“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
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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: 05 February 2026
- 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: 05 February 2026
- 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: 05 February 2026

