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1rarebird · 07-11-2010, 05:06 PM

Dealing with breast cancer involves making a lot of choices. Some are based on irrefutable science--others on a just a feeling in your "gut". Right now, avoiding dairy is a gut feeling choice that I have made in an effort to bypass any bovine estrogen and IGF that may come with it.

Since I have always had at least a glass of milk every day of my 60-some-odd years, giving up milk was a significant change for me. Lucky for me I discovered that almond milk is a good tasting substitute for milk that can be obtained organic. It does contain some phytoestrogens, but I believe in low enough amounts that let's me feel more comfortable about pouring on some with my bowl of granola in the mornings.

bird

07-11-2010, 05:06 PM	#3
1rarebird Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: TN Posts: 175	Re: Milk the issue Dealing with breast cancer involves making a lot of choices. Some are based on irrefutable science--others on a just a feeling in your "gut". Right now, avoiding dairy is a gut feeling choice that I have made in an effort to bypass any bovine estrogen and IGF that may come with it. Since I have always had at least a glass of milk every day of my 60-some-odd years, giving up milk was a significant change for me. Lucky for me I discovered that almond milk is a good tasting substitute for milk that can be obtained organic. It does contain some phytoestrogens, but I believe in low enough amounts that let's me feel more comfortable about pouring on some with my bowl of granola in the mornings. bird __________________ Male Breast Cancer, DX 5/15/09, IDC, STAGE 1, 1.7 cm, HER2+++, ER+(95%)/PR+(75%), Ki67 40%, grade 3, 0/5 nodes, TX: mastectomy, TCH finished 7/19/10, radiation 6 wks., Tamoxifen on going, bisphosphonate 24 mos.