ASSESSMENT OF THE ROLE OF MEDICAL-BIOLOGICAL AND SOCIO-HYGIENIC RISK FACTORS IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF BREAST CANCER

Abstract

In recent years, there has been growing evidence that lifestyle factors, including diet, body weight and physical activity, may be associated with an increased risk  of  breast  cancer.  However,  the  influence  of  dietary  factors  on  breast  cancer recurrence and mortality has not been established. Recent research suggests that high intakes  of  unprocessed  grains,  vegetables,  fruits,  nuts  and  olive  oils,  as  well  as saturated fatty acids and red meat, and moderate or low intake of salt, which is a model of a healthy diet, may improve overall survival after a breast cancer diagnosis. Thus, dietary intervention in breast cancer patients can be considered an integral part of amultimodal therapeutic approach [1,2].