Wed, Apr-03-24, 07:37
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Plan: P:E/DDF
Stats: 225/150/169
BF:45%/28%/25%
Progress: 134%
Location: NC
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"Sugar feeds cancer" is a persistent myth. I believed it for some years after my diagnosis, but the latest research shows it is only indirectly involved. Mayo Clinic summary for patients.
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Sugar seems to be a major source of anxiety and fear for people with cancer. There is a myth circulating that sugar feeds cancer and that avoiding sugar will prevent the growth of cancer. To set things straight…sugar does not cause cancer on its own. Giving sugar to cancer cells does not make them grow faster and depriving cancer cells of sugar does not make them grow more slowly. However, sugar may be indirectly involved in the development of cancer.
Much research shows that it is sugar’s relationship to overweight and obesity that may influence cancer cell growth the most. Sugar is a major source of extra calories, which can contribute to weight gain and obesity, but it’s not just sugar. Too many calories from any source - carbohydrate, fat and even protein – can lead to weight gain. Extra weight not only increases the risk of diabetes and heart disease but is also a risk factor for 13 different cancers…continues.
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https://connect.mayoclinic.org/blog...le-in-cancer-1/
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Being overweight or having obesity increases your risk of getting cancer. You may be surprised to learn that being overweight or having obesity are linked with a higher risk of getting 13 types of cancer. These cancers make up 40% of all cancers diagnosed in the United States each year. Many things are associated with cancer, but avoiding tobacco use and keeping a healthy weight [BMI 18.5-24.9] are two of the most important steps you can take to lower your risk of getting cancer.
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https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/obesity/index.htm |