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High-Risk Women Reluctant to Take Tamoxifen for Prevention of Breast Cancer
Despite recent trials showing the effectiveness of tamoxifen in reducing the incidence of breast cancer in high-risk
women, this study of 345 women at an elevated risk for developing breast cancer found that few women chose to take it. Of the
89 high-risk women studied, only one decided to take tamoxifen for breast cancer chemoprevention.
Among the 48 women who discussed the option with their family physician, only three family physicians recommended preventive
tamoxifen use. Fear of serious side effects, the perception of being at low risk, and the lack of physician recommendation
were the most frequently cited factors in patients' decision not to use tamoxifen.
Tamoxifen for Breast Cancer Chemoprevention: Low Uptake by High-Risk Women After Evaluation of a Breast Lump
By Rebecca Taylor, M.D., M.Sc., et al
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