toremifene

Definition / meaning of toremifene

An anticancer drug that belongs to the family of drugs called antiestrogens. Toremifene blocks the effect of the hormone estrogen in the body. It may help control some cancers from growing, and it may delay or reduce the risk of cancer recurrence.

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The Web site of the National Cancer Institute (http://www.cancer.gov/)

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