Uses
Tamoxifen is primarily used:
1. Breast Cancer Treatment: To treat hormone receptor-positive breast cancer
2. Breast Cancer Prevention: To reduce the risk of breast cancer in high-risk individuals
3. Infertility Treatment: Off-label use to stimulate ovulation in women with infertility
How it Works
Tamoxifen binds to estrogen receptors, blocking the effects of estrogen in breast tissue. This helps to:
- Slow or stop the growth of hormone receptor-positive breast cancer cells
- Reduce the risk of breast cancer in high-risk individuals
Benefits
- Effective in Hormone Receptor-Positive Breast Cancer: Tamoxifen has been shown to be effective in treating and preventing hormone receptor-positive breast cancer
- Reduces Risk of Breast Cancer: Tamoxifen has been shown to reduce the risk of breast cancer in high-risk individuals
