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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, JANUARY 23, 2016 Submit art by Jan. 25 for ‘Love of Animals’ J OEL F UHRMAN , MD Vitamin D, hormones and breast cancer New research suggests that Vitamin D could oppose estro- gen’s breast cancer-promoting effects. Published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, a study of over 57,000 post- menopausal women found that, among women who had ever used hormone therapy, those that were supplementing with vitamin D had a 26 percent reduced risk of breast cancer. Vitamin D is known to have cellular effects that oppose the development of cancer, such as promoting cell adhesion, inhibiting cancer cell prolifera- tion, and anti-inflammatory effects. A Cochrane meta-analysis published in 2014 concluded that supplementation with vita- min D3 was associated with a 12 percent lower risk of death from cancer. The protective effects of vitamin D appear to be quite strong in studies of breast can- cer patients. In a 2014 meta-analysis of six studies, higher vitamin D blood levels (above 29.1 ng/ml) were associated with a 42 per- cent reduction in the risk of death from breast cancer com- pared to lower levels (lower than 21 ng/ml). Another meta-analysis reported that breast cancer patients with low vitamin D levels had more than double the risk of recurrence of their can- cer. Furthermore, studies that have shown that an inherited variation in the vitamin D receptor gene increases breast cancer risk. We know Vitamin D has overall anti-cancer effects, but interestingly the new research suggests that vitamin D may oppose some effects of female hormones, making vitamin D especially helpful for breast cancer prevention. Experiments carried out in vitro suggest that the active form of vitamin D suppresses aromatase expression in breast cancer cells, resulting in lower production of estrogen. Vitamin D also downregulat- ed the estrogen receptor in breast cancer cells, making the cells less responsive to estro- gen’s cancer-promoting sig- nals. This research makes it even more important for women to get their blood vitamin D levels (25(OH)D) tested and supple- ment to reach the sweet spot of 30-45 ng/ml. This favorable range has been suggested by much research on cancer, bone frac- tures and all-cause mortality. I recommend taking vitamin D3, the more potent form of the vitamin, the form the skin pro- duces when it is exposed to sunlight. In my experience 2000 IU is an appropriate dose to bring most people into the 30-45 Van Fans luncheon, card party fundraiser Feb. 17 Get together with friends for a fun day of card games and lunch at the Van Fans fundrais- er Wednesday, Feb. 17, at the Florence Events Center, 715 Quince St. The fun begins at 11:30 a.m. Sign up for a table and choose your game. Ticket price, with or without card games, is $15 and includes a luncheon. There will be raffle prizes and other exciting happenings. The Friends of Florence Van Fans is a non-political organi- zation that sponsors this event. All proceeds go to support the Van Fans program, which transports cancer patients every weekday to Eugene and Springfield for radiation treat- ments. For more information or to sign up for card games, call Karen Lee at 541-997-9669. ng/ml range. However, there are always exceptions and for those whose blood results fall outside of this range taking more or less can be indicated. Of course, breast cancer pro- tection involves more than Vitamin D. A nutritarian diet has been designed to maximally protect against breast cancer, and exer- cise is important too. Dr. Fuhrman is a New York Times best-selling author and board certified family physician specializing in lifestyle and nutri- tional medicine. Visit his website at Dr Fuhrman.com, or submit questions and comments to news questions@drfuhrman.com. We offer Custom Engraving! 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All proceeds from the exhibit on Friday, Feb. 12, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., will be donated to FAHS. While at the reception, guests can buy raffle tickets to win a voucher for a portrait of their pet to be painted by well- known local artist John Leasure. The drawing will be held at 2 p.m. There will also be a photo booth set up for pet photos, to be developed almost instantly. Complimentary refresh- ments will be served to delight pet owners and their pets, and there will be a bin for dona- tions of pet food for the FAHS. The exhibit will be a win- win for all involved in this annual event. Artists are encouraged to sign up for a rod by Jan. 25 at the FEC.. Three-D items relat- ing to the animal theme are also welcome for the display case, at $20 for up to three items, space permitting. 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