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Breast cancer prevention Q&As

6 items found in this section.

1. I had treatment for a breast cancer last year. Is it true that regular exercise can reduce the chances of the cancer coming back?

last reviewed: 16.06.2006

2. Is it true that taking aspirin regularly can help reduce the chance of getting a breast cancer?

last reviewed: 01.09.2004

3. I understand that green tea is rich in antioxidants, and that antioxidants may protect against cancer. Does this mean that drinking green tea can reduce the risk of breast cancer?

last reviewed: 20.07.2005

4. If I have breast fed my babies, does that protect me against breast cancer?

last reviewed: 29.09.2006

5. I have read that avoiding dairy products in my diet will reduce the risk of my breast cancer coming back. Is this right?

last reviewed: 14.02.2005

6. Do vitamin supplements help people with breast cancer?

last reviewed: 25.01.2006

All Q&As are selected from some of the thousands asked by people contacting Cancerbackup every year. They are answered by specialists and reviewed and updated regularly.


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