Discussing breast cancer and hormone replacement therapy with women.
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Abstract
Although the results of the Women's Health Initiative showed an increased risk of breast cancer in women taking hormone replacement therapy (HRT), the absolute risk is very low. We discuss limitations of the study, questions that remain, and how to discuss the study with women at average risk and high risk for breast cancer.