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Dairy products query??
Hi..I'm new to this site, so please excuse any mistakes!! I'm 62 and I was diagnosed with Hormone Receptive Breast Cancer last July, had 2 surgeries which included nipple removal and lymph gland removal on my right side. Following that, I had 6 rounds of Chemo and 30 zaps of radiation. What I want to know is ....opinions on Dairy products being possible causes of hormone receptive cancer. I seem to see a lot about this in news lately. Currently I have replaced Dairy with soy, not a problem for me as I am in a family that has 2 vegans so I get used to their recipes etc. Now I also read that soy can cause breast cancer too. Does anyone actually know some real facts about this subject, and can help me with my query?
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- Yes I saw that article in the press recently. I don't drink however others enjoy the occasional glass. It'll be interesting to know a little more informed research on this matter rather than a journalists take on it
- @Ellie_BCNA , any update on alcohol? The new report indicates that even a very small amount may have an impact, although I note the report does not indicate alcohol causes breast cancer but has an associated effect.
Hi all,
Thanks for joining this discussion. As many of you have pointed out, there is no evidence that women diagnosed with breast cancer need to follow a special diet or eat, or not eat, particular foods. Following the dietary guidelines that are recommended for all Australian adults is recommended.
If you are thinking of changing your diet significantly, you might want to talk to your GP about how best to do this, as changes to diet can affect your energy levels and lead to dietary deficiencies.
You might also like to look at the healthy eating page on BCNA’s website which has some useful information and a link to our Healthy eating and breast cancer booklet which you can order or download from the website.
Oops, I have missed out on putting the video link.au0rei said:Since we are on this topic and I obviously have no answer but just like to share this that i was watching. I guess much of today's medicine is disease management as the video says. I think tackling our lifestyle and diet etc are important but this video talks about the importance of our inner life. Perhaps you may find this helpful.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZTWNnQg9eI&t=42s- As my cancer is oestrogen positive receptor, 75%, i have read and looked a lot at info in regards to soy products and was told by breastcare nurse to stay away from oestrogen producing products, that includes chia...can't stand taste of soy anyway...also only milk i have is in coffee or porridge.
I don't have low fat anything as it is loaded with sugars, still eat meat, more organic beef mince and chicken, very little processed food. I guess really, everything in moderation and what you feel like especially when having chemo...i still love a good cheese toastie tho. - Since we are on this topic and I obviously have no answer but just like to share this that i was watching. I guess much of today's medicine is disease management as the video says. I think tackling our lifestyle and diet etc are important but this video talks about the importance of our inner life. Perhaps you may find this helpful.
@Hope and dreams, I did IVF with my second child and I would definitely be vigilant with check ups regarding my ovaries.Hopes and Dreams said:OMG I wish we could pinpoint the cancer causer! I suspect IVF drugs and HRT may have kicked me off but who knows.
Like lots of others I try to eat healthy food, low fat, lots of fruit and veggies, not much alcohol, exercise. It doesn't make any difference, this horrible disease doesn't discriminate!- @pearl I do not have any answer but with my limited knowledge I would steer clear of the usual milk and soy. I would go for organic milk but not the ones which are heated to high temps to prolong shelf life. I have switched my family to goats milk, written to the farm and so far they say they do not give their animals antibiotics or steriods what nots... I had hormone -ve cancer but I would be careful with soy myself. I seriously believe most soy in the market are GMO. If I do take soy, I try to get those that are from Japan (miso paste we use for soup). I do use organic soya sauce but just a little bit in my diet for seasoning cooking.
I have read about vegans getting breast cancer so nothing is guaranteed. xx - Thankyou @primek for posting research info always interested cheers Bright
- I've written professionally for years @melclarity . Pretty much anything no-one wants to read. Annual reports, risk assessments, action plans, grant applications and acquittals...thrilling. I have done some non-fic editing and journalism too but my brain is porridge now. I can't remember how to spell, have lost my grasp of grammar and punctuation and don't make sense most of the time. It took five years to get my brain back last time, its likely to take longer now. If it ever happens.
Glad I'm entertaining you, its good for my brain too.
