WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for December, 2000: Re: Breast Cancer Qs

Re: Breast Cancer Qs

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 23 Dec 2000 16:46:23 -0600 (CST)

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At Fri, 22 Dec 2000, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote: >
>Hi,
>
>Quick question...does the size of one's breast have any relation whatsoever
>to the risk factor of developing breast cancer?

No.

>Also wondering if a few other things, over time, have an effect on the risk
>factor of developing breast cancer:
>
>1) wearing a bra/supportive device on the chest overnight or for extended
>periods

No.

>2) certain kinds of hormonal therapies

Hormone therapy where the progesterone is given only half the month, with estrogen daily, is associated with an increase in lobular carcinoma of the breast. Outside of that one specific method of taking hormones, no.

>3) having a non-immediate relative (not a mother, but say an aunt or cousin)
>with breast cancer

Maybe. Depends upon wh the aunt is. If it's your father's sister, your father is unlikely to get breast cancer (yes, men get breast cancer too) so your family history on that side is limited in that respect.

>4) certain vitamin/mineral deficiencies

None I'm aware of.

Hope this helps and write back anytime for more information.

HSM

>
>Thanks
>
>Kas

--
Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York

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