Understanding Estrogen Receptors, Tamoxifen, and Raloxifene

Developed by Lewis J. Kleinsmith Ph.D, Donna Kerrigan M.S., Jeanne Kelly

Describes the hormone estrogen and its receptor. Explains the relationship of estrogen and its receptor to breast cancer and the risks and benefits of reducing cancer risk with drugs called antiestrogens and selective estrogen receptor molecules (SERMs).

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