Classes of Drugs Used to Treat Breast Cancer
| Class | Action | Examples* |
| SERMs (Selective Estrogen-Receptor Modulators) | Bind to estrogen receptors in breast cancer cells, starving cancer cells | Tamoxifen Evista (raloxifene) Fareston (toremifene) |
| Aromatase Inhibitors | Prevent production of estrogen in adrenal glands | Aromasin (exemestane) Femara (letrozole) Arimidex (anastrozole) Megace (megestrol) |
| Biologic Response Modifiers | Bind with certain proteins on breast cancer cells, preventing their growth | Herceptin (trastuzumab) |
| Other Hormonal Therapies | Treat breast cancers that are dependent on estrogen for survival | Zoladex (goserelin acetate) Faslodex (fulvestrant) |
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