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Tamoxifen

Tamoxifen is an anticancer drug that is prescribed to treat breast cancer that has spread to other parts of the body. It is also used to treat breast cancer who have already been treated with surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy. Tamoxifen belongs to the group of medications known as antiestrogens.

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Will Clomid and Nolvadex help a woman to conceive with PCOS?

Query: Hello doctor, I am suffering from irregular periods and PCOS for more than 10 years. I had to take Clomid and with hCG injection conceived my first baby three years back. Now I have been trying for my second baby with the help of Clomid. I took Clomid for six months, with no luck. This month my doct...  Read Full »


Dr. Sravanthi Nuthalapati

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Nolvadex is Tamoxifen which is a selective estrogen receptor modulator. Yes, it is one of the most common drugs that is used for treating breast cancer patients and also certain birth defects are possible if you take this medication when you pregnant. In your case, ...  Read Full »

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Dr. Rakesh Mittal

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I saw your Positron Emission Tomography PET scan report (attachment removed to protect patient identity). If I was your oncologist, I would be very satisfied with the report. Bone metastasis cannot completely disappear after treatment. They become less prominent. As I ...  Read Full »

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