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Menopause Hormone Therapy: Quality of Life vs. Cancer Risks

10/2/2025

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A review in Menopause questions strict avoidance of menopausal hormone therapy for breast cancer patients with severe symptoms.
It weighs quality of life against risks, noting estrogen could stimulate tumor growth and short-term HRT may differ.
The Cancer Association of South Africa (Cansa) links menopause to breast cancer, promotes self-exams for women over 40, and notes the proposed MENO-ABC trial.

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A review in Menopause questions strict avoidance of menopausal hormone therapy for breast cancer patients with severe symptoms.
It weighs quality of life against risks, noting estrogen could stimulate tumor growth and short-term HRT may differ.
The Cancer Association of South Africa (Cansa) links menopause to breast cancer, promotes self-exams for women over 40, and notes the proposed MENO-ABC trial.