Limit the Alcohol A study of more than a million women by Oxford University scientists in- dicates a clear link between drink- ing even moderate amounts of wine and breast cancer. A Harvard Nurses’ Health study has shown that consum- ing more than one alcoholic beverage a day can increase breast cancer risk by as much as 20 to 25 percent.


Cut the Fat Ann Kulze, a medical doctor and author of Dr. Ann’s 10-Step Diet, says women should minimize consumption of omega-6 and saturated fats, avoid trans fats, and maximize intake of ome- ga-3 fats, especially from oily fish such as tuna, salmon, sardines and mackerel. Kulze suggests that women consume monounsaturated fats like olive oil, as well as nuts and seeds; the latter also provide selenium, an important mineral in cancer protection, according to the British Journal of Cancer.


Cut Chemical Exposure Certain chemicals, many of which are found in plastic, appear to interfere with the body’s hormonal balance and could harm breast tissue. To reduce ex- posure to chemicals such as Biphenol A (BPA) and phthalates, Marissa Weiss, a physician and president of BreastCan- cer.org, recommends using products that are made from glass, ceramic or stainless steel, instead.


Avoid Long-Term Hormone


Therapy The link between postmenopausal hor- mone therapy (PHT) and breast cancer has long been a subject of debate, and research results have been mixed. Ac- cording to experts at the Fred Hutchin- son Cancer Research Center in Seattle, it’s probably safe to take hormones for up to four to five years, although they recommend using the lowest dose possible. Of course, not using PHT to start with is a way to avoid raising this particular risk.


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