Can Sugar Promote Breast Cancer Growth? All You Need to Know
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 4 ส.ค. 2024
- Does sugar promote breast cancer growth? Can sugar cause breast cancer? What is the impact of sugar on cancer cells? Can sugar influence the effectiveness of breast cancer treatment? In this video, Dr. Jennifer Griggs explains everything you need to know about sugar consumption during breast cancer and its treatment.
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I really needed to hear this. I have stage one breast cancer and I’ve been beating myself up over how I could have caused this. I’m thin and I’ve always eaten healthy, although I do like my chocolate. It seems that if you’re meant to get cancer, you just will regardless of what you do or eat.
This is exactly what I was going to write. Same situation. Stage one, never overweight, vegetarian, healthy eater, and a chocoholic. Really great to hear this news. Really appreciated!
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You're absolutely right, and it's crucial to remember that developing cancer is not your fault. Cancer is a complex and multifaceted disease influenced by a variety of factors, many of which are beyond our control. Your lifestyle choices to eat healthy and stay active are commendable and contribute to your overall well-being, but they don't determine whether or not you'll get cancer. Be kind to yourself during this time. You're not alone in facing this challenge, and there's a community here to support you.
Stage 2b I want to know if I can travel having chemotherapy now
I have a sister who has been diagnosed with breast cancer.I don't know who to talk to.There is alot going on in her life right now.
Finally someone that addresses the question everyone is asking. Thank you!
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This is such good advice. I have MBC, I do watch my diet but if it a birthday or special occasion I celebrate with a small piece of cake and ice cream. Life is short and getting shorter all the time.
Your perspective on savoring life's moments, especially during special occasions, is truly admirable and so helpful to the Yerbba community. It's important to enjoy those little indulgences. Thank you for watching!
Thank you so much for answering this question. Lots of misinformation on the internet. It is really hard to eliminate sugar, and many people who claim to really haven't, and yes, guilt is rough on top of cancer. I was taught in junior high that all cells need sugar (fuel) to function. Since cancer and lymphedema, I have cut back on processed foods and try to get most of my sugar from fruits and vegetables....but hey birthday cake once in a while...
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I did keto diet during the last portion of my neoadjuvant chemotherapy (4 x AC and 12 x paclitaxol dose dense), and my ILC did a complete pathological response. I was stage 3, grade 1 multifocal, ER/PR+, HER2-. Statically, I had 2% chance of the chemo working on my breast tumors. The response to treatment was outstanding and great prognosis. I still will have a SMX and 30 x rads but I could not be happier! I basically maintained my level of insulin stable (low) during the entire 5 months of chemo, eat high healthy fats, tons of veggies and conservative portion of protein. I’m not a doctor but I read a lot to prepare and empower myself. It worked for me!
Thank you for sharing your story with the Yerbba community!
Thank you for explaining the facts so carefully. Understanding helps me make better decisions. One thing we don't need, as we survive, is more guilt! Thank you!
Thank you for sharing your perspective with the Yerbba community. We could not agree with you more. Navigating through a breast cancer diagnosis can be challenging enough without the added weight of guilt. Thanks for watching!
This is sooooo helpful.. I m a cancer survivor ( one year after).. I watch your videos always.. thank you for being kind.. your voice itself is very comforting and kind.. all the way from Sri Lanka
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're honored to be a part of your journey, and we're glad to hear that you find comfort and support in the videos. Your resilience as a cancer survivor are truly inspiring.
I wish I found this channel when I was first diagnosed in 2019. This is definitely the best channel dedicated to Breast cancer. Thank you so much
We're truly grateful for your kind words and appreciation. Your positive feedback motivates us to continue our dedication to breast cancer awareness and education. Thank you for being a part of our channel, and if you ever have any questions or need support, please don't hesitate to reach out. We're here for you and others affected by breast cancer.
What was your treatment?
Well explained! Thank you!
Thank you for watching!
Would like to see a debate between you and thomas seyfried. he’s done 20 years of study connecting the use of sugar in cancer cells. He also has many patients with proof of remission with scans showing how effective using ketosis at fighting cancer is
That could be interesting!
Yes :pablo Kelly in 2014 glioblastome multiformis stage 4,living in Engĺand in 2024 with his family......with the metabolic treatment!
I'd be interested in seeing this debate as well.
@@pterakau From what I read ketosis is good for certain cancers and also brain disorders. Not so much for others. BE careful everyone and medical research peer reviewed articles on experiments for your specific subtype of cancer.
