orally once a day, ideally at the same time each day.
- Benefits:
- Reduces the risk of breast cancer recurrence or new breast cancer by 30% to 50%.
- Improves bone density, reducing the risk of osteoporosis.
- Lowers blood cholesterol, decreasing the risk of heart disease.
- Risks:
- Increases the risk of developing endometrial cancer, especially if taken for more than five years.
- May increase the chances of developing cataracts.

For more detailed information, you can visit the provided resources:
- [Tamoxifen for Breast Cancer | MyBCTeam](https://www.mybcteam.com/treatments/tamoxifen)
- [Does Tamoxifen Cause Uterine Cancer? | MyBCTeam](https://www.mybcteam.com/resources/does-tamoxif...)

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