Improving Radiation Response to Breast Cancer through Personalised Nutrition

This article reviews molecular pathways associated with radiation resistance, and nutritional factors affecting these pathways, with particular reference to Africa American women.

Educational Objectives

Educational Aim:
The aim of this article is to review nutritional strategies and considerations to improve response to radiation therapy for breast cancer.

Educational Outcomes:
Upon completion of this module practitioners should have a clear understanding of:

1. The role of obesity and insulin resistance in the development can progression of cancer

2. Important nutrients that are frequently depleted in breast cancer and obesity, and the protective role these nutrients can play
3. Perspective of aged populations and response to radiation.

Instructions for this Module

• Read the supplied reading material and complete the quiz that follows;
• You have three attempts to pass the quiz;
• The pass grade is 70%;
• You need to pass the quiz to claim your CPD certificate;
• Please click on the CPD certificate link below to claim your CPD certificate and to update your CPD Manager.

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