Beyond Breast Cancer - new Mayo Clinic book

I hope they've included up to date diet advice. There's strong, growing literature (animal studies, case studies, and inference) from very respected researchers/clinicians in support of carefully managed intermittent fasting and keto diet to starve cancer of glucose/fructose. But it's important to do the keto carefully so as not to feed cancer w/ too much protein either. Unfortunately, a lot of oncologists (and even nutritionists in cancer centers, as I've found out) aren't familiar w/ literature.

I strongly believe every patient shoulddecide for herself (and himself) w/ their drs' input as to their treatment w/o absolutes pushed by docs or online, but it disappoints me to keep seeing certain diets pushed (mediterranean--lots of high glycemic pasta--or low fat) as if there's clear science behind them w/r/t cancer. Seyfried's paradigm-changing work on metabolism as the central common pathway for cancer (much more than genetics) shows great promise, particularly in combination w/ standard of care. The case studies they've demonstrated w/ glioblastoma in particular are astonishing. There's all this focus in the mainstream these days on how cancer feeds off of estrogen to the point wherein some women endure terrible, disabling side effects, but none on how cancer feeds off of glucose/fructose (and glutamine, though that's more difficult to get at).

I mean, who knew until recently that we evolved to process fructose as part of an upcoming winter hibernation strategy, such that it spikes insulin when in high concentrations, appetite, and fat storage. Makes sense, really, and the researchers working on this make the point that whole fruits have great nutritional and fiber value, but that we weren't meant to drink the juice of 20 apples or more at one sitting, however organic. We all know to avoid high fructose corn syrup, but glasses of OJ? I feel awful for giving juice to my kids, thinking it completely safe--it'll be seen in the future like I gave them cigarettes or something. 🙂

Something as simple as continuing on the same diet but keeping it to 6-10 hrs a day to give the liver a break was shown in a 2016 study w/ breast cancer to reduce recurrence in a dose-dependent matter. That's an adjuvant therapy that's free and has health benefits apart from cancer.

I hope they've included up to date diet advice. There's strong, growing literature (animal studies, case studies, and inference) from very respected researchers/clinicians in support of carefully managed intermittent fasting and keto diet to starve cancer of glucose/fructose. But it's important to do the keto carefully so as not to feed cancer w/ too much protein either. Unfortunately, a lot of oncologists (and even nutritionists in cancer centers, as I've found out) aren't familiar w/ literature.

I strongly believe every patient shoulddecide for herself (and himself) w/ their drs' input as to their treatment w/o absolutes pushed by docs or online, but it disappoints me to keep seeing certain diets pushed (mediterranean--lots of high glycemic pasta--or low fat) as if there's clear science behind them w/r/t cancer. Seyfried's paradigm-changing work on metabolism as the central common pathway for cancer (much more than genetics) shows great promise, particularly in combination w/ standard of care. The case studies they've demonstrated w/ glioblastoma in particular are astonishing. There's all this focus in the mainstream these days on how cancer feeds off of estrogen to the point wherein some women endure terrible, disabling side effects, but none on how cancer feeds off of glucose/fructose (and glutamine, though that's more difficult to get at).

I mean, who knew until recently that we evolved to process fructose as part of an upcoming winter hibernation strategy, such that it spikes insulin when in high concentrations, appetite, and fat storage. Makes sense, really, and the researchers working on this make the point that whole fruits have great nutritional and fiber value, but that we weren't meant to drink the juice of 20 apples or more at one sitting, however organic. We all know to avoid high fructose corn syrup, but glasses of OJ? I feel awful for giving juice to my kids, thinking it completely safe--it'll be seen in the future like I gave them cigarettes or something. 🙂

Something as simple as continuing on the same diet but keeping it to 6-10 hrs a day to give the liver a break was shown in a 2016 study w/ breast cancer to reduce recurrence in a dose-dependent matter. That's an adjuvant therapy that's free and has health benefits apart from cancer.

And many thanks to the members of the Breast Cancer support group here on Mayo Clinic Connect who were interviewed for the publication of this book. Thank you for sharing your insights and experiences!

Which cancer marker tests did you use to monitor your ILC? Thank you!!

How can I get a copy of this for my daughter's best friend, who was diagnosed in April, has undergone chemo, surgery, radiation and is just finishing round 2 of her chemo next month?
Sue

@roch I am 9 years out and had double mastectomy. I am not really anxious so to speak, but it does sit on the back burner and affects how I think about the rest of my life to some degree (I am72).

My oncologist discharged me at 5 years. But risk with hormonal cancers goes up! No scans, no blood tests- that is the usual practice.

I have arthritis, several spinal fractures, kidney issues, neurological issues. migraines, and COPD. So how the heck am I supposed to be alerted to possible cancer? Pain is an everyday thing for many of us. I guess if there is a big change....

I hope they've included up to date diet advice. There's strong, growing literature (animal studies, case studies, and inference) from very respected researchers/clinicians in support of carefully managed intermittent fasting and keto diet to starve cancer of glucose/fructose. But it's important to do the keto carefully so as not to feed cancer w/ too much protein either. Unfortunately, a lot of oncologists (and even nutritionists in cancer centers, as I've found out) aren't familiar w/ literature.

I strongly believe every patient shoulddecide for herself (and himself) w/ their drs' input as to their treatment w/o absolutes pushed by docs or online, but it disappoints me to keep seeing certain diets pushed (mediterranean--lots of high glycemic pasta--or low fat) as if there's clear science behind them w/r/t cancer. Seyfried's paradigm-changing work on metabolism as the central common pathway for cancer (much more than genetics) shows great promise, particularly in combination w/ standard of care. The case studies they've demonstrated w/ glioblastoma in particular are astonishing. There's all this focus in the mainstream these days on how cancer feeds off of estrogen to the point wherein some women endure terrible, disabling side effects, but none on how cancer feeds off of glucose/fructose (and glutamine, though that's more difficult to get at).

I mean, who knew until recently that we evolved to process fructose as part of an upcoming winter hibernation strategy, such that it spikes insulin when in high concentrations, appetite, and fat storage. Makes sense, really, and the researchers working on this make the point that whole fruits have great nutritional and fiber value, but that we weren't meant to drink the juice of 20 apples or more at one sitting, however organic. We all know to avoid high fructose corn syrup, but glasses of OJ? I feel awful for giving juice to my kids, thinking it completely safe--it'll be seen in the future like I gave them cigarettes or something. 🙂

Something as simple as continuing on the same diet but keeping it to 6-10 hrs a day to give the liver a break was shown in a 2016 study w/ breast cancer to reduce recurrence in a dose-dependent matter. That's an adjuvant therapy that's free and has health benefits apart from cancer.

Thank you so much for sharing this new "survivorship" resource. I had a double mastectomy in December 2022, multi-focal DCIS in my left breast and small DCIS in my right, and am currently in year long chemo/targeted therapy treatment receiving Kadcyla, aka, TDM1, for an early stage 1A, HER2+, hormone negative tumor found in post surgical pathology since January of this year. I have less than 3 months to go until treatment end, having completed 13 of 17 rounds, and since there are no more mammograms for me, and HER2+, a marker for greater chance of recurrence and aggression, I imagine I will be managing anxiety of cancer's return against living presently and fully for some time. Dr Kathryn Ruddy, the co-author of this new book, is also my oncologist! I'm purchasing the Kindle version today. I'll need to thank her as well when I see her next.

Melanie