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. 1987 Dec;31(4):185–190.

Nutritional intervention for cancer minimization

Jennifer R Jamison
PMCID: PMC2484445

Abstract

Diet has been linked to the pathogenesis of one in three cancers. Cancer remains a leading cause of death in contemporary society. Alteration to dietary habits may be helpful in reducing an individual’s risk of neoplasia. This paper examines how nutritional advice may be used as a cancer preventive measure in chiropractic clinics.

Keywords: cancer, prevention, diet, chiropractic

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