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References:

#1: SEER PCM, 3rd Ed, Rev 1, 138b. January 2003

#2: 2004 SEER Manual, 192

Question:

Hormone Therapy--Breast: Should hormonal therapy be coded as administered, when the physician states "Tamioxifen was given as a prescription?"

Discussion:

Answer:

Yes, based on the prescription for Tamoxifen, code Hormone Therapy as administered.

Cancer Site Category:

Breast

Data Item Category:

First course treatment

Other Category:

N/A

Year:

2003