One of the most important strategies for treating women with estrogen-positive breast cancer is to block the action of estrogen. In estrogen positive (ER+) breast cancers, the natural estrogen in the body attaches to the estrogen receptors on cancer cells and stimulates them to divide, which makes breast tumors grow. Once the initial treatment of … Continued
Recently the Sunday Evening Post published Life Over Cancer follower David Sumner's personal breast cancer story. In it, Sumner points out a key hole in October's Breast Cancer Awareness efforts: most people are still unaware that men can, and do, get breast cancer. Among the risk factors for men:
We are often asked if there are specific foods that can boost cancer survival. For Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we thought we’d address this question as it relates to breast cancer. Existing research doesn’t support the notion that specific foods that can increase survival. However, there is considerable evidence that dietary patterns can make a … Continued
Cruciferous Vegetables: These include broccoli, cauliflower, brussel sprouts, bok choy, mustard greens. They contain sulforaphane and indole-3-carbinol (antioxidants) and helps to covert unhealthy estrogens into healthy ones. No other group of foods currently has more scientific support suggesting it can help prevent breast cancer. For example, a study in China found cruciferous vegetable consumption was … Continued
We received the question below following our recent series discussing fish oil and prostate cancer. Question: Thank you for addressing this sensationalized issue. But I am still confused. The study only revealed a correlation with DHA and not with EPA. Yet the amount DHA in the bloodstream can be elevated just by following a low-fat … Continued
This week’s 3-part blog detailed a recent, widely publicized study that suggested that fish and fish oil consumption caused aggressive prostate cancer. We pointed out several flaws in the study’s methodology that undermined this conclusion, and Dr. Block provided his recommendations for fish/fish oil, not only in light of this study, but in the context … Continued
In two previous blog posts I reviewed the current controversy about the study by Thomas Brasky and colleagues, who found that men with high-grade prostate cancer had slightly higher levels of the fish-based omega-3s, EPA and DHA. As I noted, this is a study with many flaws and limitations, which restricts its credibility. In addition, … Continued
Research showing a link between cell phone use and cancer continues to mount. Though preliminary, it is of some concern, particularly in light of how many of us use cell phones and how often we use them. Most recently, researchers at Tel Aviv University (read the press release announcing the study here) compared what they … Continued
As we reach the peak season of the summer sun, wisdom suggests that we should pay greater attention to protecting our skin. Yet, there are questions about the best way to do this. Should we avoid the sun? Is all sun exposure bad for us? Are all sunscreens created equal? Does clothing afford any protection? … Continued
We’ve all heard that heavy alcohol use increases the risk of cancer, and that even moderate drinking – up to 2 drinks a day – can increase the risk of breast cancer. But now there’s a 2012 study out of Italy that suggests that as little as 1 drink per day may increase cancer risk! … Continued