Dr. Bernstein's research has primarily focused on how lifestyle factors can effect your risk of breast cancer. She explains the vital role that exercise plays in cancer prevention, and why physical activity is important for girls as early as five years old.
Dr. Bernstein also discusses the startling findings that suggest that children who are obese are already creating irreversible damage.
Preventing Breast Cancer at Every Age
Dr. Bernstein explains the vital role that exercise plays in cancer prevention, and why physical activity is important for girls as early as age five.
Additional Info
- Segment Number: 1
- Audio File: staying_well/1241sw1a.mp3
- Featured Speaker: Dr. Leslie Bernstein, PhD
-
Guest Bio:
Leslie Bernstein, M.S., Ph.D., serves as director of City of Hope’s Division of Cancer Etiology in the Department of Population Sciences. An internationally recognized epidemiologist known for establishing the connection between exercise and reduced breast cancer risk, Bernstein leads research that focuses on the genetic and environmental causes of cancer, with the objective of identifying new cancer prevention strategies. Additionally, she serves as a professor and dean for faculty development, assisting in career development and training for scientists in City of Hope’s Beckman Research Institute and mentoring graduate students.
- Length (mins): 10
- Waiver Received: No
- Host: Melanie Cole, MS
Published in
Staying Well
Tagged under