How Healthy Eating Can Help You Beat Cancer

SusanUES

When I read in this NY Post article that a third(!) of all cancer death are due to malnutrition, my first thought was "no way."  Then I googled and, sure enough, it's true.  Pretty shocking actually.  Anyway, this is a good read.  So please, everyone...I know it hurts but stay hydrated and do your best to eat the good stuff.

http://nypost.com/2016/06/22/how-healthy-eating-can-help-beat-cancer/

 

 

CivilMatt

life

Susan,

The mere fact that I acquired HPV derived cancer indicates to me that no matter how healthy or fit I may have thought myself to be the cancer found a way in past my immune defenses and was allowed (if not welcomed) into my life.

Cancer is a mysterious bedfellow.  Whether we are destined to get “it” or not, I can’t think that a strong immune system is key to not becoming a member of the H&N club.

Healthy eating sure cannot hurt and has to be more enjoyable than treatments and side effects.

Matt

SusanUES

True dat, Matt

I was a pretty healthy eater too...also non-smoker and just a social drinker.  How we ended up in the Cancer Club, who knows?  I was very shocked to read about the amount of deaths pre and post cancer treatment related to malnutrition...I would imagine that pain, depression, inability to arrange healthy food shopping and preparation lead a lot of folks to just "give up"...very sad.  Keep juicing, pal!

RottiesMom

Hmmmmm

I too wonder about that.  I am never sick, my blood tests and bone density results are better than someone half my age. I have the blood pressure of a 10 year old (so my doctor says), I'm on no medication (well until this)...I don't eat any processed foods, eat very healthy, worked out 4-5 days a week, don't drink, stopped smoking 32 years ago....and here I am.  

Joanne

SusanUES

Sucks, doesn't it?

My client is a mega-successful bizman, Iron Man marathoner, heli-skis, all around athlete.  Wife has been a yoga instructor for twenty years, they have a very loving marriage and wonderful kids.  How does he end up with Stage 4 thyroid cancer at the exact same time I end up with Stage 3 tongue cancer?  The mysteries of life, I guess.  Not for us to know the answers in this world, kids.

RottiesMom

You are right about that Susan....sometimes things just don't make sense.  But I truly believe all of this fits into God's plan for my life.

Hondo

Healthy Eating

You are what you eat ops. I like to eat raw food as often as I can; to me somehow cooking can take away of lot of what it really taste like for the spices that are used. The only problem is too much weight loss and that is something I can’t afford anymore, but you can still offset that by eating one meal with a lot of fat and one with not so much. Thank you for the link

 

Tim

 

LiseA

When my mother was

When my mother was hospitalized after her last chemo (she had been on every chemo imaginable for about 4 years) they said that she was malnourished. My stupid, control freak of a sister refused to consider a feeding tube wheb I suggested it to mother.  Anyway, she was too weak and malnourished to fight off infections and died a week later.  That made me realize that no matter how I feel, what hurts, I have to eat/drink nourishing things during this journey. I saw a man who started a week before me, go downhill from week 3.  He could not handle not tasting his food. He was obstinate about it. I told him I couldn't tell the difference between chicken or the chair he was sitting on, but I sure as hell was going to continue eating and drinking.  He ended up with a feeding tube after his last rads, and after he was reduced from a stout fella to a bag of bones. I can see how some would die. I first thought he lived alone, but no, his wife was caregiver but his attitude was too strong for her to force him. Insane. 

Tonita

My niece is a health/sport

My niece is a health/sport nutritionist and she helped me with some recipes when I couldn't "eat" anything.  Her website is cinnamonhealth.com.  She shares some of her recipes.  One I particularly liked was the chia pudding.  Healthy and delicious. 

phrannie51

I don't necessarily believe

that a strong immune system will fight cancer....tho it will fight the nasties that can befall cancer patients from colds to things that are deadly.  I didn't have a cold or the flu for 25 years....never took a sick day for that time, so my immune system was working just fine.

 When I was starting treatment I was 97 lbs....I'd lay awake at night terrified that I'd die during treatment, I had it in my mind that I couldn't lose a single pound.  As it was, I lost 20 lbs....but not because food didn't taste good, and I didn't like it....(that IS insane).  I said to myself, and I've said many times on here....that we have to put the "I live to eat" on hold, and start the mantra "eat to live". 

I eat healthier now....less of the eating on the run.  But I don't deprive myself of anything I really like.....especially now that my taste buds have finally made it back to normal. 

p 

AnotherSurvivor

I think I will trust the

I think I will trust the American Cancer Society over the NYpost.  I led a VERY healthy lifestyle and ate only 'healthy'.  I still got hit with HPV tonsil.  The origins of cancer go way, way back in evolution, and it does not only occur in humans.  Many species produce tumors.

tommyodavey

The Right Food

I think we all understand how important organic food is for us but just like AnotherSurvivor stated above, cancer has always been with us as a species.  There is no harm in eating right and there may be a correlation to all the chemicals put in processed food that we've become accustomed to.  That is a whole different topic I could discuss about additives, hormones, etc;. added to our food.

The majority of us will always err on the side of caution and recommend a patient see the most qualified team of doctors available for their specific type of cancer.  My ENT sent me to a specialist who's wait time is close to 3-4 hours to see him.  But he is the best.  She said that if he wasn't available then I'd be sent out of state to another cancer specialist.

Thanks for the info and we'll take note on good eating.

 

majaved

phrannie51 said:

I don't necessarily believe

that a strong immune system will fight cancer....tho it will fight the nasties that can befall cancer patients from colds to things that are deadly.  I didn't have a cold or the flu for 25 years....never took a sick day for that time, so my immune system was working just fine.

 When I was starting treatment I was 97 lbs....I'd lay awake at night terrified that I'd die during treatment, I had it in my mind that I couldn't lose a single pound.  As it was, I lost 20 lbs....but not because food didn't taste good, and I didn't like it....(that IS insane).  I said to myself, and I've said many times on here....that we have to put the "I live to eat" on hold, and start the mantra "eat to live". 

I eat healthier now....less of the eating on the run.  But I don't deprive myself of anything I really like.....especially now that my taste buds have finally made it back to normal. 

p 

hi

i just want to know how long will it take for your taste buds to get back to normal?

 

tommyodavey

majaved said:

hi

i just want to know how long will it take for your taste buds to get back to normal?

 

Back to Normal

Not in my case but others have stated roughly 2 years.  Every patient varies to a certain degree.  Mine came back within a few months but are still quite sensitive to spicy foods, which I love.  My last rad was in April of '12.

wild willy

majaved said:

hi

i just want to know how long will it take for your taste buds to get back to normal?

 

taste

im 6 years out and still have no taste. better luck to you i hope.   Bill