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Watch as Dr. Jay Harness explains why estrogen receptor status is important in determining treatment for the newly diagnosed breast cancer patient: “After testing, if a patient is found estrogen receptor positive [ER+], invasive breast cancers can be treated with … Continue reading
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The majority of breast cancers are estrogen-receptor positive, often treated with anti-estrogen drugs such as tamoxifen. However, resistance to hormone therapy eventually develops in a large percentage of patients, leaving them with few options. Now, new research reveals a molecular … Continue reading
Women with breast cancer receive confusing messages about soy-based foods, including soy milk, edamame and tofu. Some studies have suggested the estrogen-like compounds in soy — called isoflavones — may inhibit the development or recurrence of breast cancer. In contrast, … Continue reading
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Approximately 70% of breast cancers are estrogen receptor positive, which means they feed on the hormone estrogen. Breast cancer drugs such as tamoxifen and the aromatase inhibitors work by limiting access to estrogen thereby starving the cancer. As reported earlier … Continue reading
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Dr. Jay Harness received a question from a viewer asking if she should consider getting off of Anti-Estrogen Therapy? The question was asked based on the viewer’s concern about losing more estrogen from anti-hormone therapy. In the video above, Dr. … Continue reading
In this video, breast cancer authority Dr. Jay Harness answers a question submitted by a viewer: Is there a drug that serves as an alternative to anti-estrogen therapy offering the same effect? Sharing that “in my line of work there … Continue reading
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There’s no doubt there exist side effects with use of the anti-estrogen drug Tamoxifen in hormonal therapy treatment. But do these side effects outweigh the benefits provided by use of the drug? Watch this video as breast cancer expert Dr. … Continue reading
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Many using hormone therapy ask what are the long-term side effects? In this video breast cancer specialist Dr. Jay Harness answers these questions and more as he discusses topics such as aromatase inhibitors, tamoxifen, and pre- and post-menopause considerations. Recommend … Continue reading
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