Mammograms Increase Risk of Breast Cancer in Some

In patients with a genetic predisposition, radiation with x-rays such as occurs from mammography and chest x-rays, was found to increase the risk of breast cancer.
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Study: Calcium and Vitamin D Supplements Don’t Prevent Breast Cancer

Another study has shown a lack of correlation between the use of vitamin D and calcium supplements with a reduction in the risk of breast cancer. This study looked at 36,000 women and relied upon patient recall to assess usage of supplements. This assumes the following:
a) all supplements of calcium and vitamin D are created […]

Vitamin B6 and Colorectal Cancer

Does vitamin B6 help protect against colorectal cancer? Is there any good evidence that vitamin supplementation protects against any cancers?
The scientific evidence for a beneficial effect of vitamin supplementation in the fight against cancer is conflicting. According to an article in Gastroenterology June 2005;128:1830-1837, there is good evidence that higher levels of vitamin B6 consumption protects women against […]

 

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