Nutritional and Herbal Prevention & Support: Cancer (General)
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Foods Listed by helpful nutrients and phytochemicals
Allicin
“Here, we show that a homemade garlic extract has anti-cancer activities both in vitro and in vivo, and that the activity is stable for more than six months if stored in a freezer.”
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5946235/
Garlic*
Onions
Leeks
Ramps
Shallots
Scallions
Anthocyanins
“Anthocyanins have been shown to exhibit anti-carcinogenic activity against multiple cancer cell types in vitro and tumor types in vivo. Potential cancer chemopreventive activities of anthocyanins revealed from in vitro studies include radical scavenging activity, stimulation of phase II detoxifying enzymes, reduced cell proliferation, inflammation, angiogenesis and invasiveness, and induction of apoptosis and differentiation.”
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2582525/
Berries
Black elderberries
Aronia berries (chokeberries)
Blueberries
Blackberries
Raspberries
Strawberries
Black Plums
Blood Oranges
Cherries
Black and red grapes
Pomegranates
Purple corn
Eggplant
Black carrots
Red cabbage
Purple cauliflower
Anti-Inflammatory Foods
“It is clear that anti-inflammatory therapy is efficacious towards early neoplastic progression and malignant conversion.”
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2803035/
Green leafy vegetables
Bok choy
Celery
Beets
Broccoli
Blueberries
Pineapple
Salmon
Walnuts
Coconut oil
Chia seds
Flaxseeds
Turmeric
Ginger
Antioxidants
“…comprehensive data therefore suggests that antioxidants do not interfere with chemotherapy and can be prescribed during clinical setting to increase the standard of life.”
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6111235/
Small red beans
Wild blueberries
Red kidney beans
Pinto beans
Cultivated blueberries
Cranberries
Artichokes
Blackberries
Prunes
Raspberries
Strawberries
Red delicious apples
Granny smith apples
Pecans
Sweet cherries
Black plums
Russet potatoes
Black beans
Plums
Gala apples
Dark leafy greens
Lignans
“Arctigenin (ATG), a natural lignan compound extracted from Arctium lappa, inhibits the growth of various cancer cells, such as those of the stomach, lungs, liver, and colon, as well as leukocytes, and regulates numerous intracellular activities, such as antioxidative, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer activities.”
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30236849/
Flaxseeds
Sesame Seeds
Beta-Carotene (caution for those who smoke or who have been exposed to asbestos)
“Experiments using a variety of animal models also show that beta-carotene is anticarcinogenic and appears to act at several stages of the process.”
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S027153170580082X
Sweet potatoes
Carrots
Dark leafy greens
Butternut squash
Cantaloupe
Romaine lettuce
Red bell peppers
Apricots
Broccoli
Podded peas
Beta Glucans
“Reports have shown that β-glucans exert multiple effects on cancer cells and cancer prevention.”
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23140352/
Oats
Barley
Reishi mushrooms
Shiitaki mushrooms
Nutritional yeast
Seaweed
Rye bread
Whole-wheat bread
Betacyanins
“Beetroot extracts and betacyanins have been extensively studied both in vitro and in vivo. A variety of studies have demonstrated that beetroot extracts and betanin pigments were effective in preventing experimentally induced carcinogenesis. On the other hand, the flavonoids and polyphenolic components present in abundance in beetroot support its significant anti-inflammatory and antioxidant capacities.”
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33842401/
Red beet
Swiss chard
Amaranthus
Cactus pear
Pitahaya
Immune Strengthening Foods
“Immunotherapy drugs have been approved to treat many types of cancer. However, immunotherapy is not yet as widely used as surgery, chemotherapy, or radiation therapy.”
https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/treatment/types/immunotherapy
Fatty fish: Albacore tuna, herring, mackerel, salmon, sardines, trout
Citrus fruits: oranges, lemons, limes, grapefruits
Garlic
Ginger
Turmeric
Broccoli
Bell peppers
Spinach
Yogurt
Almonds
Sunflower seeds
Caffeic Acid
“Several studies explain an inhibitory effect of CA on cell migration and invasion, with potential activity in decreasing metastases in tumor cells.”
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8960963/
Blueberries
Grapes
Coffee
Apples
Berries
Artichokes
Pears
Olive
Strawberries
Capsaicin
“Additionally, it has been found that capsaicin can act as a cancer preventive agent and shows wide applications against various types of cancer.”
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6274000/
Hot peppers
Cayenne pepper
Tabasco
Chili oil
Carotenoids
“Based on the preclinical and clinical reports reviewed in this paper, we can conclude that carotenoids represent prospective candidate molecules for oncology research in metastatic cancer, with a high potential for successful future applications in clinical practice.”
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7763577/
Carrots
Winter squash
Pumpkin
Mango
Apricot
Cantaloupe
Carrots
Red peppers
Sweet potatoes
Broccoli
Leafy greens
Carvacrol
“Accumulating evidence suggests that carvacrol may have therapeutic potential for the prevention and treatment of cancer, including colon cancer, hepatoma, and breast cancer.”
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4846059/
Oregano
Thyme
Pepperwort
Wild bergamot
Sage
Conjugated Linoleic Acid
“The results of these studies suggest that CLA could be a potential therapeutic against breast and/or colon cancer.”
