
Tamoxifen’s Impact on Male Breast Cancer: Treatment, Efficacy, and Future Prospects
Reading Time: 2 minutes Introduction to Tamoxifen Tamoxifen, a selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM), has significantly transformed the landscape of cancer therapy, particularly in the treatment of hormone receptor-positive breast cancers. While breast cancer is less common in men than in women, the incidence is not negligible, and the impact of tamoxifen on male patients is a critical area of study. This article delves into the evolution of cancer therapy through the lens of tamoxifen's application in male breast cancer treatment. Mechanism of Action Tamoxifen works by competitively binding to estrogen receptors on tumor cells, thereby inhibiting the proliferative effects of estrogen. In male...