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What If I Choose Not To Take Amy Estrogen Blocker Will Cancer Come Back?

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Plaistow, NH
June 5, 2024
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Hello Donna Marquis. If you don't take any estrogen blocker it may cause more tumor growth and reoccurrence. πŸ™πŸ™πŸ™for you.

June 6, 2024
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There is no way of knowing for sure, but there is an increased risk. Your oncologist should be able to the percentage of recurrence with and without the hormone blockers.
If you think about it, something triggered cancer in your body, and your bodies estrogen was feeding your cancer.
Wishing you well!

June 6, 2024
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If you choose not to take any estrogen blocker, there is a higher risk that breast cancer could return. Hormonal therapies, such as tamoxifen or aromatase inhibitors, are designed to reduce the risk of recurrence by interfering with the effects of estrogen on cancer cells. It's important to discuss your treatment options Show Full Answer

If you choose not to take any estrogen blocker, there is a higher risk that breast cancer could return. Hormonal therapies, such as tamoxifen or aromatase inhibitors, are designed to reduce the risk of recurrence by interfering with the effects of estrogen on cancer cells. It's important to discuss your treatment options and potential risks with your doctor to make an informed decision.

June 5, 2024

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