Cancer & Chemotherapy: Causes & Risks

PTEN Hamartoma Tumor Syndrome

Radiation Syndromes

Lymphadenopathy, Angioimmunoblastic with Dysproteinemia

Estradiol oral

Estradiol increases your risk of developing endometrial hyperplasia, a condition that may lead to cancer of the uterus. Taking progestins while using estradiol may lower this risk. If your uterus has not been removed, your doctor may prescribe a prog

Conjugated estrogens (oral)

Long-term treatment with conjugated estrogens may increase your risk of breast cancer, heart attack, or stroke. Talk with your doctor about your individual risks before using conjugated estrogens long term, especially if you smoke or are overweight.

Ethinyl estradiol and norethindrone (HRT)

Before taking ethinyl estradiol and norethindrone, tell your doctor if you have high blood pressure or heart disease, high cholesterol, gallbladder disease, diabetes, asthma, seizures, liver disease, a thyroid disorder, high levels of calcium in your

Esterified estrogens and methyltestosterone

Esterified estrogens and methyltestosterone increases your risk of developing endometrial hyperplasia, a condition that may lead to cancer of the uterus. Taking progestins while using esterified estrogens and methyltestosterone may lower this risk. I