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TSund · 11-08-2007, 02:40 PM

Has there ever been any proof that phytoestrogens ARE indeed bad for ER+?

I understand the theory, however I've also heard the hypotheses that phytoestrogens will actually help as while mildly estrogenic, they take the place on the receptors of much more dangerous forms of estrogen and lower the bodie's instinct to make more estrogen, which may be of the "bad" or "strong" variety.

I don't know which side has definitive evidence...

TRS

11-08-2007, 02:40 PM	#9
TSund Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: DFW area (TX) Posts: 431	Proof? Has there ever been any proof that phytoestrogens ARE indeed bad for ER+? I understand the theory, however I've also heard the hypotheses that phytoestrogens will actually help as while mildly estrogenic, they take the place on the receptors of much more dangerous forms of estrogen and lower the bodie's instinct to make more estrogen, which may be of the "bad" or "strong" variety. I don't know which side has definitive evidence... 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.