Many local cancer patients are buying flaxseed oil but they are not aware that it might not be suitable for everybody. Some cancer patients do not have good experiences after consuming it. If you are thinking about trying flaxseed oil, we suggest that you read our write-up.

Recently, our local media reported on the findings of some research studies on vegetables and fruits that are beneficial for cancer prevention. Indeed, extensive researches had been carried out overseas and more studies are in the pipeline. Findings from research overseas indicate that most vegetables and fruits contain phytochemicals that are beneficial in the fight against cancer. However, most local cancer patients tend to eat only those recommended in the newspapers, radio talks and talk shows. In some instances, due to the sudden surge in demand for these recommended vegetables and fruits, their prices were increased. A more rational approach is to eat all kinds of vegetable and fruit in moderation. Please refer to our write-up.

Many local cancer patients are forking out large sums of money to buy all kinds of health supplement that claim to fight cancer. In most instances, desperate patients are easily convinced that health supplements are beneficial to their illnesses. Interestingly, some patients decided not to take these expensive health supplements/herbs after buying them, as they came to their senses after consulting some trusted parties. This is actually a waste of money. Indeed, patients can get nutrients from a wide variety of food. Please refer to our write-up.

Some local cancer patients have shared their experiences on using Gerson Therapy in Singapore. To date, we have not heard of any successful case. However, some patients have managed to survive when they seek treatment directly from Gerson Institute. We would advise patients to find out more about the therapy before seeking such treatment locally. Please refer to our write-up.

In April 2005, I met a local cancer patient who had a recurrence of lymphoma cancer in an organic farm in Malacca. As the doctors in Singapore have nothing else to offer, he decided to try out Gerson Therapy using his self-administered protocol. He stayed in the farm so that he could easily plucked a variety of fruits, vegetables and herbs, and consumed them immediately - thereby getting the maximum benefit of their live enzymes. He also did self-administered coffee enemas.

Most local cancer patients believe in the healing benefit of wheatgrass. Some are paying as high as S$40/- per kilogramme for home-grown wheatgrass. The cheaper ones are sold at the supermarkets. Again, not everybody has had good experiences with it. A distant relative of mine did not survive lung cancer despite taking wheatgrass juice on a daily basis. During those days, wheatgrass was not readily available in Singapore. She bought them in bulk from a supplier based in Malaysia.

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American Institute for Cancer Research is the cancer charity that fosters research on diet and cancer prevention and educates the public about the results. If you wish to know more about diet for cancer patients, please visit their web site.