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TSund · 02-25-2008, 07:38 PM

"Iodine, Why you Need it" by Dr. David Brownstein Just recieved the book in the mail. Looks pretty interesting and provocative.

Has anyone read it? Has numerous sections on the link between bc and iodine defiency.

Lani, it also addresses your comments above pretty specifically. pp 81-82 "Why would the TREATMENT of hypothyroidism result in an increased risk of breast cancer? Makes some sense of it....if a hypothyroid condition is treated with thyroid hormone and there is also iodine deficiency present, the use of thyroid hormone will exacerbate an iodine-deficient condition. ...When there is iodine deificiency, it can induce hyperplasia , precancerous lesions, which can set the stage for thyroid and breast diseases, including cancer of the thyroid and the breasts.

Interesting stuff. Speaks to the natural hormones, selenium, several of the topics that have been brought up on this board.

TRS

02-25-2008, 07:38 PM	#12
TSund Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: DFW area (TX) Posts: 431	"Iodine, Why you Need it" by Dr. David Brownstein Just recieved the book in the mail. Looks pretty interesting and provocative. Has anyone read it? Has numerous sections on the link between bc and iodine defiency. Lani, it also addresses your comments above pretty specifically. pp 81-82 "Why would the TREATMENT of hypothyroidism result in an increased risk of breast cancer? Makes some sense of it....if a hypothyroid condition is treated with thyroid hormone and there is also iodine deficiency present, the use of thyroid hormone will exacerbate an iodine-deficient condition. ...When there is iodine deificiency, it can induce hyperplasia , precancerous lesions, which can set the stage for thyroid and breast diseases, including cancer of the thyroid and the breasts. Interesting stuff. Speaks to the natural hormones, selenium, several of the topics that have been brought up on this board. TRS __________________ Terri, spouse of Ruth, Dallas/Ft. Worth area Ruth dx 05/01/07 (age 50) Filipino multifocal, several tumors .5 -2.5 cm, large area Breast MRI showed 2 enlarged nodes, not palpable 100%ER+, 95%PR+, HER2+++ 6x pre-surgery TCH chemo finished 9/15/7 Dramatic tumor shrinkage 1 year Herceptin till 6/08 MRM 10/11/07, SNB: 0/4 nodes + Path: tumors reduced to only a few "scattered cells" now 50% ER+, PR- ??? Rads finished 1/16/08 Added Tamoxifen, Finished Herceptin 05/08 NOW is the time to appreciate life to the fullest.