I personally dislike debates. I like to listen to and read different professionals knowledge and then make decisions for myself. For me- debates lose the purpose of informing and feel more competitive than helping. Just my personal experience.
Thank you, Dr. Griggs, for your helpful advice regarding sugar.
Thank you for watching! We appreciate your support.
Thank you so much for the information. God bless you always.❤❤❤
Thank you for watching.
Once I received the BC diagnosis in August last year, I switched to healthy keto adapted to anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory style. Excluded fruit except for a bit of berries, all dairy except for a bit of butter once a week and maybe goat milk yoghurt a couple of times a month, reduced meat to 2 times per week. Reduced animal fat and protein. Avoid lectins and oxalates. Practice intermittent fasting 18:6 6-7 days per week. As a result I dropped 30 kg, brought my liver in order (good bye estrogen dominance causing BC), brought my GI in order (that's 70% of the immune system), candida and ovarian cysts are gone completely. I feel great even though I'm on medication causing one to feel awful. Cancer markers show that the treatment is going well. That's my proof that sugar causes various problems with organs and systems, which, in addition to other risk factors, cause cancer. I do understand that doctors are often bullied by the medical system to not say much about nutrition or say that cancer patients can eat whatever they want, but patients are also responsible for own research for the sake of one's health. Anti-cancer nutrition is great support to treatment and must continue for as long as we live because pills will be over after a while, and there must be another system to ensure cancer doesn't come back. That system is not just nutrition, it includes exercise, sleep, stress management and mindset, all this at the same time.
Thanks for sharing your experience. It sounds as if you've made many changes to your diet and that you're feeling great. Just for clarity for other members of our community, eating sugar does not cause breast cancer or breast cancer recurrence. On the other hand, limiting calories from fat and sugar often helps people lose weight, decreases fatty liver, and helps people feel better.
Great job with changing your diet and integrating fasting. You might enjoy Dr Robert Lustigs talks on you tube about the dangers of ultraprocessed foods which have pharmacological doses of sugar. As you said, do your research and think for yourself. I have breast cancer also. I am on a low carb diet, calories mildly inhibited to keep IGF1 low which inhibits growth stimulation. So far2years and no reoccurence. My oncologist is thrilled for me. He was worried because I politely declined aromatase inhibitors. I wasn't sure about that but my right is normal and I already have symptoms of low estrogen .Thankfully my oncologists asked if he could monitor me closely during this plan and so far so good. Everyone needs to make their own decisions, I am not suggesting people copy me.
Congratulations on your comprehensive management of your cancer. I believe that building health is an important part of treating illness. Traditional cancer treatment is debilitating and diet , sleep and exercise can help recovery and minimize the chance of reoccurrence. Since the causes of cancer are probably multi factorial it makes sense to cover all bases even if the randomized controlled trials are not all in. Can eating a healthy diet really hurt?
I have read medical articles that found oxalates breast cancer tissue in every case of breast cancer and zero in healthy breast tissue. I think it was mouse studies.
Well what do you eat? You are on keto and eat meat 2 times a week? What do you eat every dax? Butter 1 time a week!?
Thankyou that was very helpful information.
We are so glad you found this video helpful. Thanks for watching!
My mom has stage 4 breast cancer and since she changed her diet to keto and other alternative medicine, her bc mets disappeared. I believe it because I have witnessed this.
We love hearing stories like this. Thank you for watching.
What medication is she on? My Mets went away for a while, too. Stage 4 MBC.
Very helpful! Thank you.
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Really thankyou Dr.,its very helpful
Thank you for watching. We are glad you found this video helpful!
Thank you doctor. Another contraversial question is hair dye and recurrence of cancer. It will be helpful if you discuss the same.
We'll put it on the list! Thanks for watching.
Thank you Dr
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Thank you so much
I read many years ago that sugar did feed cancer so I have been trying to avoid it but don't always succeed. Now I won't feel awful after I occasionally eat something sweet.
You're very welcome. It's completely normal to occasionally indulge in something sweet, and it's important not to feel guilty about it. Moderation is key, and being mindful of your sugar intake is a positive step towards your overall well-being. Remember, you're taking care of yourself in many ways, and that's commendable. Thanks for watching!
Thank you. This was a much needed message. I am about to start radiation after lumpectomy. I have been so afraid to eat... anything..
