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[–] -2 points 3 years ago (5 children)

And it's not uncommon for breast cancer survivors to be told to avoid soy to reduce the risk of recurrence.

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  • [–] 7 points 3 years ago (1 child)

    That's unfortunate if true, since there's no evidence isoflavones have any significant cross reactivity in humans.

    However I'm a doctor and haven't ever seen this advice, so I'm skeptical it's "not uncommon".

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  • [–] 1 point 3 years ago

    Admittedly anecdotal, but every woman I personally know as a breast cancer survivor has been told this. Some went to MD Anderson even. I do share research articles with them to show them otherwise. Some are receptive, some are not.

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  • [–] 2 points 3 years ago (2 children)

    That's because the spreading of myths are not uncommon.

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  • [–] 1 point 3 years ago (1 child)

    Indeed, but some people will ignore articles if it is counter to what their doctor told them. Some will if ore their doctor if they have an article to back their preferred answer. Some will discuss the article with their doctor, or find a doctor who agrees with the article.

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