Question 1

i heard that having a root canal can cause breast cancer. i have a root canal for about 20 years in my mouth and am scared !

Accepted Answer

Never heard this: I am unaware of any studies relating root canals to breast cancer.

Question 2

are root canals linked to breast cancer?

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Think not: Never heard of any connection. Know of no research linking the two.

Question 3

what is the relationship of her2 and p53 with hormone receptors in breast cancer?

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Complicated: Her-2 is an oncogene usually (not always) associated with er- tumors. We know that it is in general associated with a worse prognosis, but women with her 2+ tumors may respond dramatically to Herceptin (trastuzumab) - a monoclonal antibody.  P53 is a tumor suppressor gene. The relationship between p53 and er is currently under study - it may be that p53 mutations may play a role in tamoxifen responsiveness.

Question 4

pls help.i had 4 root canal l
last 2 months ago.and now i read that root canal can cause cancer iam so scared now bcoz breast pain this past few weeks?

Accepted Answer

Not true: Please do not worry about this. There is no valid scientific evidence that root canals cause cancer. There are some things written about this on the internet but they are based on patient stories and there is no evidence of linkage between root canals and cancer.

Question 5

is there a connection between inverted nipples and breast cancer?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes: Having inverted nipples chronically or over a long time does not have a connection with breast cancer. But the new onset of nipple inversion can be associated with a breast mass and breast cancer. New breast changes that you see should be evaluated by your doctor.

Question 6

could there be a connection between breast cancer and abortion?

Accepted Answer

No: But there is a connection with number of pregnancies, ( more is protective) age of the woman, hormone therapy, alcohol, smoking, family history (genetic factors) etc. Etc. Are few among the many other risk factors. Statistically according to some 1 in 7 women will come down with the condition, thus early dg is imperative!

Question 7

what is the current theory about the connection between breast cancer and abortion?

Accepted Answer

No increased risk: The american college of OB gyn made this statement "early studies of the relationship between prior induced abortion and breast cancer risk were methodologically flawed. More rigorous recent studies demonstrate no causal relationship between induced abortion and a subsequent increase in breast cancer risk.".

Question 8

is there a connection between breast cancer and apl leukemia? there are two cases of breast two cases of leukemia in my cousins family.

Accepted Answer

No: There is no association or reported instances of leukemia associated with breast cancer.  The closest that one can find is a rare association between lymphoma, probably arising in a intramammary lymph node and carcinoma in the same breast .  There is the possibity that the cause is the MMTV virus that has entered the Wnt-1 gene to overproduce B-catenin.

Question 9

my younger sister died of breast cancer at age 33.  my mother recently died of cancer unknown primary.  is there a connection?  what can i do to protect myself? i am convinced that i will die of cance

Accepted Answer

Genetic Counseling: Start with genetic counseling and consider genetic testing if recommended.

Question 10

i have a high family history of breast cancer.  is maca root safe to take?

Accepted Answer

Maca: This plant is a Peruvian vegetable that is related to a radish.  None of its purported uses have sufficient evidence to make it recommended, other than possibly enhancing male sexual desire.  There are concerns that maca may have estrogen like effects, making it not recommended for hormone-sensitive conditions such as breast/ovarian/uterine cancer, fibroids, or endometriosis.

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I heard that having a root canal can cause breast cancer. i have a root canal for about 20 years in my mouth and am scared !

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Are root canals linked to breast cancer?

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What is the relationship of her2 and p53 with hormone receptors in breast cancer?

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Pls help.i had 4 root canal l last 2 months ago.and now i read that root canal can cause cancer iam so scared now bcoz breast pain this past few weeks?

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Is there a connection between inverted nipples and breast cancer?

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Could there be a connection between breast cancer and abortion?

A member asked:

What is the current theory about the connection between breast cancer and abortion?

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Is there a connection between breast cancer and apl leukemia? there are two cases of breast two cases of leukemia in my cousins family.

A member asked:

My younger sister died of breast cancer at age 33. my mother recently died of cancer unknown primary. is there a connection? what can i do to protect myself? i am convinced that i will die of cance

A member asked:

I have a high family history of breast cancer. is maca root safe to take?

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