I am often asked if there are specific foods that can boost cancer survival. For Breast Cancer Awareness Month, I thought I’d address this question as it relates to breast cancer. Existing research doesn’t support the notion that there are specific foods that can increase survival. However, there is considerable evidence that dietary patterns can … Continued

For many years, the Block Center has emphasized the nutritional and clinical benefits of eating a diet which is low in total fats (particularly cutting unhealthy fats) yet high in vegetables, whole unprocessed grains, and fruits — a complete food plan based on our continual evaluation of the science. Now, a new and convincing study … Continued

One of the most striking discoveries in recent years revealed that “friendly” bacteria living in your digestive system — your gut microbiome — are actually crucial in helping immunotherapy drugs work for cancer patients. Immunotherapies represent a major advance in cancer treatment, firing up sluggish or suppressed immune systems to kill cancer cells in ways … Continued

Ingredients ● 1 tablespoon tomato paste ● 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar ● 1 tablespoon brown mustard ● 2 garlic cloves, minced ● 1 tsp chili powder ● ½ tsp onion powder ● 2 cans white beans, drained ● 1 cup chopped onions ● Salt & pepper, to taste Instructions 1. In a medium saucepan … Continued

Ingredients • 1 cup raw cashews, soaked overnight or 3 hours in hot water • ½ cup water • 1 teaspoon sea salt, divided • 2 tablespoons avocado oil • 1 yellow onion, peeled and chopped • 2 celery stalks, chopped • ¼ teaspoon black pepper • 3 garlic cloves, minced • 8 cups broccoli … Continued

Vaginal dryness, itching, and burning, are often symptoms following chemotherapy among patients with breast and other hormonally-related cancers. Treatments that involve estrogens aren’t recommended for most patients with breast cancer due to concerns about possibly contributing to future disease or risk of recurrence. That leaves unanswered one question: What are non-hormonal options for managing vaginal … Continued

Occasionally, incorrect and misleading representations of sleep needs, as if linked absolutely to increased breast cancer risk, have been posted on the internet, producing unnecessary worry about sleep patterns. One report suggested that an inverse association between sleep duration and breast cancer risk could seriously threaten risk of this diagnosis. In that particular post it … Continued

Increasingly common, and increasingly worrisome, are certain online sites and providers that are aggressively promoting a ketogenic diet for breast cancer patients and others with a cancer diagnosis. The theory behind a keto approach is attractive in its simplicity, and many people are delighted to believe they can, for example, now eat all the chemical-and-hormone–free … Continued