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=Tamoxifen Prevention of at Risk Breast Cancer Patients= =toc=

Introduction
Here we would like to answer the following questions:
 * //What is Tamoxifen?//
 * //What are the side effects?//
 * //What are its uses?//
 * //How and why is it being used for those at risk for breast cancer?//
 * //What is breast cancer?//
 * //What types of breast cancer are there?//
 * //Is Tamoxifen a preventative drug for all breast cancer types?//
 * //What does it mean to be at risk for breast cancer?//
 * //Who is at risk and how does that weigh into decision making about preventative medicine?//
 * //What are the FDA regulations concerning Tamoxifen?//
 * //Are there other drug options available for those who want to prevent breast cancer?//

Case Study
Here we will provide an in depth evaluation of Tamoxifen through the lens of a woman who is at risk for breast cancer. We hope to put a face to the problem of deciding whether or not to take Tamoxifen as a preventative drug. Through this decision making process, we will explore:
 * //Who should take Tamoxifen? Why?//
 * //Other than family history, what needs to be included in the decision-making?//
 * //Is age a factor? Should a 30 year old woman wait until she is 40?//
 * //Is this wait detrimental to her health?//
 * //Will 40 be too late?//
 * //There are serious side effects involved in taking Tamoxifen. Do the risks outweigh the benefits?//
 * //What are the ethical implications of this?//

Results
Results are forthcoming, but we plan on using a variety of resources, such as the Oncological Drug Advisory Board Hearings for Tamoxifen's use in breast cancer prevention as well as current studies of Tamoxifen.

Conclusion
There is no easy answer to the question we are asking. However, our plan is to provide enough information so that you, the reader, may decide how effective at prevention tamoxifen is and if using a preventative drug is right for you. Of course, however, you should consult a physician before making any major decisions based on our proposal.

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