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Has anyone had breast cancer with negative mamograms and no lesions?
Breast Cancer | Last Active: Mar 5 11:50pm | Replies (27)Comment receiving replies
@jmab - I’ve read several studies stating that Raloxifene was as effective as tamoxifen. That’s why I chose to take it. My endocrinologist shared the Study of Tamoxifen and Raloxifene (STAR) trial, published in 2006 showing that raloxifene is as effective as tamoxifen in reducing the risk of invasive breast cancer in postmenopausal women. It found both drugs reduced risk by about 50%, with raloxifene having a better safety profile, including fewer uterine cancers and blood clots. National Cancer Institute (.gov)
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@maymore yes, I've read also about the success of Raloxifene in treating osteoporosis & also in preventing breast cancer in high-risk patients. The difference, as I understand it, is that Raloxifene has not (yet) been approved for treating active invasive breast cancer. Its role has only been in prevention. Maybe more trials are in the works? Either way, if you're comfortable with your treatment plan & you're doing well, that's really all that matters.