[The treatment of metastasizing breast carcinoma using antiestrogens]

Wien Med Wochenschr. 1991;141(13):294, 297-300.
[Article in German]

Abstract

Results of adjuvant hormone therapy with Tamoxifen, an antioestrogenic substance, have been discussed. 82 patients in 2 groups who were diagnosed with metastatic mammary carcinoma received Tamoxifen (ICI) and Tamoxifen (Ebewe) orally in a dosage of 20 to 40 mg/day. 43% of the patients in group A (Tamoxifen, ICI) experienced complete or partial remission of the metastases. In group B (Tamoxifen, Ebewe), this result was achieved in 54% of cases. The better results were due to the fact that the disease was not so advanced in the group B patients and they were also longer in the menopause. Thus in terms of efficacy, the preparations are identical. Severe side effects due to the therapy were not observed.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Age Factors
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Breast Neoplasms / drug therapy*
  • Breast Neoplasms / pathology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Remission Induction
  • Tamoxifen / adverse effects
  • Tamoxifen / therapeutic use*

Substances

  • Tamoxifen