Can high estradiol be a symptom of breast cancer?

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Hi Colleen,

Thanks so much for sharing your experiences. Interestingly, my

doctor didn't say anything at all about the estradiol level, nor re.

my endometrial lining. Instead, she was concerned about a breast

lump in my armpit and has arranged for me to get an ultrasound and

mammogram . . . which isn't scheduled until January 20th. I didn't

have a chance to look at my test results until I got home, so didn't

realize my estradiol and endometrial lining were higher than normal.

I am very worried re. the breast lump and wonder if my high

estradiol level could be indicative of breast cancer? Has anyone on

this board ever heard of such a correlation? I am considering

stopping all my brht until my test in January, which should lower

the estradiol and if I am lucky enough to have a good bleed, my also

reduce the endometrial lining. Does anyone have any thoughts they

are willing to share re. this idea?

many thanks,

Sadie

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> Subject: Some questions!

> To: rhythmicliving

> Date: Thursday, December 4, 2008, 11:08 AM

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> Dear group,

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> I recently went for my annual physical and have some questions I

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> hoping some of you can answer:

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> 1. My estradiol measures 214. This is the highest I have seen

> it . . . usually it is less than 35, even when I am on medication -

> ie, estradot or estrogel. Should I be concerned? What is the ideal

> estradiol for a post-menopausal woman?

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> 2. My endometrium measures " 5mm in greatest AP dimension " . Again,

> what is the ideal thickness for a post-menopausal woman on bio-

> identical hormones?

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> 3. I have " multiple uterine fibroids, the largest in the posterior

> wall measuring 2.5 x 2.2 x 2.4 cm. Any cause for concern here?

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> I so appreciate this group and any answers/suggestions you may

offer.

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> Sadie

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