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A Prospective Survey Evaluating the Use of Soy Products in Breast Cancer
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The Journal of Nutrition
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December 1, 2004
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A Prospective Survey Evaluating the Use of Soy Products in Breast Cancer. Sharon Walker, Jessica Burrows, Pankaj Vashi, Carolyn Lammersfeld, and Digant Gupta. Departments of Nutrition and Research, Cancer Treatment Centers of America, Midwestern Regional Medical Center, Zion, IL.
INTRODUCTION: Many studies have investigated the potential role of soy in the prevention of breast cancer. A number of components in soy appear to have anticancer properties, including the isoflavones genistein and daidzein. The use of soy by women with breast cancer is currently being questioned because of the estrogen-like effects of isoflavones and possible interactions with tamoxifen. Clinicians providing ...