Re: depra provera and cervical cancer
From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 25 Jan 2002 14:59:37 -0600 (CST)
Many things can be said about Depo Provera. Causing cancer is
DEFINITELY not one of them. If you know a couple of unfortunate people
with cancer, the Depo didn't cause it.
Hope this helps and write back anytime for more information.
Dr. M
At Tue, 22 Jan 2002, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote:
>
>I know Depra is not supposed to cause cancer. However, of the three users I
>know one is dying from cancer and one has just been diagnosed with it. These
>are young women, early 20's, 1yr user and 6mnth's respectivly. They used it
>about 3 yrs ago.
>I'm concerned for the third. Has anyone else experenced simmilar concerns?
--
Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York
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