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Janet in NJ · 05-22-2006, 07:49 AM

I had a lumpectomy in Feb.2004. It was ER+ PR+ and HER/2 +++.I had been on prozac and seroquel for depression since then. Now I'm on cymbalta and the doctor wants to add seroquel again. I recently read that some breast cancers are sensitive to high levels of prolactin and seroquel does raise prolactin levels. Apparently about 30% of breast cancer is sensitive to these high levels. Does anyone know anything about this and can the labs test for it. I'm worried about going back on seroquel although it does help me.
Thanks
Janet in NJ

05-22-2006, 07:49 AM	#1
Janet in NJ Junior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1	High prolactin levels I had a lumpectomy in Feb.2004. It was ER+ PR+ and HER/2 +++.I had been on prozac and seroquel for depression since then. Now I'm on cymbalta and the doctor wants to add seroquel again. I recently read that some breast cancers are sensitive to high levels of prolactin and seroquel does raise prolactin levels. Apparently about 30% of breast cancer is sensitive to these high levels. Does anyone know anything about this and can the labs test for it. I'm worried about going back on seroquel although it does help me. Thanks Janet in NJ Last edited by Janet in NJ; 05-22-2006 at 07:52 AM..