Loading...
Date of Award
Spring 2020
Degree Name
Master of Medical Science (Physician Assistant)
Department
Physician Assistant; College of Health Sciences
First Advisor
Allison Ermol
Abstract
Soy is a compound that is often touted for its potential health benefits, including for its potential ability to prevent particular types of breast cancer. However, many researchers and medical providers present evidence that reveals the harmful effects that soy may have on various types of breast cancer, namely estrogen receptor positive breast cancer. The latter group of researchers argue that soy chemically mimics estrogen and therefore has similar “feeding” effects on estrogen receptor positive breast cancer. As two very distinct groups of evidence exist regarding the potential benefits and harm of soy ingestion in patients with estrogen receptor positive breast cancer, this PICO evaluation will examine the problem at hand in an attempt to draw an educated and evidence-based conclusion with regard to the effects of soy consumption in these patients.
Recommended Citation
Berlant, Marissa, "Soy Ingestion in Patients with Estrogen Receptor Positive Breast Cancer" (2020). Capstone Showcase. 32.
https://scholarworks.arcadia.edu/showcase/2020/pa/32
Soy Ingestion in Patients with Estrogen Receptor Positive Breast Cancer
Soy is a compound that is often touted for its potential health benefits, including for its potential ability to prevent particular types of breast cancer. However, many researchers and medical providers present evidence that reveals the harmful effects that soy may have on various types of breast cancer, namely estrogen receptor positive breast cancer. The latter group of researchers argue that soy chemically mimics estrogen and therefore has similar “feeding” effects on estrogen receptor positive breast cancer. As two very distinct groups of evidence exist regarding the potential benefits and harm of soy ingestion in patients with estrogen receptor positive breast cancer, this PICO evaluation will examine the problem at hand in an attempt to draw an educated and evidence-based conclusion with regard to the effects of soy consumption in these patients.