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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Recently, I embarked on a personal journey with a Moonstone crystal, a precious gem renowned

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witnessed the truly transformative potential of these enchanting stones. Incorporating this crystal

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awakening occurred. I became more in tune with my feminine side, deepened my spiritual
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I've encountered numerous crystals that broke or disappeared within a mere month or two of

acquiring them We hold two views on the significance of a shattered crystal's energy, which

aren't mutually exclusive. Some speculate that these crystals have absorbed negative energy from

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Chatterjee, M., Rana, A., & Rana, B. (2010). Angiogenesis & therapeutic targets in cancer.

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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–

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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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%20consumption%20is%20limited.