A vision for the future?
2001

Future Treatments for Early Breast Cancer

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Author Information

Author(s): M Baum

Primary Institution: University College London Medical School

Hypothesis

Can new endocrine therapies improve outcomes for early breast cancer patients?

Conclusion

New endocrine therapies like goserelin and anastrozole may offer valuable treatment options for early breast cancer patients.

Supporting Evidence

  • Goserelin is a valuable treatment option for pre- and perimenopausal women.
  • Anastrozole has been shown to be effective in advanced disease and may help early breast cancer patients.
  • ICI 182,780 is another promising treatment that may benefit early breast cancer patients.

Takeaway

Doctors are finding new medicines to help people with early breast cancer feel better and live longer.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1054/bjoc.2001.1984

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