Generic Evista is used for treating and preventing osteoporosis (bone thinning) in women who are past menopause. It is also used to reduce the risk of invasive breast cancer in certain women who are past menopause.
The Downside of Chemoprevention for Breast Cancer - Medscape
The Downside of Chemoprevention for Breast CancerMedscapeIn this study, both tamoxifen and raloxifene were shown to be effective in reducing breast cancer risk.
US to Seek New Uses for Abandoned Drugs - Wall Street Journal
US to Seek New Uses for Abandoned DrugsWall Street JournalAs examples of drugs that earlier found new purposes, Dr.
Moderate weight loss cuts breast cancer risk - Times of India
ABC NewsModerate weight loss cuts breast cancer riskTimes of IndiaThe results of the research could also be relevant to overweight women, who take breast cancer prevention drugs such as tamoxifen, raloxifene and exemestane, which either block the action of estrogen or stop its production.
Increased Mammograms Up to 65% Responsible for Breast Cancer Mortality Reduction - MarketWatch (press release)
Increased Mammograms Up to 65% Responsible for Breast Cancer Mortality ReductionMarketWatch (press release).
Boston researcher, surgical oncologist receives national award - EurekAlert (press release)
Boston researcher, surgical oncologist receives national awardEurekAlert (press release).