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Video: Breast Cancer Research

Posted March 19, 2008 at 12:00 PM by Katie Drummond

Section: Her Health, Her News, Special Features, Videos

An important study has just been released in the field of breast cancer researchers. Women in remission from the disease often take Tamoxifen after overcoming breast cancer, but medical experts recommend that use of the medication is short-term, because of the side effects.

Now, a new drug - Femara - has been approved for long-term use to minimize the chances of a recurrence. For more details on the benefits of Femara and the research being done, watch this video report from CBS News:

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Tags: breast cancer, breast cancer recovery, cancer recovery, cancer surgery, cancer survival, femara, mastectomy, medical recovery, recuperation period, remission, tamoxifen

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