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A '''cancer diet''' is a way of alimentation or diet intended to heal or cure a cancer disease in a causal way or to prolong survival time. A wider understanding of the term "cancer diet" includes also a diet intended to improve quality of life of cancer patients without affecting prognosis.  

A '''cancer diet''' is a way of alimentation or diet intended to heal or cure a cancer disease in a causal way or to prolong survival time. A wider understanding of the term "cancer diet" also includes a diet intended to improve the quality of life of cancer patients without affecting prognosis.  

So far, specific cancer diets are not accepted in scientific medicine, and are common in an alternative medicine environment. However, most cancer patients choose also concomitand alternative therapies in a complementary way to an effective therapy.

So far, specific cancer diets are not accepted in scientific medicine, and are common in an environment of alternative medicine. However, most cancer patients choose also concomitant alternative therapies to an effective therapy in a complementary way.

Specific cancer diets are nutritional recommendations going beyond generic recommendations and include usually unusual components, for instance the intake of herbal substances or the prohibition of a particular way of alimentation or particular substances. The recommandations found (in books or the internet) are commonly backed only by theoretical considerations. and usually lacking any scientific proof or literature.

Specific cancer diets are nutritional recommendations going beyond generic recommendations and usually include unusual components, for instance the consumption of herbal substances, or prohibit a particular way of alimentation or particular substances. The recommandations found (in books or the internet) as a rule are backed only by theoretical considerations. and usually lack any scientific proof or literature.

In general, almost every cancer diet is claimed to be effective in a preventive way and at the same time also in a curative way. Cancer - prevention and cure are often confused or mixed. However, a common cancer patient is much les interested in prevention of a possible future (different) cancer disease, but seeks healing or relief of his present state. Most cancer patients are aware that a chemotherapy or radiation therapy may trigger a future cancer.

In general, almost every cancer diet is claimed to be effective in a preventive way and, at the same time, also in a curative way. Cancer prevention and cure are often confused or mixed. However, a common cancer patient is much less interested in prevention of a possible future (different) cancer disease, but seeks healing or relief of his present state. Most cancer patients are aware that chemotherapy or radiation therapy may trigger a future cancer.

==Common cancer diet models==

==Common cancer diet models==

*an alleged [[detoxification]] of usually not specified "toxins" or "waste".

*an alleged [[detoxification]] of usually not specified "toxins" or "waste".

*strengthening of the immune system  

*strengthening of the immune system  

*famishment of cancer cells (see [[Breuß-cure]]) oder seletivly intoxification of cancer cells

*famishing of cancer cells (see [[Breuß-cure]]) oder seletive intoxification of cancer cells

*recommendations in accordance with the [[Warburg-effect]] of energy metabolism (examples: [[Budwig-diet]] or [[Coy-diet]])

*recommendations in accordance with the [[Warburg-effect]] of energy metabolism (examples: [[Budwig-diet]] or [[Coy-diet]])

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*[[Anthroposophy|anthroposophic]] cancer diet according to Renzenbrink. A "whole foods" alimentation, without food originating from solanaceae (Tomatoes, potatoes). Developped by German physician Udo Renzenbrink (1913-1994)

*[[Anthroposophy|anthroposophic]] cancer diet according to Renzenbrink. A "whole foods" alimentation, without food originating from solanaceae (Tomatoes, potatoes). Developped by German physician Udo Renzenbrink (1913-1994)

*[[Breuß-cure]]: six weeks only vegetable juices (carrot, celery, potatoes, raphanus) and particular teas. Developped by austrian farmer and "Heilpraktiker" Rudolf Breuß (1899-1990)

*[[Breuß-cure]]: only vegetable juices (carrot, celery, potatoes, raphanus) and particular teas for six weeks. Developped by Austrian farmer and "Heilpraktiker" Rudolf Breuß (1899-1990)

*[[Gerson-diet]]: [[Coffee enema]], laxative, liver-extracts, iodine, vitamins and pepsine. A bit proteins, sugar and salt.

*[[Gerson-diet]]: [[Coffee enema]], laxative, liver-extracts, iodine, vitamins and pepsine. Some proteins, sugar and salt.

*[[Howard Hay diet]]: proteins and carbohydrates well separated.

*[[Howard Hay diet]]: proteins and carbohydrates well separated.

*[[Instinctotherapy]] according to [[Guy Claude Burger]]: no cooked or heated food, but raw meat and fish is allowed.

*[[Instinctotherapy]] according to [[Guy Claude Burger]]: no cooked or heated food, but raw meat and fish is permitted.

*Isopathic lactic acid diet or protective diet according to [[Johannes Kuhl]]: optically (+) lactic acid.

*Isopathic lactic acid diet or protective diet according to [[Johannes Kuhl]]: optically (+) lactic acid.

*Cancer diet according to Ernst Leupold: extremely carbohydrate deficient diet, infusions with sugar and insuline. No fruit (except lemons).

*Cancer diet according to Ernst Leupold: extremely carbohydrate deficient diet, infusions with sugar and insuline. No fruit (except lemons).

*[[Oil-protein diet]] according to [[Johanna Budwig]]: flayseed- and nutoils, cabbage-juice(Sauerkrautsaft), vegetable- and fruit juices.

*[[Oil-protein diet]] according to [[Johanna Budwig]]: flayseed- and nutoils, cabbage-juice(Sauerkrautsaft), vegetable- and fruit juices.

*Cancer diet according to [[Catherine Kousmine]]: grains and raw food, no meat.

*Cancer diet according to [[Catherine Kousmine]]: grains and raw food, no meat.

*[[Hirneise 3E-program]]: developped by gormer nurse [[Lothar Hirneise]].

*[[Hirneise 3E-program]]: developped by former nurse [[Lothar Hirneise]].

*Whole Food diet according to Maximilian Bircher-Benner: Wenig Fett, viel Gemüse und Getreide, Milchprodukte, Obst, Fisch statt Fleisch.

*Whole Food diet according to Maximilian Bircher-Benner: Little fat, vegetables and grain in large quantities, milk products, fruit, fish instead of meat.  

*[[Kelley-Gonzalez-therapy]].

*[[Kelley-Gonzalez-therapy]].

*[[Seeger 10-Way-therapy]].

*[[Seeger 10-Way-therapy]].

==criticism==

==criticism==

The different cancer diets are differing a lot and are contradicting to each other. Alleged preventing effects are often mixed with a possible curative approach.

The various cancer diets are very different from each other and contradict each other. Alleged preventive effects are often mixed with a possible curative approach.

No specific cancer diet has been accepted by evidence based medicine so far. To the contrary: a one-sided and limiting diet (as macrobiotics in its extreme form) may be harmful and cause nutritional deficits and may increase weight loose.

No specific cancer diet has been accepted by evidence based medicine so far. To the contrary: a one-sided and limited diet (as macrobiotics in its extreme form) may be harmful and cause nutritional deficits and may increase weight loss.

==literature==

==literature==