DOES HRT USAGE INCREASES THE RISK OF BREAST CANCER?
If all the presently available knowledge and research data are analyzed we think that the following discussion accurately reflects and summarizes our present situation: A. HRT probably does not change a normal cell into a cancer cell. B. HRT will stimulate cancer cells that are already present to grow quicker. It accelerates breast cancer growth. Many researchers believe cancer is a slow disease at its onset and that it may take up to eight years for a cancerous breast lump to become palpable. WHEN THE LUMP IS DISCOVERED THE ABNORMALITY IS PROBABLY PRESENT FOR SEVERAL YEARS. C This stimulating effect on cancer cells could create an impression that the incidence of breast cancer is slightly increased in women on HRT. D. Women on HRT usually go for annual checkups and mammography. Cancer are therefore diagnosed early and this can also create an impression of a higher incidence of cancer. E. Breast cancer is usually diagnosed earlier in on women on HRT than in women not taking any hormona
