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American Medical Association Adopts New Policy to Help Women Reduce Risk of Developing Breast Cancer

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From: pcrm.org The American Medical Association has adopted a new policy aiming to help women reduce the risk of developing breast cancer. Research has shown that a healthy plant-based diet, along with regular physical activity, limiting alcohol, and maintaining a healthy body weight, can reduce breast cancer risk. This action comes after a national U.S. poll showed that, although most women …

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What Foods Help Prevent Breast Cancer or Reduce Your Risk?

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From: .healthline.com DNA damage and genetic mutations may cause breast cancer. Inheriting mutations in certain genes, such as BRCA1 and BRCA2, can likewise increase your risk, as can obesityTrusted Source. Lifestyle also plays a critical role. Research links smokingTrusted Source, estrogen exposure, heavy drinkingTrusted Source, and certain dietary patternsTrusted Source — including Western diets high in processed foods — to …

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What Foods Help Prevent Breast Cancer or Reduce Your Risk?

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From: healthline.com Certain fruits and vegetables, fatty fish, fermented foods, beans, herbs and spices, whole grains, and walnuts can help reduce your risk of breast cancer. Steer clear of alcohol, fast food, fried foods, processed meats, added sugar, and refined carbs. DNA damage and genetic mutations may cause breast cancer. Inheriting mutations in certain genes, such as BRCA1 and BRCA2, …

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Just a few minutes of vigorous physical activity a day significantly reduces cancer risk

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By: Matthew Shinkle From: healio.com Key takeaways: Daily bouts of vigorous physical activity for up to 1 minute appeared associated with a 20% reduction in total cancer incidence. Sharper reductions occurred in risk for physical activity-related cancers. Small amounts of vigorous intermittent lifestyle physical activity appeared associated with lower risk for cancer, according to a study published in JAMA Oncology. …

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15 minutes of physical activity may reduce breast cancer mortality by 60%

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From: medicalnewstoday.com Researchers investigated the association of physical activity with mortality reduction among breast cancer survivors. They found that moderate to high levels of physical activity—equal to about 15 minutes a day—reduced mortality by 60% in breast cancer survivors. The researchers noted their findings could inform healthcare plans for breast cancer survivors. Breast cancer is the most common cancer worldwideTrusted …

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Breast cancer: foods rich in omega-3s are likely to reduce the risk

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By: Tammy Sewell From: oicanadian.com A new study reveals that eating foods rich in omega-3s may help reduce the risk of breast cancer. A specific diet Opt for a diet rich in omega-3 is recommended by scientists to reduce the risk of breast cancer especially around menopause. A study, published in the scientific journal Menopause on July 26, reports the …

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Reducing copper in the body alters cancer metabolism to reduce risk of aggressive breast cancer

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Source: Weill Cornell Medicine Depleting copper levels may reduce the production of energy that cancer cells need to travel and establish themselves in other parts of the body by a process referred to as metastasis, according to a new study by investigators from Weill Cornell Medicine and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK). The discovery of the underlying mechanisms of …

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Signs And Symptoms Of Breast Cancer Besides The Lump

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By: Shilpa Dubey From: femina.in Breast Cancer is the most common cancer in Indian women and accounts for 27% of all cancers in women.  About 1 in 28 women are likely to develop breast cancer during their lifetime.  In the urban areas the incidence is 1 in 22 as compared to the rural areas where 1 in 60 women develop …

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New research shows how use of cholesterol lowering drugs may cut risk of lethal prostate cancer

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Source: Queen’s University Belfast New research led by Queen’s University Belfast has found that men who are on statins, medicine used to lower blood cholesterol, may have a reduced risk of developing a more lethal form of prostate cancer. The study, published today in Clinical Cancer Research, a journal of the American Association, was carried out by researchers at Queen’s …