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ABSTRACTION OF HRT

This is an important and controversial topic. The risk of a breast cancer diagnosis associated with hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is often assumed by health care professionals and the lay public alike, which may adversely influence decisions about its initiation and continuance.

Most women will not be diagnosed in their lifetime and any risk by HRT is comparable or less than that of other postmenopausal lifestyle risk factors for breast cancer (e.g. obesity, alcohol).

The impact of HRT on breast cancer diagnosis is often discussed in isolation of its benefits.

Do your homework, ask your GP to discuss the benefits and risks in detail to help you determine what is right for you.

PROJECT PINK – Dedicated to the empowerment of men & women in the on-going fight against Breast Cancer in Bermuda.