Review paper on the use of high-dose estrogens (HDE) for the treatment of breast cancer
Review paper on the use of high-dose estrogens (HDE) for the treatment of breast cancer
Estrogens are known to stimulate the growth of breast cancer, whereas on the other hand estrogens are an effective treatment for this disease. The fact that estrogens can effectively be used for the treatment of breast cancer is something that almost has been forgotten about, whereas the fear for estrogens remains. This paper reviews the use of estrogens for the treatment of breast cancer and identifies possible applications for the future.