Guest guest Posted April 15, 2006 Report Share Posted April 15, 2006 I would appreciate any experiences or suitable sources in treatment of ovarian cancer, Dietary rules(also drinks) during chemotherapy. Kind regards Michal Kostern Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 17, 2006 Report Share Posted April 17, 2006 Hi Everyone: Here are some basic dietary guidleines based on my clinical experience: The rapid division of cells that have progressed to the point of a tumor can be compared to pirates that have hijacked a ship. After successfully commandeering the vessel (think organism), they now need to secure a fuel supply. The tumor is now dedirecting blood flow via capillaries & veins towards itself. The fuel of choice is glucose. Here's the point. Intaking significant amounts of sugar will actually promote a more rapid growth of the tumor. I would advise the patient to refrain from intaking any refined sugar in food, avoid soft drinks & fruit for the time being. Regards, Raman Basha, LAC 'Basha' San Diego/Encinitas Chinese Medicine , " Michal Kostern " <kev wrote: > > I would appreciate any experiences or suitable sources in treatment of > ovarian cancer, Dietary rules(also drinks) during chemotherapy. > > Kind regards > > > Michal Kostern > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 17, 2006 Report Share Posted April 17, 2006 I do not agree with the idea of refraining from fruit. Apples contain Quercitin which is anti-angiogenic, red grapes contain reservatol which is a anti-carcinogen. The rhine of the orange has be shown to have strong anti-angiogenic effects. Watermellon, Lemons, Tangerines, Pineapple, Apricots, Honeydew, Cantaloupe are all moderately to high sources of alkaline food intakes. Tumors tend to thrive in a more acidic internal environment and increasing alkalizing foods may halt the progression of tumor growth. I also recommend patients take Gou Qi Zi before, during, and after chemotherapy for its blood building properties. Patients undergoing chemotherapy need to maintain certain blood levels to have treatment. I am fortunate to see regular chem 8 panels and CBCs. Take caution with advising the use of Gou Qi Zi and be mindful of patients with low INR and risks for bleeding due to low platelet counts. I have seen patients receiving chemotherapy and for some they find it very hard to keep down much of anything and that juicing with fresh fruits and vegetables is a very good source of vitamins and minerals for them. Not to mention their anti-carcinogen effects. However, I do agree with you on the idea of avoiding refined sugars. acubasha <acubasha wrote: Hi Everyone: Here are some basic dietary guidleines based on my clinical experience: The rapid division of cells that have progressed to the point of a tumor can be compared to pirates that have hijacked a ship. After successfully commandeering the vessel (think organism), they now need to secure a fuel supply. The tumor is now dedirecting blood flow via capillaries & veins towards itself. The fuel of choice is glucose. Here's the point. Intaking significant amounts of sugar will actually promote a more rapid growth of the tumor. I would advise the patient to refrain from intaking any refined sugar in food, avoid soft drinks & fruit for the time being. Regards, Raman Basha, LAC 'Basha' San Diego/Encinitas Chinese Medicine , " Michal Kostern " <kev wrote: > > I would appreciate any experiences or suitable sources in treatment of > ovarian cancer, Dietary rules(also drinks) during chemotherapy. > > Kind regards > > > Michal Kostern > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 18, 2006 Report Share Posted April 18, 2006 Here is some information that I compiled for my Aunt who was recently diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Since then I have sent on some further information to her, and refined bits here and there as new info becomes available. For instance the use of high dose vitamin C in cancer treatment during chemotherapy was considered " out " for a while, but there has been a new study published recently that shows that it is probably OK. If any one would like to update this, please feel free to improve the info. I tend to churn things out quickly as I have 2 small children, so mistakes happen, or things dont end up as comprehensive as I would like. Also, this was compiled for a layperson (albeit one with a science background) so I didnt