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6413010/
Dairy products (cows, sheep, and goats) - Low fat
Turkey
Seafood
“What the animal ate and the conditions it was raised in highly affects how much CLA (and other fats or nutrients) it supplies.”
https://draxe.com/nutrition/conjugated-linoleic-acid/
EGCG
“EGCG shows an anti-cancerous effect via inhibition of initiation, promotion and progression stages.”
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7397003/
Green tea*
White tea
Oolong tea
Black teas
Cranberries
Strawberries
Blackberries
Kiwis
Cherries
Pears
Peaches
Apples
Avocados
Pecans
Pistachios
Hazelnuts
Ellagic acid
“Recent in vitro and in vivo experiments have revealed that EA elicits anticarcinogenic effects by inhibiting tumor cell proliferation, inducing apoptosis, breaking DNA binding to carcinogens, blocking virus infection, and disturbing inflammation, angiogenesis, and drug-resistance processes required for tumor growth and metastasis.”
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4069806/
Strawberries
Raspberries
Blackberries
Walnuts
Pecans
Cranberries
Wild strawberries
Beefsteak fungus
Pomegranate
Cloudberries
Jabuticaba
Cambuci
Surinam cherries
Camu-camu
Red guava
White guava
Fiber
“A large body of literature suggests that eating a variety of foods containing high fiber has a protective effect against colon cancer. Evidence also indicates that a high fiber-containing diet may be protective against breast, ovary, endometrial, and gastrointestinal cancer.”
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/1851150/
Freekah roasted green wheat
Navy beans
Pinto beans
Avocado
Black beans
Buckwheat
Split peas
Lentils
Mung beans
Adzuki beans
Lima beans
Artichokes
Chickpeas
Potato with skin
Kidney beans
Soybeans
Sweet potato
Parsnips
Winter squash
Pears
Apples
Broccoli
Bulgur
Chia seeds
Green peas
Raspberries
Blackberries
Barley
Pumpkin
Prunes
Orange
Banana
Guava
Quinoa
Pumpkin seeds
Almonds
Popcorn
Flavonoids
“Numerous studies have shown their strong positive activities in reducing inflammation, modulating immune response, and supporting and restoring the normal functions of cells. Flavonoids exert a wide range of anticancer effects and, therefore, they could serve as potential compounds for further studies on the development of novel cancer chemopreventive agents and on understanding their detailed mechanisms of action.”
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7071196/
Berries
Green tea
Apples
Onions
Garlic
Cruciferous vegetables
Cabbage
Kale
Parsley
Broccoli
Cauliflower
Brussel Sprouts
Soy
Turmeric
Ginger
Pomegranate
Citrus fruits
Gallotannin (Tannic acid)
“The authors tried to shed light onto the versatile ability of TA to halt the malignant transformation process in several dominating solid malignancies such as lung, breast, liver, pancreatic, prostate, ovarian and gingival carcinomas…”
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7967207/
Berries
Grapes
Persimmons
Pomegranates
Genistein
“The in vivo and in vitro studies further emphasized the chemopreventive potential of genistein, in view of which genistein has been upscaled to clinical trials.”
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6910185/
Soybeans
Fava beans
Currants
Parsley
Sage
Lima beans
Chickpeas
Glycoalkaloids
“Solanaceae GAs seem to be a promising agent for the development of alternative methods of cancer treatment. This study summarizes the latest in silico, in vitro, and in vivo studies on the anticancer properties of these compounds, with a focus on their mechanisms of action.”
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9767987/
Potatoes
Tomatoes
Eggplants
Peppers
Goji berries
Huckleberries
Hydroxytyrosol
“Hydroxytyrosol Induces Apoptosis, Cell Cycle Arrest and Suppresses Multiple Oncogenic Signaling Pathways in Prostate Cancer Cells”
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6125781/
Olives
Virgin olive oil
Indole-3-Carbinols
“From a mechanistic perspective, the ability of indole-3-carbinol/DIM to target a broad spectrum of signaling pathways underlies their antitumor effect against a variety of cancer cells with different genetic and cellular abnormalities.”
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2814317/
Brussel sprouts
Cabbage
Cauliflower
Collard greens
Kale
Kohlrabi
Rutabaga
Turnips
Bok choy
Chinese cabbage
Radish
Horseradish
Watercress
Wasabi
Isothiocyanates
“According to various studies, the consumption of cruciferous vegetables has been associated with a reduced risk of cancer development, thus supporting their protective role.”
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6523696/
Cruciferous vegetables
Broccoli
Watercress
Brussels sprouts
Cabbage
Japanese radish
Cauliflower
Kale
Collard greens
Mustard greens
Turnip greens
Lauric Acid
“The present study provides novel evidence regarding the molecular mechanisms through which LA elicits antiproliferative and pro-apoptotic effects in breast and endometrial cancer cells.”
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5601385
Coconut milk
Coconut oil
Palm kernel oil
Liminoids
“These findings suggest citrus limonoids may be useful as cancer chemopreventive agents.”
https://pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.1021/bk-1994-0546.ch016
Citrus fruit and peels:
Lemons
Limes
Oranges
Pumellos
Grapefruits
Bergamots
Mandarins
Lycopene
“Most in vivo studies have confirmed the anti-cancer activities of lycopene, particularly in prostate cancer.”
