Aerobic exercise lowers estrogen levels in premenopausal women at high risk for breast cancer
https://www.facingourrisk.org/XRAY/exercise-and-estrogen-in-high-risk-women
Many treatments that lower estrogen levels also reduce breast cancer risk. Unfortunately, these treatments are also associated with negative side effects. A recent study looked at the effect of regular aerobic exercise on the estrogen levels of women who are at high risk for breast cancer. (11/14/2015)
Questions To Ask Your Health Care Provider
- How much and what types of exercise should I be getting?
- What are other ways to reduce my breast cancer risk?
- Should I get a personal trainer? How do I find one?
Open Clinical Trials
The following are studies focused on nutrition and cancer prevention.
Breast cancer
- NCT03448003: Comprehensive Lifestyle Change To Prevent Breast Cancer. This trial looks at how well lifestyle changes work to prevent breast cancer. Premenopausal women 18 years and older with intact breasts and ovaries are eligible.
Colorectal cancer
- NCT05396846: My Best GI Eating Study. This study will test three different diets in people who are overweight and who have an increased risk of colorectal cancer.
- NCT04192071: Virtual Human Delivered Nutrition Module for Colorectal Cancer Prevention. This study will develop and test an interactive nutrition module for use with colorectal cancer screening to learn which messages and graphics promote understanding of cancer risk and promote screening.
Visit our Featured Research Page and Research Search and Enroll Tool to find additional studies enrolling people with or at high risk for cancer.
About FORCE
FORCE is a national nonprofit organization, established in 1999. Our mission is to improve the lives of individuals and families affected by adult hereditary cancers.