Nutritional Pearls: Milk and Ovarian Cancer

A 37-year-old woman asks about lifestyle changes she can make to help decrease her risk of ovarian cancer. She tells you that she remembers reading an article suggesting that calcium and vitamin D supplements would lower her risk, and asks you if this is something you think she should consider doing.

How do you advise your patient?

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