As a reality check and to show that it is recognized as a problem elsewhere, I offer this piece from the Sidney Morning Herald reporting on an Australian cancer council's recommendation http://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/diet-and-fitness/better-diet-exercise-can-cut-cancer-by-one-quarter-20120318-1vdt7.html.
To paraphrase one of the authors, Pip Youl, from the Cancer Council of Queensland, 25% of Australian cancers, including breast cancer, could be prevented through diet and exercise. Specifically recommended are whole-grain cereals, low salt intake and low fat diet. The Cancer Council of South Australia recommends daily exercise, limiting red meat and not smoking.
The word is out, not only "up" here but "down under". Call a buddy for a walk this weekend!
Together we can prevent 75,000 breast cancer cases each year (in the US)!
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