Do not be afraid to eat what you enjoy. There's no evidence that shows eating sugar causes cancer. Some people seem to take pleasure in telling others not to eat sugar. Especially if they know you enjoy sweets. Ignore these dopes. They're sadists. My wife had a lumpectomy & also radiation. She did very well and I'm sure you will too. Several of our friends who always ate very healthy ended up with cancer, and many others who eat junk all the time are as healthy as can be. It's being obese that raises your risk, so it's important to keep your weight down. But eating sugar in moderation is not going to give you cancer. Enjoy the foods you love and stop listening to people who my wife calls "Kill Joys". Good Luck with radiation. My wife had no side effects except for a sunburned breast. Her radiologist highly recommended she use "Cera Ve" skin cream or lotion. She kept using it every day and got the best results. It's not harsh and not greasy like some other stuff they tell you to use. Use Cera Ve. And while you're resting I hope you will enjoy a bowl of ice cream. (smile). I wish you the very Best.
We are so glad you found this video helpful. Wishing you strength and comfort throughout your treatment. It's important to remember that you have to nourish your body. There's so much incorrect information out there, it's no wonder people are afraid to eat anything.
You also have to include genetics and environment. Diet is a factor you can control.
Of course. This is why so many people are interested in dietary modifications. It's important to remember, of course, that many people do not have access to healthful foods. Ultra-processed foods, many of which contain high amounts of sugar, are much less expensive. People with less means are exposed to these foods more often.
I agree to that
Thank you for watching.
Thank you. The issuefor me is getting Off Sugar. Im like an Alcoholic frantically opening cupboards for tge bottle - sugar - even tho I looked 5x and none is there. I’m a volcano ready to explode. (30 years sober). I can’t stop as I dont want to I guess y moderation often isnt in the cards . I have felt that I caused stage 1 BC. So this helps.
Your message is compassionate but I think the downsides of sugar in general, would contribute to more health problems. When addressing such a serious situation, I would think gut health really matters, even if there is no direct correlation because we now know so many health issues appear to begin in the gut. But you are so right that guilt has no place in the conversation or shame.
You're right about the importance of gut health in overall wellness, and while sugar does have its downsides, balancing diet is key. No one should feel guilt or shame about their food choices, especially during such a challenging time as cancer treatment. Thanks for writing and watching!
Thank you doctor because I felt so guilty when I found out. I thought it was because of my intake sugar.
It's so common for people to feel they did something to cause their cancer, and sugar is an oft-cited culprit.
Thank you so much Dr Griggs ❤
I do eat Fruits, I hope Eating Fruits is ok.
Absolutely. Naturally occurring sugars are different from added sugars in processed food. We hope that was clear from this video!
Thank you for this ❤
Thank you so much for this video. Despite other opinions I have been given that sugar feeds cancer, I feel very reassured that I haven't caused DCIS in my body and there a multiple contributing factors. Our bodies need a certain amount of everything including a treat here and there ❤
You most decidedly have not caused your cancer. Thanks for your comment.
Thank you doc..i am from the Phil..i am diagnosed as stage 2 TNBC..because.TNBC is aggressive and greater chance of recurrence..i avoid sugar as i can..now im los
And now i am loosing my weight ..from 51 to 47..i amo afraid if i continue to lost my wieht .any.advise doc..please
Thanks for writing. It sounds as if your weight change may be due to a change in your diet. It would be wise to talk with your medical team about your weight loss.
THANKYOU DOCTOR ! FOR SO SO MUCH INFORMATION ..WELL I M A LOVER OF FRUITS OF ALL KINDS ..IS IT OK TO CONSUME AS MUCH FRUITS IN A DAY ..BECAUSE I CAN LIVE ON FRUITS RATHER EATING MY PROPER MEAL ...
Yes yes yes. Fruit is a natural source of sugar. Your body will be able to process natural sugars. The only exception is that people with diabetes can have problems controlling their glucose levels if they have a lot of fruit.
Thank goodness! If I had to give up chocolate I would really be depressed.
Thank you for watching! Chocolate brings joy to so many, and it's perfectly fine to indulge in the things that bring you comfort and happiness. Balancing self-care with little indulgences is an important part of navigating through any challenging situation, including breast cancer.
I want to ask about the likelihood of chemotherapy and immunotherapy causing rhinitis and conjuctivitis. After finishing twelve weeks of taxol and herceptin and continuing with herceptin I have developed conjunctivitis and rhinitis. I am told this is not a side effect of herceptin. I have never had allergies and neither of these appear to be bacterial in nature. Antihistamines give some relief. This has been on going for five weeks. Could you address this in one of your videos.
Thanks for this question. Cyclophosphamide can cause rhinitis. Immunotherapy can definitely cause conjunctivitis. Rhinitis is interesting. It's not included in the common list of side effects, but that doesn't mean it's not related.
So can I ask, being a diabetic surely this has a huge impact on diagnosis?!
