Should women with breast cancer use soy products? (Scientific update: a review of recent scientific papers related to vegetarianism).Substances found in soy products called isoflavones isoflavones (īˑ·sō·flāˈ·vōnz), n.pl phytoestrogenic compounds found in various plants, including red clover and soy. can act like estrogen, a hormone hormone, secretory substance carried from one gland or organ of the body via the bloodstream to more or less specific tissues, where it exerts some influence upon the metabolism of the target tissue. that may play a role in breast cancer. Concerns have been raised over the use of soy by women with breast cancer. A recent review article looks at whether or not women with breast cancer should use soy products. The reviewers conclude, "The data are not impressive that the adult consumption of soy affects the risk of developing breast cancer or that soy consumption affects the survival of breast cancer patients." They go on to say that if women with breast cancer enjoy soy products, they should continue to use moderate amounts. Messina Messina (mās-sē`nä), city (1991 pop. 231,693), capital of Messina prov., NE Sicily, Italy, on the Strait of Messina, opposite the Italian mainland. It is a busy seaport and a commercial and light industrial center. MJ, Loprinzi CL. 2001. Soy for breast cancer survivors Cancer survivors are those individuals with cancer of any type, current or past, who are still living. The National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS) pioneered the definition of survivor as from the time of diagnosis and for the balance of life, a person diagnosed with : A critical review of the literature. J Nutr 131:3095S-3108S. |
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