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Long term follow up in hospital does not favour outcome and is probably an inappropriate use of resources. Psychological support is best effected by the primary health care team. Tamoxifen if given for 5 years has shown to improve survival and decrease the risk of recurrence. Cancer in the opposite breast is 6 fold greater in those already having a malignancy, it is especially greatest for those who develop their first tumour under 40 years of age. Hormone manipulations often used first because of the decreased incidence of side effects. However the response rate is only 30% compared to 60% for chemotherapy.
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