In my last post we started the story of L, who was devastated by a fierce bone and organ recurrence just six months after her first treatment for breast cancer. She’d “done everything right”, from eating well to proactively seeking the blessings in the experience. She was poised to become a cancer coach and share… Read More »
Are you choosing life?
This post contains the story of a cancer recurrence. I know you may find that difficult to read about. The story contains a priceless pearl of wisdom, so I encourage you to read it when the time is right. If today’s not the day, that’s fine; perhaps save it for another day, and reflect a… Read More »
Would you put your body on the line for cancer research?
I hope you’ve been tuning in to “Cancer: Emperor of All Maladies” on PBS this week. It’s a beautiful interweaving of human stories with the history of successes and deep disappointments in the search for cancer cures. Last night I was deeply struck by segments tracing the development of “gold standard treatments” for cancer. At… Read More »
To soy or not to soy, part 2
Many survivors of hormone-driven cancers are being told to avoid soy at all costs. We’re taking a closer look at the widespread idea that soy is a no-no after cancer. In part 1, we discovered a number of substances, synthetic and natural, whose structure is similar to estrogen. This similarity of structure allows them to… Read More »
To soy or not to soy?
Dear Dr. Shani, I’ve been told to avoid soy at all costs since breast cancer treatment, because it could encourage the return of my cancer. What’s the problem with soy? Is it really a cause of cancer? Yours, Un”soy”tain Dear Un”soy”tain, To answer your question, let’s first look at how estrogen works in your… Read More »