CancerCompass message board discussion started by Laceiris on 12/17/2002 http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,630,0.htm Wed, 08 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT Wed, 08 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss RSS.NET: http://www.rssdotnet.com/ What has everyone done at this point on there diets for health concerning diet? I have read several books, but looking for input from survivors. Love and Prayers, Anita Laceiris Tue, 17 Dec 2002 00:00:00 GMT Anita, my Mother was diagnosed with Lymphoma a little over 3 years ago. She has worked with a Homeopathic Doctor here in Louisville; and has also followed the advice of an Alternative Medicine Doctor from Mexico. Both have advised her that the most important thing is to avoid sugar (even natural); because sugar feeds cancer cells. Of course they have recommended that she eat lots of vegetables and limit if not eliminate the red meats from her diet. Finally, they have told her to load up on natural nutritional supplements and to try and keep the acid level in her body low. She has only had one round of chemo and radiation treatment and that was over two and a half years ago. The doctor's are absolutely amazed at how well she is doing; and they tell her that she is healing herself. However, we give God all the credit; but we know he is doing his work through the supplements and good nutrition. I'd be happy to discuss this further with you; if you want to on the message board. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Have a Merry Christmas! Tonia Faye B. Mon, 23 Dec 2002 00:00:00 GMT One of the best books I've found is "Challenge Cancer & Win" by Kim Dalzell (a book recommended through this website). The author has specific nutrition/supplement plans based on the type of cancer you have/had. I wish I'd also had it during treatment as it also has tips regarding how to keep weight on etc... I've recommended it to anyone who has had/knows of someone who has had cancer. I hope this helps. Good luck and be well. Ceri G. Mon, 23 Dec 2002 00:00:00 GMT My husband has esophageal cancer and is doing great considering it is a very aggressive cancer and the drs. said he may only have 6 months to live. We started a vegetarian/macrobiotic diet about 4 months ago even though the oncologist was against any alternative medicine. He basically eats very little meat, lots of vegetables, some fruits (although he probably shouldn't be eating any due to cancer feeding cancer cells), green tea every day, and miso soup. If you have not heard about miso, you need to read about it. It is a fermented soy paste used to make soups and other foods. Japan has done huge studies on miso and it's anti-cancer properties. They say it can surround a cancer cell and suffocate it. My husband is also taking antioxidants A, C, E, and Selenium that your mom should take for the rest of her life to help her not to have a recurrence. I think the big thing is for her to eat lots of vegetables (especially greens). If she's not big on vegetables, she should be taking barley green. I have lots of cancer notes from months of intensive research on the Internet. Judy T. Jim T. Mon, 23 Dec 2002 00:00:00 GMT Oops. I just read my response to you from a few minutes ago and definitely had a "typo." It should read that SUGAR FEEDS CANCER (not cancer feeds cancer!) Duh! It is so easy to be confused on what to eat as there are so many conflicting opinions but I really feel, even if your mom has received a clean bill of health, that she should limit her sweets (if she uses sugar, get unrefined sugar or sucanet)reduce or eliminate red meat (or eat only hormone free meat),limit white flour as it is full of cancer-causing agents from bleaching (get unbleached flour or wheat flour), eat some soy products in place of red meat, eat fish for omega 3 (cancer-fighter) such as salmon and white fish. Continue to pray for her health as it is God's will who will live and who will die but I feel He will let us intercede through prayer for others. Good luck and God bless. Judy T. Jim T. Mon, 23 Dec 2002 00:00:00 GMT I am the father of a 29 year old who is near the end of her chemo with an apparent very good response. Although her physician is not supportive of alternative therapies, we are preparing to begin a preventative regime when she completes that. An RN, always interested in nutrition, I have now undertaken a major project of researching the literature, and believe beyond a shadow of a doubt that we can reduce the likelihood of cancer very significantly, (far beyond what the traditional medical community would ever believe) and if contracting it, can usually treat it successfully with very specific nutritional approaches. In my search for legitimate information, I usually rejected information I couldn't replicate from other sources. And I pursued vigorously information consistent with other data that I found. I found the very bust summary of this information in the book How to Prevent and Treat Cancer with Natural Medicine; Murray, Birdsall, Pizzorno, Reilly. This is a summary documentation in an easy read format of over 4000 different pieces of research. I don't understand how the traditional medical community can refute this information, other than to just ignore it. This isn't left field stuff. Its logic scientifically studied and proven information. And you are asking the right question. For if we make no changes to lifestyle after successfully treating cancer, the conditions that first existed that allowed for the cancer to start, are back in place again, waiting for the inevitable. God build our bodies as incredible fighting machines, but we do have to give them the right ammo. Blessings... Dave David V. Mon, 23 Dec 2002 00:00:00 GMT There is a book, "Ultimate Living" by Dee Simmons you would enjoy reading. The author survived breast cancer from several years ago and shows what she does now to maintain a healthy lifestyle. You can also check the website at http://ultimateliving.org/ where there are some free newsletters on file as well as products you can purchase if desired. Susan H. Tue, 24 Dec 2002 00:00:00 GMT Dear Anita, A Dietitian's Cancer Story Information and Inspiration for Recovery and Healing from a 3 time cancer survivor Diana Dyer, M.S.,R.D.,CNSD Copyright 2ooo by Swan Press. PO Box 130221 Ann Arbor, Mi. 48113. Fax: 734-996-9262 Web Site: WWW.dianadyermsrd.com Mary Jane M. Wed, 08 Jan 2003 00:00:00 GMT I just joined this site and read your note about your mother and the Dr. in Mexico. Is this the Alivizatos treatment? I am thinking about going there. How is she doing and on her diet? Is the cancer gone? Thanks. Shel A. Mon, 22 Sep 2003 00:00:00 GMT What is working for you? Beachkr Tue, 29 Mar 2005 00:00:00 GMT I was diagnosed with stage 3c of a rare uterine mixed mullerian cancer- underwent a total hysterectomy and pelvic lymph node removal, 6 cycles of taxol and carboplatinum and 25 sessions of external radiation treatments. I was fatigued during and after the treatments...fatigued from the stress of loosing my income and hair, having anemia and low back pain...also depression and memory loss...all these issues contributed to extreme fatigue...complications included vertigo and falling, herniated disc and painful inability to walk, epidural steroid injection and physical therapy...now that I survived all that. The latest chest cat scan revealed a dangerous blood clot above the filter that was supposed to protect me from a clot traveling to my lung...back on blood thinner self administered injections...after all that who wouldn't be fatigued...it is overwhelming... back at work full time and pushing myself to keep going ...you are in my prayers. Love to all reading this. Catnap Fri, 05 Aug 2005 00:00:00 GMT My sympathies to you. But you are a survivior. You hsve paid the price and are starting the long climb up hill. Just keep your grit and think like the little red engine. I think I can I think I can. Pep talk over. Get on some high powered supplemtnes that work with your medical condition. I have had a blood clot in the leg. It was no fun and not near the lungs. I hated coumidin. I got into some supplements that were right and my leg is much better. Omega 3 and garlic are the two that come to mind. But with a clot that close, check with your medical doctors. Best wishes and blessing to you. keep up the good work. Rose 123 Sun, 11 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMT My love one is having chemotheraphy now. The main problems we are experiencing are "bowel obstruction", gas, not being able to eat, and weight loss. Would you advise me some tips to deal with the obstruction and have some food intake? Any help would be appreciated.Thanks to all of you!Ginette Gilue Mon, 05 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT