Forum : General Discussion on Cancer : Discussion of cancer-related topics. http://www.pcrmfoundation.org/ghcForum/ A healthy lifestyle is needed even when you already won over your sickness. Prevention is always better than cure. http://www.pcrmfoundation.org/ghcForum/messages.cfm?messageid=D4D3EFC3-CE66-37E9-40BBF51489F51193&r=1 2010-05-26T13:36:18-04:00 Frequently Asked Questions, From A-Z This comes from "The Cancer Survivor's Guide" which can be purchased or downloaded from: http://cancerproject.org/resources/guide.php http://www.pcrmfoundation.org/ghcForum/messages.cfm?messageid=E13B5B16-F42D-BFC3-B8FAB56727428030&r=2 2009-12-30T20:16:21-04:00 Frequently Asked Questions, From A-Z This would be an area to work with a Specialist. The question of fiber amount intake (and timing) might be relevant, for example. The phytonutrients available ONLY in plants are important for healthy function and disease prevention, I agree. Contact the PCRM office if she cannot find a specialist, however, and maybe the staff can help locate a couple of choices. http://www.pcrmfoundation.org/ghcForum/messages.cfm?messageid=4347ED43-A5BD-84D5-74CC9ED480FA6709&r=3 2009-11-30T04:10:05-04:00 living without stomach No, no. The case is that: a woman ho had stomach cancer- She had a surgery wich removed all her stomach. Now she´s eating normally, animal food diet. I´m sure its will be better for her to change to a plant based diet but I would want to know if in between a normal plant based diet there are some products to avoid o to start to eat slowly or maybe in small quantities or may not in its raw version and so on. I didn´t find any place to get information about it. Thanks. http://www.pcrmfoundation.org/ghcForum/messages.cfm?messageid=29B89B0E-CFF7-30D9-FE3C7A108BB38138&r=4 2009-11-25T05:03:01-04:00 living without stomach If you are asking about intravenous food solutions that may be vegan, I would direct you to the hospital specialist in your area. http://www.pcrmfoundation.org/ghcForum/messages.cfm?messageid=2895BD82-DA0F-A03A-EED80ECB661DD986&r=5 2009-11-24T23:45:19-04:00 living without stomach Hi! I was wondering if there is a special vegan diet for people who´s living without stomach becuase of stomach cancer. Thanks. http://www.pcrmfoundation.org/ghcForum/messages.cfm?messageid=1BF0D6A0-AB44-2721-8EC1ECB429A60198&r=6 2009-11-22T12:49:46-04:00 living without stomach From my reading and some seminars I have attended lately, I think post-cancer of any sort, you want to stay away from processed foods and plastic packaging. As someone else suggested Edamame and tofu are minimally processed and as good for you as most anything. There are even some studies that show soy from such foods will block recepters that would otherwise encourage the regrowth of cancer. You really need to get the dairy and cheese out of your life. Try making sure you have lots of beans, lentils, brown rice, quinoa, oats, millet for protein. Not that you really need all that much. It really is true that a balance Vegan diet supplies all your needs. Be sure you get the cruciferous veggies like cabbage, Kale, broccoli, collards and Brussels sprouts. Also you want lots of orange vegetables like carrots, sweet potatoes, mangos, cantaloupe, pumpkin, and squash for the carotenoids. Finally add bunches of berries like blueberries, blackberries, strawberries, even cranberries (but minus the processed ones with gallons of sugar) for all the really great antioxidants. Whenever you can, buy organic. It really is much safer and has more healthy effects on the body. Hope your health gets better and better. http://www.pcrmfoundation.org/ghcForum/messages.cfm?messageid=EE1E8ED3-E199-99B3-315F0E8F65FA6E2E&r=7 2009-09-24T22:14:23-04:00 Post breast cancer treatment - protein, soy??? Phyto-estrogens can be used for hormone production in the body. Your body can take what it needs from plants. There is no choice with dairy. http://www.pcrmfoundation.org/ghcForum/messages.cfm?messageid=D26A9CAD-9843-890D-64A2092F2621CF95&r=8 2009-09-19T13:08:05-04:00 Post breast cancer treatment - protein, soy??? All vitamin D fortified items are suspicious. Even the vegetarian multivitamins that I had got their vitamin D from fish liver oil. They told me that it was so far removed from the fish that it was no longer an animal product! http://www.pcrmfoundation.org/ghcForum/messages.cfm?messageid=D267A622-DEC2-8677-C5DC2C136E12A85A&r=9 2009-09-19T13:04:51-04:00 Almond Breeze Unprocessed or minimally processed soy foods (edemame