Why Is Treatment SO LONG? Tamoxifen & Aromatase Inhibitors for HR+ Breast Cancer
How long do you really need to stay on hormonal (endocrine) therapy? Five years? Ten years? And what happens if the side effects feel unbearable? In this video, we break down why medications like tamoxifen or aromatase inhibitors are prescribed for so long, and how doctors decide between 5 vs. 10 years of treatment. We explain the science behind “longer is better” for some people and what major studies like ATLAS and MA.17 actually show. ⭐️ Get your personalized Yerbba Report at https://www.yerbba.com/ Use code YOUTUBE15 when you sign-up. Connect With Yerbba! INSTAGRAM: / yerbba FACEBOOK: / yerbba.breast.cancer BLOG: https://www.yerbba.com/blog References 1. ATLAS Trial: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/la... 2. TAM-01 Trial: https://ascopubs.org/doi/full/10.1200... 3. MA.17R Trial: https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056... 4. NSABP B-42 Trial: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/la... 0:00 Key Notes 1:15 Medication Duration: Tamoxifen 2:05 Medication Duration: Aromatase Inhibitors 2:25 Why So Long? 4:45 Side Effects Make Me Miserable 5:35 Staying Motivated When You’re Tired of Treatment #tamoxifen #aromataseinhibitors #letrozole #anastrozole #exemestane #breastcancertreatment #breastcancer #breastcancersurvivor #breastcancersupport #breastcancereducation #breastcancerawareness #breastcancerdiagnosis #breastcancercare #ERpositivebreastcancer #cancersupport #breastcancerthriver #lifeaftercancer Disclaimer: Yerbba YouTube videos are for informational purposes only, do not constitute medical advice, and are not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your medical team, mental health professional, or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition.
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