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Do you need to wait for estradiol and FSH levels to normalize before you can switch from tamoxifen to an AI for a pre-menopausal woman with ER+ breast cancer?

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Medical Oncology · Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah

Since tamoxifen can also affect hormone levels, it is prudent to hold tamoxifen for a month before checking hormone levels. In this case, it is reasonable to stop tamoxifen due to endometrial thickening. One could consider checking hormone levels after a month of stopping tamoxifen and if they are i...

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