80: The Effect of Diet and Lifestyle on Prostate Cancer - Stephen Freedland, M.D.

[@pwaveqrs1]

I'm in my 5th year of surviving Prostate Cancer. Surgery, Recurrence, PSMA-PET Positive two local lymph nodes; radiation, 18 months Lupron. Now 5 months on the Carnivore diet and I have never felt better in my life! No joint pain anymore. Way stronger than when eating plants. Eager to workout now. Thriving as a human. Testosterone back to normal. PSA remains non detectable.

[@pwaveqrs1]

Just got tested again, Testosterone continues to increase to 550 and PSA remains undetectable.

[@s.chaisrisuk4956]

@@pwaveqrs1what was the stage you started?

[@pwaveqrs1]

@@s.chaisrisuk4956 I was at Stage 3 as best as they can describe it. After my prostate was removed, I had a "recurrence." There were two tumors in my iliac lymph nodes. We found them with PSMA-PET and then had 8 weeks of radiation, 18 months Hormone Treatments. Then 10 Months of Meat, Eggs, Salt and Water. Now strong and still playing competitive amateur golf at 64.

[@pwaveqrs1]

@@s.chaisrisuk4956 If you meant what was my Gleason score, it was a 3+4 = 7 then changed to a 4 +3 after surgery. There was perineural invasion after surgery. So, some of the cancer cells were definitely left behind. I should have been offered radiation right away. Whatever. It's good now.

[@hatemruby533]

As I am a diabetic person My physician asked me to do a PSA checkup test with Hemoglobin A1C .The result was a little bit high 5.54 ng/ml , and he referred me to a specialist. An MRI and a biopsy later, I discovered I was a 65 year old living with a Gleason 6 prostate cancer. I'm so grateful that my Doctor took action, knew that there was a history of prostate cancer in my family and encouraged me to do the test. I now can do active surveillance and get on with my life. Now I changed all my life style and start ketogenic diet In addition to I stop eating dairy foods and sugar and rice and and all products that feeds cancer since 3 months also I practice prolonged DRY fasting about 17 hrs for one month and i do two Psa tests one after 2 months and it was 3.54ng/ml and the other one after dry fasting and it was 2.7ng/ml . I lost about 12 KGS since 3 months That encourage me to complete fasting hoping that tumor marker will give me more good results.

[@garrettpohlmanmd]

Thanks for sharing your story. Congrats on being proactive to improve your dietary and prostate health!

[@hatemruby533]

Please can you help me to understand what happened with my case… when I choose active surveillance l hope after awhile that my prostate gland will stay in this recent stage and the PSA results will not increased…but what happened after practicing dry fasting for more than one month was amazing thePsa values total and free decreased from 5.54 to 2.7 for total and from 0.58 to 0.26 for free..... My second question if I go ahead with anther dry fasting period about 10 days per month the PSA may decrease to approach from the normal records

[@roberthuff3122]

🎯 Key points for quick navigation: 00:00 *🎙️ Introduction to Prostate Cancer Awareness* - The episode focuses on prostate cancer awareness, diet, and lifestyle effects on outcomes. - Introduction of Dr. Garrett Pullman and the purpose of the podcast. - The Prostate Health Academy is presented as a resource for information and support. 02:40 *🥗 The Role of Diet and Lifestyle* - Dr. Stephen Freedland discusses the connection between diet, lifestyle, and prostate cancer. - Emphasis on treating the whole patient rather than just the disease. - Importance of obesity in developing aggressive prostate cancer. 05:59 *⚖️ Obesity and Prostate Cancer* - The complex relationship between obesity and aggressive prostate cancer is explained. - Weight loss can potentially reduce the risk of aggressive prostate cancer. - The varying impacts of weight loss on prostate cancer outcomes need further study. 07:43 *🍽️ Dietary Approaches in Prostate Cancer* - Dr. Freedland suggests there is no one-size-fits-all diet for prostate health. - Different diets have their advantages, such as plant-based and ketogenic diets. - Western diets are generally deemed harmful; focusing on balanced nutrition is key. 10:40 *🔍 High-Fat Diets and Prostate Cancer* - Historical data linked high-fat diets with prostate cancer, but recent studies show no strong associations. - The relationship between nutrient absorption (like lycopene) and dietary fats is discussed. - A consensus among diet experts shows sugar is a common dietary concern. 12:46 *🍬 The Sugar Connection* - Biologically, sugar appears to contribute to cancer growth, but human data is less definitive. - Conducted studies on low-carb diets show potential benefits for prostate cancer patients. - The challenge of diet adherence underlines the complexities of managing prostate health. 16:13 *🏋️‍♂️ Diet and Lifestyle Challenges* - Many patients know what to do but struggle with adherence due to temptations. - Practical tips are shared for maintaining a healthier diet and avoiding processed sugars. - Emphasis on making better food choices rather than aiming for perfection. 19:00 *🏃‍♂️ Importance of Exercise* - Exercise should be a key aspect of lifestyle changes for prostate health. - Vigorous exercise is encouraged for better health outcomes. - Getting adequate sleep and managing stress are also highlighted as crucial factors. 21:04 *💭 Conclusion and Final Thoughts* - Lifestyle choices can significantly impact health outcomes despite genetic predispositions. - The ongoing role of diet and exercise in cancer prevention and management is reiterated. - Encouragement for continuous improvement in health habits is emphasized. Made with HARPA AI

[@charlesgair8608]

You Will Be Suprised At What You Will Give Up When Your Life Depends On It.

[@brianhill5009]

Because most people will not give up cookies, cakes, and candies, it would be helpful if the physicians would name which brand names are better than others. Certainly, oatmeal and peanut butter cookies have less sugar content than Oreos.

[@richardshansky3040]

Not necessarily true

[@peterschenk2352]

I was diagnosed with stage 3 prostate cancer. Stopped eating any product with refined sugar or high fructose corn syrup 8 months ago. Just need to do it. No excuses.

[@FBICPS]

Examples of fats that should be consumed with tomatoes?

[@drewquayle8776]

Virgin olive oil

[@micheleoconnell8749]

Fresh Mozzarella cheese or Burrati

[@wayned550]

Use Ground black pepper with virgin olive oil when cooking tomatoes, this helps produce more lycopean which is good for prostate cancer. I'm no dietician but I've read this from numerous dieticians.