Better survival after lung cancer diagnosis in women linked to hormone therapy

Survival among people with lung cancer has been better for women than men, and the findings of a recent study indicate that female hormones may be a factor in this difference. The combination of estrogen plus progesterone and the use of long-term hormone therapy were associated with the most significant improvements in survival.The study was designed to explore the influence of several reproductive and hormonal factors on overall survival of women with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Lung Cancer Source Type: news