Fruits and veggies don't prevent breast cancer

In an unexpected finding, a survey of 250,000 women found that a diet high in fruits and vegetables did not protect against breast cancer. Previous studies had consistently linked the role of fiber- and antioxidant-rich fruits and vegetables in breast cancer reduction. Researchers concluded that breast cancer is a complicated process with a strong genetic component, and that "the role of fruits and vegetables in the prevention of breast cancer is one that certainly is not straightforward or easy to discern." They also noted that a diet high in fruits and vegetables does appear to protect against other cancers, including stomach cancer, esophageal cancer, head and neck tumors and possibly colorectal and lung tumors.