This review details the specific needs of women for omega-3 fatty acids, including alpha linoleic acid (ALA) and the very long chain fatty acids eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA).

Omega-3 polyunsaturated long-chain fatty acids (ω-3 PUFAs)
have been documented to inhibit or even prevent cancer. Epidemiological
evidence strongly links fish oil (rich in docosahexaenoic
acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA)) with low
incidences of several types of cancer. The inhibitory
effects of ω-3 PUFAs on cancer development and progression
are supported by studies using cultured cells and animal models.