Cultural and ethnic background differences further complicate making specific diet recommendations for most cancer patients. Because of metabolic changes, cancer patients may continue to loose weight while eating almost twice the normal calories needed by a healthy adult. Two current studies underway at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston and Memorial Sloan Kettering in New York will attempt to identify special nutritional needs of cancer patients. This long neglected area of cancer treatment may ultimately prove to be the most beneficial for the cancer patient and a great help to the caregiver. I salute both of them for their efforts, and wish them success post haste.
Studies now show that cancer is much lower in developing countries than it is in America.
The average American eats a diet of fried, fatty, sweet and highly processed foods, while other countries eat a low fat, high fiber diet consisting mostly of fruits and veggies. Poor nutrition can weaken the immune system allowing cancer cells to develop. It is a perfect time to practice the principles of prevention by rebuilding the immune system, which I personally believe is the key to surviving cancer. Many of nature's natural foods are filled with cancer fighting properties and can be an extremely useful tool in our battle against cancer. Changing our eating habits can be a significant contributing factor in managing cancer care.