Cancer Treatment Options Forum - August 4th, 2011 - 3 Comments
Breast Cancer history + birth control = bad?
My mom died of breast cancer, and I think my grandma did too, but I’m not sure about her. My question is: since my family has a history of breast cancer, would it be safe for me to take the birth control pill? What are the risks? The one the clinic gave me is Cyclessa. I know the clinic wouldn’t have given me the pill if it wasn’t somewhat safe, but for some reason I don’t trust them completely yet. It’s just a gut feeling. Your opinions would be greatly appreciated with some facts backing them up. I feel dumb not asking the doctors about this before I left =/
And I’m 18 if that makes any difference.
No
Birth control pills don’t increase the risk of cancer. I have breast cancer in my family, also, but I’ve had no problems on the pill.
well im sorry to hear about your mom at 18 your breats are almost fin developing so i wouldent worry about it till your 20 and plz go see a docter and ask him what the pills do hope i help and good luck