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Light exposure at night increases breast cancer growth and inhibits Tamoxifen

Jul 25, 2014 Brian D. Lawenda, M.D.

Light exposure at night suppresses the brain's release of melatonin, a potent natural antioxidant and anticancer hormone. Previous studies have shown that even dim light exposure suppresses the release of melatonin. (Read my article on light exposure ...
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Topics Covered: Conventional Treatments

Are you on Tamoxifen? A simple test can tell you if you are at a high risk of blood clots

Sep 13, 2012 Brian D. Lawenda, M.D.

Patients who take a commonly prescribed breast cancer drug, Tamoxifen (learn more about Tamoxifen here) are at an increased risk of developing blood clots. Researchers have discovered that this risk is much greater (500% higher) in some patients with ...
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Topics Covered: Conventional Treatments, Tests You Should Take

Greater than 50% of breast cancer patients either discontinue or are non-adherent to hormonal therapy regimens

Jun 29, 2010 Brian D. Lawenda, M.D.

In a study published, in June 2010 (in the Journal of Clinical Oncology) investigators have found that over 50% of breast cancer patients, who have been prescribed hormonal therapy medications ("aromatase inhibitors" or "Tamoxifen") for preventing ...
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Topics Covered: Conventional Treatments

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