How does estrogen influence the risk of developing hormone-sensitive cancers, such as ovarian or breast cancer and what are the key mechanisms or factors that contribute to this increased susceptibility?
Gaurav ChauhanContributor
How does estrogen influence the risk of hormone-sensitive cancers, such as ovarian cancer?
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Estrogen promotes the growth of some cancers by binding to receptors on cells, prompting them to divide more rapidly. This can lead to mutations and increased cancer risk.
Estrogen promotes the growth of hormone-sensitive cancers by binding to receptors on cells, stimulating cell division and tumor growth. The main risk factors include prolonged hormone exposure and genetic susceptibility.