In a message dated 6/26/2007 7:18:05 PM Eastern Daylight Time, 
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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.  



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