A cancer drug with promise, and problems
Discussion Topic 4

Posted for the week of April 30, 2000. Submit your discussion contribution to your section's e-mail address. Your contribution will go to each of the members of your discussion section and you will receive their contributions. A discussion of contributions is encouraged, however, please keep your comments civil and don't harass one another. Your discussion contribution is due no later than 3:00 on Tuesday, May 9.

The following article deals with tamoxifen, a drug used in the treatment of breast cancer. This drug has recently been in the news regarding it potential ability to prevent breast cancer. It is not without risk. Read the article carefully and comment on it.

http://www.surgery.missouri.edu/health/tamoxifen.htm

You might even look around a bit at the links on this page and see what others have to say about these drugs. How do they work? Are they for every woman?

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