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9741066/
Guava
Tomato
Watermelon
Grapefruit
Papaya
Red bell peppers
Persimmon
Red cabbage
Mangos
Melatonin
“The epidemiological studies have indicated a possible oncostatic property of melatonin on different types of tumors.”
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5503661/
Tart cherry juice
Pistachios
Goji berries
Fatty fish
Rice
Oats
Mushrooms
Corn
Bananas
Omega-3 Fatty Acids
“Since the 1970s, omega-3 PUFAs have been a subject of multiple investigations due to their ability to suppress inflammatory processes.”
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6566772/
Mackerel
Salmon
Cod liver oil
Herring
Sardines
Anchovies
Caviar
Flaxseed
Chia seeds
Walnuts
Soybeans
Piperine
“…about all reviewed studies have reported selective cytotoxic activity of piperine on cancerous cells in compared with normal cells.”
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28545378/
Black pepper
Longpepper
Polyphenols
“Various studies carried out across the world have suggested that polyphenols can inhibit the tumor generation, induce apoptosis in cancer cells and interfere in progression of tumors.”
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28990504/
Almonds
Apples
Artichokes
Berries
Black beans
Black currants
Black tea
Blackberries
Blueberries
Chicory
Cloves
Cocoa powder
Coffee
Dark chocolate
Dried peppermint
Green tea
Hazelnuts
Olive oil
Pecans
Plums
Pomegranates
Red onions
Spinach
Star anise
Strawberries
Walnuts
White beans
Yerba mate
Proanthocyanidins
“The in vitro and in vivo experimental data supports the concept that proanthocyanidins, specifically grape seed proanthocyanidins, can act as anti-carcinogenic agents.”
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2562893/
Red grapes
Black grapes
Grape seeds
Bilberries
Cranberries
Strawberries
Blueberries
Red cabbage
Apple peel
Probiotics
“Probiotic Bacteria: A Promising Tool in Cancer Prevention and Therapy”
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6586914/
Yogurt (low fat)
Kefir (low fat)
Sauerkraut
Tempeh
Kimchi
Miso
Kombucha
Pickles
Natto
Cottage cheese with live cultures (low fat)
Quercetin
“In this study, we demonstrated that physiologically relevant doses of quercetin inhibited the proliferation of cancer cells. Although a low dose of quercetin showed a small amount of cytotoxic activity, the anti-proliferation effect of quercetin mainly originated from the inhibition of cell cycle progression from G1 to S phase.”
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2736626/
Citrus fruits
Apples
Yellow (chartreuse onion)
Red onions
Parsley
Sage
Tea
Raw nuts
Olive oil
Grapes
Dark cherries
Blueberries
Blackberries
Bilberries
Red peppers
Resveratrol
“A vast body of experimental in vivo and in vitro studies and a few clinical trials has presented evidence of resveratrol’s great potential as an anti-cancer agent, both for the prevention and therapy of a large range of cancers.”
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5751192/
Grapes
Peanuts
Soy
Sulforaphane
“SFN is one of the powerful anticarcinogenic substances which work by increasing the levels of enzymes in the liver, which counteract the carcinogenic effects of chemicals in the food and environment.”
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7802872/
Broccoli sprouts
Broccoli
Cauliflower
Kale
Brussels sprouts
Cabbage red and white
Bok choy
Watercress
Arugula
Turnips
Gamma -Tocopherol
“Based on this information, we propose that a γ-tocopherol-rich mixture of tocopherols is a very promising cancer-preventive agent and warrants extensive future research.”
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2860705/
Black walnuts
Sesame seeds
Pecans
Pistachios
English walnuts
Flaxseed
Pumpkin seed
Vitamin A
“The significance of vitamin A and carotenoids as powerful antioxidants against several cancers has been highlighted.”
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8465379/
Sweet potato baked in skin
Spinach (boiled)
Pumpkin
Carrots
Cantaloupe
Sweet red peppers
Mangos
Vitamin C
“Finally, high-dose Vit-C has the definite potential to provide beneficial and cost-effective anti-cancer treatment options that should be investigated further. Ascorbic acid may become a significant treatment option in the fight against cancer, due to its widespread availability in nature, minimal toxicity, and low cost.”
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9231292/
Red pepper sweet
Orange juice
Orange
Grapefruit juice
Kiwifruit
Green pepper sweet
Broccoli
Strawberries
Brussels sprouts cooked
Grapefruit
Vitamin D
“The majority of studies found a protective relationship between sufficient vitamin D status and lower risk of cancer. The evidence suggests that efforts to improve vitamin D status, for example by vitamin D supplementation, could reduce cancer incidence and mortality at low cost, with few or no adverse effects.”
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1470481/
Cod liver oil
Rainbow trout
Salmon
Mushrooms, white
Sardines
Vitamin K
“The combination of vitamin K analogs, such as vitamins K1, K2, K3, and K5, with other chemotherapeutic drugs have demonstrated a safe, cost-effective, and most efficient way to overcome drug resistance and improved the outcomes of prevailing chemotherapy.”
