• Baron Von J@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    And it’s not uncommon for breast cancer survivors to be told to avoid soy to reduce the risk of recurrence.

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      1 year ago

      That’s unfortunate if true, since there’s no evidence isoflavones have any significant cross reactivity in humans.

      However I’m a doctor and haven’t ever seen this advice, so I’m skeptical it’s “not uncommon”.

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        1 year ago

        Admittedly anecdotal, but every woman I personally know as a breast cancer survivor has been told this. Some went to MD Anderson even. I do share research articles with them to show them otherwise. Some are receptive, some are not.