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I’m sorry, Leonora. I hope you’re licking the cancer. As a raw, grass-fed proponent, you got me to research this. I found this: foodforbreastcancer.com…
It does include grass-fed milk and mentions various studies (including grass-fed) concluding that high-fat milk likely does, indeed, raise the chances of breast cancer due to the hormone …
I’m sorry, Leonora. I hope you’re licking the cancer. As a raw, grass-fed proponent, you got me to research this. I found this: https://foodforbreastcancer.com/foods/milk
It does include grass-fed milk and mentions various studies (including grass-fed) concluding that high-fat milk likely does, indeed, raise the chances of breast cancer due to the hormone levels. Though one study said it’s inconclusive, questioning the methodologies. I’d have to say that this particular article was only dealing with pasteurized organic GF milk and in the text repeatedly conflated or equivocated the sort of milk they were talking about.
This thoroughly discusses all the hormones in raw GF milk: http://raw-milk-facts.com/hormones.html
Here’s a paragraph on estrogen:” The Estrogens: An important and often controversial class of steroid sex hormones including estradiol and estrone, usually associated with females, but present, and with important functions in males as well. Aside from their obvious influence on breast and uterine development, the estrogens (which are actually derived from the male sex hormones or 'androgens' testosterone and androstendione) bolster bone maturation, strength and density, regulate formation of sperm cells and play crucial roles in fat (lipid), circulatory, respiratory and nervous system metabolism. The trace amounts present in bovine milk are considered too low to exhibit any physiological activity. Progesterone, also present in raw milk, has an inhibitory effect on the estrogens. Estradiol: 160 pg/ml, Estrone: 34-55 pg/ml”
Note especially the last two sentences.
There may be other factors at play here, and I do not want to diminish your ordeal and courageous battle in any way; But I really want to get at the facts. It might help you as well.
So, question — and please forgive me if you find this intrusive or offensive and do not feel obligated to respond: You said you’d checked all the boxes and I’d like to know what that means. It would help me and others sort this out, as perhaps others can be helped by knowing.
Thank you & may God Bless and heal you.
Dick, Thank you, I very much appreciate your researching details and specifics! What you found agrees with what I found, too. When reports state that their findings are "inconclusive," and they make generalized judgement calls that amounts are "considered too low to exhibit any physiological activity," and are inexact re: which kind of milk they are dealing with, then I get spooked. The tumor I had was sensitive to both estrogen and progesterone. Docs said, "No hormones for you!" And of course my own body is still producing some all by itself. So, I'm loath to add even trace amounts. Giving up organic raw cheese was the hardest!
By "checked all the boxes" I was referring to the food choices mentioned in the other's comment - grass pastured beef, etc., - and I would add: "organic every thing else".
Two and one half years have passed since the lumpectomy, and so far so good. I had, and continue to have, great care. My gratitude is boundless.
Leonora—For some reason, I can’t find the reply I wrote. Here’s a repeat, just in case it’s flosting around somewhere in the thread:
Thank you for your kind response & taking the time to write. I get it now.
This is important to know and I’ll be taking note.
Please take care. I’m praying for you this morning. May the God of Heaven and Grace continue to guide and heal you with all Blessings!