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34993998/
Natto
Collards
Turnip greens
Spinach
Kale
Broccoli
Soybeans, roasted
Carrot juice
Eating Organic
“The researchers found that the participants in the group that ate organic foods most often were 75 percent less likely to develop cancer, compared to those in the group that never ate them. When considering individual types of cancer, the findings were strongest for postmenopausal breast cancer, non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, and other lymphomas.”
https://www.aicr.org/resources/blog/organic-foods-and-cancer-risk-separating-myth-from-fact/
However eating organic meat does not seem to reduce the increased risk to meat-eaters.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25893622/
Herbs & Supplements
Ashwagandha
“Several in vivo studies strongly suggest the chemopreventive potential of WS and its withanolides. While many of these studies have been conducted with WA, with the appropriate extrapolation experiments, the findings can be extended to WS plant extracts as well providing a rationale to use WS in human chemoprevention studies.”
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4899165/
Astragalus (Withania Somnifera)
“Given the central role of WS in Ayurveda and its promising actions in the realm of modern cancer research, it has potential to move forward as a cancer chemopreventive nutraceutical.”
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32243990/
Baking Soda
“Ludwig researchers describe how acidity turns oxygen-starved cancer cells dormant and drug resistant—and a potentially easy way reverse the effect.”
https://www.ludwigcancerresearch.org/news-releases/how-might-baking-soda-boost-cancer-therapy/
Balsam fir
“Balsam fir oil was found to be active against all the solid tumor cell lines tested, with GI 50 values ranging between 0.76 and 1.7 mg/mL.”
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12802719/
Bee pollen
“This review summarizes the current knowledge regarding the in vivo and in vitro potential of selective bee products against tumor cells.”
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3985046/
Beetroot extracts
“Beetroot extracts and betacyanins have been extensively studied both in vitro and in vivo. A variety of studies have demonstrated that beetroot extracts and betanin pigments were effective in preventing experimentally induced carcinogenesis. On the other hand, the flavonoids and polyphenolic components present in abundance in beetroot support its significant anti-inflammatory and antioxidant capacities.”
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8020175/
Black Walnut
“Our findings suggested that black walnut extracts possibly possess anticancer activities.”
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7583942/
Buckthorn
“Although the anticancer activity of sea buckthorn has been confirmed by many in vitro and animal in vivo studies, the treatment and prophylactic doses for humans are unknown.”
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5861756/
Burdock
“Burdock Root Detoxes Blood, Lymph System and Skin”
https://draxe.com/nutrition/burdock-root/
Calcium
“When calcium from the diet was analyzed by itself, no reduction in colorectal cancer risk was found. However, the use of calcium supplements in any amount was associated with reduced risk.”
https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/causes-prevention/risk/diet/calcium-fact-sheet
Calendula (some people have allergy to)
“Moreover, due to its anti-genotoxic/protective as well as antitumor and antimetastatic effects proven in animal models, C officinalis could have important future implications in developing novel cancer treatment strategies, while until now it has been used especially for diminishing the side effects of radiotherapy.”
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6247547/
Cat’s claw
“Uncaria tomentosa (cat's claw) improves quality of life in patients with advanced solid tumors.”
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25495394/
Chaga mushrooms
“Continuous intake of the Chaga mushroom (Inonotus obliquus) aqueous extract suppresses cancer progression and maintains body temperature in mice.”
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4946216/
CLA (conjugated linoleic acid) - Caution needed with some cancers
“This review summarizes the pre-clinical and human studies conducted using CLA to date, which collectively suggest that CLA has efficacy against cancer, obesity, and atherosclerosis.”
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6413010/
Cod liver oil
“Whole year daily use of cod liver oil was associated with lower risk of death in patients with solid tumours and in lung cancer patients.”
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19444919/
Echinacea
“Thus, the medicinal value of phytochemicals contained in Echinacea is clearly evident and indicates that these agents, as well as phytochemicals not yet discovered in other herbs, may be valuable tools to combat tumor.”
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1193558/
Essaic tea (burdock root; sheep sorrel; slippery elm bark; turkey rhubarb (rheum palmatum))
“These data indicate that Essiac tea possesses potent antioxidant and DNA-protective activity, properties that are common to natural anti-cancer agents.”
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16226859/
Fenbendazole
“Anti-cancer effects of fenbendazole on 5-fluorouracil-resistant colorectal cancer cells.”
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9437363/
Fenugreek
“In this study, we demonstrate that extract (FE) from the seeds of the plant Trigonella foenum graecum, commonly called fenugreek, are cytotoxic in vitro to a panel of cancer but not normal cells.”
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3095649/
Feverfew
“Antiproliferative activities of parthenolide and golden feverfew extract against three human cancer cell lines.”
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16579729/
Siberian Ginseng
Eleuthero (Siberian Ginseng) Benefits to Boost Body & Brain Health
https://draxe.com/nutrition/eleuthero-siberian-ginseng/
Grape seed extract
“Grapes and grape-based products are one such class of dietary products that have shown cancer chemopreventive potential and are also known to improve overall human health.”
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2728696/
Graviola
“This current review demonstrates Annona muricata's anticancer potential and other health-related benefits by providing insights into its bioactive chemical constituents as well as the in vitro and in vivo studies that have been carried out in order to elucidate the molecular mechanisms of action of these constituents.”
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6091294/
Ivermectin
“We found that the ivermectin–gemcitabine combination treatment suppressed pancreatic cancer more effectively than gemcitabine alone treatment.”
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9459089/
Job’s tears
“This study has demonstrated the potent anti-cancer activity of the semi-purified extracts from roasted Job's tears with high potential for further development to modern anti-cancer drug.”
