“Our results indicate that
HT is not associated with the risk of lung cancer
development in postmenopausal women”.1
Umbrella
What may the Hormone Therapy and Lung Cancer Umbrella include?
Depending on the Source (DotS) this Umbrella may include:
- Cancer of the Lung
- Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)
- Hormone Therapy (HT)
- Lung Cancer
- Menopausal Hormone Therapy (MHT)
Studies
Is there an association between hormone therapy (HT) and the risk of lung cancer development?
In The Association Between Hormone Therapy and the Risk of Lung Cancer In Postmenopausal Women: A 16-Year Nationwide Population-Based Study: Conclusions, published May 2023, the authors conclude:
“Our results indicate that HT is not associated with the risk of lung cancer development in postmenopausal women; furthermore, a higher cumulative dosage and the long-term effects of HT reduce the risk of developing lung cancer”.2
Health Care Provider
If I choose to use HT what is my risk of lung cancer?
Different women who choose to use HT can have different risks of lung cancer. It may therefore be in your best interest to also choose to talk to your health care provider about this
On page one in Deciding About Hormone Therapy Use, published February 2025, the Menopause Society (formerly the North American Menopause Society) elaborate on:
symptoms, your personal and family health history, and your own beliefs about menopause treatments. Your
healthcare professional will be able to help you with your decision”.3
Health Topics A-Z
Where may I find Health Topics A-Z related to Hormone Therapy and Lung Cancer?
In Health Topics A-Z you may find:
Health Topics A-Z
- Hormone Therapy
- Hormone Therapy 2016 Revised Global Consensus Statement
- Hormone Therapy Alternatives
- Hormone Therapy Benefits and Risks
- Hormone Therapy Risks
- Hormone Therapy Videos
- Hormone Therapy and Cancer
- Hormone Therapy and Estrogen Plus Progestogen Therapy
- Hormone Therapy and Estrogen Therapy
- Hormone Therapy and Smoking
- Lung Cancer
Links
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- Complementary Medicines and Therapies: Options for Menopausal Symptoms
- Deciding About Hormone Therapy Use [February 2025]
- Handling Hot Flushes and Night Sweats| Dr Louise Newson
- Supplements: What Works, What Doesn’t and the Truth About Menowashing [08 June 2025]
- The Association Between Hormone Therapy and the Risk of Lung Cancer In Postmenopausal Women: A 16-Year Nationwide Population-Based Study
- Webinars: Previous – IMS & ISE Symposium: What’s Hot? Options for Treatment of Hot Flushes 2025 [12 March 2025]
- A Pragmatic Approach To the Management of Menopause
- Askearlymenopause.org [Ask EM] [+ Video: What Is Early Menopause?]
- BMS & WHC’s 2020 Recommendations on Hormone Replacement Therapy In Menopausal Women
- BMS TV: Bioidentical Hormones
- Bioidentical Hormones: Are They Safer?
- Complementary Medicines and Therapies: Options for Menopausal Symptoms
- Consumer Video and Podcast Series: 2023 Consumer Videos and Podcasts – Nonhormone Therapies Position Statement for Bothersome Menopause Symptoms
- Consumer Video and Podcast Series: 2023 Consumer Videos and Podcasts – New FDA-Approved Nonhormone Option for the Treatment of Hot Flashes
- Consumer Video and Podcast Series: 2024 Consumer Videos and Podcasts – Preparing for Your Menopause Healthcare Visit
- Deciding About Hormone Therapy
- Deciding About Hormone Therapy Use
- Does Hormone Replacement Therapy Increase Cancer Risk?
- FDA Approves Novel Drug To Treat Moderate To Severe Hot Flashes Caused By Menopause
- Five Reasons Why Calling A Quitline Can Be Key To Your Success
- HRT & Menopause Extra
- HRT – Types, Doses and Regimens
- HRT: Benefits and Risks
- Handling Hot Flushes and Night Sweats| Dr Louise Newson
- Hormone Replacement Therapy
- Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)
- Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT): Types of Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)
- Hormone Therapy: Is It Right for You?
- Hot Flashes: What Can I Do? [+ Video: What Are the Signs and Symptoms of Menopause?]
- How Can I Avoid Weight Gain When I Stop Smoking?
- How Menopause Impacts Your Health
- How To Quit Smoking
- Later Years (Around 50 Years and Over): Menopause and Post Menopause Health – Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) [+ Video: Is HRT Bad for You?]
