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UK Patient Information Guide: Hormonal therapies

Book

Tamoxifen and Breast Cancer
Author Michael DeGregorio & Valerie J Wiebe
Publisher Yale University
Description A good reference book for patients, which addresses common questions. It explains what chemotherapy drugs may be used and why, the role of tamoxifen, its side effects and the possibility of resistance to it.
ISBN 0-300079-51-6
Date 2000

Booklets and factsheets

Individual hormonal therapies
Author Cancerbackup
Description Various factsheets
Obtain from Online versions available
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Tamoxifen
Author Royal Marsden NHS Trust
Description Leaflet
Obtain from Hochland and Hochland Publications Ltd, 174A Ashley Road, Hale, Cheshire WA15 9SF
Tel: 0161 273 4156 Fax: 0161 929 1818

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