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Will taking a hormone replacement increase my chance of breast cancer, as my mother died with the same?
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According to a study that was taken around 2002, women who have taken HRT after surviving Breast cancer have been 3 times more prone to recurrences of the cancer. From this information I think it is safe to say that HRT greatly increases the risk of attaining breast cancer. http://www.cancer.gov/clinicaltrials/results/hrt-and-breast-cancer0204 "The WHI Estrogen-plus-Progestin Study concluded that estrogen plus progestin increases the risk of invasive breast cancer. After 5 years of follow-up, women taking these hormones had a 24 percent increase in breast cancer risk compared with women taking the placebo. The increase amounted to an additional 8 cases of breast cancer for every 10,000 women taking estrogen pl
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Which women are poor candidates for hormone replacement therapy?
if they have: had breast or endometrial cancera close relative (mother, sister, grandmother) who died of breast cancer or have two relatives who developed breast cancer before age 40
What has the author VICTORIA AMY KIRSH written?
VICTORIA AMY KIRSH has written: 'HORMONE REPLACEMENT THERAPY AND THE RISK OF BREAST CANCER IN'
What is estrovis?
Estrovis, having the generic name of Quinestrol is a synthetic estrogen used in hormone replacement therapy. It is occasionally used to treat prostate cancer as well as breast cancer.
What has the author Margarita Parthimos written?
Margarita Parthimos has written: 'Family history of cancers, hormone replacement therapy and the risk of breast cancer in Canada'
Can HRT contribute to neoplastic changes in estrogen-sensitive aging tissue?
Yes. Hormone replacement therapy, with estrogen, can increase the risk of breast cancer, especially in susceptible women (e.g. positive family history, BRCA1 gene patients, etc.).
Can breast cancer be treated with hormone therapy?
The growth of some breast cancer cells may be slowed by the drug tamoxifen, an anti-estrogen medication.
Doess breast cancer cause any other cancer?
Breast cancer itself typically does not directly cause other types of cancer. However, certain factors associated with breast cancer and its treatment may increase the risk of developing other types of cancer. These factors include: Genetic Predisposition: Some individuals with breast cancer may carry genetic mutations, such as BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations, which also increase the risk of other cancers, including ovarian, pancreatic, and prostate cancer. Hormonal Factors: Hormone receptor-positive breast cancer, which depends on estrogen and/or progesterone for growth, may be treated with hormone therapy. While this treatment is effective for breast cancer, it may slightly increase the risk of developing cancers in other hormone-sensitive tissues, such as the uterus or ovaries. Radiation Therapy: Radiation therapy, a common treatment for breast cancer, can increase the risk of developing a second cancer in the area that was treated. For example, women who have received radiation therapy to the chest area may have an increased risk of developing lung cancer. Chemotherapy: Some chemotherapy drugs used to treat breast cancer may slightly increase the risk of developing secondary cancers, such as leukemia or certain types of solid tumors. Lifestyle Factors: Certain lifestyle factors associated with breast cancer risk, such as obesity, excessive alcohol consumption, and smoking, can also increase the risk of other types of cancer. It's important to remember that while these factors may increase the risk of developing other cancers, the majority of breast cancer survivors do not develop additional cancers. Regular medical follow-up and appropriate cancer screening are essential for early detection and treatment of any potential secondary cancers. If you have concerns about your risk of developing other cancers after breast cancer treatment, discuss them with your healthcare provider.
What details is a woman taking a mammogram required to provide?
The woman is asked about personal and family history of cancer, details about menstruation, child bearing, birth control, breast implants, other breast surgery, age, and hormone replacement therapy.
How common is male breast cancer?
Male breast cancer is not common among males but it can happen. If your family has has a history of male breast cancer , it can increase your risks greatly.
What are the side effects associated with using grape skin?
May cause undesirable side effects in women with a history of breast cancer or postmenopausal women taking hormone replacement therapy. And more . . .
What medical conditions render a woman uneligible for hormone replacement therapy?
breast cancer; cancer of the uterus; heart disease; abnormal vaginal bleeding that has not been diagnosed; high blood pressure that rises when HRT is used; liver disease
Is only tamoxifen control breast cancer?
Tamoxifen has also been used off label for malignant glioma (type of nervous system tumor), ovarian cancer, mastalgia (breast pain), infertility, osteoporosis, and precocious puberty.AnswerPalliative or adjunctive treatment of advanced breast cancer; reduce the incidence of breast cancer in women at high risk; reduce risk of invasive breast cancer in women with ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS); metastatic male breast cancer; treatment of melanoma, desmoid tumors
