Some Antidepressants May Thwart Tamoxifen's Effect on Breast Cancer
SUNDAY, May 31 (HealthDay News) -- Common antidepressants that many breast cancer survivors use to dampen the hot flashes caused by taking tamoxifen may actually boost the odds of the disease's return, new research warns.
The finding was presented this weekend at the American Society of Clinical Oncology's annual meeting, in Orlando, Fla.
But to muddy the waters further, a second study found that the antidepressants did not impair tamoxifen's cancer-fighting powers.
Nevertheless, authors from both reports are recommending that women who have had breast cancer explore other ways to treat hot flashes.
Outside experts agreed.
"Women should talk to their medical oncologist about what antidepressant they're and what hormone therapy they're on, and make sure they're not one of the ones we're worried about," said Dr. Kelly Marcom, a breast oncologist with the Duke Comprehensive Cancer Center and director of the Duke Hereditary Cancer Clinic, in Durham, N.C.
Many breast cancer survivors take the drug tamoxifen to reduce their odds for recurrence.
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