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I have a patient with a past history of breast cancer who has recently been diagnosed with cervical cancer. She has done some research and found a progesterone cream (bought over the internet) which is supposed to help flushes. Is there any evidence for

TRIP Answers, 2012

I have a patient with a past history of breast cancer who has recently been diagnosed with cervical cancer.
She has done some research and found a progesterone cream (bought over the internet) which is supposed to help flushes.
I have a patient with a past history of breast cancer who has recently been diagnosed with cervical cancer.
She has done some research and found a progesterone cream (bought over the internet) which is supposed to help flushes.
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"I have a patient with a past history of breast cancer who has recently been diagnosed with cervical cancer.
She has done some research and found a progesterone cream (bought over the internet) which is supposed to help flushes.
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