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Breast Cancer

Frequently Asked Questions

30. What is the relationship between lifestyle and breast cancer?

Some researchers are looking at diet as a possible risk factor for breast cancer. Studies show that women in populations that consume a high-fat diet are more likely to die of breast cancer than women in populations that consume a low fat diet. But scientists still do not know for sure if a diet low in fat will lower the risk of breast cancer, or if any other specific dietary changes will actually prevent cancer. (Answer continues on next page.)