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27125591/
Laetrile or B17
“The current review epitomizes published information and provides complete interpretations about all known anti-cancer mechanisms of amygdalin, possible role of naturally occurring amygdalin in fight against cancer and mistaken belief about cyanide toxicity causing potential of amygdalin.”
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29308747/
Lavender
“The effective concentration of Lavender that decreased viability of Hodgkin's lymphoma cells below Lethal Concentration 50 (LC50) value was 100 µg/ml and this was half of the therapeutic dose.”
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4142939/
Licorice root (caution esp for those with high blood pressure)
“The anticancer activities of many of the licorice components appear to include cycle arrest, apoptosis induction, and general antioxidant effects.”
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7100402/
Madagascar periwinkles
“Overall, vinca alkaloids have the second most-used class of cancer drugs and will stay among the original cancer therapies.”
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3883245/
Mayapples
“American Mayapple Yields Anti-Cancer Extract”
Melatonin
“In clinical trials, melatonin showed the ability to enhance the therapeutic effect of various anticancer drugs, and might help improving the sleep and life quality of cancer patients.”
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5503661/
Berberine and Curcumin
“The combination of Curcumin and Berberine is a novel strategy that has potential in the treatment of cancer patients.”
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4499639/
Pau D’arco
“Lapachol inhibits glycolysis in cancer cells by targeting pyruvate kinase M2.”
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5796696/
Red clover (Caution)
“Researchers theorize that red clover may help prevent some forms of cancer, such as prostate and endometrial cancer. However, because of the herb's estrogen-like effects, it might also contribute to the growth of some cancers, just as estrogen does.”
https://www.mountsinai.org/health-library/herb/red-clover
Suma, Brazilian ginseng, or Brazilian carrots
“The results show that this butanolic extract indeed presents cytotoxic substances, and its fractions merit further investigations.”
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18485683/
Turkey tail mushrooms
“A preparation made from the turkey tail mushroom, known as krestin, has been used as a supportive therapy in cancer treatment in Japan for decades. This includes not only breast cancer, but lung, gastric, pancreatic and liver cancer as well. Despite decades of study, the mechanisms at work here remain unclear.”
https://www.uclahealth.org/news/turkey-tail-mushrooms-act-as-nonspecific-immune-modulators
Vitamin C
“Intravenous High-Dose Vitamin C in Cancer Therapy”
https://www.cancer.gov/research/key-initiatives/ras/ras-central/blog/2020/yun-cantley-vitamin-c
Vitamin D
“Experimental evidence has also suggested a possible association between vitamin D and cancer risk. In studies of cancer cells and of tumors in mice, vitamin D has been found to have several activities that might slow or prevent the development of cancer, including promoting cellular differentiation, decreasing cancer cell growth, stimulating cell death (apoptosis), and reducing tumor blood vessel formation (angiogenesis).”
https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/causes-prevention/risk/diet/vitamin-d-fact-sheet
Vitamin K
Vitamin K: A novel cancer chemosensitizer
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34993998/
White Willow (willow bark extract)
“Willow bark extract (BNO1455) and its fractions suppress growth and induce apoptosis in human colon and lung cancer cells.”
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17418981/
Wormwood
“Artemisinins are a unique class of antimalarial drugs with significant potential for drug repurposing for a wide range of diseases including cancer.”
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7564301/
Healthy Habits
Exercise***
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2885882/
Keeping in touch with friends
https://www.breastcancer.org/research-news/social-connections-linked-to-better-survival
Fasting or Intermittent Fasting (Caution needed)
“Emerging evidence suggests that fasting could play a key role in cancer treatment by fostering conditions that limit cancer cells' adaptability, survival, and growth. Fasting could increase the effectiveness of cancer treatments and limit adverse events.”
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35848874/
Air Fryer
“Air-frying your food instead of using a deep fryer may help lower their acrylamide content. In fact, one older study found that air-frying reduced acrylamide by up to 90%, compared with traditional deep-frying.”
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/air-fryer
Meat Marinades
“Beef steaks marinated with teriyaki sauce had 45% and 67% lower PhIP level… as well as 44% and 60% lower MeIQx levels…than unmarinated meat. Lower levels of PhIP and MeIQx were also observed in meat marinated with turmeric-garlic sauce. In contrast, marinating with barbecue sauce caused a 2.9- and 1.9-fold increase in PhIP…and a 4- and 2.9-fold increase in MeIQx….”
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10578481/
Avoid / Limit
DNA - turning on and off the switch
“Researchers writing in the Journal of Nature and Science found that consuming more than 20% of our daily calories from animal protein can turn on cancer genes. Reducing animal protein to 5% can turn them off.”
https://extension.oregonstate.edu/pub/em-9351
Chemicals and Toxins
“Some of these genetic changes occur naturally when DNA is replicated during the process of cell division. But others are the result of environmental exposures that damage DNA.”
https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/causes-prevention/risk/substances
Inflammation
“Recent data have expanded the concept that inflammation is a critical component of tumour progression.”
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2803035/
Pesticides
“Our findings support attempts to reduce exposure to pesticides.”
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2231435/
Meat
“In summary, red and processed meat intake appears to be positively associated with risk of cancer of the colon and rectum, esophagus, liver, lung, and pancreas in a new, large US cohort study of 500,000 men and women.”
