Starving Cancer is a very real, helpful, successful strategy for fighting cancer. ^[1] Cancer, cancer cells and the process of tumor creation may be targeted for starvation-annihilation - while keeping normal cells and normal metabolic processes entirely intact, even thriving. ^[undefined]

Cancer cells are gifted at generating blood vessel growth for their proliferation ^[undefined].

The following foods are known to inhibit above normal growth of blood vessels (anti-angiogenesis ^[undefined]), and allow people to stay as healthy as possible by keeping cancerous cells in check and or killing fast growing cancer cell groups - and preventing their spread, also known as metastasis ^[undefined]. Several of the best foods to choose from include: Blueberries(low in sugar, antioxidant), Tomatoes(high in lycopene), Garlic, Basil (fresh is best but also the spice), Thyme, Cauliflower (cruciferous vegetable), Carrots, Broccoli (see Apoptosis), Cabbage, Kale (combats inflammation, inflammation is associated with cancer) ^{[undefined] [undefined]}, Red Grapes (with seeds/Resveratrol), Strawberries (low in sugar), String Beans (blood sugar, appetite control), Spinach, Green Tea(sweeten with Stevia), Peppers, Olive oil (esp. extra virgin), Shiitake mushrooms, Walnuts and Almonds. ^[undefined]

A study has found that vegan blood is up to 8 times more effective at killing cancer cells than the standard American diet. ^[undefined] A plant-based diet is scientifically recognized as not only nutritionally sufficient, but also a way to reduce risk for many chronic illnesses, including cancer. ^[undefined] Dr. Otto Heinrich Warburg, who received a Nobel Prize himself in 1931 ^[undefined], in a lecture to 1966 Nobel Laureates, "The prime cause of cancer is the replacement of the respiration of oxygen (oxidation of sugar) in normal body cells by fermentation ^[undefined] of sugar." ^[undefined]

Starving cells of sugar (glucose), preventing blood sugar spikes seems to be a very important key or at least a very critically important aspect - to cancer prevention, treatment and its elimination. ^{[undefined] [undefined] [undefined]} If you or someone you know has reason to be cancer-prone-alert (via genetic, family history or risk factors such as smoking) or actual diagnosis, reducing blood sugar spikes ishighly important. Multiple medical sources indicate: eat sugary and or carbohydrate sources especially very, very slowly (and in smaller portions) and chew [especially such] foods thoroughly. ^{[undefined] [undefined] [undefined] [undefined] [undefined]} Obviously a drinking slowly mandate does not apply to water or alkaline beverages (with NO sugar) such as green tea, if no other health issues are present, such as digestive system post-surgery.

A raw (or modified yet strict) vegan diet in conjunction with other healthy behaviors such as regular exercise, strongly-avoiding factory-manufacture-processed foods, eliminating charred foods, avoiding red meat-pork, adding needed nutritional supplements, if such a raw vegan diet is tolerable, significantly promotes killing cancer. ^{[undefined] [undefined] [undefined] [undefined] [undefined]} Raw, pure vegan is not a guarantee of success ^[undefined]; however, also see Apoptosis. Links to 35 stories and testimonials of naturally cured cancer, including videos. ^[undefined]

According to the American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR), dark green leafy vegetables are cancer inhibitory, cancer preventive. ^[undefined] Scientists in Japan studied glyconutrients from spinach- finding they inhibited destruction of (normal) DNA, and prevented cancer cell growth (in a broad variety of cancers) as well as tumor growth. A 56.1% decrease in solid tumor volume occurred without any side effects. Nutrients reduced the ability of tumors to supply themselves with blood which they need to fuel their growth. Markers of cell proliferation were drastically reduced. ^[undefined] One cup of spinach only has 0.1 gram of sugar per the USDA ^[undefined]. Baby spinach has a sweeter more palatable taste to many versus its mature counterpart ^[undefined] and a green smoothie even tastier. It is best to rotate green vegetables, instead of eating only spinach for example. ^[undefined]

According to at least one long-term and well-networked cancer survivor - Chris Wark (beat Stage IV colon cancer) and at least one doctor (Dr. Gonzalez) - the Ketogenic diet ^[undefined] (low carb, high fat diet) is not successful in treating cancer although it may have other health benefits; however, alternative medical opinion (Dr. Joseph Mercola ^[undefined]) argues it may kill certain types of cancer if used in conjunction with other life enhancing behaviors such as regular exercise and dramatically reduced sugar intake. ^{[undefined] [undefined]} Further, by more clearly summarizing a successful-against-Cancer Ketogenic diet to mean - low carb (which also means low glucose) high (qualified vegetable + nut + seed) fats, the discrepancy may be resolved. Chris Wark himself indicates extra virgin olive oil (low acidity), avocados (alkaline vegetable), nuts and seeds are healthy, ^[undefined] cancer prohibitive - so a distinction between good fats and bad fats needs to be observed.

Another useful strategy to starve cancer - treat cancer the same way diabetics treat their disease.

Look for, consume low glycemic-load / low glycemic-index foods ^{[undefined] [undefined]}- which then punishes cancer via glucose deprivation. View or Download Glycemic Index - Glycemic Load ^[undefined] PDF file - consume low GI/low GL nutrition, avoid hypoglycemia ^[undefined], avoid hyperglycemia ^[undefined] and exercise daily/regularly. ^[undefined]

How does cancer starvation via oxygenation work?

