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Old 07-01-2007, 09:59 AM   #6
RobinP
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Well, I agree that the medical field is trying. However, their efforts in early diagnosis and preventive measures for cancer prevention are lagging. In contrast, much has been done for early identification of cardiac problems and preventive nutritional measures for cardiac problems. Let's just hope in time more will be advocated for cancer as well, the sooner the better. I do think there will be more defined cancer guidelines set in the future by the medical community. Until then, however, we must all be vigilant and protect ourselves, as our very lives depend on it.

At least there is some new research that indicates that exercise and diet with veg. and fruits and low fat decreases bc...
http://www.hopkinsbreastcenter.org/a.../200707/6.html
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