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Originally Posted by jimbo2012
Myth: Soy is not safe for breast cancer patients and survivors.
Reality: The American Cancer Society states that breast cancer patients can consume soyfoods like soymilk, tofu and edamame regularly. A major recent study lends credence to this perspective, indicating that soy is not only safe, but it may also have a positive impact, potentially helping to decrease the incidence of breast tumor recurrence.
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It is my understanding that phytoestrogens can negate some of the effects of drugs used to treat breast cancer...and this may be why some physicians recommend limiting the amount of phytoestrogens in the diets of women with breast cancer or at high risk for the disease.
Each patient and her physician will determine how to deal with these particular foods and how it will impact treatment and recovery.