Should soy products be avoided for estrogen + cancer

@LorraineB Not sure where you're at with treatment but if doing chemo, it suppresses haemoglobin production which in turn will make you very tired.

@LorraineB

Depending what stage of treatment you are at, fatigue is completely normal. Is there a nutritionist you can talk to as part of your treatment team?

In the meantime, don't stint on the legumes and leafy greens! :smiley:

Thank you  @Vangirl and @socoda   I will probably just have it once a week.  I have been struggling with fatigue and wondering if it is nutrition related so I am trying to increase my protein and iron intake.

@LorraineB also what @socoda said with regard to your oncologist.

Hi @LorraineB, I know of ladies who enjoy their soy products and have weighed up their options in regard to their individual risks. I think ultimately its your decision but don't hesitate to ask your oncologist as they should be up to date with studies etc and will be able to give you an informed answer tailored to you. All the best xx 

Hi @LorraineB I am a vegetarian too and I don't think estrogens from food are proven to significantly boost bodily estrogens, when eaten in small amounts.

'Plant oestrogens (phytoestrogens) may be able to replace some of the oestrogen lost at menopause and help reduce menopause symptoms. Evidence from trials has been conflicting and it is not certain whether they work any better than placebo...
Large amounts of phytoestrogens are not recommended in people with oestrogen-positive breast cancer or other oestrogen-dependent cancers, as they may stimulate growth of cancer cells.'

From here: 
https://www.thewomens.org.au/health-information/menopause-information/managing-menopause/#Non-hormonal%20medications