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Ovarian cancer and hormone replacement therapy Q&As

2 items found in this section.

1. Can taking HRT (hormone replacement therapy) increase my risk of getting ovarian cancer?

last reviewed: 25.04.2007

2. I’ve had ovarian cancer and would like to take HRT, but am worried about an increased risk of breast cancer. I’m worried about getting a second cancer. Does having had ovarian cancer increase my risks even more?

last reviewed: 01.06.2004

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