Soy products?

arbojenn
arbojenn Member Posts: 118
edited March 2014 in Breast Cancer #1
If your cancer is estrogren receptor positive, are you suppose to avoid soy and soy products? I would hate to give up my soy crisps for no reason at all. (But if I must, I must.) Is there a difference between the estrogen like substances produced by plants as opposed to those produced by animals or synthetically? Thank you, wise ones!

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  • jnl
    jnl Member Posts: 3,869 Member
    #2
    From what I know, yes, if
    From what I know, yes, if you are ER and PR positive, you should avoid soy products if you can.
  • arbojenn
    arbojenn Member Posts: 118
    #3
    jnl said:

    From what I know, yes, if
    From what I know, yes, if you are ER and PR positive, you should avoid soy products if you can.

    Thank you
    Thank you!
  • jgridley
    jgridley Member Posts: 169
    #4
    jnl said:

    From what I know, yes, if
    From what I know, yes, if you are ER and PR positive, you should avoid soy products if you can.

    jnl
    really.. no soy! I didn't know...better watch what I eat
  • taleena
    taleena Member Posts: 1,612 Member
    #5
    jgridley said:

    jnl
    really.. no soy! I didn't know...better watch what I eat

    It's a natural estrogen
    It's a natural estrogen producer... a no no..
  • mgm42
    mgm42 Member Posts: 491 Member
    #6
    Yup...No Soy
    According to my oncologist, those of us who are ER/PR+ need to avoid soy products. There are many, many products out there which contain small amounts of soy and you can't avoid soy completely. But, she did tell me to avoid soy milk, soy snacks, edamme, etc. You might want to check with your oncologist before giving up something you enjoy so much. Maybe there isn't enough actual soy in those crisps. Can't hurt to ask. Hugs, Marilynn
  • arbojenn
    arbojenn Member Posts: 118
    #7
    mgm42 said:

    Yup...No Soy
    According to my oncologist, those of us who are ER/PR+ need to avoid soy products. There are many, many products out there which contain small amounts of soy and you can't avoid soy completely. But, she did tell me to avoid soy milk, soy snacks, edamme, etc. You might want to check with your oncologist before giving up something you enjoy so much. Maybe there isn't enough actual soy in those crisps. Can't hurt to ask. Hugs, Marilynn

    I must have been zoning out
    So I shouldn't freak out if something I am eating contains a little soy. Just don't overdo it. Have a little, then fill out the dies with fruits and stuff. I can do that. I'd still like to make my oatmmeal with soy milk but I guess I'd better clear that with the onc. Thats everyone.
  • Kylez
    Kylez Member Posts: 3,761 Member
    #8
    arbojenn said:

    I must have been zoning out
    So I shouldn't freak out if something I am eating contains a little soy. Just don't overdo it. Have a little, then fill out the dies with fruits and stuff. I can do that. I'd still like to make my oatmmeal with soy milk but I guess I'd better clear that with the onc. Thats everyone.

    Like they said, no soy!
    Like they said, no soy! But, you can't avoid it in everything. Just be careful!
  • crazylady55
    crazylady55 Member Posts: 92
    #9
    small amount ok
    I also asked my oncologist and dietician about the soy. They both said that some soy was ok they are more concerned about vegetarians who have soy as a staple in their diet. My family eats alot of Japanese food but the doctor said I don't have to stop that as long as it is not daily. So arbojenn your soy crisps are probably ok but not a whole bag a day. Of course, ask your doctor.
  • Jeanne D
    Jeanne D Member Posts: 1,867
    #10
    crazylady55 said:

    small amount ok
    I also asked my oncologist and dietician about the soy. They both said that some soy was ok they are more concerned about vegetarians who have soy as a staple in their diet. My family eats alot of Japanese food but the doctor said I don't have to stop that as long as it is not daily. So arbojenn your soy crisps are probably ok but not a whole bag a day. Of course, ask your doctor.

    No soy?
    How about flaxseed or linseed oil? Someone said that isn't good for ER

    and PR +. I saw something posted here somewhere. Anyone know? Thanks!
  • Eil4186
    Eil4186 Member Posts: 949
    #11
    My cancer was hormone
    My cancer was hormone positive. I am a vegetarian and have eaten soy for years. My oncologist said that I should never take soy supplements, but dietary soy is fine in moderation.

    I am 3 yrs out from diagnosis and eat soy about 3 times a week.

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