Breast Cancer and Hormones

Bioidentical (Natural) Hormones and Breast Cancer
Bioidentical (natural) hormones, used wisely, do not increase the risk of breast cancer in women, and there is plenty of evidence-based science to back this up.

It's Official - Less Synthetic HRT = Less Breast Cancer
As the use of synthetic HRT has dropped, breast cancer rates have dropped, according to research published in the New England Journal of Medicine.

HRT, Breast Cancer and the Women's Health Initiative
An article by Dr. John Lee about why the risks of conventional HRT outweigh the benefits, and how major research, including the Women's Health Inititive (WHI) and the Million Women Study have finally made that clear.

Why Breast Cancer Rates Dropped
Breast cancer rates dropped dramatically in 2002 and 2003 after years of rising. Why the drop and how can we maintain this trend?

Breast Cancer Research for Your Doubting Doctor
Beautifully done research from Italy shows how progesterone protects against breast cancer and looks at the underlying causes of breast cancer.

Mammograms - Should We or Shouldn't We?
Dr. John Lee makes a strong case that routine mammograms don't save lives and may be more harmful than helpful.

Breast Cancer Risk Factors - New Findings
Long-term use of antibiotics is associated with an increased risk of breast cancer, while long-term use of NSAIDs (ibuprofen, aspirin) is associated with a decreased risk of breast cancer.

More Evidence that Vitamin D Protects Against Breast Cancer
A new study shows that women with low vitamin D levels are at a higher risk for breast cancer, but women on HRT aren't as well protected.

Breast Cancer News and Reviews
Here's where to find news about breast cancer research, and reviews of breast cancer studies by Dr. John Lee and Virginia Hopkins

Progesterone, Inflammation and Breast Cancer
The authors of a study about progesterone receptors make controversial claims about progesterone, inflammation and breast cancer.

Breast Cancer Patient Protection Act
Write your elected officials to express your support for the Breast Cancer Patient Protection Act, which has been kicked around Congress for over a decade.

Does Estrogen Reduce the Risk of Breast Cancer?
A misleading press release about intensely tweaked data claims to show that estrogen reduces the risk of breast cancer. Get the real scoop.

All Blood Spot Test Kits
We offer 23 different blood spot test kits. Here's the entire list of tests.

What Your Dr May Not Tell You About Breast Cancer
A book by John R. Lee, M.D., Dr. David Zava and Virginia Hopkins. How Hormone Balance Can Help Save Your Life

Saliva Test Kits
Saliva testing for hormones is easy and accurate. You can "spit" at home and mail it to the lab in a prepaid package.