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Does eating less red meat help reduce risk prostate cancer recurrence?

Posted by love06092025 @love06092025, Sep 20 11:43am

Hi !
My husband had a successful radical prostatectomy . I think it would benefit him (as in prevent a recurrence or future cancer of another type) to drastically reduce his red meat consumption or even better yet, STOP it but he feels otherwise. I am curious if anyone can refer me to documentation or medical journal article to support my theory.
Thank you!

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surftohealth88 | @surftohealth88 | Sep 25 3:34pm
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@surftohealth88 People have emotional attachments to foods and are often more interested in the dopamine and serotonin produced by a fond memory than the actual food itself. When a man loses his prostate, his testosterone, is crying frequently and unable to get an erection, eating foods that make him feel more “manly” may appear better than going without yet another thing. All of the things I mentioned can be dealt with in positive ways, but they are all definitely emasculating and since we are all getting older at the same time, we need help and support to cope and make the most of the rest of our lives.

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I'm crying now ... Yes, ... that is the main reason I also believe that. I feel so much for all of you, not just my husband ... I wish I have super -powers and heal everybody here in one big swoop ... Just so unfair ... so many great men here , like PC choose only good men on purpose ... so damn unfair ...

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jimgaudette | @jimgaudette | Sep 25 4:17pm
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@jimgaudette
I'm crying now ... Yes, ... that is the main reason I also believe that. I feel so much for all of you, not just my husband ... I wish I have super -powers and heal everybody here in one big swoop ... Just so unfair ... so many great men here , like PC choose only good men on purpose ... so damn unfair ...

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@surftohealth88 You women deal with menstruation, pregnancy, childbirth and menopause. We men need to keep that in mind when we have to deal with hot flashes, mood swings and all the other stuff. We need support from our partners, but also need to be a lot more supportive of them. They have to put up with us as well as their stuff. More love and more connection is always welcome, for us AND our partners. Their anxiety and depression about our potentially fatal disease is probably worse than ours, because they can’t do anything about it. Please give your supportive partner all the empathy and love you can, because it is not just about you. You are both afflicted with this nasty disease.

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heavyphil | @heavyphil | Sep 25 4:21pm
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@stu6060 Hey bud, is that you?? How are you doing these days? I remember your PSA suddenly went up after many years…hope all is well.
Phil

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dailyeffort | @dailyeffort | Sep 26 11:46pm
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Good for you Bill. I like your approach and I especially like the ‘if only I had’ part. That’s the single point that drives me insane!!
Nobody knows diddly about the true impact of ANY of the foods we all cite: meat, dairy, eggs, this veggie but not that one, this supplement - but only the chelated form…
I have to just throw my hands up and say ‘why did I?’ Why did I Cut out every freakin thing I loved in life because some self proclaimed expert did a retrospective study on whatever just because he/she had to publish?
This week I had GRILLED pork tenderloin and grilled skirt steak - and oh man was it delicious! I have had a meat allergy for the past 6 years and have had to avoid all mammalian protein - including gelatin. Sounds easy until you actually have to do it!
In that time my cholesterol has risen to the point that I now need a statin (had LOW levels when I ate meat instead of chicken, turkey and fish)
AND I have seen my prostate cancer return. What?? Even with NO red meat????!!!
So now please everybody pile on and ask me how many eggs I ate, or how much dairy or cheese I consumed because THAT has to be what made my cancer come back right?
NOT the miscoding on my defective gene which no one can find (yet) and which keeps allowing these cells to go rogue.
Bill, it’s a minefield of anecdotal reports, boilerplate advice from specialists and money making infomercials from supposed health gurus whose careers started in selling aluminum siding.
I have nothing but praise and admiration for all those who choose to live a Spartan existence when it comes to food. I hope it works for them…For myself, I plan to continue to eat all things in moderation, exercise regularly, watch my weight and get outdoors as much as possible. This sounds like real ‘living’ to me!!
Thanks for the timely post, Bill!!
Best,
Phil

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Oh man, having to give up what you love to eat for AN ALLERGY? I admire you for that as well as the tenacity with which you have fought PCa. The foods I choose to no longer eat were not much of an issue for me. Now if I had to give up herbs, spices, veggies, legumes, nuts, seeds and fruits I would be the one saying "Forget that, I'm just going to continue to eat in moderation."

I am happy for you to have found the path through the PCa mine field that works for you and keeps the joy in living! Is certainly is something for each us who finds our path, and the peace it brings to life, to be thankful for.
Bill

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kayabbott | @kayabbott | Sep 27 10:01am

My husband had a DaVinci prostatectomy 4 years ago and is now in radiation/hormone treatment following a rise in psa. I know how hard it is for him, and for me, so I understand. Red meat can at least be decreased by adding egg/flour to burgers (or veggie burgers with some Worcestershire/BBQ added), increase the veggie content in stews and such. It is healthier in general to decrease fried foods, switch plant oils for butter in recipes, and increase fruits and veggies. https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/prostate-cancer/practical-emotional-support/diet

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heavyphil | @heavyphil | Sep 27 1:11pm
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@heavyphil
Oh man, having to give up what you love to eat for AN ALLERGY? I admire you for that as well as the tenacity with which you have fought PCa. The foods I choose to no longer eat were not much of an issue for me. Now if I had to give up herbs, spices, veggies, legumes, nuts, seeds and fruits I would be the one saying "Forget that, I'm just going to continue to eat in moderation."

I am happy for you to have found the path through the PCa mine field that works for you and keeps the joy in living! Is certainly is something for each us who finds our path, and the peace it brings to life, to be thankful for.
Bill

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@dailyeffort Many thanks, Bill…I also eat everything on YOUR list of foods as well…LOVE beans and nuts; I just throw in the forbidden fruit as well! Best
Phil

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