Topic: can dropping red meat, dairy and sugar stop cancer growth?

i have read stuff that suggests this could be the case.

 Cancer recurrence is linked to inflammation according to recent studies and researchers are looking at using anti inflammatory drugs.  It might be better to identify and stop the cause of the inflammation.

 Mainstream studies have shown that red meat and dairy cause an inflammatory reaction in the body.  This might explain why Dr Campbell in the China Study noted that in experiments on rats who were given cancer then fed the dairy protein, casein, the cancer grew; and when they were taken off casein and given a vegetarian diet, the cancer shrank.  It also might explain why breast cancer rates in china (the chinese dont eat dairy at all.  their word for it means 'solid mucus') are a lot lower than in america - and why it is called 'rich women's disease'.  because only rich women, who can afford to eat a western diet high in red meat and dairy - get breast cancer.  Dr Colin Campbell was a very respected and well known Doctor in America - on the national board to advise the public about nutrition - until he published his findings and upset people who did not like the results.  The China Study was conducted by very respected universities like, from memory , i think cornell and cambridge, but you can check this.

In addition, Professor Jane Plant, CBE, a very respected uk scientist, has written a book about how she cured herself from final stage cancer after all treatment options had failed and she only had months to live.  she observed people in asia, and came to the same conclusion as Dr Campbell - that dairy causes breast cancer growth.

 My chinese doctor put me on a no dairy, no red meat, no sugar (apart from honey, maple syrup, stevia - occasionally - or a tiny bit of brown sugar VERY occasionally = no refined white sugar) diet - and he says he one of his patients had breast cancer and was told to have a double mascetomy.  she didnt want this and came to see him.  8 years later she is still alive.  his herbs probably also help as there are some chinese herbs and mushrooms that have cancer fighting properties; but the correct diet is absolutely critical.

another thing that fights cancer is wakame seaweed (iodine deficiency- iodine is found in seaweed is linked to breast cancer) - studies in lab have shown that wakame seaweed is more efficient at killing cancer cells than the chemo drug 5-flouracil (which i had)..

 i think a good diet for breast cancer is mainly vegetarian (but with no dairy/sugar) e.g. eat lots of green and other types (colours) of vegetables (cabbage is really good; so is brocolli, kale, brussel sprouts, bok choy); then next eat some fruit each day (berries of any sort are good - other fruits like kiwi are also good); drink around 3 cups of green tea a day - it fights cancer; eat lots of nuts and seeds (like sunflower/pepita etc seeds/flax seeds) for protein and also eat beans/chickpeas/lentils/hummus, etc for protein.  An egg a couple of times a week or fish a couple of times a week is good for protein if you eat meat.  (If you absolutely have to eat chicken, make sure its organic, not caged and full of hormones - as this could cause problems if you have breast cancer).  But limit animal protein (eggs -free range, good eggs, not caged, are okay), and i would probably avoid red meat altogether, based on what ive read.  drink lots of water and vegetable juices.

 foods to avoid: caffeine - in coffee, black tea; white sugar - or lots of sugar/sweet things; anything with dairy in it; red meat; soft drinks; biscuits/cake etc; alcohol (has been linked to cancer)...

 its a tough diet but i think its worth it given the results people say they get.  and if you're bored you can try interesting indian vegetarian dishes or vietnamese or asian dishes.  they even have relatively healthy desserts with coconut milk etc - not much white sugar... it can still be tasty and interesting if you're creative.  and i guarantee that you will feel healthier.

i highly recommend chinese medicine/herbs and acupuncture for cancer treatment as it really helped me recover from chemo - i feel SO tired and weak if i dont take my chinese herbs; and acupuncture always stablises my mood and makes me happier.

 there are lots of alternative cancer treatments like eating apricot or apple seeds; grapes; ozone therapy; essiac tea; cats claw (boosts immune system); vit c (helps body fight); vit d - from sunshine - 15 mins a day is best; etc but i think eating the correct diet is key.  If you're eating foods shown in labs to make cancer cells GROW (once the cancer has been initiated in a rat by a carcinogen or virus), rather than SHRINK, then you might have problems, no matter what other treatments you are having.

 Anyway, this is what im doing, so i thought i wud just post it here incase anyone is interested - or interested in reading those books:

-The China Study - Dr Colin Campbell

-Your Life in Your Hands - Professor Jane Plant

-even a book called 'the pH miracle' i think is on the right track, although is less scholarly/scientific.  but it has a good bit about dairy.  consider - humans are the ONLY mammal that drinks milk once it grows up.  other mammals ONLY drink milk as babies.  who knows what milk is doing to female hormones?  it might be confusing them/the body may not be able to cope with it properly...also your mouth produces mucus when you eat dairy becuz it is harder for your body to digest.  same with meat, partic. red meat..