I am very confused about cutting out dairy products.I have sent for Jane Plants books but i still don’tunderstand.If i use soya products instead will i be putting myself at more risk by increasing progesterone which also appears to help breast cancer cells to grow.also i have sent for some Hel Mel honey has anyone used it i would welcome some feedback as i can only afford to use it days 7-14 after chemo.
Hi Sally, i am hormone receptive, and i asked if i needed to change my diet in any way, i was told no, as the hormone treatment would effectively block the cancer cells growing, and up to my being diagnosed with breast cancer on the 6th of june this year, i had my own apiary, and kept many bee’s, i have not heard that any honey is that much better than an other, i would want to see a lot more proof than what has been in the press and on the news lately. any honey is good for you, its the purest food that you can eat, if you buy local honey you reduce your risk of hayfever, without honey bee’s the world would end in about six years, and thats a fact, without honey bee’s we do not get fertilisation, so believe me, any honey is good, you don’t have to pay top price, just buy it locally, honey is honey.
Alison xxxx
Don’t get too hung up on what you should and shouldn’t eat. Until you have finished treatment, eat what you can. You need your strength and to keep your system going.
When treatment is over and you are recovered from the chemo, that is the time to consider your diet. Essentially a diet that is low in red meats and dairy products, high in pulses, vegetables and fruits, and moderate in other meats and fish, is probably the best to go with. When I read of all the women who have been strict vegetarians or vegans and still end up with breast cancer, I don’t see that going down that route will make any difference.
There are others using the Mel Honey, and I am waiting with interest to hear if they find it helps them with the chemo.
Sally,
I too have bought the Jane Plant books amongst others and was confused about Soya products. My doctor said to eat a normal diet, not too much red meat, little alcohol and plenty of exercise. At the moment, I’m willing to try anything if it can help prevent this “thing” coming back but was concerned about getting enough calcium with no dairy, so have decided to limit my intake rather than cut it out completely.
Janne xx
Hi there, my onc also advised eating a mediterranean type diet - ie red meat only two/three times a week, lots of fresh fruit and veg and olive oil rather than hard fats. He also said moderate exercise - ie fast walking for about 40 mins a day is good for your general health and some stats show a redused risk of reoccurence (hope he is right) it sounds fairly do abble. Oh yes also reduce the alchol intake - that’s the hard bit!
cheers
caroline
dear all thanks so much for your comments this forum is so helpful.Had a real positive day yesterday then slightly lost it last night hence rather eratic first posting.I have not recieved any dietary info so i do appreciate your comments on this.I think your right to just eat as healthly as poss exercise when able and stay as strong in mind as you can[i know how hard that can be].sally x x x
Hi everyone
My first thought was I must cut down on my alcohol intake. However, since my op, two weeks ago, I am drinking more to numb the pain in my arm. Any excuse! I must really try harder.
Julie.
Dear Sally
I agree with all of the above. I have been advised by many people, friends mainly, to go on a macrobiotic diet. But I can’t do that, it’s too boring! I just try my best to eat as healthily as possible, lots of fresh veg and fruit. I try to lay off starchy things as much as possible as they tend to make me (more) tired! I am an confirmed cheese-oholic, but have cut down on eating huge slices of mature cheddar in between meals like i usually do. One thing I think is good advice is not to eat cheese which contains live bacteria, stilton etc.
Like Julie, I like a drink but TRY to keep it moderate!
I have been taking Life Mel Honey but it didn’t stop me getting my usual 16 days after chemo sore throat, so I’m not sure it’s all it’s cracked up to be. I’ll report back on that.
Cecelia. x