
Is Tamoxifen Beneficial In Treating Stage 1 Invasive DCIS?

Brief Answer:
better you continue
Detailed Answer:
I do not know the full details.
However, the disease must be ER/PR positive and hence tamoxifen has been started. It has beneficial effects on the disease. Some side effects would be there.
It is recommended to continue. Please check with your doctor on managing these side effects.
The benefits of taking tamoxifen are lost if you stop the drug. That would lead to higher chances of spread and local recurrence.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

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