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Holistic lifestyle lowers breast cancer risk?

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Question from Susan: Can you say that women who follow a holistic lifestyle have fewer cases of breast cancer than those who do not? Are studies being done?: Answer —Marisa Weiss, M.D., Breastcancer.org president and founder: This is a very important question, and it is one that is difficult to study carefully in large groups of women. All of us certainly recognize that a holistic lifestyle is most likely to give you a greater sense of well-being. Whatever you can do to strengthen yourself physically and emotionally will put you in the best position possible to protect yourself from harmful changes. This may include changes like cancer.

On Wednesday, October 16, 2002, our Ask-the-Expert Online Conference was called Complementary and Holistic Treatments. Daniel Benor, M.D., Patricia Johnson, M.D., and Marisa Weiss, M.D. answered your questions about what complementary and holistic treatments are, how to find reliable practitioners, and which might be the best treatments for you.

The materials presented in these conferences do not necessarily reflect the views of Breastcancer.org. A qualified healthcare professional should be consulted before using any therapeutic product or regimen discussed. All readers should verify all information and data before employing any therapies described here.

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Dan Benor, M.D. is a holistic psychiatrist, author, and teacher of holistic approaches to medical treatment.

Patricia Johnson, M.D. is a family practitioner in Robbinsville, North Carolina, with a special interest and expertise in holistic medicine.

Marisa Weiss, M.D. is a radiation oncologist specializing in breast cancer and the founder, president, and guiding force behind Breastcancer.org.

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