Case of stage 3 PCa patient that chose plant based diet

[Graham49]

Stewart D Rose & Amanda J Strombom, 2020. "Stage 3 Prostate Cancer Treated with a Plant-Based Diet A Case Report," Cancer Therapy & Oncology International Journal, Juniper Publishers Inc., vol. 15(5), pages 142-143, February.

Volume 15 Issue 5 - February 2020

DOI: 10.19080/CTOIJ.2020.15.555922

Abstract

Treatment of early stage prostate cancer (with a Gleason score less than seven) with a plant-based diet has been studied, and efficacy noted even after 5 years. However, this is a case of a patient with Stage 3 prostate cancer, who chose to follow a plant-based diet after his diagnosis, and is still alive today, 32 years later, despite being given a prognosis of 10% 3-year survival. The patient is a retired physician, who was given the best available treatment since his diagnosis in 1987. He also chose to follow a largely plant-based diet after his diagnosis, recognizing its potential for treating prostate cancer. He has outlasted all other patients with a similar diagnosis, who were given the same treatment at his major city-based hospital. He attributes this to his plant-based diet. This is the first case we are aware of where a patient with stage III prostate cancer exceeded his prognosis for 32 years.

[MomOfMaisy]

Since being diagnosed with Stage 4 metastatic prostate cancer in November, my husband has really cut down on animal fats. He now drinks almond milk, has not had a steak in months. Rarely eats red meat. More fruits and veggies. Our urologist is a huge believer in a plant based diet. He says prostate cancer feeds on animal fat. He especially says to stay clear of processed meats like sausage, salami, etc. Surprisingly, my husband hasn’t missed red meat or cow’s milk. And there are some great veggie burger recipes he’s cooked. And packaged vegan stuff is pretty good, too!

[j-o-h-n in reply to MomOfMaisy]

He's cooked? M.O.M. I guess you can't pass that smell test? Oh hum.....nothing ventured, nothing done.

For sure.

Good Luck, Good Health and Good Humor.

j-o-h-n

[Sailameme]

How do I complete a link to this article please. Thank you for your time.

[Graham49 in reply to Sailameme]

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Stage 3 Prostate Cancer Treated with a Plant-Based Diet A Case Report

[MrG68]

Really? This has so MANY things wrong with it. IMO, it doesn't get much worse than this. Please tell me you're not making any decisions based on it. If you want to go plant based, great - go for it. But using this??...

1. It is an anecdotal story of 1 person.

2. They received all kinds of treatments and they suggest that the plant based diet was a contributing factor based on what exactly? There is no evidence published whatsoever for ANYTHING. Zero.

3. The author even publishes her correspondence information. If you search for it you find shes the 'Co-author of The Prevention and Treatment of Disease with a Plant-Based Diet'.

4. The authors are Stewart D Rose and Amanda J Strombom. The 'references' are:

-> Rose S, Strombom A (2018) A plant-based diet prevents and treats prostate cancer. Canc Therapy & Oncol Int J 11(3): 555813.

-> Rose S, Strombom A (2018) A comprehensive review of the prevention and treatment of heart disease with a plant-based diet. J Cardiol & Cardiovas Ther 12(5): 555847.

-> Strombom A, Rose S (2017) The prevention and treatment of Type II Diabetes Mellitus with a plant-based diet. Endocrin Metab Int J Nov 5(5): 00138.

-> Rose S, Strombom A (2019) A plant-based diet prevents and treats chronic kidney disease. JOJ Uro & Nephron 6(3): 555687.

[Graham49 in reply to MrG68]

The only decision I would make based on this paper would be to look further into the subject.

Yes, it is an anecdotal story from 1 person, the same as many stories published on Malecare.

[MrG68 in reply to Graham49]

Sure thing. I'm not ciritisizing you. Just wouldn't want you to make any decisions based on it.

[jfoesq]

I thought the new thinking about Gleason 6 is that it might not even be considered cancer and in most cases doesn’t even require treatment- am I wrong?

[chefjlu]

While I agree that diet adjustment can have positive benefits I too find so many issues with this. 1 person? Hardly any reasoning can be taken. Exercise? Activity? Stage 3? There are actually 3 levels of Stage 3. Gleason is a factor, but hardly definitive as it varies in many instances. - Further there is little breakdown of the diet and what the diets of other patients were in comparison. ---- I had an RP a little over 5 years ago after diagnosis almost 6 years ago. My pathology was Stage 3aPN1 and while I had adjusted my diet greatly I also maintained exercise/activity. I required no treatment for nearly 3 years before a bump in PSA prompting a PET Scan (PN1, 1 lymph node showed cancer activity). I began ADT and had radiation treatment. Now 2 years later I am coming off the ADT and all of my doctors have been pleased with my attitude and response to treatment. Yes, my diet is believed to have helped in some ways. What I would say is that there is no direct connection. My goal has been more about maintaining a well-balanced diet and maintaining pertinent levels in tests. Kidney function fantastic - Liver functions excellent - all vitamin levels maintained - the only part I keep an eye on is anemia, something I have to be aware of since birth. ---- While I could say a plant-based diet is beneficial there are a great many other factors that must be considered. Those factors are difficult to determine and apply. We all have different biological makeup and therefore needs and requirements have to be adjusted for your own situation. I have no genetic connection - however, paternal grandmother died at 42 for ovarian cancer, uncle and father both had prostate cancer and lived to 90. As I have traveled along this journey it is important to be positive along with limiting stress. Enjoy life and make adjustments where they are indicated. There is no "magic bullet" or "pill", there are treatments that show positive results but they don't always work as intended for all of us. Diet is just part of the mix. Eating a plant-based or plant-biased diet ensures a more complete mix of vitamins, minerals and other nutrients. That is the most important aspect.

[j-o-h-n]

Hardest part of living off of a plant based diet.... is getting the plant out of the pot (pun not intended).

Good Luck, Good Health and Good Humor.

j-o-h-n