Breast Cancer
Breast cancer develops when abnormal cells in the breast grow in an uncontrolled way, forming a tumour that can spread to surrounding tissue or distant organs.
Tamoxifen Tablets
20mg
Tamoxifen tablets for breast cancer. It blocks oestrogen that some breast cancers rely on to grow.
Key points
- Breast cancer is the second most common cancer in women, after skin cancer.
- Warning signs include lumps, changes in breast shape or nipple, unusual pain, and skin changes.
- The disease is classified as non-invasive (contained within the breast) or invasive (spread to surrounding tissue).
- Mammograms can detect breast cancer early, possibly before it has spread.
Medicines listed for Breast Cancer
The five products on this page contain four active ingredients, all supplied as tablets. Tamoxifen and raloxifene belong to a class called selective oestrogen receptor modulators, which work by blocking oestrogen’s effect on breast tissue. Anastrozole and exemestane are aromatase inhibitors, a group that lowers the amount of oestrogen the body produces. Both classes target oestrogen, a hormone that can fuel certain breast cancers.
Further reading
What is breast cancer?
Breast cancer develops when abnormal cells in the breast grow in an uncontrolled way, forming a tumour that can spread to surrounding tissue or distant organs. It is classified as non-invasive, meaning contained within the breast, or invasive, meaning it has spread to surrounding tissue. It is the second most common cancer in women, after skin cancer.
What are the warning signs of breast cancer?
Warning signs include lumps, changes in breast shape or nipple, unusual pain, and skin changes. Mammograms can detect breast cancer early, possibly before it has spread.
How do the medicines for breast cancer work?
Both classes target oestrogen, a hormone that can fuel certain breast cancers. Selective oestrogen receptor modulators such as tamoxifen and raloxifene block oestrogen's effect on breast tissue, while aromatase inhibitors such as anastrozole and exemestane lower the amount of oestrogen the body produces.
What medicines are available for breast cancer?
The medicines listed for breast cancer include products containing tamoxifen, anastrozole and exemestane. Examples include Nolvadex and Tamoxifen Tablets.
Are medicines for breast cancer available over the counter in South Africa?
Yes, online. Direct Meds does not ask for a prescription to order medicines for breast cancer. We are a broker, not a dispensing pharmacy. We arrange orders and delivery with our affiliated supplier on your behalf.
Ordering without a prescription →Can I order medicines for breast cancer online in South Africa?
Yes. Our affiliated supplier delivers across South Africa. Estimated delivery is 7 days with Express Delivery, which includes online tracking, or up to 3 weeks with Regular Delivery.
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