Been prescribed anti depressants. is there an association between breast cancer & anti depressants (fluxatine)?my mother had breast cancer i have pocs

No: If there was a real link, we would know by now. There is much in our world to make folks sad -- my hope is that you will keep fighting, doing things that help in the long run, learning new ways of thinking, and using these meds judiciously. I am glad to be able to give good news.

No: If there was a real link, we would know by now. There is much in our world to make folks sad -- my hope is that you will keep fighting, doing things that help in the long run, learning new ways of thinking, and using these meds judiciously. I am glad to be able to give good news.

No: If there was a real link, we would know by now. There is much in our world to make folks sad -- my hope is that you will keep fighting, doing things that help in the long run, learning new ways of thinking, and using these meds judiciously. I am glad to be able to give good news.

BRCA testing: If your mother had breast cancer then you may qualify for BRCA genetic testing. Also discuss with your doctor the mammogram screening guidelines which may depend on the age of your mothers diagnosis. Antidepressants are not contraindicated in someone with a family history of breast cancer

Fluoxetine & cancer: Cancer patients should be treated for depression on an individual basis. Treatment may vary and include antidepressants such as fluoxetine along with therapy. Lifting depression may increase the will to live. Untreated depression may be more of a risk factor in someone with cancer. Antidepressant meds such as fluoxetine have not been shown to cause cancer. See: http://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/coping/feelings/depression-pdq I hope this helps. Best wishes.