Is Soy Helpful or Harmful for Cancer Prevention?
Presentation: Making Sense of the Soy-Breast Cancer Relationship (14.1MB – PDF) Speaker: Mark Messina, Ph.D., M.S., adjunct associate professor at Loma Linda University; co-owner of Nutrition Matters Inc.; and executive director of the Soy Nutrition Institute. He served as program director for the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and has published more than 50 articles and book chapters for health professionals. He has also given more than 400 presentations to both consumer and professional groups throughout the United States and in 35 countries. Synopsis: Mark Messina, Ph.D., M.S., will present his research on soy and breast cancer, addressing the concern if soyfoods or isoflavone supplements pose a risk to breast cancer patients and/or women at high risk of breast cancer. Intended Audience: Internists, oncologists, registered dieticians, registered nurses, and cancer researchers. Objectives: Upon completion of attending this presentation, participants should be able to: • Understand t
