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Should i avoid eating food rich in natural estrogen when diagnosed with uterine cancer?

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Dr. Edmond Bendaly answered

Specializes in Hematology and Oncology

Preferable: It is preferable that you do. Uterine and hormone-positive breast cancers are estrogen sensitive diseases. Also avoiding over the counter meds/herbs rich in Estrogens is advisable.

Answered 6/25/2014

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Phytoestrogens : According to the acog practice bulletin phytoestrogens are not well absorbed by the body. So, it is not a problem. In fact, a large study showed women with stage i or ii endometrial cancer can safely take estrogen replacement.

Answered 10/22/2018

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Estrogens: While most "natural" Estrogens in foods are present in low levels, certain cancers, such as estrogen-positive breast tumors and some uterine tumors are enhanced by circulating estrogen levels, so it is best to limit their ingestion.

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