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Tamoxifen link to second tumours (BBC news online, 25 August 2009)

Tamoxifen link to second tumours (BBC news online, 25 August 2009)

17 Sept 2009


A side effect of Tamoxifen, used effectively to treat oestrogen-sensitive breast tumours has been revealed. A study shows the drug increases the risk of a rarer oestrogen-insensitive tumour developing in the opposite breast.

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