Article
[Hormone replacement therapy after salpingo-oophorectomy in BRCA 1/2 mutation carriers does not increase the risk of breast cancer].
Ugeskrift for laeger - 15 Sept 2014
Breda Astrid Sørbrøden, Blaakær Jan
Abstract excerpt
Prophylactic bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy (PBSO) reduces the risk of breast- and ovarian cancer in breast cancer gene (BRCA)1/2 mutation carriers. Women choose hormone replacement therapy (HT) to alleviate climacteric symptoms. Studies have shown a higher risk of breast cancer in healthy post-menopausal women getting HT. Further research among women with BRCA1/2 mutations is essential. No studies showed...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