necessarily qualify WHY you use certain things. I can if necessary, if anyone is interested. SUGGESTED NUTRITIONAL PROTOCOL FOR THE TREATMENT OF CANCER AND THE PREVENTION OF METASTASIS 1. DIETARY CHANGES • Reduce intake of refined and processed foods. Avoid all sweets, cakes, soft drinks, sugar, tea, coffee, spices. Eat 5 to 6 small meals per day to reduce insulin secretion. Mind you, tea is anti-oxidant and decreases the risk of certain cancers, and they think coffee may be even more anti-oxidant than tea. Oh, and you have to live a little, I reckon. • Reduce intake of fatty foods, particularly fried foods. Use butter and olive oil in cooking. • Eat fish at least three times a week. (Cold water fish is better as they are higher in EPA and DHA. Eg Salmon etc) • Increase consumption of green leafy vegetables and complex carbohydrates. (Whole grains and fruit and vegetables in season.) • Use garlic, onions and ginger in cooking. • Fresh juices every day. Especially beetroot, carrot, wheatgrass. Include the orange peel as apparently the limonene inhibits tumour growth by preventing RAS protein interacting on the surface membrane. • Chaparral tea (Larrea divaricate) contains a potent anti- oxidant, nor-dihydroguiaretic acid, has been found to have anti- tumour activity. • Avoid all yeast foods. (You don't have vegemite so bread and beer are the two main offenders). The cell walls of yeast contain the polysaccharide zymosan which is a stimulator of PAF which can contribute to the establishment of a foci of tumour cells initiated by other stimulae. • Check for food sensitivities or allergies, particularly milk and wheat. • Eat fruits and vegetables high in enzymes. (papaya, pineapple, beetroot, bananas, avocado, mango, wheat germ, cherries.) Cherries contain the monoterpine perillyl alcohol which can induce tumour cell death. • Soy milk for genistein, as it binds with oestrogen receptors and interferes with the effects of estradiol, which may help with oestrogen sensitive tumours. 2. SUPPLEMENTS • Vitamins A C and E and zinc and bioflavanoids. • Iodine is useful for breast and ovarian dysplasia. (In chinese medicine we use kelp as it " softens the hardness and dissolves masses. " ) Obviously avoid in hyperthyroidism. • Acidophilus and bifidus supplementation. • Essential fatty acids. (For too many reasons to list here although in particular because certain inflammatory prostaglandins are associated with cell proliferation.) • Supplements for immune stimulation:Zinc, germanium, magnesium, manganese, vitamin B5, B6, E, A, selenium, Co-Enzyme Q10 and EFA's. These can be taken in a formulated product designed for immune stimulation. • PAF inhibitors such as gingko and garlic are useful. • Folic Acid is good too. (reduces DNA damage apparently) • Herbs: Eleutherococcus senticosus (Siberian ginseng) as its and adaptogen- helps the body deal with stress and increased demands. Tastes good too. Echinacea- immune stimulant. Astragalus membranaceus- Immune stimulant and all round great herb. (Even haemorrhoids as in Chinese medicine its said the " raise the clear yang qi " - in case your wondering, if you don't have the yang qi to hold the organs up, things start to drop out.) Gingko as mentioned above, bupleurum falcatum (chai hu) as its anti-inflammatory and good for stress and liver support) Ginger-anti inflammatory and garlic-mild anti-cancer activity. Information mostly lifted from " The physicians handbook of clinical nutrition, by Henry Osiecki " There are lots and lots of references for papers and studies for the above information if anyone is vaguely interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 18, 2006 Report Share Posted April 18, 2006 Just some general info for chemo patients. And Im afraid Im going to make it a quick point form: Hepato and nephro protective herb: St Mary's thistle, also cordyceps. The use of St. Johns wort is NOT recommended as it can increase the excretion of some chemo agents, which you really dont want when undergoing chemo. If your going to have chemo, you want the full toxic build up, otherwise whats the point. As I mentioned in an earlier post, a recent study has put Vitamin C back on the OK list for use in Chemo patients. A pracitioner just needs to use their discretion, I guess. Im not an advocate of mega dose vitamin C anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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