The consumption of red meat and saturated fat triples the risk of recurrence in patients who suffered from colon cancer.
It was known that red meat consumption was associated with a higher risk of colon cancer, but what about for those who have already suffered from this disease? It seems that these patients should be more attentive to what they eat. A new U.S. study has in fact highlighted a diet high in red meat and saturated fat triples the risk of recurrence and mortality associated with colon cancer.
In reaching these conclusions, Dr. Jeffrey Meyerhardt and his colleagues at the Cancer Institute Dana-Farber in Boston (Massachusetts) followed more than 1 000 patients who had been suffering from colon cancer treated with chemotherapy and surgery which they requested to complete a questionnaire about what they ate.
The researchers were able to define two types of diet in their patients. On the one hand, the regime "Western" with the menu: red meat, fat, refined grains, sweets. On the other hand, a system called "prudent", rich in fish, fruits and vegetables that actually resembles the Mediterranean diet.
The study patients were followed for 5.3 years to monitor the recurrence of colon cancer. After this period, 324 people have seen the disease re-appeared and 223 have died. In comparing these figures dietary habits reported by patients, researchers have found that the monitoring system was critical: patients who were on a diet "West" were three times more likely to relapse!
"These results are important because it is a recurrent concern among patients," said Dr. Jeffrey Meyerhardt. "They often ask how they should eat to increase their chances of cure." This study provides them with some answers: omit red meat, fats and sweets in favor of fish, fruits and vegetables.
It was known that red meat consumption was associated with a higher risk of colon cancer, but what about for those who have already suffered from this disease? It seems that these patients should be more attentive to what they eat. A new U.S. study has in fact highlighted a diet high in red meat and saturated fat triples the risk of recurrence and mortality associated with colon cancer.
In reaching these conclusions, Dr. Jeffrey Meyerhardt and his colleagues at the Cancer Institute Dana-Farber in Boston (Massachusetts) followed more than 1 000 patients who had been suffering from colon cancer treated with chemotherapy and surgery which they requested to complete a questionnaire about what they ate.
The researchers were able to define two types of diet in their patients. On the one hand, the regime "Western" with the menu: red meat, fat, refined grains, sweets. On the other hand, a system called "prudent", rich in fish, fruits and vegetables that actually resembles the Mediterranean diet.
The study patients were followed for 5.3 years to monitor the recurrence of colon cancer. After this period, 324 people have seen the disease re-appeared and 223 have died. In comparing these figures dietary habits reported by patients, researchers have found that the monitoring system was critical: patients who were on a diet "West" were three times more likely to relapse!
"These results are important because it is a recurrent concern among patients," said Dr. Jeffrey Meyerhardt. "They often ask how they should eat to increase their chances of cure." This study provides them with some answers: omit red meat, fats and sweets in favor of fish, fruits and vegetables.
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