Can EVISTA reduce the risk of invasive breast cancer?
If you have osteoporosis or are at high risk for invasive breast cancer, EVISTA can be used to lower your chance of getting invasive breast cancer. EVISTA will not totally get rid of your chance of getting invasive breast cancer. Your doctor can estimate your risk of invasive breast cancer by asking you about risk factors. You and your doctor should talk about whether the possible benefit of EVISTA in lowering your chance of getting invasive breast cancer is greater than its possible risks.
If you have osteoporosis, EVISTA can be used to lower your chance of getting invasive breast cancer. EVISTA will not totally get rid of your chance of getting invasive breast cancer. Your doctor can estimate your risk of invasive breast cancer by assessing your personal risk factors. You and your doctor should talk about whether the possible benefit of EVISTA in lowering your chance of getting invasive breast cancer is greater than its possible risks.