Breast cancer, or any form of Cancer does not really bring
to mind a nice afternoon with a glass of red wine and a good book. There’s
nothing about breast cancer that really brings to mind pleasant moments of downtime
and relaxation. With everything we do in order to fight breast cancer and learn
more about it, it’s incredible to think that wine may help take the steam of
breast cancer’s sails.
In an article on the Huffington Post it was stated that red
wine in moderation may actually play a part in the fight against breast cancer.
The article did not say that it’s okay to forego the diagnostic imaging gold standard
known as the mammogram in favor of a weekly wine session. The article also made
it clear that this isn’t a Chardonnay type of party either. The chemicals in
the seeds and skins of red grapes are what seem to help slightly lower estrogen
levels in women nearing menopause.
A big problem with exposure to estrogen is that as it grows,
so too does the woman’s chance for becoming a breast cancer patient. It was
stated that opting for red wine may well be a smart choice, if you already
drink wine. This manner of prevention is certainly not going to work for
everyone but it may appeal to some. It was stated in the article that
non-drinkers can go ahead and eat red grapes.
There is something to be said for natural remedies in terms
of what they may do as far as breast cancer and other complex conditions. The
mammogram and other forms of detection, treatment, and so on, will continue to
be the forms of treatment favored, rightfully, by all breast cancer patients.
If you have any questions about diagnostic imaging
procedures please feel free to give us a call. Our dedicated team of
professionals here at Clermont Radiology looks forward to answering any
questions you may have and aiding in all your diagnostic imaging needs.
