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Monday, May 5, 2008

The GOOD News about Breast Cancer

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If you are like me, you are probably afraid of being one of the 1 in 8 women who will develop breast cancer in their lifetime. However, according to a recent Web MD article there is some good news for us concerning breast cancer.

Leslie Ford M.D., associate director for clinical research in the National Cancer Institute’s Division of Cancer Prevention says, “We’re starting to understand the molecular and genetic basis of tumors, which is helping us develop better ways to treat the disease and even prevent it in high-risk women.”

Apparently there are some great ways to reduce your risk, such as fine tuning your diet and exercise, breastfeeding your baby, quitting smoking and taking new estrogen inhibiting drug regimens such as tamoxifen and raloxifene (which have not been approved by the FDA as of yet). I for one am very anxious to hear the FDA’s stance on these new breakthroughs, but am very hopeful nonetheless!

Jerri, DTR
Nutrition Specialist


You never know what you can do, unless you try!

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