I'm still not sure how I feel about this book. It was both up-beat and depressing at the same time. It is jam packed with information from what you can do today to avoid cancer all the way to how best to treat reoccurring cancer.
Pro: You can make lifestyle changes today to lower your likelihood of developing all cancers, including breast.
Con: These changes aren't fun. Cut out all alcohol except maybe a glass of red wine once in a while. Exercise at least five hours a week. Cut out all animal products, especially dairy and meat. Don't eat processed foods. Don't eat refined sugars or syrup. Bla bla bla, you know, all the things your doctor has been telling you to do all along.
The good news is that you can make these changes at any point in time and start benefiting from them. It's never too late to get started!
And even if you have a history of breast cancer in your family, it's ok! 85% of all breast cancer occurs in people without a family history of the disease. So if you've got relatives with breast cancer, it's not a death sentence. And if you don't have relatives with the disease, you still need to be proactive about ensuring you are screened and maintain a healthy lifestyle! More broccoli and flax all around!
I would recommend this book to anyone with a history of any cancer in their family, all women over 40, anyone who is fighting cancer or has a loved one fighting cancer. Or anyone who is fascinated by cancer biology and treatment.
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