Does Stress Cause Breast Cancer? Everything You Need to Know

[@JanetMarsh-ji6rj]

When my husband died of cancer 20 years ago I went to see his oncologist , at her invitation, after he died. I asked her if the death of my late husbands mother could have triggered his cancer. She said that this may well have been the case. My own breast cancer was preceded by a long period of abuse and then the long term care of elderly parents. I had also suffered from anxiety in the past. Now I have decided to cease hormone therapy after 12 months due to chronic side effects including developing endometriosis. The stress associated with taking the drug was acute, especially the chronic insomnia. Now I am prioritising relaxation and other stress reducing activities, together with good diet and movement to reduce my risk of recurrence. This makes more sense to me than taking a drug which was adding to my stress, compromising my immune system, raising my cholesterol, destroying my bones, and giving me a gynae problem. I do hope this will be studied as prevention is always better than cure.

[@cherylheath4535]

I'm actually lost for words😢. I'm 59, was diagnosed in 2021, but have not been able to catch a break for many many years for so many reasons. Very interesting reading all the comments., love and growth to everyone on here, Thank you for this. Love from London 🙏🏾❤

[@lydia9835]

Wow. I'm so glad that you made this video, and so interested in the other comments so far. Although my current home life is not especially stressful, I grew up in a violent household. Certain situations have always induced, what I'd interpret as a pronounced nervous response (evaluations at work, performances, etc). Throw in "the pandemic" while I was also responsible for my Parkinson's afflicted mother for the last ten years of her life, I developed an autoimmune condition. One month after may mother's death last year, I found a lump in my breast which turned out to be TNBC. I'd never heard of the association between stress/violence a TNBC. I have used much of this cancer journey year to sort through, with some therapy, my past and my responses to situations and people. Nevertheless, I consider myself extremely fortunate to have insurance, a great medical team, devoted family and friends. My heart goes out to everyone confronting these difficulties, especially those that do not have enough caring and financial support. 🙏 Thank you again for the video.

[@DawnRK3204]

I was diagnosed with breast cancer at 50 after intense family tragedy, then my mom died, then my favorite aunt, and through it all, I’ve been married to a immature husband who also has anger issues and bipolar. My boys and I have lived for years while walking on eggshells. I keep trying to tell my husband that I cannot go through this atmosphere of anger and being easily agitated, but it makes no difference. I do not want a recurrence. The financial stress has been ongoing as well, and the $10,000 medical bill from treatment didn’t help.

[@amiraabdou673]

Thanks for the information, just read Dr Gabor Mate book and it’s explaining the same concept. Very strong relationship between chronic stress and specific types of personality with autoimmune disorders and cancer (when the body says no)

[@Ladyseamstress]

Hi doctor... My mom Last year had left breast cancer and now 4 months after treatment hormontherapy... mamography is birads 2 اند has benign tumores in breast sonography plivc and belly are good CT scan of lung is healthy But ca15_3 is 297 why? Can you explain me...

[@charlottekiziuk6246]

Can you please do a video on the risk of birth control and the recent studies on hormones being a class 1 carcinogen. For me it's a huge correlation women/western links.

[@Yasco-de-Jp]

I also think I got my BC because of years of taking birth control pills on top of accumulated stress.

[@janeellis4926]

I believe I had chronic stress but am not lower social economic or a victim of domestic violence. My stress was more common. Taking care of aging parents and working. Some financial stress. Now that I have MBC I try hard not handle stress better, but most of us have stressors. I've heard that type A personalities are more likely to get breast cancer.