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January 4, 2023 · Kate Ruder

How Can Hormone Replacement Therapy for Menopause Impact My Cancer Risk?

When considering hormone replacement therapy to manage symptoms of menopause, you may wonder whether it can affect your risk for cancer. Here, review an explanation of different types of hormone replacement therapies, how they work, and what research says about cancer risk. Read More >>
November 15, 2022 · Kate Ruder

Can Fertility Drugs or IVF Increase My Risk for Cancer?

Fertility drugs are used to help a person become pregnant and may be used with other fertility treatments, such as in vitro fertilization (IVF). But could these drugs increase a person’s risk for developing cancer? Are they safe to use if you have cancer? Here, learn what the research says about fertility drugs and cancer risk. Read More >>
October 20, 2022 · Kate Ruder

Do Birth Control Pills Impact My Cancer Risk?

Birth control pills have been shown to decrease the risk for certain cancers and increase the risk for others. Here, the current research is summarized on how birth control pills can impact your risk of cancer and questions to ask your doctor if you are taking or considering taking the pill. Read More >>
April 21, 2022 · ASCO Staff

Answers to Your Questions About Sunscreen Ingredients

Learn which sunscreen ingredients are being studied further and why wearing sunscreen and taking other sun precautions is so important in preventing skin cancer. Read More >>
March 17, 2022 · ASCO Staff

Does Living Near Power Lines Increase My Risk of Cancer?

People may have concerns about whether living near power lines can increase their risk for cancer. Here, we discuss where this fear comes from and what the research says about power lines and cancer risk. Read More >>

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