It has been reported that colon cancer patients who eat a lot of red meat and french fries will raise their risks of suffering a relapse and dying early. These patients who favor such western diet are three times more likely to have a recurrence of colon cancer compared to those who eat fish, chicken, vegetables and fruits.
Researchers looked at 1,009 patients suffering from stage 3 colon cancer and surveyed their eating habits after they had been treated through surgery and chemotherapy.
From the eating habits surveyed, the researchers found two types of diets: a western style diet rich in red meat, fatty products, refined grains and desserts, and a prident diet that includes fish, poultry, vegetables and fruits.
The researchers followed up on the patients for over a five-year period, they found 324 people had a relapse and 223 died with a colon cancer recurrence. Most of the patients who suffer a relapse had western style of diet.
The study suggests that people who treated for advanced colon cancer can actively improve their odds of survival by their lifestyle and dietary choices.
Digestive Health, Western Diet Raises Risk of Colon Cancer
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