Can a woman with breast cancer use bio-identical hormones?
There are many factors to consider when deciding upon the best course of action for women who have had breast cancer. Among these are time since diagnosis and treatment, stage and grade of the tumor, the receptor status of the tumor, and overall health of the woman. In general, we prefer to manage menopausal symptoms with lifestyle and herbal remedies until the fifth year after breast cancer diagnosis, but each case is explored individually, weighing the pros and cons with each client. Hormone balance is a very important determinant of healthy immune system function, which in turn is necessary for cancer prevention.
