Its not like we haven't heard bad things about red meat before -- I came across this study that says the intake of red meat was associated with a significant increase in the risk of pre-menopausal estrogen positive breast cancer but not estrogen negative breast cancer.
Having been diagnosed with pre-menopausal breast cancer myself, I know that there are many factors that could have caused my disease. I do not spend any significant time on these thoughts. I look ahead and do what I can now to keep myself healthy.
I do think the study is good information for women to read who have an increased risk of breast cancer. Maybe watching their diet more closely can help them prevent breast cancer, but there is no sure way we know to prevent it. I still eat meat and enjoy it very much but I love fish and chicken also.
I really liked Jacki's take on red meat -- Uncertain about red meat
1. Thanks! I enjoyed both of your discussions on red meat. An Italian study showed an increased risk of developing cancers of the colon, rectum, stomach, pancreas, uterus, ovaries, and breast with eating red meat, but this was in people that ate more than SEVEN servings per week. Perhaps moderation, as with so many other things, is key!
For those who like red meat, marinating the meat for 40 minutes prior to cooking can lower the content of heterocyclic amines (carcinogens). Cooking it in the microwave for two minutes prior to baking or grilling can also lower the heterocyclic amine content.
Thanks!
Lynne Eldridge M.D.
Author, "Avoiding Cancer One Day At A Time"
http://www.avoidcancernow.com
Posted at 6:14PM on Mar 12th 2007 by Lynne Eldridge M.D.