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Do high estrogen levels cause breast cancer in men?
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NO: Estrogen does not cause cancer, but it can stimulate cancer and cause it to grow faster.
Answered 9/8/2012
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IT'S A RISK FACTOR: Prolonged exposure to estrogen is a risk factor for breast cancer in men. Obesity, liver cirrhosis and high alcohol intake can lead to a high estrogen state.
Answered 8/24/2017
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