WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for January, 1998: Re: Estrogen yes or no?

Re: Estrogen yes or no?

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 31 Jan 1998 23:44:32 -0600 (CST)

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At Sat, 31 Jan 1998, Linda wrote: >
>I am nearing 57 years old. I had breast cancer and a mysectomy 20 years
>ago. It was a year between my last two menstrual cycles. I'm having
>some problems with hot flashes but not severe. My concern is whether I
>should have hormone replacement (estrogen) or not. I heard it effects
>bones and escalates aging and wrinkling of skin.
>
>Another question is whether it is possible to have breast reconstruction
>years after surgery?
>
>Thank you for your time.

#1 Depends upon the type of breast cancer, receptor status and your breast surgeons information about this with respect to your particualr case.

#2 Must see a reconstructive surgeon to answer this. The longer the time the less likely but a reconst. surgeon will be able to tell you exactly.

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Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG
OBGYN.net U.S. Representative, New York
Great Neck, New York
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