With frequent (15-25 minutes daily, e.g. walking) or regular strong physical exercise (every other day or 3-4 times per week), the body takes in more oxygen, places it into the bloodstream and circulates it throughout the body.

This increases the amount of aerobic ^[undefined] oxygenate d ^[undefined] cellular processes while lowering bio-available glucose and thus - forcing more aerobic oxygenation while minimizing anaerobic fermentation ^[undefined]. ^[undefined] This is not a one-time cure-all for cancer, but rather should be part of a multi-faceted strategy, a daily deliberate effort to starve cancer, implemented over time. Note: It is critically important not to intake significant sugar after the workout; again avoid sugar spikes rigorously; yes, drink water or green tea ^[undefined] (alkaline, non-acidic, no sugar added) - hydrate@.

If exercise is impossible or limited and or for additional bodily oxygenation augmentation -deep breathing techniques several times a day may be used to effectively fight cancer. ^{[undefined] [undefined] [undefined] [undefined]} Again, cancer thrives on sugar and conversely the disease-bioprocess hates oxygenation. Oxygen levels can decrease 20% as people age, which can be due to poor breathing habits and conversely rectified by deep breathing techniques. ^[undefined]

If chemotherapy is involved: One of the nearly universal aspects surrounding chemotherapy involves how tired cancer patients become after one, two, or cumulative chemo treatments.

^{[undefined] [undefined]} This enormous human energy drain occurs despite a strong need to still oxygenate normal cells and avoid anaerobic fermentation(again, non-oxygenated fermentation helps cancer cells). If the patient has a spouse, loved one, sibling, son, daughter or friend to help walk, stand up and move, or somehow help the cancer patient get some exercise at least 15-25 minutes daily or help with practicing deep breathing techniques, this can prove helpful if not life saving. Avoiding injury and averting falling are equally important goals always, but particularly if a highly weakened physical state is also present.

Current medical research topic: "Glutamine metabolism has been proven to be dysregulated ^[undefined] in many cancer cells, and is essential for proliferation ^[undefined] of most cancer cells, which makes glutamine an appealing target for cancer therapy. In order to be well used by cells, glutamine must be transported to [cancer] cells by specific transporters and converted to glutamate by glutaminase." ^[undefined]Glutamine, which many cancer cells are 'addicted to', if properly 'transport or otherwise' blocked (and Glutamine appears unnecessary to normal cells), appears to starve various cancers. ^[undefined]

Dr. Christine Horner, ^[undefined]"If you look at Epidemiology of cancer studies… we know that people that live in Asia have a very low incidence of breast cancer or prostate cancer… if an Asian woman moves to the United States and adopts our American diet and lifestyle, within one generation her risk will match that of an American woman's... [switch to/use a India-Asian] system of Ayurvedic or natural medicine... Vitamin D [in your diet] cuts your [cancer] risks in half. Turmeric [including fresh Tumeric root available at grocery stores in the produce isle] and anti-inflammatories cut your [cancer] risk in half... eliminate the most dangerous culprits [dietary cancer causes] first [such as] processed foods, soft drinks, red meat, and sugar...

Healthy fats of particular importance for cancer prevention are Omega-3 and Omega-9. Omega-3 in particular serve to effectively slow down tumor growth in estrogen-sensitive cancers such as breast, prostate and colon cancers... One food that is the most important for optimal health - plant foods... Every plant has some anti-cancer properties to them. [Plants are constantly exposed to the sun's radiation as they grow, so naturally and over EVolution ary time for their basic survival - plants have naturally developed anti-cancer Biochemical s.]

There are some [very helpful, cancer-fighting] standouts.

Cruciferous vegetables are something that I really recommend. They're a family of vegetables that include broccoli, cauliflower, kale, collards, and Brussels sprout s… You'll want to make sure the vegetables are fresh, and ideally locally grown and organic. Besides cruciferous veggies, another standout plant for cancer-prevention is Flax seed. The Lignans in flax seed inhibit the growth of cancer in about a dozen different ways, including the exact same mechanism as the anti-cancer drug Tamoxifen and Arimidex, which shut down an enzyme in [body-stored] fat cells called Aromatase that converts Androgen s into Estrogen s. Other lifestyle factors influence cancer risk... "^[undefined]

Nov 2016: Duke University ^[undefined] scientists report that cells from a vicious and treatment-resistant form of breast cancer, called Triple Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC), die off rapidly when deprived of a key nutrient called Cystine (Cysteine). By examining the cause of cell death, they found that this “cystine addiction” is triggered by a mechanism that many kinds of tumor cells use to break away and migrate to new locations in the body... Blocking cystine uptake may be an effective way of treating not only triple negative breast cancer, but also other aggressive cancers that use this pathway during metastasis. The study appeared online Nov. 21 in Oncogene (journal). Patients diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer, which constitute about 10 to 20 percent of all breast cancer cases, have few treatment options outside of surgery and chemotherapy. ^[undefined] For TNBC avoid: Foods highest in Cystine. ^[undefined]

See also: Apoptosis