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2121650/
Alcohol
“The evidence indicates that the more alcohol a person drinks—particularly the more alcohol a person drinks regularly over time—the higher his or her risk of developing an alcohol-associated cancer.”
https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/causes-prevention/risk/alcohol/alcohol-fact-sheet
Copper
“Turning Tumor-Promoting Copper into an Anti-Cancer Weapon via High-Throughput Chemistry”
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3786439/
Excess weight
Trans Fats
“Despite heterogeneity, higher risk of prostate and colorectal cancer by high consumption of trans-fatty acids was found.”
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34104953/
Sugar
“Simple sugar intake in drinks and fruit juice was associated with an increased risk of overall cancer incidence and mortality and all-cause mortality. This suggests that sugary beverages are a modifiable risk factor for cancer and all-cause mortality.”
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34536637/
Microwave popcorn
PFOA in bags linked to cancer.
https://www.cancer.org/healthy/cancer-causes/chemicals/teflon-and-perfluorooctanoic-acid-pfoa.html
Nitrates
“Food additive nitrates and nitrites were positively associated with breast and prostate cancer risks, respectively.”
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35303088/
Potato chips and Fries**
“French fries. Potato chips. Processed cereals….They often contain the chemical acrylamide, which has been linked to cancer.”
Acrylamide usually forms at elevated temperatures used when frying or baking (above 120 °C (248 °F)) and in low moisture conditions. Acrylamide can form in some potato-based foods during certain types of high-temperature cooking.”
https://www.fda.gov/media/149436/download
*To avoid - Simmer steam or boil instead
Scented laundry detergent and dryer sheets (acetaldehyde and benzene)
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/07/080723134438.htm
Shellfish that have accumulated okadaic acid
https://mde.maryland.gov/programs/Water/HAB/Documents/Okadaic_acid_FactSheet,rev012018.pdf
Smoking
e-cigarettes-vaping
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8913014/
Chronic Stress
Food List by Category
*Multitasker - has more than one nutritional element or helps in more than one way.
Fruit
Acai berries
Apple peel
Apples******** (gala, granny smith, red delicious, Rome beauty)
Apricots**
Aronia berries (chokeberries)
Avocados**
Bananas**
Bergamots
Berries***** a squeeze of lemon juice shields them and you absorb 80% more
Bilberries**
Black and red grapes**
Black currants
Black elderberries
Black Plums**
Blackberries*******
Blood Oranges
Blueberries*******
Cactus pear
Cambuci
Camu-camu
Cantaloupe***
Cherries***
Citrus fruits***
Citrus peels
Cloudberries
Cranberries****
Currants
Dark cherries
Fig
Goji berries
Grapefruit****
Grapes****
Guava**
Jabuticaba
Kiwifruit**
Lemons**
Limes**
Mandarins
Mangos**
Oranges****
Papaya
Peaches
Pears***
Persimmons**
Pineapple
Pink grapefruit
Pitahaya
Plums**
Pomegranates*****
Prunes**
Pumellos
Raspberries****
Red guava
Ruby red grape fruit
Strawberries********
Surinam cherries
Tangerine peels
Watermelon
White guava
Wild bergamot
Wild blueberries
Wild strawberries
Beans
Adzuki beans
Beans
Black beans***
Black eyed peas
Chickpeas**
Fava beans
Kidney beans
Lentils
Lima beans**
Mung beans
Natto**
Navy beans
Pinto beans**
Red kidney beans
Small red beans
Soy****** (Is it safe)
https://www.cancer.org/latest-news/soy-and-cancer-risk-our-experts-advice.html
Split peas
Tempeh
Tofu
White beans
Vegetables
Alfalfa
Artichokes****
Arugala
Asparagus
Beefsteak fungus
Beets***
Bell peppers*
Black carrots
Bok choy***
Broccoli sprouts
Broccoli*********** (steaming is better and with selenium more potent)
Brussel Sprouts*****
Butternut squash
Cabbage****
Carrots**** (don’t chop beforehand if boiling)
Cauliflower****
Celery
Chicory
Chili peppers
Chinese cabbage
Chives
Collard greens***
Collards
Corn
Cruciferous vegetables (steam briefly or stir-fry rapidly; avoid boiling)
Dark leafy greens**
Eggplant*
Endive
Fennel
Garlic**** (more absorbed with oil; crush clove)
Green juice
Green peas
Green pepper, sweet
Iceberg lettuce
Japanese radish
Kale*****
Kimchi
Kohlrabi
Leafy greans**
Leeks
Longpepper
Marinara sauce
Mushroom** (Shiitaki, cordyceps; reishi)
Mustard greens
Olives**
Onions**
Orange produce
Parsley***
Parsnips
Pickles
Podded peas
Popcorn
Potatoes with skin*
Pumpkin***
Purple cauliflower
Purple corn
Purslane
Radish
Red bell peppers**
Red cabbage**
Red and purple fruits and vegetables
Red onions**
Red peppers, sweet ****
Reishi mushrooms
Romaine lettuce
Russet potatoes
Rutabaga
Sauerkraut
Scallions
Seaweed
Shallots
Shiitaki mushrooms
Spinach****
Sweet potato baked in skin
Sweet potatoes***
Swiss chard*
Tomatillo
Tomato products
Tomatoes*
Turnip greens**
Turnips**
Watercress***
Winter squash**
Yams
Yellow (chartreuse onion)
