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Soy Supplements May Not Shield Against Breast Cancer

Quick ReadStudy suggests no reduction in tumor risk, but one expert says more research may be needed

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Soy supplements do not protect women against breast cancer, a new study suggests.

The findings are consistent with the results of previous studies that examined the cancer prevention benefits of the dietary supplements, said lead researcher Dr. Seema Khan, a professor of surgery at the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University.

The study included 98 women...

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