Can DCIS Breast Cancer be caused by stress?

Question

Specifically stress in the workplace involving agression, harrassment resulting in depression and anxiety?

I am 54 years old and have had mild menopause symptoms for 3 years.

Answer 1

Nobody knows, but doesn't seem just a little unlikely to you? If workplace stress were a cause of cancer, there would be a whole lot more cancer, don't you think? It sounds like (unfortunately) you or someone you know has been diagnosed, and you are looking for someone to lay some blame on, which is actually a very normal response to diagnosis.

Take a step back, and a deep breath, and remind yourself this isn't anyone's "fault", and also that it isn't the end of the world. While "cancer" is a terrible word, it becomes a less terrible disease with almost every day that passes. The patient should enroll in some trials. It's a way to improve their prognosis, and help others.

Best wishes...

Answer 2

It COULD be. It Could NOT be. Possibly, because the main cause for breast cancer is unknown. I personally don't think so, because I don't find stress a cause to breast cancer logical, but thats just me. Good Luck! [:

Answer 3

Although I have heard that this can make cancer worse I have not heard anything about it being the cause. There would definately be more cases then their are now if stress was a factor. Everyone struggles with stress in their lifetime.

Answer 4

I really don't think so. There is a lot of good information online. But the best thing to do is talk to your doctor.

Answer 5

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