In the past year, did you use any selective estrogen receptor modulators (SERMS)? (these may be prescribed to prevent osteoporosis and breast cancer and are sometimes called "designer estrogens". Examples are raloxifene [Evista] and tamoxifen [Nolvadex].)

In the past year, what SERMS did you take? (Mark all that apply.): Raloxifene (Evista)

In the past year, what SERMS did you take? (Mark all that apply.): Tamoxifen (Nolvadex )

In the past year, what SERMS did you take? (Mark all that apply.): Other

In the past year, what SERMs did you take? (Mark all that apply.): Don't know

Since your breast cancer diagnosis: Have you ever taken tamoxifen (Novadex)?

Since your breast cancer diagnosis: How long did you take or have you taken tamoxifen?

Since your breast cancer diagnosis: Have you ever taken raloxifene (Evista)?

Since your breast cancer diagnosis: How long did you take or have you taken raloxifene?

Since your breast cancer diagnosis: Have you ever taken toremifene (Fareston)?

Since your breast cancer diagnosis: How long did you take or have you taken toremifene?

Since your breast cancer diagnosis: Have you ever taken anastrozole (Arimidex)?

Since your breast cancer diagnosis: How long did you take or have you taken anastrozole?

Since your breast cancer diagnosis: Have you ever taken exemestane (Aromasin)?

Since your breast cancer diagnosis: How long did you take or have you taken exemestane?

Since your breast cancer diagnosis: Have you ever taken letrozole (Femara)?

Since your breast cancer diagnosis: How long did you take or have you taken letrozole?

Since your breast cancer diagnosis: Have you ever taken any SERM or aromatase inhibitor that is not listed above or that you may not recall the name of?

Since your breast cancer diagnosis: How long did you take or have you taken this medication (other SERM or aromatase inhibitor)?

Have any of the following barriers prevented you from obtaining or taking the prescribed breast cancer medications previously asked about (i.e. tamoxifen, raloxifene, toremifene, anastrazole, exemestane, and letrozole)?: I did not experience any barriers to taking these medications.

Have any of the following barriers prevented you from obtaining or taking the prescribed breast cancer medications previously asked about (i.e. tamoxifen, raloxifene, toremifene, anastrazole, exemestane, and letrozole)?: I have never heard of these medications.

Have any of the following barriers prevented you from obtaining or taking the prescribed breast cancer medications previously asked about (i.e. tamoxifen, raloxifene, toremifene, anastrazole, exemestane, and letrozole)?: My health insurance would not cover these medications.

Have any of the following barriers prevented you from obtaining or taking the prescribed breast cancer medications previously asked about (i.e. tamoxifen, raloxifene, toremifene, anastrazole, exemestane, and letrozole)?: These medications or copayments cost too much.

Have any of the following barriers prevented you from obtaining or taking the prescribed breast cancer medications previously asked about (i.e. tamoxifen, raloxifene, toremifene, anastrazole, exemestane, and letrozole)?: It is a problem for me to get to my facility/physician.

Have any of the following barriers prevented you from obtaining or taking the prescribed breast cancer medications previously asked about (i.e. tamoxifen, raloxifene, toremifene, anastrazole, exemestane, and letrozole)?: Taking these medications would be inconvenient.

Have any of the following barriers prevented you from obtaining or taking the prescribed breast cancer medications previously asked about (i.e. tamoxifen, raloxifene, toremifene, anastrazole, exemestane, and letrozole)?: I was concerned about possible side effects or complications from these medications.

Have any of the following barriers prevented you from obtaining or taking the prescribed breast cancer medications previously asked about (i.e. tamoxifen, raloxifene, toremifene, anastrazole, exemestane, and letrozole)?: I was concerned about missing work due to taking these medications.

Have any of the following barriers prevented you from obtaining or taking the prescribed breast cancer medications previously asked about (i.e. tamoxifen, raloxifene, toremifene, anastrazole, exemestane, and letrozole)?: My family discouraged me from taking these medications.

Have any of the following barriers prevented you from obtaining or taking the prescribed breast cancer medications previously asked about (i.e. tamoxifen, raloxifene, toremifene, anastrazole, exemestane, and letrozole)?: My friends discouraged me from taking these medications.

