Light exposure at night suppresses the brain's release of melatonin, a potent natural antioxidant and anticancer hormone. Previous studies have shown that even dim light exposure suppresses the release of melatonin. (Read my article on light exposure ... [Read More]
Are you on Tamoxifen? A simple test can tell you if you are at a high risk of blood clots
Patients who take a commonly prescribed breast cancer drug, Tamoxifen (learn more about Tamoxifen here) are at an increased risk of developing blood clots. Researchers have discovered that this risk is much greater (500% higher) in some patients with ... [Read More]
Greater than 50% of breast cancer patients either discontinue or are non-adherent to hormonal therapy regimens
In a study published, in June 2010 (in the Journal of Clinical Oncology) investigators have found that over 50% of breast cancer patients, who have been prescribed hormonal therapy medications ("aromatase inhibitors" or "Tamoxifen") for preventing ... [Read More]