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I would appreciate any experiences or suitable sources in treatment of

ovarian cancer, Dietary rules(also drinks) during chemotherapy.

 

Kind regards

 

 

Michal Kostern

 

 

 

 

 

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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:

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> I would appreciate any experiences or suitable sources in

treatment of

> ovarian cancer, Dietary rules(also drinks) during chemotherapy.

>

> Kind regards

>

>

> Michal Kostern

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>

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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

>

>

>

>

>

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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.

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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.

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