Have any of the following barriers prevented you from obtaining or taking the prescribed breast cancer medications previously asked about (i.e. tamoxifen, raloxifene, toremifene, anastrazole, exemestane, and letrozole)?: I am taking too many medications.

Have any of the following barriers prevented you from obtaining or taking the prescribed breast cancer medications previously asked about (i.e. tamoxifen, raloxifene, toremifene, anastrazole, exemestane, and letrozole)?: I don't like taking medications.

Have any of the following barriers prevented you from obtaining or taking the prescribed breast cancer medications previously asked about (i.e. tamoxifen, raloxifene, toremifene, anastrazole, exemestane, and letrozole)?: My physician did not recommend these medications for my particular type of breast disease.

Have any of the following barriers prevented you from obtaining or taking the prescribed breast cancer medications previously asked about (i.e. tamoxifen, raloxifene, toremifene, anastrazole, exemestane, and letrozole)?: Other

id	Variable	Description	Collected	File
idSRM_X	VariableUsed SERMs	DescriptionIn the past year, did you use any selective estrogen receptor modulators (SERMS)? (these may be prescribed to prevent osteoporosis and breast cancer and are sometimes called "designer estrogens". Examples are raloxifene [Evista] and tamoxifen [Nolvadex].)	CollectedExt1	FileForm 150 - Hormone Use Update WHI Extension
idSRMEVST_X	VariableSERMs - Raloxifene (Evista)	DescriptionIn the past year, what SERMS did you take? (Mark all that apply.): Raloxifene (Evista) ^*Sub-question of F150 V9 Q2 "Used SERMs"	CollectedExt1	FileForm 150 - Hormone Use Update WHI Extension
idSRMNOLV_X	VariableSERMs - Tamoxifen (Nolvadex )	DescriptionIn the past year, what SERMS did you take? (Mark all that apply.): Tamoxifen (Nolvadex ) ^*Sub-question of F150 V9 Q2 "Used SERMs"	CollectedExt1	FileForm 150 - Hormone Use Update WHI Extension
idSRMOTHR_X	VariableSERMS - Other	DescriptionIn the past year, what SERMS did you take? (Mark all that apply.): Other ^*Sub-question of F150 V9 Q2 "Used SERMs"	CollectedExt1	FileForm 150 - Hormone Use Update WHI Extension
idSRMDNTK_X	VariableSERMs - Don`t know	DescriptionIn the past year, what SERMs did you take? (Mark all that apply.): Don't know ^*Sub-question of F150 V9 Q2 "Used SERMs"	CollectedExt1	FileForm 150 - Hormone Use Update WHI Extension
idBCTAMOX	VariableEver taken tamoxifen	DescriptionSince your breast cancer diagnosis: Have you ever taken tamoxifen (Novadex)?	CollectedExt1	FileForm 154 - Breast Health Supplement to the Medication Inventory (WHI Extension Study)
idBCTAMOXDUR	VariableHow long taken tamoxifen	DescriptionSince your breast cancer diagnosis: How long did you take or have you taken tamoxifen?	CollectedExt1	FileForm 154 - Breast Health Supplement to the Medication Inventory (WHI Extension Study)
idBCRALOX	VariableEver taken raloxifene	DescriptionSince your breast cancer diagnosis: Have you ever taken raloxifene (Evista)?	CollectedExt1	FileForm 154 - Breast Health Supplement to the Medication Inventory (WHI Extension Study)
idBCRALOXDUR	VariableHow long taken raloxifene	DescriptionSince your breast cancer diagnosis: How long did you take or have you taken raloxifene?	CollectedExt1	FileForm 154 - Breast Health Supplement to the Medication Inventory (WHI Extension Study)
idBCTOREM	VariableEver taken toremifene	DescriptionSince your breast cancer diagnosis: Have you ever taken toremifene (Fareston)?	CollectedExt1	FileForm 154 - Breast Health Supplement to the Medication Inventory (WHI Extension Study)

Variables related to Endocrine Therapy