ASCO: Conjugated Equine Estrogen May Increase Risk for Ovarian Cancer
However, conjugated equine estrogen plus medroxyprogesterone acetate does not increase this risk and may cut risk for developing uterine cancer.
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However, conjugated equine estrogen plus medroxyprogesterone acetate does not increase this risk and may cut risk for developing uterine cancer.
Conjugated equine estrogen (CEE) taken alone for menopause may increase the risk for developing and dying from ovarian cancer, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, held from May 31 to June 4 in Chicago.
New data from the Women's Health Initiative revealed that metabolic syndrome and obesity each have different associations with breast cancer incidence and mortality risk in postmenopausal women.
Treatment with CEE alone was associated with increased ovarian cancer incidence and mortality rates in postmenopausal women who had undergone hysterectomy.
Analyses show independent and distinct associations with breast cancer subtypes and mortality. Analyses show independent and distinct associations with breast cancer subtypes and mortality.