Introduction

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Authors: LUIGI A. M. CASTAGNETTA, I. Nenci
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Abstract

There has been much suspicion regarding the hypothesis that steroids, particularly estrogens, are main factors associated with the aetiology of some kinds of human cancer. Therefore, a number of investigations have been carried out to test the relationship between hormones and cancer.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Estrogen and related hormone effects Cancer Risks and Factors Menopause: Health Impacts and Treatments

Publication details

Journal / source
Routledge eBooks
Pages
93–96
Publication date
30 January 2026
Language
EN
Document type
Book chapter