beans, soy milk, tofu) are not harmful, although no diet should be too heavy in any one food. Soy is not any more healthful than any other bean. Beans in general are of course a healthy food. However the [i]processed[/i] soy products contain isolated soy protein, which promotes cancer growth as much as any animal protein. These include processed veggie meat substitutes, (burgers, crumbles, sausages, etc) and anything with TVP. Isolated soy protein is highly processed, and increases IGF-1 levels in the blood at the same rate as milk and meat proteins, and possibly more so, in some studies. IGF-1 promotes growth of all tissues including cancer tissues. I continue to be disappointed with PCRM's Kickstart emails, which feature recipes with isolated soy protein. I understand that these foods can be a "transition" food for people trying to eliminate meat. However a lot of people don't know about the problems with processed soy and will make these meat-substitute foods a significant part of the diet for a long time. Today's email (9/19) talks about protection from cancer through nutrition, and then features a recipe with "vegetarian ground meat substitute or vegetarian burgers." I think the people reading these emails who have cancer, or who are at high risk, should be warned by PCRM that those foods can promote the growth of cancer. The way the emails read, these are safe or even preferred foods for protecting against cancer. People are getting misleading and potentially harmful information from PCRM in these emails. PCRM, please let people know that these foods may be harmful, especially for those with cancer, and should only be used for short periods of time for "transition" if individuals so choose and are fully informed. The key here is fully informed. Dr. McDougall and Dr. Fuhrman both have lots of information about this on their websites, with full references. Thanks for listening. http://www.pcrmfoundation.org/ghcForum/messages.cfm?messageid=D244BCC1-B4A1-2764-4BE8782E79A62411&r=10 2009-09-19T12:26:43-04:00 Post breast cancer treatment - protein, soy??? Foe more protein I use a grain called quinoa. I can't remember the eaxact amount of protein, but it has the most of any grain. It cooks just like white rice. I use in place of rice or pasta. The flavor if any is very mild. I usually buy it in bulk at Whole Foods. I think Kroger also has it. http://www.pcrmfoundation.org/ghcForum/messages.cfm?messageid=BF0E19EB-A00C-E878-4840F098D4D07A83&r=11 2009-09-15T18:54:15-04:00 Post breast cancer treatment - protein, soy??? Almond milk is a better alternative to dairy and soy. However, the sugar content has driven me to make my own almond milk. Also, almonds are likely to grow fungus and if the almonds are not soaked properly, this fungus can be passed to our body. Soy- Much of the Soy on the market are Genetically Modified. Unless it is specified NON-GMO Organic, I won't touch it! [url=http://www.snagfilms.com/films/title/the_future_of_food/]Here is a great documentary about the food we consume ..[/url] http://www.pcrmfoundation.org/ghcForum/messages.cfm?messageid=BB16CF7D-E200-3B8C-45A10C52AF22B836&r=12 2009-09-15T00:25:17-04:00 Almond Breeze Protein needs are incredibly overstated in the U.S. The World Health Organization recommendations are actually most lower than stated above. They established protein needs as being 2 ½ % of daily calories, and set the daily recommendation at 5% just to be safe. Pregnant women need slighter more. Educate yourself, as the recommendations given by many doctors and nutritional professionals are not backed my reputable science. And, as stated in an earlier post, please read The China Study. Dr. Campbell revealed that when laboratory animals were injected with aflatoxin, a cancer-causing agent, they consistently failed to develop cancer when animal protein in their diet remained at 5%. However, when the animal protein in the diet was raised to 20%, they consistently developed cancer. The amount of animal protein in the diet clearly "switched on" and "switched off" the proliferation of cancer. The consumption of plant protein did not cause the proliferation of cancer cells. Bottom line, if you eat enough calories, you'll eat enough protein; providing you're eating a whole food, plant-based diet. Good luck! http://www.pcrmfoundation.org/ghcForum/messages.cfm?messageid=BAE91EF5-D65F-DD55-1D1D32B38BDCA2FC&r=13 2009-09-14T23:35:23-04:00 Post breast cancer treatment - protein, soy??? Fineaid, Soory to hear about your cancer battle. Glad