YOU by Michael F. Roizen

Author:Michael F. Roizen [Dr Michael F. Roizen and Dr Mehmet C. OZ]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Published: 2007-04-10T04:00:00+00:00

Should You Have Hormone Therapy if You’ve Had Breast Cancer?

Almost all breast cancers are classified as to whether they’re oestrogen-receptor positive or negative – meaning whether or not they’re stimulated to grow in the presence of oestrogens. About half are and half aren’t. If you’re oestrogen-receptor positive, most docs would advise you to stay away from all oestrogen, even bioidentical pharmaceutical-grade oestrogen and soya (the exception being that in late-stage oestrogen-receptor-positive cancers, high doses of oestrogen can induce remission). If you’re oestrogen-receptor negative, taking estrogen may still be an issue; many doctors are reluctant to prescribe oestrogen after breast cancer treatment. If you don’t know your type, ask the physician or the hospital where your cancer was removed. Virtually all breast cancers have had receptors typed since 1992.

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