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                     DIETARY NO’S AND WHY’S IN CANCER
Diet is the major site of 
intervention in the treatment of 
cancer. It is important to ensure 
proper balanced nutrition 
before, during and after 
treatment to improve quality of 
life, ease faster recovery and 
lower the chances of remission. 
30-40% of all cancers can directly or indirectly be 
influenced by lifestyle and dietary measures alone. 
Nowadays, we hear of certain special diets often, 
highly restrictive ones can help treat cancer or keep 
it from coming back. But there is no good evidence 
that a restrictive diet can keep cancer at bay. And 
some might actually be harmful. Better is to stick to 
a well-balanced diet with lean proteins, low-fat 
products, and plenty of fruits, vegetables and whole 
grains. American Institute of cancer research and 
American cancer society encourage a largely plant-
based diet to help prevent and treat cancer. 
Consuming the right foods can weaken a tumour's 
metabolism, making treatments more effective
Some common food-related confusions among cancer patients.
-Sugar:
It is true that because cancer cells grow fast, the cells use more sugar for 
energy than normal cells. According to studies, its consumption may be a 
risk factor for a few cancers. But there is no clear evidence to show that 
eating sugar will make cancer worse, or avoiding sugar will shrink a tumour 
or make cancer disappear. While limiting added sugars from sweets and 
desserts is a wise choice.
-Red meat and its products:
According to AICR, there is convincing evidence linking red meat and 
processed meat consumption to an increased risk for colorectal cancer. 
According to a study, red meat has a compound, heme which promotes the 
formation of potential carcinogenic n-nitroso compounds. Besides, cooking 
at high temperatures and processing also changes the nature of red meat 
which may play a role in link to cancer.
-Milk and milk products:
Many of the milk products contain saturated fats and cholesterol that tend 
to increase inflammation in the body. Proteins in dairy products are made up 
of mostly casein, which studies suggest may increase the development 
and/or metastasis of cancerous tumours. For this reason, cancer patients are 
usually advised to exclude milk from the diet.

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