A man has completely resected, node-positive, ER-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer and no contraindication to endocrine therapy. Which adjuvant

Question

A man has completely resected, node-positive, ER-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer and no contraindication to endocrine therapy. Which adjuvant endocrine statement best reflects ESMO guidance?

Accepted Answer

Use tamoxifen, considering a GnRH analogue when recurrence risk is higher

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Omit endocrine treatment when adjuvant chemotherapy has already been completed

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Use fulvestrant as the routine adjuvant endocrine treatment for men

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Use bilateral orchidectomy before beginning any adjuvant endocrine treatment

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Use an aromatase inhibitor alone because male oestrogen production is entirely peripheral

Male Breast Cancer — SCE Medical Oncology MCQ

A man has completely resected, node-positive, ER-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer and no contraindication to endocrine therapy. Which adjuvant endocrine statement best reflects ESMO guidance?