HRT and Breast Cancer
The overwhelming majority of women who develop breast cancer have never taken hormone replacement therapy (HRT), and most women on HRT do not get breast cancer. Despite the rising incidence of breast cancer, the low percentage of women using HRT raises questions about its role in the disease. Furthermore, misconceptions surrounding HRT and its effects on breast cancer prognosis are addressed, emphasizing the need for clearer evidence in this critical area of women's health.In this clip
From this podcast
The Dr Louise Newson Podcast
138 - Explaining what the evidence shows to offer choice to women after breast cancer, with Avrum Bluming
Related Questions
How does hormone replacement therapy (HRT) affect breast cancer risk?
How does Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) affect breast cancer risk?
Can women with a history of estrogen-positive breast cancer take hormone replacement therapy (HRT) as discussed in the episode #42–Avrum Bluming, M.D. and Carol Tavris, Ph.D.: A compelling case for hormone replacement therapy and the clip Hormone Therapy Insights?