[Jackie07]

I firmly believe that eventually science will prove our 'genes' are the most important factor in cancer link.

Out of the 15-20 female relatives I know, my 2nd Sister-in-law and I used to be the only ones who have been diagnosed and treated for breast cancer. I grew up in the surberb; she grew up in the city. I am the youngest child of six; she the oldest of 4. I lived overseas for 20 years before the cancer diagnosis; she'd never left home except a few trips abroad. We both were diagnosed about the same age - early and mid 40's.

Now a third relative (not a blood kin, either) is having breast cancer surgery today. She's in her mid 60's and has been a sign-language expert because she can not speak (caused by fever when she was a baby?). Her two daughters, both registered nurses, are with her in the hospital right now.

She grew up in another part of the big island country. Her family has had tremendous health problems: both her parents passed away when the children were still young (my Brother-in-law had begun to cook for his whole family at age 13 and became an excellent cook besides teaching high school math - he took early retirement because of health problems.) One of her nephews is autistic...

It sounds logical that the abrupt interruption of hormones could have some effect on the ER+, PR+ breast cancer. However, research (see previous post (#10)on this thread) does not support this assumption.

ps.
Eur J Contracept Reprod Health Care. 2011 May 11. [Epub ahead of print]
Misinformation on abortion.

Rowlands S.
Source

Institute of Clinical Education , Warwick Medical School, Coventry , UK.

Abstract

Objective To find the latest and most accurate information on aspects of induced abortion. Methods A literature survey was carried out in which five aspects of abortion were scrutinised: risk to life, risk of breast cancer, risk to mental health, risk to future fertility, and fetal pain.

Findings Abortion is clearly safer than childbirth. There is no evidence of an association between abortion and breast cancer. Women who have abortions are not at increased risk of mental health problems over and above women who deliver an unwanted pregnancy. There is no negative effect of abortion on a woman's subsequent fertility. It is not possible for a fetus to perceive pain before 24 weeks' gestation.

Misinformation on abortion is widespread. Literature and websites are cited to demonstrate how data have been manipulated and misquoted or just ignored. Citation of non-peer reviewed articles is also common. Mandates insisting on provision of inaccurate information in some US State laws are presented.

Attention is drawn to how women can be misled by Crisis Pregnancy Centres. Conclusion There is extensive promulgation of misinformation on abortion by those who oppose abortion. Much of this misinformation is based on distorted interpretation of the scientific literature.