Breast Cancer Survivor Credits Vitamin D for Recovery
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March 5, 2010
Health Zone - Canada
In a 2008 study out of Mount Sinai Hospital, researchers found vitamin D deficiency was common among the 512 breast cancer patients and associated with higher grade tumours. The study, published by the American Society of Clinical Oncology, also found an increased risk of recurrence and lower overall survival rates compared to those with sufficient vitamin D levels.
