Conventional breast cancer screening (mammography) also exposes women to radiation, and, therefore, may also increase cardiac complications. Additionally, as this paper calls into question the efficacy of radiation, a recent study (Lancet 2000; 355: 129-134) declared that mammography does not save or extend lives and is not a justifiable practice. Also, how much money do insurance companies and consumers pay out for radiation treatment of breast cancer, with the practice resulting in only a less than 1 percent chance of improving survival?

Is this worth such a large investment when so many medical claims are denied and there is virtually zero coverage of preventive practices? It is wise to be proactive in this area and take a stance in preventing the disease by following a low-grain diet to prevent and treat breast cancer, as the other article in this week's newsletter recommends.