I saw a news program about this a while ago. Many women were interviewed, both with and without breast cancer. What struck me was that these women were mostly tall and thin, and very "drawn" looking- gaunt. I suspect that they have bought into the low fat, high complex carb dogma, and follow it faithfully. I suspect deficiencies of Omega 3 and excesses of Omega 6 in their diets as well. But what do I know? It's just an observation on my part. Maddy Mason Hudson Valley, NY