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Q&A with Australian Health Practitioners
Dietary queries - link between cancer and sugar and processed meats?
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Is there any solid evidence for the theory that sugar supports tumour growth? My oncologist says it is ‘rubbish’ but it seems quite a popular theory.
I am also keen to understand the link between processed meats and cancer. What is in processed meats that is a problem, and can you tell me the specific chemicals or processes that cause the problem? My family and I would like to indulge sometimes but still avoid problematic foods, for example perhaps some sausages are ok.
Are there any differences between the dietary causes of colon and rectal cancer? I have rectal cancer and most of the literature either doesn't distinguish or seems to focus on colon cancer. -
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Thank you very much for your enquiry.
Due to the detailed nature of your questions they are quite difficult to answer in an online forum.
If you'd like to send your questions through to Bowel Cancer Australia's Nutrition Adviser we'd be very happy to get in contact with you to provide an individualised response and advice.
You can send your questions to us using the web form available at http://www.bowelcanceraustralia.org/bca/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=306&Itemid=478
In the meantime you may also be interested to read some of the information available on the Bowel Cancer Australia website including:
• Bowel Cancer: Risk Factors - http://www.bowelcanceraustralia.org/bca/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=142&Itemid=291 (refer to articles in RHS menu incl. Red and Processed Meats)
• Bowel Cancer: Prevention - http://www.bowelcanceraustralia.org/bca/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=143&Itemid=292 (incl. Diet and Nutrition)
We look forward to receiving your questions and to offering you some tailored advice.
Kind Regards,
The team at Bowel Cancer Australia
www.bowelcanceraustralia.org
Please Note: The information provided by Bowel Cancer Australia’s Nurse and Nutritionist Advisory Services is intended for Australian residents as a reference guide only. It is not a substitute for independent professional advice and is not intended to be used to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease or disorder.
If you believe your symptoms are consistent with those of bowel cancer or a digestive illness, please consult your doctor.
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You may find this paper of interest
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3267662/?tool=pmcentrez&rendertype=abstract
In summary literature has found various mechanisms by which carbohydrate (glucose) can impact cancer and cell growth and have shown benefits with carbohydrate restriction.Report this post
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