A 50-year-old woman with a strong family history of breast cancer (mother diagnosed at age 48) attends the GP requesting HRT for vasomotor symptoms. S...

Question

A 50-year-old woman with a strong family history of breast cancer (mother diagnosed at age 48) attends the GP requesting HRT for vasomotor symptoms. She has a uterus. According to NICE NG23, which statement about HRT and breast cancer risk is most appropriate to inform her decision?

Accepted Answer

The absolute increase in breast cancer risk with combined HRT is approximately 5 additional cases per 1,000 women over 5 years of use for women starting HRT around age 50

Answer

HRT is absolutely contraindicated with any family history of breast cancer

Answer

Transdermal oestrogen eliminates the breast cancer risk

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HRT reduces breast cancer risk in women with a family history

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She must have genetic testing before starting HRT

uk-drcog MCQ (SBA): HRT Risk Communication

A 50-year-old woman with a strong family history of breast cancer (mother diagnosed at age 48) attends the GP requesting HRT for vasomotor symptoms. She has a uterus. According to NICE NG23, which statement about HRT and breast cancer risk is most appropriate to inform her decision?