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Brooke3006
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7 years ago

Fasting for improved health

Hi everyone,

im new here and have a fairly recent stage 4 bc diagnosis. I’ve heard 72-hour water only fasts can be efficient to kill tumor cells and help protect your healthy cells from chemo. 

Does anyone here have experience with this? I’m also open to hearing the view from a BCNA staffer or nurse. 

My bc nurse didn’t think it was a fantastic idea but admitted she doesn’t know much in the area of fasting for health. 

Cheers 
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  • Blossom1961's avatar
    Blossom1961
    Member
    7 years ago
    Hi @Brooke3006 Sorry I like my food too much to help here. I do know that chemo made me so hungry My hands would shake as I was preparing my meal. I guess I am just recommending you to be flexible if necessary so that you don’t beat yourself up if you end up breaking the fast, should you decide to go ahead with it.
  • arpie's avatar
    arpie
    Member
    7 years ago
    Welcome to the forum @Brooke3006 - ask away on any question!  Tell us a bit more about yourself!  Have you had surgery yet?

    Ummm, I'd be erring on the side of 'caution' with this one, methinks.

    Out of interest - Who recommended this to you?   Once diagnosed, we hear many 'wonderful cure stories' from friends and acquaintances ..... most of which are rubbish!  :( 

    Drinking plenty of water AFTER chemo does help 'wash it out of your system' .... but care still needs to be taken - as drinking too much water can actually flush essential water soluble minerals that are required for the body to work properly.