The stat about 90% of cancers being tied to modifiable factors really puts things in perspective. I've been slowly shifting towards more plant-based eating after seeing similar data, and it's wild how much resistance there is to the idea that diet actually matters this much. The list of cancer-fighting foods here is prety comprehensive, though I think the challenge for most people isn't knowing what to eat but actually restructuring meals around these ingredients consistently. Thanks for dedicating this series to preventative care instead of just treatment.
Always so well researched and meaningful Sara especially for those living with cancer.
Diet and nutrition still today often get overlooked during the treatment process after a diagnosis. With this evidence based nutrition knowledge you present so well, the survivor can take back a bit of control simply by rethinking how they set their plates.
Food, just like exercise are our best medicines in health and disease. Thanks for showing this community what is possible in healing ❤️🩹 both body and mind.
Thank you for this information Sara. It's a great reminder for me about how important it is to eat a healthy diet. Particularly at this time of the year.
Many thanks. Chemoprevention has been an important field in life sciences for over 30 years. Plants are full of phytochemicals and many if these have tremendous health benefits. These compounds not only help in preventing cancers (i.e. tumour initiation of progression) but also help against other non-communicable diseases such as diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. There are so many plants and fungi, which enrich our diets and make us a lot healthier. Thanks very much for addressing this topic, which is an important field in public health literacy.
She brilliantly cuts through all the misinformation and guides us to science backed suggestions. Thank you Dr. Sara for helping so many by offering such invaluable information.
What great advice! Thanks so very much … slowly we can improve our eating habits. Most days I’ve been adding a small portion of fruit to our breakfasts. And, about a year ago I learned that natural, bitter apricot seeds are a healthy choice … I absolutely love them! ♥️
Thank you for this information Sarah. I was just diagnosed with a rare form of ocular melanoma. I was treated with brachytherapy, but now must be monitored for the rest of my life for metastasis.
I have never smoked, have no family history of cancer, exercise daily, drink red wine only occasionally, have a BMI of roughly 20 and eat a mainly Mediterranean diet, am active in my community, and work to learn new skills. My biggest risk factor is my age at 68.
Do you have any recommendations for metastasis prevention besides what I am already doing?
Thank you Fred. That is helpful. I was told that ocular melanoma is not the same as skin melanoma, and that metastasis usually goes to the lungs or the liver. I have taken milk thistle in the past. Might that be helpful?
Very possibly. If you go to pubmed and enter “milk thistle cancer,” and then “milk thistle melanoma,” you will see promising articles. Didn’t find anything specific for ocular. Best to you and Happy Holidays! 🤗
Thank you so much for your prompt replies. I really appreciate your advice. I’m a researcher by trade, so will be doing some more on these suggestions you’ve made. Bless you and hope your holidays are merry and bright! Rebecca
The stat about 90% of cancers being tied to modifiable factors really puts things in perspective. I've been slowly shifting towards more plant-based eating after seeing similar data, and it's wild how much resistance there is to the idea that diet actually matters this much. The list of cancer-fighting foods here is prety comprehensive, though I think the challenge for most people isn't knowing what to eat but actually restructuring meals around these ingredients consistently. Thanks for dedicating this series to preventative care instead of just treatment.
Thank you for sharing.
You're very welcome Leslie.
If you are not focusing on Deuterium in the diet, then you are not addressing the most important dietary influence on cancer.
Always so well researched and meaningful Sara especially for those living with cancer.
Diet and nutrition still today often get overlooked during the treatment process after a diagnosis. With this evidence based nutrition knowledge you present so well, the survivor can take back a bit of control simply by rethinking how they set their plates.
Food, just like exercise are our best medicines in health and disease. Thanks for showing this community what is possible in healing ❤️🩹 both body and mind.
Thank you for this information Sara. It's a great reminder for me about how important it is to eat a healthy diet. Particularly at this time of the year.
Many thanks. Chemoprevention has been an important field in life sciences for over 30 years. Plants are full of phytochemicals and many if these have tremendous health benefits. These compounds not only help in preventing cancers (i.e. tumour initiation of progression) but also help against other non-communicable diseases such as diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. There are so many plants and fungi, which enrich our diets and make us a lot healthier. Thanks very much for addressing this topic, which is an important field in public health literacy.
I am so pleased I have found Dr. Sara!
She brilliantly cuts through all the misinformation and guides us to science backed suggestions. Thank you Dr. Sara for helping so many by offering such invaluable information.
Thanks for sharing your knowledge
What great advice! Thanks so very much … slowly we can improve our eating habits. Most days I’ve been adding a small portion of fruit to our breakfasts. And, about a year ago I learned that natural, bitter apricot seeds are a healthy choice … I absolutely love them! ♥️
Thank you for this information Sarah. I was just diagnosed with a rare form of ocular melanoma. I was treated with brachytherapy, but now must be monitored for the rest of my life for metastasis.
I have never smoked, have no family history of cancer, exercise daily, drink red wine only occasionally, have a BMI of roughly 20 and eat a mainly Mediterranean diet, am active in my community, and work to learn new skills. My biggest risk factor is my age at 68.
Do you have any recommendations for metastasis prevention besides what I am already doing?
Sulforphanes, very high concentrations in broccoli sprouts, at least for breast cancer.
Cimetidine, curcumin, ivermectin all have shown benefits in melanoma. Sorry I don’t have references.
Thank you Fred. That is helpful. I was told that ocular melanoma is not the same as skin melanoma, and that metastasis usually goes to the lungs or the liver. I have taken milk thistle in the past. Might that be helpful?
Very possibly. If you go to pubmed and enter “milk thistle cancer,” and then “milk thistle melanoma,” you will see promising articles. Didn’t find anything specific for ocular. Best to you and Happy Holidays! 🤗
Thank you so much for your prompt replies. I really appreciate your advice. I’m a researcher by trade, so will be doing some more on these suggestions you’ve made. Bless you and hope your holidays are merry and bright! Rebecca
Same to you and yours, Rebecca! 🤗