There have been controlled studies linking consumption of saturated fats (esp. animal fats) and incidence of prostate cancer -- also ones showing going to diets high in "good fats" and low in saturated and trans fats reduced PSA levels which is considered a marker for slowing PC growth.

Nelie's point was brought up in a discussion on news last night -- I don't think we have heard the last word on this by any means...

Gail


CG to husband Barry, dx. 7/21/05, age 66, SCC rgt. tonsil, BOT, 2 nodes (stg. IV), HPV+, tonsillectomy, 7x carboplatin, 35x tomoTherapy IMRT w/ Ethyol @ Johns Hopkins, thru treatment 9/28/05, HPV vaccine trial 12/06-present. Looking good!