October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Today, a look at breast cancer and diet.

Most of us who treat breast cancer emphasize early detection through mammography, breast self-examination and exams done by a trained physician. But what a patient usually asks is, "Can I prevent breast cancer or at least lower my chances of developing it?"

The significant correlation between breast cancer and diet is supported by epidemiological studies comparing diet and breast cancer rates among different cultures and nations.