If someone invented a pill reduces the risk of breast cancer by 50% or more, would you take it? The answer seems to be obvious - of course! The victims of this terrible disease each year in Russia are tens of thousands of women of all ages.
And there is such a tablet! Its effectiveness is proven by numerous studies. But no one uses this drug.
Doctors discovered that the 52-year-old American Cindy Birkhold gene breast cancer . Ovarian cancer struck her mother, aunt suffered from breast cancer . It would seem, to whom as not to be taken Cindy Tamoxifen - The most effective means for today Breast Cancer Awareness . But you know that Cindy has chosen? Mastectomy as a precaution.
"Actually, I have reached so far as to get a prescription for Tamoxifen - Says Cindy. - But then something is esteemed and decided that I would not take it. To be honest, I do not like drugs. "
The woman voluntarily went out to spoil yourself (let's be frank), because she "does not like the medicine"?
Scientists have proven that of all existing drugs is Tamoxifen It has the highest efficiency in the prevention of breast cancer Especially among women at risk. Among men, it has similar qualities Finasteride Which protects the prostate. Tamoxifen inhibits the activity of estrogen in the female body, finasteride inhibits the conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone.
These drugs have side effects, some quite serious. There is a risk of cancer uterus, cataracts, blood clots, sexual problems, disorders of menstruation, etc. Some women are afraid of complications. And some just do not want to take pills regularly. It should be noted that these drugs we have, and pleasant side effects. So, Tamoxifen strengthens bones, preventing osteoporosis and Finasteride It protects against baldness.
Still before us first of all a matter of psychology, as the doctors believe. It has long been observed that people are much more concerned about the possibility that something to lose than to gain anything. In other words, where they are more concerned with not a very high risk of taking the drug, much more significant than the benefit that the drug can give them
That's why Tamoxifen It has long been available to the public. But no growth in its use is still no.
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