It is dangerous to eat tofu when l' one of breast cancers arimidex?
Sunday, September 25th, 2011 at
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I’ve been on Arimidex for almost five years – next month’s prescription will be my last!
Throughout that time I have eaten tofu; I’m a vegan so it’s a regular part of my diet.
I have had no recurrences and had no sign of cancer at my check up in January.
Soya proteins contain isoflavones that can mimic a weak oestrogen effect. It’s not the same as the oestrogen your own body makes though – it is 1,000 times weaker than your own body’s oestrogen, but it’s this that has led to concerns (and rumour) about soya and oestrogen dependent breast cancer.
There is no actual scientific evidence that soya causes, prevents, contributes to or affects the progress of any cancer. There are those in the field who argue that isoflavones may be of help in preventing breast cancer or be beneficial to women who have had breast cancer.
There is current research into whether increasing phyto oestrogens in the diet helps to prevent breast or prostate cancer, and a study in 2002 found that women with the highest levels of soya products in their diets had the lowest breast density – higher breast density being associated with higher breast cancer risk.
And women with the highest levels of isoflavones in their diet are reported to have significant risk reductions for uterine cancer.
Tofu and other soya products are fine in moderation
No honey it isn’t. I am nine years a survivor and I carefully research all my treatments and medication. It floors some of the doctors to deal with a patient who does their homework. Tofu, made from soy, produces a very, very weak estrogen effect. We’re talking micro grams here. And I believe it is a different type too.
I asked my oncologist about soy products in general while on Arimidex.
The advice I received was that current research showed that they were safe, but if they weren’t already a part of my diet, then there was no point introducing them.
As I personally prefer dairy products, it was recommended that I continue to eat/drink low fat dairy rather than change to soy products.
My oncologist said I can eat any food in moderation. Food does not cause cancer.