Your thoughts please?!
Diabetes is associated with a slightly higher risk of breast cancer. Diabetes can also increase the side effects of some chemotherapy regimens. We hope this is helpful.
I have felt better off refined sugar, but still slip from time to time. I have tried to replace that with dates, oranges, and nuts so that I have healthier choices and lose weight.
Reducing refined sugar and opting for healthier choices like dates, oranges, and nuts is a great approach to improving your diet and health. It’s normal to slip occasionally, but making overall healthier choices is beneficial. Keep up the good work!
all cells need glucosa to produce ATP and piruvic acid to go to Kreb cycle and produce more ATP, please say
Yes, that's absolutely true!
I am still searching for a reason why I got breast cancer😢
So many people want to make sense of what has happened to them. A lot of people would rather feel guilty (I ate something I should not have, I did something to cause my cancer) than out of control. Only half of patients have even one risk factor for breast cancer.
I want to suggest that people listen to Robert Lustig , MD who has numerous UTube talks about the dangers of processed food which is usually laced with high amounts of added sugar. The food companies add this to make you want to come back for more ( added sugar is potentially addictive). I don't agree that everything in moderation is ok. If you are talking about whole foods you are probably right. Whole foods have sugar but the sugar comes with fiber that slows absorption of sugar. Processed food has no fiber , sugar is quickly absorbed, insulin rises which drives weight gain and overweight/ obesity is a risk factor for cancer. Be very careful with processed foods look at the label for the amount of added sugar.The American Heart Association recommends alimit of 6 teaspoons of added sugar per day ( about 25 grams) for an adult woman. One Pop tart can put you over that limit and if you add some cake and cookies you are really over the top . If you are consuming processed foods daily you are probably consuming way to much added sugar. Read the amount of added sugar it may shock you. I checked the label of a piece of dairy free / gluten free cake at Whole Foods : 50 grams of sugar. If everything in moderation is ok why are obesity and diabetes and non alcoholic fatty liver disease rising world wide? I do concede that eating a piece of birthday cake is not a reason for feeling guilty but I think putting restrictions on consuming processed foods, esp concentrated sweets is a good idea for overall health.
We suppose everyone's definition of "moderation" may vary. We agree that avoiding processed foods is important for many reasons.
Many people don’t practice moderation.
Soooo helpful!i wish more people could hear this!My oncologist gave me the same advice: anything to eat, in moderation.After I had breast cancer, all the the people i met were asking: are you still eating meat or suger?!!Maybe you can make a video about meat and animal products, that is another subject that is controversial
Thank you for watching. Stay tuned for our upcoming video that explores this topic! There is a lot of misinformation out there.
Cut out added sugar and lost 20lbs in 5 months
Thanks for sharing your experience.
Well, darn So eating M&Ms for breakfast is bad? I'm kidding, kind of.. I have BC and the only thing I wanted earlier today were M&Ms. 2 rounds of chemo down... a million more to go.
Good luck! Definitely been there. When I was going through chemo, there were days when the only thing I could tolerate eating was a Starbucks pink drink/piece of lemon loaf. I tried to eat as healthy as possible (would take berries, nuts,green tea popsicles I made to help keep my mouth cold which helped reduce cold sores... Instead of candy or whatever during my chemo sessions), but that being said, I also splurged on the pink drink and lemon loaf now and then! Do what you got to do to get yourself through it. It sounds trite, but take it one day at a time... Just keep knocking those sessions out, and hang in there. Once you get past the midpoint, you can see it getting easier! Sending you big hugs!
M and M's are just fine. Enjoy in moderation! All the best as you continue your treatment.
What about meat?? Our doctor forbidden to have red meat
Eating what you enjoy in moderation is not going to give you cancer. Stop listening to fools who enjoy depressing others. They're unhappy people and so they want you to be unhappy.
Red meat does not promote cancer recurrence. We have a video coming out soon about meat and cancer.
When you say avoid sugar in ultra processed food, in America that means no sugar.
Ultraprocessed foods have processed sugars like high-fructose corn syrup, maltodextrin, dextrose, and fruit juice concentrates. These added sugars are what give the high sugar content of many ultra-processed products like sodas, candies, baked goods, and sweetened breakfast cereals. Ultra-processed foods are the primary source (nearly 90%) of added sugars in the typical American diet. In addition to sugar, ultraprocessed foods contain food substances from whole foods like oils, fats, starches, and protein isolates. They also typically contain additives like colors, flavors, emulsifiers, and other cosmetic additives to make them tasty and to extend shelf-life. So yes, sugar and then some.