Make no mistake, Tamoxifen has been shown to do some amazing things when it comes to the treatment of breast cancer. Women who take the drug for five years “are less likely to die of breast cancer” and even more astonishing, less likely to have it return. However, as with many drugs, Tamoxifen has some side effects and dangers also.

Side effects such as strokes, blood clots and even sometimes, cataracts, has already been documented. A new study says that patients who took Tamoxifen “more than quadrupled their chances of coming down with a rare and deadlier type …read more

According to the Breast Cancer Campaign, thousands of women still die from breast cancer yearly — because current treatments are not always effective and in some cases fail to kill the root of the disease.
In a comprehensive review of breast cancer research published today, 56 of the UK’s most influential breast cancer experts have identified the key research gaps and priorities for the greatest potential impact on patients.
Breast cancer treatment has improved over the past few decades and led to increased survival rates and better quality of life, the report highlights. However over 44,000 women in the UK are diagnosed …read more