What foods are you eating to reduce recurrence?

Hello! Just my 2 cents: I am stage IV (as of 7/15) went vegan 11/15, and feel great! I suspect that it is good for my longevity but even if it's not, I feel great as a vegan. I originally went vegan to clear my conscience before dying (!), but have come to believe that the physical effects are also very positive. Not to mention 15 lbs (140lbs to 125 lbs) weight loss within about a month. I wish I had made this change when I was stage III vs. waiting 'til stage IV. Highly recommended!

Seaweed, ginger tablets, broccoli, cauliflower, garlic....no animal products at all, not even cow's milk (just non-GMO soy...in my coffee!)

Lynn thanks for the advice. I have cut out red meat/pork. I only eat the greenwise chicken and non farm raised fish. I incorporate a couple of vegetarian meals at least each week. I make smoothies with spinach, frozen berries, banana, agave, wheat germ, ginger, turmeric and almond milk or organic juice. I'm still evaluating my diet to move to a more vegetarian or vegan diet. I also have been consistent in going to the gym 3-4 days a week working on the elliptical. I saw a trainer last week and she put me on a weight training regimen. I have only lost 5lbs since January with a goal of 30, so I might have to move more in the direction of vegan!

hsant - the only anti aging product is sunscreen. If it says it goes to the epidermis of your skin, they are full of it. It can't do that unless it has FDA approval and then it would have a prescription. I like 100% Pure products. http://www.100percentpure.com/ I found them after googling. Only thing for me is I don't see where they don't test on animals, which is another big thing for me. I like the Jason line for deodorant and hair care.

Does everyone know about the Think Dirty app? I know I have mentioned this before but it cuts a lot of work for those that are researching their products: It rates the *safety* of personal care products and even some cleaning products - I was shocked to see how high (to the adverse) Aveda and Jason's rated....I had my daughter using a Jason's shampoo that rated a 9 (10 being the worst), I was so annoyed - it also lets you shop from the app when you find a low scoring product. It is only available on iphone right now but should be available for android soon. The EWG.org app works for android. Both apps allow you to scan bar codes off of items to see what ingredients make them rate the way they do - sometimes it rates high not because of carcinogens but because of known allergens so it is important to read the details and make your own informed decision. Apologies if I am repeating myself.

I personally only purchase items that rate a 3 or lower, but you have to set your own comfort zone.

hsant---My MO told me to stay away from any Vitamin E supplements other than the usual amount found in a multvitamin. He said Vit E has estrogenic properties much like soy which feed BC.

I have the Think Dirty app. I love using it, but some times the product you scan is not in there and you can add it. It doesn't help you at that moment, but helps in the future I suppose.

Fortunately I love horseradish, though usually with beef --maybe it's good with broccoli--will get back with you all on that: Cancer-fighting properties of horseradish revealed

"URBANA, Ill. – The humble horseradish may not be much to look at, but a recent University of Illinois study shows that it contains compounds that could help detoxify and eliminate cancer-causing free-radicals in the body.

"We knew horseradish had health benefits, but in this study, we were able to link it to the activation of certain detoxifying enzymes for the first time," says U of I crop scientist Mosbah Kushad."

hsant, you said, "Homemom, my dermatologist told me that there isn't a topical cream that gets rid of wrinkles or prevents sagging.

Anyone take vitamin E supplements? I wonder if that would work for improving skin texture" My understanding on that is that there isn't anything topical but what you have to do is build collagen back from within b/c collagen breaks down with age. You've probably heard some of the hype about bone broth? Collagen building, and so is vitamin C. Taking collagen supplements is not all that helpful.

Also look into silica: "Silica is primarily found in oats, barley, wheat, millet, avocados, brown rice, potatoes, asparagus, cucumbers, cabbage, sunflower seeds, onions, strawberries, plums, apples and oranges, fish, almonds, and eggplant. Most fruits contain a good amount of silicon. The benefits of silica can also be found in herbs such as horsetail, comfrey, and nettle. Horsetail is often recommended by herbalists as a herb for helping strengthen nails and hair. This is from Benefits of silica Note from me: do not ingest comfrey!

Be aware that much of the Asian low breast-cancer rate may be due both to ethnic genetics and the difference between Asian soy and US-grown soy (most of which is GMO and grown for industrial purposes such as biodiesel, inks, cooking oil and “soy protein isolates:” highly processed additives and fake meat substitutes). Asian women have grown up eating soy so their bodies are adapted to it, and they may also be genetically better suited to soy consumption. Just like the “French paradox” might not work as well for those not of French extraction.

Not familiar with Dr. Davies, but Dr. Hyman is definitely not a quack. Neither is Dr. Fuhrman (but he is a bit eccentric and his diet is spectacularly boring, even more so than those of Drs. Esselstyn and Ornish). Mercola, while a degreed physician, has run into quite a bit of trouble with Quackwatch.org. I would be very, very skeptical of those who rail against the “medical establishment” and claim that their revolutionary “truths” are being “suppressed."

Edwards750, I like your attitude

Edwards750...i think we each have to do what makes us feel better, not just physically...but mentally, emotionally. whatever gives us strength each day. Yes, some people think I overdo things, but for me...it helps get me through...we each have to live our lives with this illness the best way we can....however we choose...I simply was responding to the topic of discussion...

I am on the ketogenic diet.

I guess this is more a food and supplement list:

Tumeric; green tea; collagen; glucosamine; baby aspirin; melatonin; broccoli sprouts; turkey tail (coriolus); OMG3; chia; flax; hemp; vegetarian diet.

Did anyone do /hear about Macrobiotic diet? I was just recommended this Doctor on East Coast who promoted Macrobiotic Diet. Seems too harsh for me..Too many limitations.

For now I avoid red meat, milk products (only goat cheese), very limited sugar intake -only in fruites and dark chocolate 85%. Macrobiotic limits so much.. I am not so sure I can handle it.

As they say, the best diet is the one you can follow. I have great success and have been content on a modified ketogenic diet, but it doesn't work for everyone. And that might actually be genetic and not something we can overcome with mind over matter. You have to experiment to find what works for you, and I believe there is more than one version of a legitimately healthy diet that will help optimize the micro-environment in your body to stand up to cancer. The main thing you want to focus on in any diet: reducing inflammation, and you can read all about it online. When you do that, all of the other parameters usually follow in a natural progression. I also think keeping blood sugar and insulin low is important, but then there are many people who have done well on very high carb diets, like macrobiotic, and even juicing has a lot of carbs and sugar. Those would never work for me because I can't tolerate carbs.

In my case my energy and general health as measured by routine bloodwork have never been better. I feel better, have no food cravings, have lost 140 lbs, so why wouldn't I love eating this way? It is very restrictive but I get creative in the kitchen and I never feel deprived. Except sometimes in a restaurant, when I will take bites of forbidden foods for the experience but don't eat whole servings.

Bosum, I can't help, because I don't know. All I do know is that several studies seem to suggest that supplements do not work the same way the real thing does. IOW, it really is better to get your nutrients from real food. Are there no veggies you like? Does it have to do with the way they are cooked maybe?