We recommend a well-rounded diet of political action. Fruits and vegetables help protect you from cancer by contributing antioxidants to your body. Wash them carefully to decrease pesticide residues. Be cautious about mammograms before you're 50 Industries that profit from mammograms are pushing them for younger women, and they've duped some powerful women in Congress. But to date, there is no conclusive evidence that routine mammograms reduce the death rate for younger women.
Denser tissue makes it difficult to spot tumors.
False positives are a problem, leading to unnecessary biopsies, and women who rely on mammograms may neglect self-examination. Some researchers believe the radiation from mammograms may actually increase a younger woman's risk. Nonetheless, if you feel a lump in your breast, don't hesitate to get one. Pitched battles are shaping up on key issues that will affect breast health for years. Industries that want to resist environmental scrutiny or have a vested interest in existing cancer treatments are well-organized.