How did a failed contraceptive become the first targeted therapy for the treatment of breast cancer" The transformation of tamoxifen, from cast-off to lifesaver, laid the foundation for a new class of ...

Tamoxifen, the celebrated drug credited with slashing breast cancer death rates worldwide, could be eclipsed by a newer medicine that is even more effective at preventing a recurrence of the disease ...

Women switching drug have better outcome for next 6 years 18 pct more likely disease-free, 14 pct less likely to die (Adds details, background) BERLIN, Sept 22 (Reuters) - Switching breast cancer ...

An international research team has identified a previously unknown mechanism by which the breast cancer drug tamoxifen can increase the risk of secondary tumors in the uterus. Subscribe to our ...