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Hormone Therapy May Make Lung Cancer More Likely
Expert says finding supports doubts about value of treatment

Timing, Type of HRT May Determine Breast Cancer Risk
Starting estrogen-progestagen therapy early may up odds of disease, study shows

In U.S., No Comeback Seen for Hormone Therapy
Experts say risks of long-term use still outweigh possible benefits

Hormone Therapy Increases Odds of Ovarian Cancer
But risk remains low and decreases two years after stopping, study finds

Breast Cancer Numbers Dip Most in Wealthy, Urban Areas
Hormone-replacement therapy probably accounts for differences between rich and poor women: study

Pausing Hormone Therapy Doesn’t Cut Mammogram Recalls
Repeat imaging rates similar whether women stopped hormone treatment or not, study finds

HRT Ups Death Risk for Women With Lung Cancer
Shortened survival points to estrogen's potential role in the disease, experts say

HRT May Protect Women From Colon Cancer
Finding echoes earlier research involving hormone therapy

Soy May Not Lead to Denser Breasts
Study finds no link to condition that can increase cancer risk

Dense Breasts Complicate Testing and Treatment
Risk factor is one women can do little about, experts say