These studies compared 5 years of treatment with tamoxifen with 10 years of treatment. When taken for 5 years, the drug prevents the recurrence of the original breast cancer and also prevents the development of a second primary cancer in the other breast. Taking tamoxifen for longer than 5 years is not more effective than 5 years of therapy. Get Your Medifocus Medguide Research Your Illness Visit our Medcenter and get your Medifocus Guide , trustworthy medical information specifically about your health condition. Bookstore Visit our Breast Cancer Bookstore and find books on the latest treatments and remedies for your illness.
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