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 Mercy Health Partners News --Oct. 8, 2009 Mercy Cancer Centers dietitian Teresa McCusker says adopting a healthier lifestyle can help to lower your risk for breast cancer. “Experts with the American Institute for Cancer Research estimate that making lifestyle changes related to diet and physical activity could help to prevent about 38 percent of breast cancers cases in the U.S.,” McCusker said. “The AICR says that predominately plant-based diets, with their wide array of cancer-protective compounds, may reduce the risk of breast cancer; and the vegetables, whole gains and fruits in this diet are a powerful tool in weight management.” McCusker recommends these steps to help lower the risk of breast cancer: • Alcoholic drinks increase breast cancer risk. Women should limit the amount of alcohol they drink (if any) to no more than one drink per day. • Being overweight increases risk of breast cancer post-menopause. If you are above your ideal body weight, make it your goal to lose weight to reach and stay within your ideal weight for your height. • Be physically active each day, in any way. Physical activity reduces risk of developing post-menopausal breast cancer. McCusker is the host of a monthly series of educational programs, Diet and Cancer, which identifies the benefits of different foods in lowering the risk of cancer. The October program, which will focus on breast cancer, will be held from noon-1 PM, Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2009, at Baptist Hospital West. Space is limited, so call 632-5200 to register or go to the Mercy Web site, www.mercy.com, to register on online. From prevention to treatment to survivor support, the Mercy Cancer Centers provide comprehensive cancer services at Mercy facilities across East Tennessee. Mercy centers are affiliated with the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center in Nashville, which opens the doors for patients to new and exciting cancer treatments and clinical trials. Mercy Health Partners was formed by the merger of St. Mary’s Health System and Baptist Health System of East Tennessee in 2008. The new healthcare system operates seven acute-care hospitals and many other healthcare facilities across East Tennessee. More than 1,000 of the area’s leading physicians are on the active staff at Mercy facilities. One of East Tennessee’s largest employers, Mercy has 5,700 associates dedicated to providing compassionate care using the latest medical technology. For physician referral and service information, please call the Ask Mercy phone line at 632-5200 (toll-free at 877-368-7362). A complete list of Mercy physicians, facilities, services and extensive health information is available online at www.mercy.com. -30- Back |
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