"High intake of food items rich in phytoestrogens (flaxseed, sunflower seeds, berries, peanuts, beans and soy) was associated with a monotonically decreasing overall risk [26%] of prostate cancer."
Peter M. Ravdin, MD, PhD, reviews the latest update of the ASCO Clinical Practice Guidelines on bisphosphonate use and bone health in women with breast cancer.
Postmenopausal women, who have relatively high levels of estrogen in their body might get help from eating a diet rich in soy. Postmenopausal women who have relatively low levels of estrogen may not derive the same benefit from eating soy compared to wome
A high intake of plant lignans could reduce the risk of breast cancer for pre-menopausal women by 78 per cent, says new research from Germany that adds significantly to the current body of science. Plant lignans, from sources such as flax seed, whole grai
Women who develop breast cancer because they carry defective genes are no less likely to survive over the long term than other breast cancer patients, Canadian and Israeli researchers said on Wednesday.
While acknowledging that disadvantaged populations tend not to reap the benefits of regular mammograms and self-exams as much as others, Winer and Eng-Wong said most American women have been duly educated about their value.
With patients often facing grim prognoses, and insurers relatively powerless to negotiate prices or deny coverage, the cost of treatments have little impact on demand.