Estrogen is a chemical that cells use to send messages to other cells.
Some types of breast cancer grow faster if certain hormones are present in the body.
Estrogen Replacement Therapy - Long-term Use of Estrogen is Safe Within Limits
Types of Breast Cancer that may be Fueled by Estrogen
Estrogen Receptor Status - how it relates to Breast Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
Estrogen and Bone Health -
Chemotherapy and estrogen suppression medications can affect your bone health. Ask your doctor about having a bone density scan.
Chemotherapy lowers your estrogen - this can cause bones to thin.
Estrogen and Your Health
Basics, Risk Factors, Prevention, and Health
By Pam Stephan, About.com
Created: July 05, 2006
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