mysunshine48, here are the only negative things I could find about turmeric (which may have implications for smokers and ex-smokers especially):

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC269113...

http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/store/10.1002/ijc.2...

Anecdotally, I had been taking turmeric for a couple of years when I was diagnosed, so it didn't seem to help me with anything. I don't take it anymore. On balance it's probably pretty healthy as food, and I do eat Indian food (very happily).

Jinx27, Patrick Quillin's book rocks! That's where I found out about the combo of mushrooms and green tea reducing breast cancer rates by 90 PERCENT. Awesome! I hopped on that bandwagon really fast. LOL re: "Never lend it to a friend." :-)

One of the things I eat multiple times a week (and used to eat daily) is a raw 14-grain cereal. I love it, it's a way for me to increase the % of raw food in my diet, and it's nourishing. I just wrote up the recipe I use, but it's a really flexible recipe, the main idea is to get a lot of different organic grains, seeds and nuts:

http://pandorashealth.com/2015/10/20/how-to-make-d...

Hi all - Help! I saw a great and practical link on here with lots of dietary do's and do not's with references - and I lost the page and have searched for a couple of hours in vain. Anyone know which one I am talking about?!

The Food for Breast Cancer page is pretty good. It's here:

http://foodforbreastcancer.com/

http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/10/19/the-fats-...

The Fats You Don't Need to Fear, and the Carbs That You Do

lala1-in what form are you taking ginger? I have been researching different foods and supplements since my August diagnosis and started taking Gaia Tumeric and magnesium (the magnesium is just a cheap brand, so maybe I need a better brand?). Is there a ginger supplement, and if so, what brands are best, do you think? I was taking Vitamin D before diagnosis and my RO told me to be sure to continue taking it. I was also taking Fermented Cod Liver Oil/Butter Oil prior to diagnosis, but ran out and didn't purchase more due to cost, but seeing that you were told to take fish oil, I may reorder or buy another type. All this self-research is so time-consuming and with a large family, I want to do what is right for myself and them, so I guess it is all worth it in the end! Thanks for any info you can provide me!

Here's a little recipe of deliciousness - it is my copy of something they sell at a juice bar in town...

They use almond milk, but I swapped for cashew... easier to make!

2cups water, 1/2 cup soaked raw cashews, 2 Medjool dates, vanilla ( 1/2 tsp or so,) fresh grated ginger ( 1 tsp or so - to taste), 1/2 tsp ground cardamom, and a few shakes of turmeric.

Blend it up and enjoy:) Nice way to get in some protein and some ginger and turmeric!!

Since my diagnosis I have changed my diet in several ways. I was already vegan for years, so I didn't have to worry about cutting out meat/dairy, but I did have to change my junk food ways! I've seen a naturopathic oncologist twice who gave many of these recommendations, have done tons of research, plus am majoring in nutrition in college, so I feel good about the things I've chosen to change/implement.

Have a serving of berries or red/black grapes each day
Have a serving of cruciferous vegetables each day (sulforaphane)
Eat 5-8 servings of vegetables each day
Eat 3-5 servings of fruit each day
Have ground flax seeds
Avoid refined grains/flour - eat whole grains
Have whole soy foods (tofu, tempeh, edamame) 2-3 times a week
Keep coffee to 16 ounces or less daily
Avoid known inflammatories--wheat, sugar
Make and drink carrot juice
Have green or fruit smoothies

I don't succeed at these recommendations every day, but I do try. I still use sugar in my coffee and do have some refined grains. I don't juice or have smoothies nearly as much as I should. And it's awful being a vegan who doesn't like vegetables! Overall, my diet is much better than it used to be and includes much more veggies and fruit and much less processed soy (soy isolates), refined grains, and sugar. I also eat smaller portions than I did and have miraculously stopped binge eating.

I want to mention that the naturopathic oncologist I saw twice and knows my cancer was ER+ said ground flax seeds are ok--flax oil is not. He also said whole soy foods are ok and are even recommended--processed soy foods with isolated soy protein are not (like energy bars, lots of high protein snack items, fake meat items). Both of those items are very beneficial and should be included in an anti-cancer diet.

Other than the diet changes, I also have a supplement regimen and walk briskly while repeating positive affirmations to myself 25-30 minutes 6 days a week. I've lost 21 pounds since diagnosis in early July this year (as my doctor reminded me, 2+ pounds of that was breast tissue!!). I have about 35 more pounds to lose to get to a normal BMI of 24.

I am highly motivated to follow my plan because I am refusing all traditional treatment aside from surgery (I had a left mastectomy and recently a prophylactic oophorectomy)--no chemo, no radiation, no medications. I'm all in on this lifestyle change to avoid recurrence.

So not all cancers are hormone positive, so maybe Flaxseed oil or seeds is good for other kinds of cancer? I have thin blood so was afraid to use the flax oil. Bill Henderson recommends it with cottage cheese. It really is very confusing. Maybe one reason doctors stay away from alternative medicine. I read that antioxidants aren't good for melanoma cancer. I have the article if you are interested.

Thanks, lala1, for the information. I will check into these brands and also google about the magnesium.

cheese is too heavy. I had a lot of problems in the morning for years which stopped when I gave up cheese entirely. the milk proteins are also too big, they're for calves not for humans, but I cant give up half and half. organic only. & all dairy contains bad viruses, perhaps not goat dairy, don't know but cow dairy certainly.

Organic vegetarian diet with some fish and chicken, no red meat, no dairy, no sugar, no refined carbs (white bread, white rice etc), no alcohol. Lots of superfoods; tumeric, green tea, green smoothies and blueberries. I'm 90% ER+ so i make sure i cut out the above to ensure my liver is working properly at getting rid of excess estrogen. Also take probotics and slippery elm to keep digestive system is on track.

Wenrisa, Yes, I have this book.....a lot of good information, but I have to admit, I have not read all the chapters......just picked out some topics. I should READ it.

Only 70% ER+ but 97% PR+. Trying to keep it low carb per doctors' orders, so occasional red meat and wine is okay, since the weight is a bigger factor than alcohol for me. I gain on vegetarian, even vegan diets. Most of my protein is poultry, fish and eggs. Lots of green leafies and berries.Full-fat dairy ok (but only organic). Different strokes......

Zinny....I think you summed it up in a nutshell.  

The author of AntiCancer: A New Way of Life tells his story as a survivor of brain cancer, making this not only a self-help/guidebook but an autobiography of sorts.

His story alone was interesting enough to keep me reading. He's definitely not evangelical nor does he advocate an extreme diet (not vegetarian only suggesting one stay clear of hormone fed meats, lots of eat organic and avoid processed foods advice) mostly presents well researched information and not just on diet, but exercise and lifestyle changes including the importance of stress management. A little of this, a little of that and a great story. I've been told the colorful and helpful charts do not translate well in the Kindle version, so buy a hard copy of the book instead.