Abstract
We report what we believe to be an infrequent but noteworthy complication of antiestrogen therapy with tamoxifen. Seven patients developed venous thrombosis or pulmonary embolism within 6 months of starting treatment. Guidelines similar to those employed in younger women treated with anovulatory drugs would appear indicated.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 887-889 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Cancer Treatment Reports |
Volume | 68 |
Issue number | 6 |
State | Published - Jan 1 1984 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Oncology
- Cancer Research