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HAHA. I am young. But I seriously grew up watching all the CBS soaps, thats one of the few memories I have of my of my grandmother on my moms side.

That's right. If you have had breast cancer, check with your oncologist about using soy, which has estrogen-like properties. Mine says a little won't hurt me but not to make it a major part of my diet. I was hoping to cut meat out of my diet completely and use soy as a substitute, but that's a bad idea for me. So I try to stick with chicken, very lean pork, and fish if I can get some that is relatively free of heavy metals & pcbs. (Man have we messed up our environment).

AnnPage - I, too, have the same gene for breast cancer as my mother, sister and young niece have all had breast cancer. I was told the same thing by my doctors - avoid anything with soy in it - soy milk, tofu, edamame, anything at all made with soy. It might be helpful to somebody to know that I was also strongly cautioned to re-adjust my seat belt if it is rubbing on my breast and to not wear a bra where the metal thing where the strap meets the bra itself might rub. They meant by a constant irritation to the tissue made by rubbing or scratching. I'm considering a double masectomy "before the fact". I know how extreme that sounds and is but ---.

nanas3 - It sure was interesting this morning reading all the rage directed at David Letterman and at Sarah Palin in return. The venom was very intense in both directions and those who were reading were kind of holding our collective breaths to see where this would lead. Actually, it lead to Candace and that was the end of that. Sure was interesting while it lasted. I, for one, was interested in reading the posts because it didn't involve any of the poster's personal issues such as race, religion, sexual preferences, etc. It was about two very public people and thus made it a little less personal than it would have been if it had been an issue regarding one of the posters.

So........what do you suggest instead of soy milk? I hope not milk, unless you live on a farm and milk your own cows. Of course then you will still be getting hormones. Do the doctors have any other alternatives instead of chemical medication that cost too much?

What is the answer? What works for some does not work for others. I think I will take my chances with the natural instead of the synthetic hormones. Hot flashes are hell, if there is something else that helps........let us know.

Cancer runs in my family too, actually cancer seems to be prevalent in our society. Perhaps too much of processed foods, doctors prescribing too much medication, unhealthy lifestyles........many things to blame for our health.

As for the shock-jock.....must be talking about Howard Stern? Missed all the excitement on the board this morning. Can't blame a mom for protecting her daughter. I don't care how involved in politics she is! Some things are off limits!

Hope everyone has a great week!

I buy organic milk from Target (their Archer Farms brand). It says it is produced without pesticides & that the cows are raised on pastures without hormones or antibiotics and consume only wholesome, organic feed. I hope that is right. Sounds like a more humane environment for the cows too.
The Kroger brand of milk in NC also states that the farmers who produce it have agreed to not use hormones on their cows.
Of course, you never know what is going on. I read an article recently that said some Amish were running puppy mills (hundreds of dogs in little stacked cages) side by side with organic vegetables & that turned my stomach.