Hello LuLu24 and than you for posting

I am sorry to hear about your recent diagnosis, this must be a difficult time for you.

At this point in time I don't think there is any evidence to suggest that taking HRT is linked to an increased risk of ocular melanoma. As you can read here some types of HRT may increase the risk of breast, ovarian and womb cancer but this risk is usually small. The benefit of taking HRT may be far greater for some women than the risk of taking HRT.

As your specialist has said they don't think there is any reason for you to stop taking HRT in regards to your type of cancer or treatment.

Please get back to us if you need any more information or support.  You may find it helpful to talk things through with one of the nurses on our helpline.  The number to call is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open from 9am till 5pm Monday to Friday.

Best wishes for your upcoming treatment

Take care

Naomi

Hello LuLu24 and than you for posting

I am sorry to hear about your recent diagnosis, this must be a difficult time for you.

At this point in time I don't think there is any evidence to suggest that taking HRT is linked to an increased risk of ocular melanoma. As you can read here some types of HRT may increase the risk of breast, ovarian and womb cancer but this risk is usually small. The benefit of taking HRT may be far greater for some women than the risk of taking HRT.

As your specialist has said they don't think there is any reason for you to stop taking HRT in regards to your type of cancer or treatment.

Please get back to us if you need any more information or support.  You may find it helpful to talk things through with one of the nurses on our helpline.  The number to call is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open from 9am till 5pm Monday to Friday.

Best wishes for your upcoming treatment

Take care

Naomi

Thanks so much Naomi, I appreciate your response and best wishes, Lucy