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Breast Cancer
MU researcher links hormone replacement therapy to breast cancer
April 17th, 2008
Millions of post-menopausal women use hormone replacement therapy (HRT) as a method to reduce symptoms associated with menopause. In a recent University of Missouri study, researchers found that one of the hormones used in HRT, a synthetic progestin, could be a major factor in promoting breast cancer. At the same time, the researchers have compelling evidence that using an antibody that prevents new blood vessel formation in tumors, or a small molecular drug, known as PRIMA, with similar properties as the antibody may be effective in treating or preventing the negative effects of progestin. In a study published in the journal, Cancer Research, MU scientist Salman Hyder...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2008-04-17)
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