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Evaluation of tamoxifen doses with and without fluoxymesterone in advanced breast cancer.
Author: CassidyJ G, EdwardsB K, LippmanM E, TormeyD C
Original Abstract of the Article :
From a group of 108 female patients with measurable and/or evaluable metastatic breast carcinoma, 52 were randomized to receive tamoxifen and 56 to receive tamoxifen and fluoxymesterone. The fluoxymesterone dose, given orally twice a day, was 7 mg/m2 body surface area. The tamoxifen dose per patient...See full text at original site
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引用元:
https://doi.org/10.7326/0003-4819-98-2-139
データ提供:米国国立医学図書館(NLM)
Tamoxifen and Fluoxymesterone: A Combined Approach to Breast Cancer Treatment
Breast cancer is a serious threat to women's health, like a lurking desert predator. This study investigates the effectiveness of combining tamoxifen, a hormone therapy, with fluoxymesterone, an androgen, in treating advanced breast cancer.
The study compares the outcomes of tamoxifen alone versus tamoxifen combined with fluoxymesterone in a group of patients with advanced breast cancer. It's like testing two different traps to catch a desert predator, seeking the most effective way to combat the disease.
Finding the Right Trap: Tamoxifen and Fluoxymesterone for Breast Cancer
The study found that the combination of tamoxifen and fluoxymesterone was more effective than tamoxifen alone in achieving remission and extending the time to treatment failure. It's like finding a trap that is more effective in capturing the predator, leading to a more successful outcome in combating breast cancer. The study suggests that this combination therapy may offer a valuable option for patients with advanced breast cancer.
Fighting the Predator: A Multi-Pronged Approach to Breast Cancer Treatment
This study highlights the importance of exploring various treatment options and combinations for breast cancer, a complex and challenging disease. It's like recognizing that a desert predator can be captured more effectively by using multiple traps and strategies. The study encourages further research into the use of combined therapies to improve the outcomes of breast cancer treatment and offer patients a greater chance of survival.
Dr. Camel's Conclusion
This study provides valuable insights into the treatment of advanced breast cancer, a formidable challenge for healthcare professionals. It's like navigating a treacherous desert, seeking the most effective weapons to combat a dangerous predator. The study suggests that combining tamoxifen with fluoxymesterone may offer a more effective approach to treating breast cancer, offering patients a glimmer of hope in their fight against this disease.
Date :
- Date Completed 1983-03-17
- Date Revised 2019-06-19
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