Yellow onions
Zucchini
Spices and Herbs
Allspice
Basil (As a food ingredient considered safe but perhaps avoid the essential oil which may cause problems in large quantities. https://foodforbreastcancer.com/foods/basil)
Black pepper
Cardamom
Chili oil
Cilantro
Cinnamon
Cloves
Cocoa powder**
Dark chocolate
Dill
Dried peppermint
Ginger***
Herbs
Herbs de Provence
Horseradish
Hot peppers
Miso
Nutritional yeast
Oregano
Peppermint
Rosemary
Sage***
Star anise
Tabasco
Tarragon
Thyme
Turmeric*** (most effective dissolved in oil with black pepper)
Wasabi
Nuts and Seeds
Almonds***
Apricot kernels (caution)
Black walnuts
Brazil nuts
Chia seeds***
English walnuts
Flaxseeds****
Hazelnuts**
Nuts
Peanuts
Pecans*****
Pistachios**
Pumpkin seeds**
Raw nuts
Sesame Seeds**
Sunflower seeds
Walnuts****
Drinks
Apple juice
Black teas**
Carrot juice
Coconut milk
Coffee**
Cranberry juice
Grape juice
Grapefruit juice
Green tea****
Jasmine green tree
Kombucha
Oolong tea
Orange juice
Red wine****
Rhubarb juice and tea
Tart cherry juice
Tea
Vegetable juice
Water
Wheat grass
White tea
Wine
Yerba mate
Grains
Amaranthus
Barley**
Brown rice
Buckwheat
Bulgur
Freekah roasted green wheat
Oats**
Pumpernickel
Quinoa
Rice
Rice bran
Rye bread
Wheat germ
Whole grain foods
Whole-wheat products
Fats
Butter from grass-fed cows
Coconut oil**
Cod liver oil**
Laurel oil
Olive oil***
Palm kernel oil
Dairy (Low Fat)
Cottage cheese with live cultures
Dairy products (cows, sheep, and goats)
Kefir
Yogurt**
Proteins
Albacore tuna
Anchovies
Fatty fish**
Herring**
Mackerel**
Salmon****
Sardines***
Seafood
Trout**
Turkey
Poultry: OK (Avoid processed lunch meat and skin)
“This meta-analysis suggests no association between poultry consumption and PCa risk.”
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4741082/
Fish: Seems to lower risk (Caution needed for those at risk for skin cancer)
“These results suggest that fish intake is unrelated to prostate cancer incidence but may improve prostate cancer survival.”
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2843087/
“Eating fish linked to skin cancer risk”
https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2022/07/eating-fish-linked-to-skin-cancer-risk-says-study/
Avoid/Limit: Eggs
“We found an association between higher intake of eggs and increased risk of several cancers.”
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20104980/
Avoid/Limit: Red Meat: Beef, Pork, Lamb
“Weekly consumption of three or more servings of red meat, 1.5 or more servings of processed meat, 1 or more servings of grilled red meat, and 1 or more servings of well done red meat were each associated with an approximately 50% increased risk of developing advanced prostate cancer, but not localized disease.”
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3516139/
“Replacing red meat with poultry or fish seems to decrease risk. However there is a study that links fish consumption and a possible increase in skin cancer risk. While other studies have found that the Omega-3s in fatty fish may protect against other cancers.”
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3208759/
Going Vegetarian
“Vegetarian diets seem to confer protection against cancer….The lacto-ovo-vegetarian diets seem to confer protection from cancers of the gastrointestinal tract.”
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3565018/
Going Vegan
“Vegan diet seems to confer lower risk for overall and female-specific cancer than other dietary patterns.”
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23169929/
Treatments
PRIMA-1
“PRIMA-1 exploits the high occurrence of a mutated p53 protein in cancers and acts to restore the mutated protein to its wild-type state. The restored p53 can then resume its role inducing apoptosis to prevent superfluous cell proliferation.”
https://academic.oup.com/biohorizons/article/doi/10.1093/biohorizons/hzv006/1742527
Chemotherapy
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/16859-chemotherapy
Chronotherapy & Cancer
Synchronizing chemo to body clock when cancer is most vulnerable.
Nanogenerators
“A single, high linear energy transfer alpha particle can kill a target cell. We have developed methods to target molecular-sized generators of alpha-emitting isotope cascades to the inside of cancer cells using actinium-225 coupled to internalizing monoclonal antibodies. In vitro, these constructs specifically killed leukemia, lymphoma, breast, ovarian, neuroblastoma, and prostate cancer cells at becquerel (picocurie) levels.”
https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.1064126
Targeted therapy
“Targeted therapy is a kind of cancer treatment that’s focused on genetic changes or mutations that turn healthy cells into cancer cells. To use targeted therapy, healthcare providers test for the genetic changes responsible for helping cancer cells grow and survive. Then, they identify specific treatments to kill those cells or keep them from growing.”
