Is there a link between hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and breast cancer?
Yes, there is a link between hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and breast cancer. Hormone replacement therapy provides the body with more of certain hormones, particularly estrogen and progesterone. These hormones are linked to several types of cancer, including breast cancer.
It is recommended that women with known risks not be placed on HRT to control menopausal symptoms. They should instead speak with their doctor about safer alternatives.
It is important to note that hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to treat the symptoms of menopause is not the same as hormonal therapy used to treat breast cancer.
Sources:
MD Anderson Cancer Center