Many women believe breast cancer is a result of bad genes and bad luck.
The truth is, only 5 to 10 percent of breast cancer cases are genetic.
In The Breast Cancer Prevention Guide, Dr. Sandra Cabot and naturopath
Margaret Jasinska explain the real risk factors for breast cancer and
what you can do to greatly reduce your risk. You will probably be
surprised to know that oral contraceptives increase the risk of breast
cancer by 44 percent when taken before a woman's first pregnancy; iodine
deficiency increases the risk of fibrocystic breast disease, which is a
precursor to breast cancer; and women who are overweight or insulin
resistant are 50 percent more likely to be diagnosed with advanced
breast cancer. This book describes all of the breast cancer screening
methods available to women and contains a comprehensive plan to help you
prevent breast cancer, based on the latest scientific research.