Posted on June 27th, 2006 by Thomas F. Heston, MD, FAAFP, FACNP, FASNC
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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Posted on June 23rd, 2006 by Thomas F. Heston, MD, FAAFP, FACNP, FASNC
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 […]
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Posted on June 10th, 2006 by Thomas F. Heston, MD, FAAFP, FACNP, FASNC
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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