Most Women at High-Risk of Breast Cancer Are Unaware of Preventative Medicines – ScienceAlert

Many women who are genetically susceptible to breast cancer have no idea they can take preventative medication to reduce their risk of developing the disease, according to new research from Australia.
When taken daily for five years, estrogen receptor modulators, like tamoxifen, and aromatase inhibitors, like anastrozole, can cut the risk of breast cancer from one third to one half in high-risk patients, and these benefits can continue for many years after the medication is stopped.
Given such promising…

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