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/22733-targeted-therapy
Hormone Therapy
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/17108-hormone-therapy-to-treat-cancer
Immunotherapy
“Immunotherapy is a type of cancer treatment that helps your immune system fight cancer.”
https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/treatment/types/immunotherapy
Photodynamic Therapy
“Photodynamic therapy uses a drug that is activated by light, called a photosensitizer or photosensitizing agent, to kill cancer cells. The light can come from a laser or other source, such as LEDs.”
https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/treatment/types/photodynamic-therapy
Newcastle Disease Virus
https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/treatment/cam/patient/ndv-pdq
Also of Interest:
714-X injection
“714-X was developed in the 1960s in Canada, where it is still being made. Patients in Canada can get 714-X only from a doctor, for compassionate use (giving a treatment to patients before it is approved, because they have a life-threatening disease and there is no drug or other therapy to treat the disease).”
https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/treatment/cam/patient/714-x-pdq
Pancreatic Enzymes
Based on research by Scottish embryologist John Beard who theorized enzymes in the pancreas could have strong cancer fighting properties.
https://thegonzalezprotocol.com/
714-X and Gonzalez Protocol Success Stories
https://www.prevention.com/health/a20457886/alternative-cancer-treatments/
Changing your relationship with food
Throwing a few blueberries or raspberries in a refined carb muffin loaded with sugar and butter is unlikely to make a difference in anyone’s health. Below you’ll find a selection of recipes that not only focus on some of the healthy foods listed above but attempt to avoid those foods thought to increase breast cancer risk. Where needed, there are some suggestions on how to make the linked recipe even better. An Chassidic teaching guides people to view food as a resource to supply oneself with the health and energy to serve G-d. If we stopped viewing food as primarily a source of entertainment or comfort and instead see it as a way to nourish our bodies and health, we would likely make very different choices.
Recipes
Black
Bean Soup with Avocado, Orange, and Cucumber
Make
it better:
Perhaps pass on the cheese
https://www.sunset.com/recipe/black-bean-soup-avocado
Baby
Lima Beans Salad with Bell Pepper and Pomegranate
https://elephantsandthecoconuttrees.com/2014/11/baby-lima-beans-salad-with-bell-pepper-and-pomegranate.html
Blueberry
Green Tea
https://www.theharvestkitchen.com/antioxidant-rich-blueberry-green-tea/
Orange
Cranberry Rice
Make
it better:
Substitute olive oil for the butter and brown rice for the white
rice.
https://borrowedbites.com/orange-cranberry-rice-instant-pot-or-stovetop/#recipe
Turmeric
and Cumin Salmon
https://savoryspin.com/turmeric-salmon-warm-veggie-quinoa-salad-blueberry-oatmeal-cookies-5/
Corn
Salad with Creamy Dill Dressing
Make
it Better:
Use low fat dairy.
https://mypocketkitchen.com/corn-salad-with-creamy-dill-dressing/#recipe
One
Pan Greek Chicken with Artichokes and Olives
https://allthehealthythings.com/chicken-with-artichokes-and-olives/
Dandelion
Greens Roman Style
https://philosokitchen.com/rench-dandelion-greens/
Turmeric
Cabbage
https://www.heb.com/recipe/recipe-item/turmeric-cabbage/1401019966629
Green
Tea and Chickpea Soup with Garlic Tortilla Triangles
Make
it better:
Try these baked tortilla chips instead
https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/20482/baked-tortilla-chips/
https://topwithcinnamon.com/healing-green-tea-chickpea-soup-garlic-tortilla-triangles/
French
Lentils with Fennel, Grapefruit, and Avocado
https://www.blueapron.com/recipes/rench-lentil-salad-with-fennel-grapefruit-avocado
Red
Lentil Soup with Rosemary and Lemon
https://www.sprinklesandsprouts.com/lentil-soup-lemon/
5
ingredient blueberry mouse
(If
you need it a little sweeter try stevia, a little honey, or xylitol)
https://www.onegreenplanet.org/vegan-recipe/five-ingredient-blueberry-mousse/
Blood
Orange Vinaigrette
https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/276586/blood-orange-vinaigrette/
Strawberry
Spinach Salad
Make
it Better:
Perhaps skip the goat cheese
(There is some debate if goat cheese and
goat’s milk is bad for some cancers. Some point out it is a good
source of selenium while others worry about the hormones. In some
studies it has been shown as helpful.)
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3433963/
https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/food-cooking/recipes/a39360125/strawberry-spinach-salad-recipe/
(Chicken)
Salad with Strawberries
Make
it better:
Use chicken not pork. If you grill, use a marinade. See note on goat
cheese above.
https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/food-cooking/recipes/a32417996/grilled-pork-salad-with-strawberries-recipe/
Brussel
Sprouts and Kale Salad with Strawberry Vinaigrette
Make
it better:
Try red wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar instead. Make your own
dried cranberries that are sugar free.
https://www.wholesomeyum.com/recipes/how-to-make-dried-cranberries-no-sugar/
https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/food-cooking/recipes/a94211/brussels-sprout-and-kale-salad-with-strawberry-basil-vinaigrette/
Dairy-Free
Stevia-Sweetened Strawberry Ice Cream
https://ketobasicaf.com/keto-strawberry-ice-cream-recipe/
Healing Garden: Cancer (General)
Blackberry,
blueberry, strawberry and raspberry bushes
Soybeans
Chickpeas
Black
beans
Broccoli
Brussel
Sprouts
Cabbage
Cauliflower
Collard
greens
Garlic
Kale
Parsley
Pumpkins
Sweet
red peppers
Red
onions
Spinach
Sweet
Potatoes
Winter
Squash
Sage
Turmeric
Oregano
Rosemary
Hot
peppers
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