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HEALwithKas
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2 weeks ago
Hi, It wouldn't surprise me if DIM showed potential anti-cancer benefit as it is found in cruciferous vegetables, which along with the allium family of veg are generally found to be the most potent vegetables. A quick pubmed search revealed that there are studies involving them both, but as is often the case most say further research is needed to confirm findings, determine safety, mechanisms etc. This study is a good review of natural compounds, including dim: ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5846366/
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05-11-2019
10:25
Hi Sue, My posts have received hugs/likes and I have received several private messages from members thanking me for the information. People who suffer with any condition, including cancer, require a strong support network and that comes in many forms. It is great that forums such as this exist to help provide that support network and long may it continue.
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31-10-2019
01:03
Hi Sue, You said: "Estrogen and and dietary estrogen (phytoestrogen)" The above wording seems to imply you think dietary estrogen is phytoestrogen only when that is not the case, please see the original references cited. You said "The jury is still out, whether a diet high in phytoestrogens for those who have been diagnosed with an estrogen positive breast cancer - is bad or ok." According to BreastCancerNow: https://breastcancernow.org/information-support/facing-breast-cancer/living-beyond-breast-cancer/your-body/diet-lifestyle-breast-cancer-recurrence?_ga=2.195997034.718469102.1572363943-990360756.1570031310 Quote: "Current evidence suggests that a diet containing naturally occurring phytoestrogens is safe if you’ve had breast cancer and may be beneficial." Further references: nutritionfacts.org/video/is-soy-healthy-for-breast-cancer-survivors/ nutritionfacts.org/2014/09/18/can-eating-soy-prevent-breast-cancer/ Summary: youtu.be/bKlFfqqJe8c?t=108 You said "It is worth noting that EU and UK produced meat is likely to contain far less hormones than that of the US..." It may contain less but in the original references I cited they were based on products in Germany (and Japan), direct link here: sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0308814697001507 You said: "Yes, eggs do contain phytoestrogens" Eggs contain both phytoestrogens and female sex hormones. See link above and this study: pubs.acs.org/doi/full/10.1021/jf801344x If you need clarification on anything else, please let me know, thanks.
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29-10-2019
04:04
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Hi Lucy, This site gives a pretty good overview of treatments, what to expect and the research (although it is US based): www.breastcancer.org/treatment/comp_med/types/aromatherapy
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19-10-2019
07:13
Hi Monica, You said "... you should cite reliable studies, and not your personal opinions." Can I infer you deem the studies I cited here as unreliable? If so, I'd be interested to know why, please elaborate.
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07-10-2019
10:54
Yes "isoflavone" is a component of soy and is often found in supplements (as you highlighted). I never mentioned supplements. As mentioned in the BreastCancerNow info and in the links I shared they refer to the natural soy product.
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02-10-2019
04:59
I agree that cherry picking / bias is a problem when it comes to information on health but in some cases the evidence can be weighted in favour of one option compared to the others. And quite often a simple and safe dietary modification (e.g. 1 brazil nut daily for selenium) could potentially be very beneficial (see my other thread). As a side note, if anyone can present evidence contrary to what I've said on this forum feel free to message me and let me know, as I'm always willing to learn :)
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30-09-2019
02:10
Hi Chick, I am fortunate not to have cancer, nor had any cancer diagnosis in the past. My aunt and work colleague were diagnosed with breast cancer however which led me to research further on this matter and I was surprised at what I found, hence sharing some info, as it may help others. I am a nutrional therapist so am always interested in the impact of diet/lifestyle on various conditions. Can you clarify why you said " diet seems such a confusing hot potato, especially for oestrogen receptive cancer."? Thanks.
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25-09-2019
10:17
Hi seabreeze, Forgot to reply. Please see the following: nutritionfacts.org/video/is-soy-healthy-for-breast-cancer-survivors/ nutritionfacts.org/2014/09/18/can-eating-soy-prevent-breast-cancer/ Summary: youtu.be/bKlFfqqJe8c?t=108 Latest research shows soy consumption is protective.
