OCTOBER 2021

IN THIS ISSUE:

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AICR Spotlight Research: Meet Erik Nelson, PhD

To mark National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we are highlighting AICR-supported research involving bacon, cholesterol and breast cancer. A scientist is investigating how a cholesterol by-product may play a role in recurrence and progression. Continue Reading »

AICR Conference, from Cutting Edge Cancer Research to Evidence Based Patient Care

This unique multidisciplinary meeting features world-renowned experts sharing the latest on how lifestyle affects cancer research and survivorship.  Read More  »

ReCharge for Survivors

 

Experiencing Breast Cancer Related Lymphedema? Yoga May Help

Women treated for breast cancer are at a risk of developing lymphedema and yoga is known to help survivors experiencing lymphedema. Yoga experts say, diaphragmatic breathing in particular can increase venous and lymphatic circulation and improve all aspects of quality of life for cancer survivors. Continue Reading »

Research Update

 
 
 

Metabolic Syndrome and Post-Menopausal Breast Cancer: What Is the Connection?

Half of U.S. women age 60 and older now meet the criteria for metabolic syndrome—a condition that increases the risk of breast cancer. It’s also present in a third of women ages 40 to 59.
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Does Eating Fruits and Vegetables Lower Breast Cancer Risk?

A new review of evidence suggests that consuming relatively high amounts of fruits and vegetables lowers the risk of breast cancer compared to eating lower amounts. The link was especially strong for hormone-negative breast tumor cancer cells that have no estrogen or progesterone receptors (ER-and PR-).
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DIET, OBESITY, PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND CANCER
2021 AICR Research Conference
NOVEMBER 1-3, 2021
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