By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, July 20, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for breast cancer survivors doesn’t appear to increase the risk of cancer recurrence or death, Danish researchers report. Although HRT has previously been linked to a raised risk of breast cancer’s return, those earlier studies referred to oral HRT … Read more
SOURCES: American Cancer Society: “Can I Lower My Risk of Breast Cancer Progressing or Coming Back?” “Study Finds Antioxidants Risky During Breast Cancer Chemotherapy.” Anita Johnson, MD, breast cancer program director, Cancer Treatment Centers of America, Atlanta. Kelly Rashid, RD, Fort Lauderdale, FL. Breastcancer.org: “Dietary Supplements,” “Suggestions for Using Supplements,” “Vitamin D.” Tara Scott, … Read more
Florida real estate agent Sondra Burwick learned in 1996 that she had ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) in her right breast. DCIS, also called stage 0 cancer, starts and usually stays in the milk ducts. These days, doctors call it pre-cancer and don’t always treat it. But Burwick’s surgeon said she needed a double mastectomy: … Read more