I had breast cancer, estrogen positive. Lumpectomy, chemo & radiation with hysterectomy. Just finished cancer meds, 5 years out now. I have no hormones & feel like crap but am told not to take any. Really?

Hello Anonymous,

You have been through such an ordeal. As you well know, hormone replacement therapy has been linked to an increase risk of developing breast cancer. Taking hormones would increase your risk for recurrence of the disease.

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