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Breast Cancer
Frequently Asked Questions
29. What is the best way to prevent breast
cancer?
Several methods show promise in reducing breast cancer risk. In
October 1998, the Food and Drug Administration approved the drug
tamoxifen to lower the risk of breast cancer in high-risk women.
Following a large-scale study, researchers found that tamoxifen
reduced cancer in high-risk women by about 50 percent.
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