Sex-steroid hormones and risk of postmenopausal estrogen receptor-positive breast cancer: a case –cohort analysis

ConclusionProgesterone, estrogens and androgens likely increase postmenopausal ER-positive breast cancer risk, whereas SHBG may decrease risk. These findings strengthen the causal evidence surrounding the sex-hormone-driven nature of postmenopausal breast cancer.
Source: Cancer Causes and Control - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research