Hormones - A to Z
This page contains links to content about how hormones (for example, those in the Pill or HRT) can affect the risk of cancer.
- If you're looking for information about hormone-dependent cancers or the use of hormone therapies to treat cancer, visit CancerHelp UK.
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Hormones is a sub-category of Causes of cancer
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Latest Hormones news from Cancer Research UK
- News story: Researchers defend HRT breast cancer study
17 January 2012 - News story: Contraceptive pill does not increase risk of early death
16 March 2010 - News story: Consumers ignore warnings about tan jab dangers
19 February 2009 - Press Release: Breast cancer subtypes are different diseases
25 April 2008 - Press Release: Cervical cancer risk reduces after stopping the pill
9 November 2007 - News story: Oral contraceptive pill may be associated with breast cancer risk says study
1 November 2006 - Press Release: Welsh scientists uncover role of female hormones in breast cancer spread
17 June 2003 - Press Release: Use of the pill linked to cervical cancer
3 April 2003
- News story: Study sheds new light on breast cancer hormone links
12 August 2011 - Press Release: 'Chattering' receptors drive breast cancer
14 January 2010 - Press Release: 'Defence' gene reveals how oestrogen fuels cancer
12 January 2009 - Press Release: The pill gives long-lasting protection against ovarian cancer
25 January 2008 - News story: Hormone may protect tumours says research
29 January 2007 - News story: Cancer Research UK welcomes new contraceptive pill
29 March 2006 - Press Release: Oxford scientist bolsters sex hormone link to breast cancer
29 April 2003 - Press Release: Sex hormones raise breast cancer risk in older women
16 April 2002
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