A recent study suggests that soy is not only safe for breast cancer patients, but it may also have a positive impact, potentially helping to decrease the incidence of breast tumor recurrence. 1
The American Cancer Society confirms that breast cancer patients can consume soy foods like soymilk, tofu, and edamame regularly.2
Myth: Women should avoid soy.
In fact, research suggests that soy may have specific benefits in the areas of menopause, osteoporosis, and breast cancer.
References
1. Xiao OS et al. Soy food intake and breast cancer survival. JAMA 2009;302(22):2437-2443
2. Doyle C et al. Nutrition and physical activity during and after cancer treatment: an American Cancer Society guide for informed choices. CA Cancer J Clin. 2006 Nov-Dec;56:323-53.
HEALTH BENEFITS
Soy may offer protective benefits for breast cancer patients and survivors.
A recent study suggests that soy is not only safe for breast cancer patients, but it may also have a positive impact, potentially helping to decrease the incidence of breast tumor recurrence. 1
The American Cancer Society confirms that breast cancer patients can consume soy foods like soymilk, tofu, and edamame regularly.2
Myth: Women should avoid soy.
In fact, research suggests that soy may have specific benefits in the areas of menopause, osteoporosis, and breast cancer.
References
1. Xiao OS et al. Soy food intake and breast cancer survival. JAMA 2009;302(22):2437-2443
2. Doyle C et al. Nutrition and physical activity during and after cancer treatment: an American Cancer Society guide for informed choices. CA Cancer J Clin. 2006 Nov-Dec;56:323-53.