Alisa Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 Does Sugar Feed Cancer? http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/20 ... 184539.htm Researchers have uncovered new information on the notion that sugar "feeds" tumors. The findings may also have implications for other diseases such as diabetes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michellep Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 I had heard also when my husband was dx that sugar was actually "fuel" for cancer, however in speaking to our onc doc and Dr. West at Cancergrace they both disagree with that notion. In any event I do indeed monitor any sugar intake for my husband. Better to play on the safe side I suppose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recce101 Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 Interesting. But what the article didn't explain to my satisfaction is how glucose can be blocked from the cancer cells without depriving the normal cells of their glucose too. That's the basic problem with any cancer treatment — how to damage/kill the cancer cells without causing unacceptable collateral damage! Ned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alisa Posted August 25, 2009 Author Share Posted August 25, 2009 Yes, but the good thing is that they are doing more research on the subject. Most Integrative Care doctors play it safe and recommend avoiding too much sugar. Unfortunately, oncologists usually "pooh-pooh" everything that is not in their protocol, including my own onc at Sloan. Dr. West called my very well-know Integrative Care Provider (Dr. Chang) a witch doctor and in reality, Dr. Chang is tops in the field and consulted by many comprehensive cancer centers. So the more research done, the more doctors will have to open their minds. Back in the 60's/70's, doctors were saying chiropractors were like witch doctors, and now are pretty main-stream. We need all the ammunition we can get! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick C Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 No one likes to reverse course on the theories they are vested in. My frat brother who was diagnosed with Breast cancer is a big "sugar feeds cancer" guy too. He steers clear as much as reasonably possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ursol Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 I have not been able to cut sugar out completely but I also try and cut what I can do reasonably as I feel it is better to be safe than sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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