the use of soy in women with breast cancer

June 2002

There's controversy over the use of soy in women with breast cancer...especially those taking tamoxifen or another antiestrogen.

Some women try soy to reduce the hot flashes associated with tamoxifen or other antiestrogens.

But recent clinical studies show that soy is NOT effective for hot flashes in women with breast cancer.

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Table of Contents

new guidelines for treating sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)
Osteoporosis Actonel (risedronate) will soon come in a new 35 mg tablet for once-a-week dosing
Gastroenterology Some OTC laxatives will be taken off the market or reformulated
Contraceptives two new alternatives to oral contraceptives
inhaled beta-agonists MIGHT increase the risk of MI in COPD patients
coenzyme Q10 to PREVENT migraines
New guidelines will help clarify how to treat bipolar disorder
Cardiology Benicar (olmesartan), a new angiotensin receptor blocker for hypertension
new home diagnostic test kits
Hematology & Oncology the use of soy in women with breast cancer
Hematology & Oncology Faslodex (fulvestrant), a new drug for metastatic breast cancer
Women's Health many women are asking how to discontinue HRT
Women's Health Zoloft (sertraline) for premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)
Diabetes recent media reports that "metformin is dangerous"
Gastroenterology the approval of restricted use of Lotronex