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While my husband went through prostate cancer a few years ago, several doctors spoke to us regarding sugar and cancer. And we read several books by cancer doctors.
Tumor cells thrive on sugar. But it's the fructose that increases proliferation, not the glucose. Cells use glucose differently than fructose. I think it interesting that high fructose corn syrup consumption increased 1000% between 1970 and 1990, and all types of cancer also increased.
There is enough research out there that should cause people to think about the sugar in their lives and to curb it. Researchers are finding more things they believe may be linked to sugar, including High Blood Pressure, High Cholesterol, Liver Disease, and Insulin Resistance.
I have read many books linking the consumption of High Fructose Corn Syrup with a higher incidence of cancer. It is up to each person to read as many books as possible and make their own conclusions and follow the protocol that makes the most sense to them. I am very lucky that nobody in my family has ever had cancer. That doesn't mean I am immune, but I have the confidence that I will know what to do if it does happen to me.
I have read many books linking the consumption of High Fructose Corn Syrup with a higher incidence of cancer. It is up to each person to read as many books as possible and make their own conclusions and follow the protocol that makes the most sense to them. I am very lucky that nobody in my family has ever had cancer. That doesn't mean I am immune, but I have the confidence that I will know what to do if it does happen to me.
20yrsinBranson
You've read books about it. Do they cite peer reviewed studies, document their testing procedures and offer something of substance? You know like using the scientific method to test to prove or disprove a theory?
Or are they written by a doctor, a real doctor or a doctor like DR John is a doctor or Dr. Pepper is a real doctor?
... and now back to our conversation about preventing cancer, which in truth is not possible. You might be able to prevent some forms of lung cancer by not smoking as there appears to be a true link between the two, but some cancers, like mine (Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma) do not have any preventative measures. Although the alternative medicine community will deny this, sometimes, you just get cancer!
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The thing with diet we've ate since WWII have led to problems beyond cancer. We as people have become heavier, our dietary intake is not as good as it once was. Our physical activity has diminished we spend most of our time sitting on our backsides.
We have more diseases such diabetes, high blood pressure, etc. We are also living longer as a general concept, as we live longer more things go wrong with our bodies. Also what we eat and what do have major factors in our health as a whole. Not just cancer specific.
Pepper is NOT a doctor. Everyone know's he's a Sergeant!
... and now back to our conversation about preventing cancer, which in truth is not possible. You might be able to prevent some forms of lung cancer by not smoking as there appears to be a true link between the two, but some cancers, like mine (Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma) do not have any preventative measures. Although the alternative medicine community will deny this, sometimes, you just get cancer!
SD4020 - excellent post! Two thumbs up here!
I was thinking of soda pop.
There was nothing I could do to prevent my cancer.
No, but there has been a statistically significant correlation between breast cancer and root canals. Do you have any of those?
20yrsinBranson
Yup, several. And I love pickled foods and I used to do a lot of grilling over charcoal too. Yet I had none of the known risk factors for breast cancer. Well, maybe one. I had breasts.
You can't attempt to reduce your risk for cancer until all the reasons for cancer have been discovered. Live well, eat all things you love in moderation, stay fit, enjoy life. Cancer is not the root of all evil. My Mother died from advanced Parkinson's. I'm glad all I have is cancer.
Yup, several. And I love pickled foods and I used to do a lot of grilling over charcoal too. Yet I had none of the known risk factors for breast cancer. Well, maybe one. I had breasts.
You can't attempt to reduce your risk for cancer until all the reasons for cancer have been discovered. Live well, eat all things you love in moderation, stay fit, enjoy life. Cancer is not the root of all evil. My Mother died from advanced Parkinson's. I'm glad all I have is cancer.
Exactly. Until you had cancer no one understand what goes through your mind. I take major issue with those who tell me what I should feel or do, who themselves have never experienced cancer or are trained in treatments and care of cancer patients.
Until someone understands what goes on, they really should keep their thoughts to themselves. Don't tout your alternative treatments, unless you have good evidence that is might improve things.
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