How To Starve Cancer

[Hota]

Hi ladies,

Have any of you read how to starve cancer?

If so have you ever discussed it with your Oncologist and how did you find their reaction.

I’m very interested in what she has to say and it all seems logical

[Melody6]

I love that book - my oncologist scoffed and my surgeon didn’t seem interested. I wouldn’t hesitate to use it and Jane’s advice if I had another cancer diagnosis

[Narna1]

yes, I’ve read Jane’s book and done the online course. I’ve discussed it with my oncologist and he said he would be happy for me to follow her regime. There is a clinic in London where you can get the off label drugs. Care Oncology Clinic. It is private. I haven’t done this yet but am considering it. The idea is about starving the cancer metabolically. The book gets very complicated but I think you can still follow her advice if you don’t go too much into the cancer biology.

Let me know what you find out and if it helps at all.

Allison

[Hota in reply to Narna1]

Thank you

[organicinna]

Hi. Yes i v red it and ofcourse ask oncologysts( different ones)..And had same response from them " Eat healthy and stress free. Everything in moderation and balance. But keep weight on its better for longer survival "....😊

[Leniko]

I know that many feel avoiding sugar and simple carbs can stop supplying the “fuel”.

[skyuka]

Yes discussed it with our oncologist for my wife's ovarian cancer. He says cancer will eat anything....even got a big box of candy and soft drinks for you to eat while having your infusion! It's really hard to get them on board, so we do our own thing

[Lyndy2]

Mmm not convinced, we all produce rogue cells and we all have on board methods to detect and destroy those cells. In cancer the copying mechanism goes wrong and the defence systems fail…

There’s lots of research about the way the body deals (or doesn’t deal) with double strand breaks in DNA. I find this science more compelling myself.

[Nus38]

Hello

I agree with Lyndy2. I studied cancer cell biology many years ago as a part of my biochemistry and genetics degree.

Cancer will use energy from anything, sugar , fats andprotein. I have not read Jane's book but do believe a healthy diet and stress free life is important. I have some information about it online.

My best friend severly restricted her diet to starve her cancer, unfortunately it spread everywhere and she succumbed to it. I wish she hadn't been so strict with herself as she was eating a very strict vegan , most raw food diet. A lot of it was just organic salad. She really enjoyed a healthy balanced diet before she was ill and was extremely fit exercising everyday. She never ate meat, ate some fish in her diet.

I eat a fairly balanced diet. It could be better, i need to loose some weight as i have put on 1.5 stones since gaving surgery and treatment. I don't drink, never have, dont smoke. I don't eat much processed food. I am coming up to 2 years in remission. Most of all I try to keep myself happy and positive.

Take care

Nusx

[Hota in reply to Nus38]

thanks for the advice

[Lookingahead]

hi , I also read about this and followed a strict vegan diet particularly to restrict methionine . My Ca125 shot up whilst on it. I now follow a healthy anti cancer diet . I wondered if the vegan diet did nothing for my immune system . I suggest you research Macha green tea, various mushrooms ( some are used with chemo) cherries and pineapple ( anti inflammatory) and the bright red fruit and veg which have anti cancer properties . I make a great roasted red pepper and tomato soup!! I’m going to make mushroom soup with the various mushrooms. I think it’s Maitake and Shitake and you can buy both dried. I hope all goes well for you. 🙏❤️

[Hota in reply to Lookingahead]

Thank you for your advice. I’m not sure what I should be eating but I’ll try what you suggest. Anymore advice much appreciated on diet

[Lookingahead in reply to Hota]

obviously, any healthy diet just supports your body whilst undergoing treatment —- it isn’t a substitute for treatment !!! Best of luck 🙏❤️

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[Summergold2]

please remember all cancers are NOT alike, just like all of us are NOT alike, we are individuals as cancer is an individual Ovarian Cancer is a sinister cancer no doubt about it but many can be in remission for years some like me for a few months or weeks.......if you feel it will help you by all means do make makes your body feel GOOD! But remember you must eat as cancer takes your muscle away ................you know what the end result is going to be......eventually....................however the longer we live the more chances on finding something that will lengthen our existence and time with families! Do what YOU feel and need that is best.

TEAL LADIES STAY STRONG!

Many hugs from California

Debbie