Any special diet after treatments?

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Hi all, I'm looking for suggestions from those that have been diagnosed with bowel cancer and have finished their treatments. My oncologist said I can eat anything but something at the back of mind tells me there should be some special diet to avoid the cancer coming back.

Thank you.

Parky2170 over 3 years ago

Hi Bertz

I am a firm believer that (in those genetically susceptible) alcohol is a major factor in many bowel cancer Dx, so zero to minimal use advisable ….. easier said than done ?

red meat, processed meats and fatty foods all also suggested foods to avoid

Congrats on finishing all your Tx.

Bertz over 3 years ago in reply to Parky2170

Thanks Parky2170. Points noted. I have since cut on both alcohol and processed foods' consumption but each time I eat something, I feel I have to reduce its consumption, so I was wondering If anyone has been advised on a special diet to take.

Lauren87 over 3 years ago

Hi Bertz,

Congratulations on completing your treatment - how does it feel?

I have changed my diet to plant based natural protein with supplements. All Natural, none processed.

Jogey over 3 years ago in reply to Lauren87

Hi Bertz,

I followed the dietary and other suggestions in this article by Dr Charles Fuchs of Yale University. https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/striving-to-improve-outcomes-in-colon-cancer/ .

I discussed this with my NHS oncologist who said they were OK with what I was doing.

Jogey over 3 years ago

Tree nuts (but not peanuts) are good https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/02/180228160438.htm