Taking a break from a common breast cancer treatment to try for a pregnancy appears safe in the short term.
in the body or block the interaction between the hormones and cancer cells that spurs growth . The treatment is a staple for hormone-positive breast cancers and is recommended for five to 10 years.
More than 30,000 U.S. women ages 20 to 44 are expected to be diagnosed with breast cancer in 2023. Studies have shown that younger breast cancer patients are concerned about the effect of treatments on fertility.
The women in the study were 42 or younger, and almost all had had early-stage disease, meaning smaller tumors and limited spread of the cancer. Participants had had surgery and been on hormone therapy for 18 to 30 months. Some of the women had also had chemotherapy. The hormone therapy break was intended to last for about two years to give time for attempting pregnancy, delivering a baby and breastfeeding if desired.
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