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| 5/27/2011 | Would having sex daily increase the risk of recurrence? How about dieting (eating less to lose weight)? | ||
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| 5/27/2011 | If you and your partner are mutually agreeable to having sex daily, it would not increase risk of recurrence (presume you are referring to breast cancer.) Healthy eating in moderation which may result in gradual weight loss is preferred to 'dieting'. Healthy life style changes include healthy eating, exercise, no smoking, stress relief practices to name a few. Best wishes. | ||
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