[Karl Loren Note: It may, sometimes, be true that a drug is the best treatment. I start my advices with a preconception that there will always be something better than a drug. In this case my advice is similar to what it is for other so-called "hopeless diseases."
I recommend a change in diet, a detoxification of the body, and an examination of the wrong relationships in the person's life. Actual "treatments" should be done after these three senior factors are explored. I would then suggest topical and internal usage of MSM, including MSM cream, called Calm Cream and Life Glow Basic.
I believe that the above protocol will handle this situation completely.]
"Endometriosis
is the most common cause of pelvic pain there is. So if a
woman has pelvic pain she should begin by assuming she
probably has
endometriosis.
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What is tamoxifen?
Tamoxifen (trade name Nolvadex) is a drug in pill form,
taken orally, that interferes with the activity of
estrogen (a female hormone). Tamoxifen has been used to
treat both advanced and early stage breast cancer. It has
been used for nearly 20 years to treat patients with
advanced breast cancer. More recently, it also is being
used as adjuvant, or additional, therapy following
primary treatment for early stage breast cancer.
How does tamoxifen work in preventing or delaying
breast cancer recurrence?
Some breast cancer cells are "estrogen sensitive." In
other words, estrogen binds to these cells and stimulates
them to grow and divide. Tamoxifen prevents the binding
of estrogen. This stops the cells from growing and in
doing so, prevents or delays breast cancer recurrence.
Tamoxifen is also known to work through growth factors
and the immune system and may provide some benefit even
in patients whose tumors are not estrogen sensitive.
A recent study published in The Lancet (May 16, 1998) found that taking tamoxifen for five years significantly reduces both breast cancer recurrence (42%) and mortality (22%) for all women. Results found that premenopausal women, not just postmenopausal women, and those whose breast cancer has spread to the local lymph glands benefit substantially from tamoxifen therapy.
Are there other beneficial effects of tamoxifen?
Although tamoxifen blocks the effect of estrogen on
breast tissue, it acts like a weak estrogen in other body
systems. This means that women who take tamoxifen may
share some of the beneficial effects of taking estrogen
replacement therapy, such as a decreased risk of
osteoporosis and a decreased risk of heart disease.
What side effects should I expect from taking
tamoxifen?
The most common side effect is hot flashes similar to
those experienced during menopause. Tamoxifen may induce
menopause in a woman who is close to menopause; however,
it rarely does in young women. Other common side effects
include vaginal dryness, irregular periods, and weight
gain.
In addition, women taking tamoxifen may be at slightly increased risk of developing cataracts. Women who have cataracts before taking tamoxifen may be at slightly increased risk of needing eye surgery to remove the cataracts. There has NOT been a generalized decrease in vision in women taking tamoxifen. It is recommended that women taking tamoxifen have eye examinations by an opthalmologist at least every 2 years.
What is the risk of developing uterine cancer from
taking tamoxifen?
Many experts believe tamoxifen may increase the risk of
uterine cancer. There have been some reports of uterine
cancer in women taking tamoxifen. However, the incidence
is less than 1% in women taking doses of 20 mg daily.
Most cancer specialists believe that the benefits of
tamoxifen outweigh the risk of developing uterine cancer.
However, all women using tamoxifen should have regular
gynecological exams.
How long should I take tamoxifen?
Recent research comparing five years of adjuvant
tamoxifen therapy with more than five years of tamoxifen
has indicated that no additional benefit is obtained from
extending the duration of tamoxifen therapy past five
years. However, completing five years offers greater
benefit than shorter durations of tamoxifen therapy.
Additionally, the medical literature on adjuvant therapy
shows benefits as long as 10 to 15 years after starting
tamoxifen or 5 to 10 years after stopping it. Considering
all the current research data, five years of tamoxifen
therapy provides the optimum benefit.
What is the link between tamoxifen and depression?
Occasionally, women experience some of the same mood
changes with tamoxifen that occur with any hormonal
therapy. However, most patients experience no change in
their mood as a result of taking tamoxifen.
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