Sugar abstinence for prostate cancer

Posted by firespooks @firespooks, Dec 20, 2022

Has anybody’s doctor told them to abstain from sugar because it feeds cancer cells ? Thank you Stephen Casper

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@bluegill

Hi

Just now when I went to my bookmarked Youtube page, the video awaiting my viewing was precisely about this topic. I think they are legit doctors, but it is on my list of questions for my urologist on Tuesday ("Is Dr.Mark Scholz from the Prostate Research Institute legitimate?")

Anyway, here it is:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-PyqazlkpCE

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I just looked at this video, and if they are suggesting that the PSMA agent in a PSMA pet scan is consumed as an energy source by the prostate cancer they are incorrect. The psma binds to a protein that the prostate cancer produces. They also state that a pet scan is useless. That is also incorrect. The PSMA pet scan is better than a typical PET scan, but a typical pit scan is not useless.

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@firespooks

I there any evidence that sugar is food for prostate cancer ?

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I do not believe that there is evidence that sugar is food for prostate cancer cells. My understanding is that all prostate cancer diets (e.g. UCSF) eliminate sugar due to the effect of sugar on the body, as outlined in the video link within an earlier comment. Primarily the is associated with overall metabolic health and treatment effectiveness.

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@firespooks

I there any evidence that sugar is food for prostate cancer ?

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@firespooks You might like to read this member's question about sugar and the first few responses from our Director, Colleen Young, and myself.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/should-sugar-be-eliminated-from-diet-in-a-cancer-patient/

When you read this you will see my response on what my Integrative Medicine physician told me about sugar.

I hope this helps in answering your questions.

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@naturegirl5

@firespooks You might like to read this member's question about sugar and the first few responses from our Director, Colleen Young, and myself.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/should-sugar-be-eliminated-from-diet-in-a-cancer-patient/

When you read this you will see my response on what my Integrative Medicine physician told me about sugar.

I hope this helps in answering your questions.

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Thanks. Again, it is a part of my Orgovyx diet. If it makes it any more difficult for the PC it is a bonus.

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@firespooks

I there any evidence that sugar is food for prostate cancer ?

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No . The less refined sugar you eat, the better in general. But I have watched 2 friends die from other cancers after eliminating all sugar from their diet - including fruit.
It’s just another ‘alternative’ treatment that might delay necessary medical intervention.
For years I tried to lower my BP and cholesterol with diet, vitamins, exercise, etc. A losing battle. What did the trick? Norvasc and Crestor!! And they cost a hell of a lot less with Medicare than all those high priced organic extracts I tried. Best of luck!
AL

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