25-05-2012, 19:46
Aww jul,
I'm so sorry to read that. I wish you a good recovery.
The warning is valid for all phyto-estrogens: do not take any if you already have a tumor that is sensitive to estrogens. Usually, those are tumors in organs like uterus, ovaries, breasts. But not all breast cancers are estrogen sensitive. It's one of the properties of the tumor they will try to find out in biopsy. If it is estrogen sensitive, you will get an aromatase blocker as part of the treatment.
I'm so sorry to read that. I wish you a good recovery.
The warning is valid for all phyto-estrogens: do not take any if you already have a tumor that is sensitive to estrogens. Usually, those are tumors in organs like uterus, ovaries, breasts. But not all breast cancers are estrogen sensitive. It's one of the properties of the tumor they will try to find out in biopsy. If it is estrogen sensitive, you will get an aromatase blocker as part of the treatment.