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How do you advise a patient with a history of HR+ breast cancer who would like to go on HRT for postmenopausal symptoms?

A recent editorial in JCO challenged the prohibition on HRT in patients with a history of breast cancer. Bosserman and Dizon, PMID 41915866
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Medical Oncology · Northwell Health-Lenox Hill Hospital
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I would say systemic hormone replacement therapy is generally not recommended because of concerns about recurrence.

I would assess the severity of symptoms and explore non-hormonal options.

If her main concern is vaginal symptoms, low-dose vaginal estrogen may be an option depending on the severity ...

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