The following is a readers response to an article in “The New York Times” to deter cancer with drugs. It seems that patients consider the risk and side-effects of the pills prescribed to them more often. In essence, people are shying away from taking drugs even though, says the medical community, taking them might be important to prevent certain types of cancers.
To the Editor:
As a dietitian, I know there is clear scientific evidence that eating a healthy diet reduces cancer risk. Studies mentioned in your article suggest that isolated nutrients and supplements do not prevent cancer, but this does not minimize the role a healthful diet can play.
At least one-third of annual cancer deaths in the United States are due to dietary factors and level of physical activity, according to the American Cancer Society.
Health-conscious consumers should try a plant-based diet. It’s a simple prescription for cancer prevention, and its “side effects” include weight loss and lower risk of heart disease and diabetes.
Krista Haynes
Washington, Nov. 16, 2009The writer is a dietitian at the Cancer Project.
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/20/opinion/l20cancer.html?_r=1&emc=tnt&tntemail1=y
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Being overweight is almost an invitation to some form of poor health. Then there’s the issue of the financial cost should one become ill from having excess body weight. Hospitalization costs in the United States can turn overwhelming in almost no time at all.
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