
Tamoxifen’s Role and Efficacy in Treating Male Breast Cancer: A Comprehensive Overview
Reading Time: 2 minutes Introduction to Male Breast Cancer Breast cancer, though predominantly diagnosed in women, also affects men, albeit at a significantly lower rate. According to the American Cancer Society, approximately 2,710 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed in men in the United States in 2023. While the incidence is low, the impact on affected individuals and their families can be profound, necessitating effective treatment strategies. Understanding Tamoxifen Tamoxifen is a selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM) that has been a cornerstone in the treatment of hormone receptor-positive breast cancer. Its mechanism of action involves competing with estrogen for binding sites...