yu're on way to recovery. Check out links on this site at cancer project for recipes, links from the rave diet, and dr. mcdougall for more on foods that fight cancer. cancerprojet.org http://www.ravediet.com/links.htm http://www.drmcdougall.com/ To your health! B http://www.pcrmfoundation.org/ghcForum/messages.cfm?messageid=BA57FA38-DB7E-DFC2-47EA8ED5C9E89109&r=14 2009-09-14T20:56:51-04:00 Post breast cancer treatment - protein, soy??? I am a 30-year survivor of breast cancer and have been a vegetarian for 29 of those years, getting closer and closer to vegan in the last couple of years. My understanding about soy is that it contains phyto-estrogens which may not be a good thing for women with a history of breast cancer. However, fermented soy products (eg. tofu) are supposed to be OK. What do the PCRM nutrition experts say? Anne http://www.pcrmfoundation.org/ghcForum/messages.cfm?messageid=B9D3FB72-ED4A-485A-AB7856F637A9A9DD&r=15 2009-09-14T18:32:40-04:00 Post breast cancer treatment - protein, soy??? Who was it that told you that you needed 'enough' protein? It is impossible to not get enough protein if you are taking in enough calories. Read the China Study, this research project was focused on protein and cancer and I think it will COMPLETELY answer your questions about protein and cancer recovery. What guidelines did the individual use in recommending protein to you? Did they present you with sound scientific evidence supporting protein intake for cancer recovery? You need sound scientific evidence supporting protein intake for cancer recovery, I would not just rely on what someone told you. According to the largest body of credible scientific literature a plant based diet seems to offer the greatest support for recovery from cancer regardless of protein. You CANNOT be deficient in protein unless you do not take in enough calories. The World Health Organization recommends, 15% of calories come from protein. Oats are 18% protein, beans are 20-35% protein, Spinach is 50% calories from protein, even fruit has 5-8% calories from protein. You cannot be deficient in protein on a vegan diet. Human mothers milk is only 5-8% protein so it is odd to think that we would need much more than this when during the six months of life a baby doubles in size and as adults we are no longer growing. We do not need that much protein. http://www.pcrmfoundation.org/ghcForum/messages.cfm?messageid=B56A8A3D-FE03-6263-18C0E758522D8DBF&r=16 2009-09-13T21:59:01-04:00 Post breast cancer treatment - protein, soy??? I have just finished treatment for breast cancer, although will be on Tamoxifen or an aromatase inhibitor for 5 years. To prevent cancer recurrence and of course to be healthy, I have been trying to do the vegan program for a while now, specifically the information I have gotten from the Cancer Project. I remember during treatment I was told it was very important to get enough protein, and while I am healing now, I often feel on this program that I am not getting enough protein. Also, since I had a hormone positive cancer, I cannot use any soy or soy products. I find it very difficult to be "perfect" and remain vegan. I am very drawn to cheese and eggs, but have been able to not eat any other animal products. I am also getting bored of eating just grains and legumes - help...any suggestions, learnings, feedback you can provide is appreciated! Thank you! http://www.pcrmfoundation.org/ghcForum/messages.cfm?messageid=B4A75A48-FC23-5775-C0F79CCC99A7F713&r=17 2009-09-13T18:25:49-04:00 Post breast cancer treatment - protein, soy??? I prefer the soy right now thanks for your response http://www.pcrmfoundation.org/ghcForum/messages.cfm?messageid=B42727EC-BFEA-4480-176A82862E63D251&r=18 2009-09-13T16:05:48-04:00 Almond Breeze i tried it but didn't care for it so much ... i found it more watery than soy or rice milks ... i tried the choc version http://www.pcrmfoundation.org/ghcForum/messages.cfm?messageid=B08FDC53-EDD8-0A43-0A019A15E901FC96&r=19 2009-09-12T23:21:41-04:00 Almond Breeze I have been using almond milk for several years now. I have found that the Pacific brand works really well for me and is also organic. I believe it also has a small amount of soy in it. Nuts are full of pesticides if not organic. Just a thought for you. I buy mine at Trader Joe's and actually I think the Pacific brand is a few cents cheaper!:D http://www.pcrmfoundation.org/ghcForum/messages.cfm?messageid=A4CCD832-0091-E3D0-BEF8066407DECC43&r=20 2009-09-10T16:32:51-04:00 Almond Breeze