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25-09-2019
09:54
1) dairy (approx 75%) 2) eggs 3) meat/fish Increased dairy consumption has been associated with increased endometrial cancer risk, however the association between breast cancer is mixed. Source references: nutritionfacts.org/video/the-effects-of-hormones-in-dairy-milk-on-cancer/ academic.oup.com/ajcn/article/80/1/5/4690293
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02-07-2019
11:22
Hi Helen, Sorry to hear about your diagnosis. I just wanted to say it's good that you are researching. Many people with a diagnosis such as cancer feel helpless but there are things one can do in terms of diet/lifestyle to help fight cancer and reduce recurrence risk. Every little helps. All the best. Stay strong :)
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19-06-2019
09:36
Hi, please see the first referenced link, it compares mushrooms. The common white button mushroom works.
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17-06-2019
10:47
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Some interesting (albeit in vitro) studies showing anti-estrogen effect of mushrooms. Quotes: " Bell peppers, broccoli, carrots, celery, green onions, and spinach dropped aromatase activity by about 20%, but mushrooms forced down the estrogen-producing enzyme more than 60%." References: nutritionfacts.org/video/breast-cancer-prevention-which-mushroom-is-best/ ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11739882ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17178902 sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/06/110606092736.htm Mushrooms also have immune boosting beta glucans so seems like a healthy thing to add to one's diet. Hope this info helps.
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13-06-2019
11:49
Hi Jan, Sorry to hear about your diagnosis. There are certain foods that are naturally anti-cancer / anti-angiogenic. Turmeric has been studied a lot. Having a healthy balanced diet is often recommended, see here for example: https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/causes-of-cancer/diet-and-cancer Feel free to message me if you have any Qs about diet etc as I might miss it if posted on a thread etc.
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19-05-2019
10:01
Quote: CONCLUSIONS: This study suggests that a selenium level in excess of 64.4 µg//L might be beneficial for women undergoing treatment for breast cancer and that selenium supplementation to achieve this level may favorably impact the outcome. Further studies are needed to confirm this association and to evaluate the impact of selenium supplementation on breast cancer survival among women with low post-diagnostic selenium levels. Reference: Serum selenium levels predict survival after breast cancer Breast Cancer Res Treat. 2018 Jan;167(2):591-598. The good thing is it's quite easy to boost selenium intake in the diet, e.g. 1-2 brazil nuts daily should do it. If anyone cant find the article online just message me.
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27-04-2019
10:35
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Done on cancer cells growing in a petri dish but still pretty interesting. Apparently the most potent ones were: garlic, leek, brussel sprouts, cauliflower, cabbage, onion, radish, kale, green beans. Referenced journal article: Antiproliferative and antioxidant activities of common vegetables: A comparative study (Food Chemistry, Volume 112, Issue 2, 15 January 2009, Pages 374-380) Video of results: nutritionfacts.org/video/1-anticancer-vegetable/ If anyone wants a link to the full article please message me, thanks.
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21-03-2019
04:40
It's possible that soy advice is out of date. For example, studies have shown women who consume the most soy foods (e.g. Japanese women) have lower rates of breast cancer. Try googling "Soy Phytoestrogens for Menopause Hot Flashes". You may also want to research ground flaxseed (due to the the lignans). Of course, the results seem to be mixed so may not work for you. Some even use essential oils to help, e.g. clary sage, but reports seem to be anecdotal only.
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19-03-2019
10:49
Hi all, I know there are some small studies done on fasting and reducing chemotherapy side effects but was wondering if anyone had any experience of this or oncologists ever mention this? The research is still early on this issue but there was a study published in 2018 specifically on breast cancer chemo with fasting which had promising results.
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19-03-2019
09:53
Hi fairfox, Sorry to hear about your diagnosis. Most people are unaware that cancer usually takes at least several years to develop to a detectable stage in most cases. My advice is to stack the odds in your favour and research the great info now available on diet/lifestyle changes that can help reduce recurrence risk and also help fight cancer. All the best.
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09-01-2019
11:53
Sorry to hear that. One of the nurses on this forum provided a link that I thought was helpful in regards to diet/lifestyle and recurrence risk etc. On this page: https://forum.breastcancercare.org.uk/t5/Questions-about-anything-else/Evidence-based-resources-for-diet-lifestyle-changes-to-help/m-p/1259524#M2543
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