The very worst kind of breast cancer is so called “triple negative” or TN. It has no receptors for estrogen, progesterone or the HER2 gene that make for sensitivity to endocrine manipulation. That makes for more aggressive cancer. The Department of...
Breast cancer is a complicated disease. But studies have shown that a vegetarian diet can help some women reduce their risk of cancer and can also increase chances of survival. A recent study in the Journal of Clinical Oncology reinforced existing...
Two types of B vitamins -- folic acid and B12 -- help to lower the risk of breast cancer principally by protecting your DNA from making mistakes that can lead to cancer. Folic acid (also known as folate), is a type of B vitamin that is involved in...
Drinking green tea daily, or taking a daily significantly lowers the risk of breast cancer, and also aids during cancer treatment. Research shows green tea is very effective in hampering the growth of at least 11 different types of cancer, and has...
Supplement Your Diet with Omega-3 Fatty Acids Eating proper amounts of certain types of fats called "omega-3 fatty acid reduces your risk of breast cancer and if you have breast cancer, they will help you fight your disease. Omega-3's have four main...
healthy breasts are an important aspect of wellness and radiant health, which of course includes a POSITIVE ATTITUDE. Some women have said to me, "I
don't want to check my breasts for lumps every month; that seems very negative." The idea is not ...
It’s easy to forget to ask your doctor all your questions and express all your concerns. The following checklist helps to identify what things you might forget to ask and discuss. Jot down the questions from the list that you want to ask your doctor...
John Whitcomb
Christine Horner MD FACS
American Institute for Preventive Medicine