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Would you discontinue tamoxifen for endometrial hyperplasia without dysplasia in the adjuvant setting?

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Would you discontinue tamoxifen for endometrial hyperplasia without dysplasia in the adjuvant setting?

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Medical Oncology · Margie Petersen Breast Cancer Center
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I would not. Endometrial hyperplasia is to be expected on tamoxifen, especially in a postmenopausal woman. It is not recommended to do a transvaginal ultrasound or endometrial biopsy without suspicion of tamoxifen. I would not change therapy in the absence of other suspicious findings.

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Medical Oncology · Cape Medical Oncology
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The short answer is "it depends". Tamoxifen causes endometrial hyperplasia, especially in postmenopausal women, with reported ranges varying, but likely between 2 and 10%.

Endometrial cancer is increased in women taking tamoxifen, but remains quite uncommon, affecting 1-2 per 1000 women.

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