1 Hours 34 min

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During this presentation, Pamela W. Smith, M.D., MPH, MS will discuss ways to prevent breast cancer. After this presentation the viewer should be able to:

•Review estrogen metabolism

•Explore the role stress plays in the development of breast cancer

•Examine the role increased sugar intake plays in the development of breast cancer

•Explore the role excessive alcohol intake plays in breast cancer risk

•Review the role obesity plays in breast cancer development

•Examine exercise as a modifiable risk factor for breast cancer

•Investigate the part melatonin plays in immune health and in treatment of breast cancer

•Review the effect low vitamin D levels have on the risk of developing breast cancer

•Understand the relationship between breast cancer and hypercholesterolemia

•Review methylation abnormalities and its effect on breast cancer development

•Understand the role of the microbiota in the prevention and treatment of breast cancer

•Understand the role that TPE may play in modifying several risk factors