- Later Years (Around 50 Years and Over): Menopause and Post Menopause Health – Signs and Symptoms of Menopause [+ Video: Talking Menopause With Your GP]
- Lung Cancer
- Lung Cancer
- Mayo Clinic Minute: Help With Hot Flashes Due To Menopause [+ Video]
- Mayo Clinic Minute: How Lifestyle Changes May Help Manage Menopause Symptoms [+ Video]
- Menopausal Hormone Therapy
- Menopausal Hormone Therapy and Venous Thromboembolism
- Menopausal Hormone Therapy, Heart Disease and Stroke
- Menopause
- Menopause
- Menopause Management Options: Menopausal Hormone Therapy (MHT)
- Menopause Patient Information [Videos] 2. Talking To Your GP About Menopause
- Menopause Patient Information [Videos] 3. The Risks & Benefits of HRT
- Menopause Patient Information [Videos] 4. The Different Types of HRT
- Menopause Patient Information [Videos] 5. Lifestyle Advice In Menopause & Perimenopause
- Menopause Symptoms: Mayo Clinic Expert Outlines Hormone and Nonhormonal Therapies
- Menopause Treatment
- Menopause Treatments: What Works, What Doesn’t
- Menopause, Perimenopause, Hormone Therapy and Other Treatments With Madelyn Butler, MD [Podcast]
- Menopause: Diagnosis & Treatment
- Menopause: Understanding the Changes and Finding Relief | Dr Susan Davis | The Proof Podcast EP 256
- National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: Herbs At A Glance
- National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: How Safe Is This Product or Practice?
- Navigating Menopause: Expert Insights and Solutions | Dr Susan Davis | The Proof Podcast EP 245
- Non-Estrogen Treatments for Menopausal Symptoms
- Nonhormone Treatments for Hot Flashes and Night Sweats
- Quit Smoking
- Quit Smoking
- Reappraising 21 Years of the WHI Study: Putting the Findings In Context for Clinical Practice
- Risks and Benefits of MHT
- Smokefree.gov [Smokefree, United States]
- Smoking and Cancer
- The 2022 Hormone Therapy Position Statement of The North American Menopause Society
- The Association Between Different Hormone Replacement Therapy Use and the Incidence of Lung Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
- The Association Between Different Hormone Replacement Therapy Use and the Incidence of Lung Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
- The Association Between Hormone Therapy and the Risk of Lung Cancer In Postmenopausal Women: A 16-Year Nationwide Population-Based Study
- The Influence of Hormone Replacement Therapy on Lung Cancer Incidence and Mortality
- Therapy for the Effects of Menopause
- Tips To Help Manage Menopause Symptoms
- Treatments for Menopause
- Videos & Podcasts: Videos – Menopause and Hormone Therapy: Current Perspectives and Controversies
- Webinars: Previous – IMS & ISE Symposium: What’s Hot? Options for Treatment of Hot Flushes 2025
- Webinars: Previous – Non-Hormonal Pharmacological Interventions For VMS
- Webinars: Previous – Non-Pharmacological Interventions For VMS
- Weight Gain After Quitting Smoking: What To Do
World Menopause Day 2024: Leaflet for Women [Multiply Languages]
Sources
Where may I find the Sources quoted?
You may find the Sources quoted at:
Sources
- Wu, C-C., Chung, C-H., Tzeng, N-S., Wu, M-J., Tsao, C-H., et al. The Association Between Hormone Therapy and the Risk of Lung Cancer In Postmenopausal Women: A 16-Year Nationwide Population-Based Study: Conclusions. May 2023 https://journals.lww.com/menopausejournal/Abstract/2023/05000/The_association_between_hormone_therapy_and_the.10.aspx Accessed: 29 July 2025
- Wu, C-C., Chung, C-H., Tzeng, N-S., Wu, M-J., Tsao, C-H., et al. The Association Between Hormone Therapy and the Risk of Lung Cancer In Postmenopausal Women: A 16-Year Nationwide Population-Based Study: Conclusions. May 2023 https://journals.lww.com/menopausejournal/Abstract/2023/05000/The_association_between_hormone_therapy_and_the.10.aspx Accessed: 29 July 2025
- Deciding About Hormone Therapy Use. 2025:1. Menopause Society https://menopause.org/wp-content/uploads/default-document-library/MenoNote-Deciding-About-HT-2025.pdf Accessed: 29 July 2025