Soy may improve survival rates in some breast cancer patients !

 

Some studies have linked the consumption of soy products with breast cancer. The findings have been mixed, but new research aims to settle the controversy. Soy is found to be safe and potentially even beneficial for women with a certain type of breast cancer.

Breast cancer is one of the most common forms ofcancer in women, affecting approximately 220,000women in the United States every year. The disease can also affect men, with 2,000 male patients being diagnosed yearly with breast cancer in the U.S.

Risk factors for breast cancer include having a family history of breast cancer, being overweight, having a late menopause, or never giving birth.

Previous research has suggested that the consumption of soy products may increase the risk of developing breast cancer. One study showed that adding a medium amount of soy to one’s food may activate genes that make cancer grow and spread.

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