Marcia Stefanick Quotes (9 Quotes)

Because we don't have good evidence of how to prevent colorectal cancer, the importance of early detection through regular screenings should be emphasized for both women and men from age 50 onward.

That's really a deceptive message. It confuses the public, and at this point it is just not helpful to add confusion. We tested that hypothesis and showed very clearly that one should not take hormones to prevent cardiovascular disease. Some people just d

This shows that you can't rely on using low-fat substitutes to make a difference. You really need to think about what kinds of fats you're eating and the foods that should be part of your diet, such as vegetables, for instance.

I think the WHI findings make it absolutely clear that nobody should be encouraging women to take hormones for the purpose of primary prevention of heart disease.

The jury is now in Estrogen does not increase the risk for breast cancer, which is what most women thinking about using the hormone worry about.

Just switching to low-fat foods is not likely to yield much health benefit in most women.

People shouldn't be disappointed by the studies. It's just a wake-up call that simply reducing your total dietary fat is not enough.

What is worse A hot flash or a stroke, more mammograms or more breast biopsies That's the kind of discussion a woman has to have with her physician.

The media like to boil down a complicated thing to a sound bite. It's been frustrating for us and confusing for women.