Can We Eat To Starve Cancer

Can we eat to starve cancer?
What resonated with my worldview?
The concept of angiogenesis and its application to cancer treatment deeply resonated with me. I
was intrigued by the idea that preventing neovascularization in the early stages of cancer
development, as proposed by Judah Folkman (Li et al., 2012), could limit tumor growth,
metastasis, and maintain tumor dormancy. This aligns with my understanding and highlights the
potential of antiangiogenic therapy in combating various cancer types. The tumor's blood
vascular network plays a crucial role in delivering oxygen, nutrients, and metabolite removal
(Chatterjee, Rana, & Rana, 2010). When a primary tumor becomes neovascularized, malignant
cells enter circulation, and upon reaching distant organs, they must induce angiogenesis for
detectable cancer growth (Chatterjee et al., 2010).
What surprised me?
I was surprised by the extensive promise shown by antiangiogenic therapy in treating various
cancer types, including colorectal, renal, hepatic, lung, brain, pancreatic, and more (Li et al.,
2012). The effectiveness of this approach in such a wide range of cancers was eye-opening and
offers hope for more targeted and less invasive cancer treatments.
The advice on nutrition and cancer is also intriguing. The famous quote from Michael Pollan,
"Eat food. Not in excess. "Mostly plants" is in line with the advice to eat a lot of fruits and
vegetables, stay away from packaged or processed foods, and cut back on alcohol and sugar
(Erlanger Health System, 2018). This straightforward yet effective guideline for a healthy diet
emphasizes the importance of a balanced diet in cancer prevention.

What confused me?
The concept of angiogenesis and antiangiogenic therapy itself is quite complex and might pose
challenges for individuals without a medical background. While I grasp the basic principles, I
acknowledge that this subject can be confusing for those not well-versed in medical terminology
and cancer biology.
Do I have any stories that relate to this learning?
I don't have personal stories related to this specific learning, but the discussion on angiogenesis
and antiangiogenic therapy reminds me of the importance of continually advancing medical
research and treatments. It underscores the significance of applying scientific discoveries to
improve the lives of those affected by cancer and other diseases. It also highlights the potential
for more effective and targeted therapies in the future, which is a source of hope for patients and
their families (Li et al., 2012). Additionally, stopping the tumor's blood supply can be a
significant benefit to cancer patients (Cao, 2004).
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References
Chatterjee, M., Rana, A., & Rana, B. (2010). Angiogenesis & therapeutic targets in cancer.
Bentham e Books. Retrieved from
https://ebookcentral-proquest-com.libaccess.fdu.edu/lib/fdu-ebooks/reader.action?
docID=864193
Tyner, K. (2018). What It Means When You Break A Crystal & What To Do With It. Moon
Body Soul. https://moonbodysoul.com/blogs/blog/what-it-means-when-you-break-a-
crystal-what-to-do-with-it
Cao, Y. (2004). Antiangiogenic cancer therapy. Seminars in Cancer Biology, 14(2), 139–
145. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.semcancer.2003.09.018
Li, W. W., Li, V. W., Hutnik, M., & Chiou, A. S. (2012). Tumor angiogenesis as a target for
dietary cancer prevention. Journal of Oncology, 2012, 1–
23. https://doi.org/10.1155/2012/879623
Erlanger Health System. (2018). What exactly is the antiangiogenic
diet? HealthyU. https://blog.erlanger.org/2018/09/17/antiangiogenic-diet/#:~:text=A%3A
%20The%20%E2%80%9Cantiangiogenic%20diet%E2%80%9D,and%20meat
%20consumption%20is%20limited.

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Can we eat to starve cancer?

What resonated with my worldview?

detectable cancer growth (Chatterjee et al., 2010).

What surprised me?

emphasizes the importance of a balanced diet in cancer prevention.

and cancer biology.

Do I have any stories that relate to this learning?

and antiangiogenic therapy reminds me of the importance of continually advancing medical

research and treatments. It underscores the significance of applying scientific discoveries to

significant benefit to cancer patients (Cao, 2004).

into my life, I embarked on a remarkable exploration of self-discovery. In its presence, an

presence and disappearance, we open ourselves up to a world brimming with endless

Bentham e Books. Retrieved from

Body Soul. https://moonbodysoul.com/blogs/blog/what-it-means-when-you-break-a-

dietary cancer prevention. Journal of Oncology, 2012, 1–

Erlanger Health System. (2018). What exactly is the antiangiogenic

diet? HealthyU. https://blog.erlanger.org/2018/09/17/antiangiogenic-diet/#:~:text=A%3A

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