Intermittent Fasting

[27-359]

I am starting chemo this week, and wondered if anyone has experience of fasting for a few days over this period. I did it last time and believe that it really helped with side effects. If you have tried it, how long did you fast, and what did you eat?

I didn't starve, just severely reduced my food intake for five days, and did research on the subject first.

Jenny

[girakoch]

I'm very interested that you did this. I am doing intermittent fasting (juice and water fast) every fourth week, as part of a regime to try to keep the cancer away. I am only about to start my 7th week of this programme, so early days yet. I started as I fear I may have a recurrence - and will be seen in clinic this week having done CT scan and blood test. If I need chemo I would certainly fast and do 'green days'. I'm glad you think it helped your symptoms. It is also supposed to make the chemo more effective. I do wish you the best of luck. Please do keep me posted.

[27-359 in reply to girakoch]

It worked last time. I do for three days before chemo, the day of chemo and one day after, but would be willing to try an alternative regime.

Jenny

[Ruebacelle]

Am a big fan. I only do it 24hrs before and after water herb teas and veg broth plus nonfat no sugar yogurt and glass of soymilk. It cuts fatigue down to one day and i feel great. Cant do it for longer as am On weekly taxol.

[27-359 in reply to Ruebacelle]

Hi. I have mixed berries for breakfast and lunch, and vegetables (ratatouille) for my main meal. Perhaps I could cut down on my days. It was manageable before so I will see how I go!

Jenny

[Ruebacelle in reply to 27-359]

Yes think keeping away from solids for a shorter period might work as well. Cancer feeds on glucose and all foods end up transformed into glucose so no sugar including fruit for 24 hrs is what i do. Good luck

[27-359 in reply to Ruebacelle]

I am actually eating fruit, though know what you mean about sugar. It's difficult to know what to do for the best.

Jenny

[OvacomeSupport Partner My Ovacome Team in reply to 27-359]

Hello Jenny

Thank you for your post and your comments. There is more information about sugar and cancer in a reply that we posted recently at:

healthunlocked.com/ovacome/...

You can also ask your team for advice about managing the side effects of chemotherapy.

If there is anything that we can help with, or if you'd like to talk anything through, please get in touch with our Support Service.

Best wishes

Julia (Support Services Officer)

[27-359 in reply to OvacomeSupport]

Thank you for that. I have always thought that an unprocessed, natural food would not be harmful.

Jenny