- Tamoxifen: Uses, Side Effects Risks - Cleveland Clinic
Tamoxifen is a hormone therapy used to treat hormone receptor-positive breast cancer It can greatly reduce the risk of cancer recurrence (return) and invasive cancer
- 5 surprising benefits of exercise during endocrine treatments
Endocrine therapies, such as tamoxifen and aromatase inhibitors, are important for reducing the risk of recurrence for individuals diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer, but they can trigger difficult side effects These can include joint pain, hot flashes, weight gain, and fatigue
- Exercise training and detraining effects on body composition, muscle . . .
Aims: The present study aimed to verify the effects of resistance training (RT) and successive detraining on body composition, muscle strength and lipid profile as primary outcome, and the oxidative stress and inflammatory markers as second outcome of postmenopausal Breast Cancer (BC) survivors undergoing tamoxifen (TA)
- Exercise training and detraining effects on body composition, muscle . . .
Resistance training can improve the health markers of BC survivors on Tamoxifem treatment 12 weeks is enough time to improve health parameters in postmenopausal breast cancer survivors 12 weeks of detraining is not able to reverse the positive effects of HDL or the oxidative stress markers
- Effects of Exercise on Cancer Treatment Efficacy: A Systematic Review . . .
Exercise significantly enhanced the efficacy of chemotherapy and tamoxifen in seven of eight rodent models in either an additive, sensitizing, or synergistic manner
- Weighing the risks and benefits of tamoxifen - PMC
A woman's decision to take tamoxifen would still depend on the values she places on different outcomes, such as stroke or breast cancer, but such a tool might help to estimate the risk–benefit ratio for her individual case
- Ask the Expert: Q A on Breast Cancer, Exercise and Diet
We generally recommend that women start slowly and check with their physicians before starting an exercise program, but research suggests that moderate physical activity, such as walking, is safe for most breast cancer survivors and can have many positive health effects
- How to Manage Tamoxifen Side Effects: A Whole Person Approach
Tamoxifen is a medication used to reduce the risk of breast cancer recurrence Although it’s an important treatment, it may cause side effects such as hot flashes, weight gain, mood changes, joint pain, and muscle pain
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