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HRT and the risk of hormone dependent cancers like breast cancer.

Season 2, Ep. 2
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HRT and the risk of hormone dependent cancers like breast cancer.

HRT is such a complex topic which, combined with people’s perception of risk, can all become very confusing and for some far too daunting to even consider…we run through further pros & cons.

Remember there’s a potential risk with any medication you chose to take…we continue to discuss the well researched benefits and risks of HRT…

There are many alternative options to manage menopausal symptoms if you do develop breast cancer, we chat through what can become a bit of a balancing act…

Is there a risk as an individual if you have a family history of breast cancer…and we’re delighted to be joined by our guest for this episode, Dr Claire Macaulay, an oncology doctor specialising in breast cancer who continues to simplify and explain the complexities around this topic.

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