Common menopause medication might prevent breast cancer while treating hot flashes
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A phase 2 clinical trial found that Duavee, a conjugated estrogen/bazedoxifene drug for menopause symptoms, may help prevent breast cancer by slowing cell growth in milk ducts with estrogen receptors.
"What excites me most is that a medication designed to help women feel better during menopause may also reduce their risk of invasive breast cancer." "While intriguing, this study is highly preliminary." Melissa Rudy is senior health editor and a member of the lifestyle team at Fox News Digital. Story tips can be sent to melissa.rudy@fox.com.
A phase 2 clinical trial included 141 post-menopausal women who had been diagnosed with ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS), also known as stage 0 breast cancer, according to a press release from Northwestern.
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