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@maryliz22503 yes, it's big business. I'm 72, stage 1 & had 5-day radiation plus also taking a half-dose (10 mg) of Tamoxifen. My radiologist told me that most of the trials for evaluating the 5-day radiation therapy were done in England because the US medical establishment objectd to the fact that it would be less profitable. Even though it's wonderfully convenient & has fewer side effects! That speaks volumes, doesn't it?!
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Thanks for sharing this information! It has been my understanding that CYP2D6 determines if Tamoxifen is the most effective drug for an individual versus the actual dosing.
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@maryliz22503 Thank you for your comment! My onco doc never mentioned these tests and I voiced many concerns with her about the dosing of the AI's!