In a message dated 6/26/2007 7:18:05 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [log in to unmask] writes: Why do you say that? Or is colon cancer less reactive to ketosis? I think it had began in the colon, alhough last year (or two years ago) he had had a colonscopy which was clean. I have no idea if colon cancer is more or less reactive to ketosis .I said that because I thought it wasn't clear where his cancer began for sure. I'm certainly no expert on any of this -- just throwing out layperson's thoughts. But some cancers are hormone dependant ie prostate, breast etc so I'm not sure that zero carb alone is the holy grail answer. Unfortunately, I just do not believe that diet alone is necessarily a cure-all. People get sick and die --that's life. Genetics and environmental toxins also undoubtedly play a role. Your friend really got dealt a lousy hand -- but it's not over until it's over and there is certainly always hope. Your friend's family should try to immediately contact the doctors mentioned in the link -- perhaps they would consult with his current oncologist regarding diet change. I hope something helps your friend. If your friend's family wants to just give a ketogenic diet a try on their own -- remember, such a regime is high fat, not high protein. ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.