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Posted 8/23/2019 6:17 PM (GMT 0)
I'm sure there is lots of information online about how many servings of fruit a day someone should have that has been treated for prostate cancer.

I know too much sugar is a no no no a triple no.

I'm wondering of those on the forum who have successfully been cured or on the way to being cured of prostate cancer through radiation treatments.......

How many servings of fruit do you have a day?

I eat very healthy, try to exercise....

Often I find I have little appetite and I love to eat fruit. I know its healthy but the sugar content is obviously an issue.
I eat 0 cakes, chocolate, ice cream, chips etc......

But I want to eat fruit.

So I'm looking into how much is too much?

Thanks!
Posted 8/23/2019 6:23 PM (GMT 0)
Worried about eating too much fruit because of the sugar content? Wow impressive!
Posted 8/23/2019 7:44 PM (GMT 0)
There isn't a clear connection between sugar consumption and cancr, according to this article:
https://www.healio.com/hematology-oncology/cancer-prevention/news/online/%7be8055e57-7466-4273-84f8-a9cbe7ccdae4%7d/many-questions-remain-about-link-between-sugar-intake-and-cancer

I avoid processed sugar because I have high blood glucose, but I still eat fruit. So should you!
Posted 8/23/2019 8:32 PM (GMT 0)
I saw an integrative medicine specialist. She told me to have only 3 servings of fruit a day and mostly vegetables.

I like VEG (will never say veggies) but I like fruit better.

So I am eating at least 5 servings of fruit. Its not processed sugar...... but some fruit does contain high amounts of sugar.
Even people with just high blood sugar levels shouldn't eat that much high sugar fruit....SO.....

I also just googled and got this so......I don't think I can eat all the fruit I want at all. One can of course....but is that smart?

"The ratios of fructose and glucose are pretty much the same in both fruit and table sugar. Most fruits are 40 to 55 percent fructose (there's some variation: 65 percent in apples and pears; 20 percent in cranberries), and table sugar (aka sucrose) is 50/50"
Posted 8/23/2019 8:32 PM (GMT 0)
I finished radiation in 2012.

Low PSA since. Yes it works and has worked for lots and lots of men.

Just eat fruit and enjoy. Unless you're having problems with high blood glucose, it's not that big a deal. Refined sugars and processed food is a bigger worry. and if you're having low appetite - don't punish yourself, get the nutrition you need.

Andrew
Posted 8/23/2019 10:55 PM (GMT 0)
I don't how it may fit in with PCa. No one probably really knows. A bigger consequence is spiking your blood sugar levels and diabetes. I suppose fruit juice and sugary fruits might be avoid.
Posted 8/23/2019 11:45 PM (GMT 0)
I think everyone has their levels of what they think is appropriate. I was just reading a thread about a guy who has had rising psa and is eating very extreme and others posted on his thread that they too eat like that....and others who have had good results with eating just a moderately healthy diet. I don't have high blood sugar...so I'm not worried about that..and I do try and eat more fruit that has less sugar. Although I love blueberries.

Its also hard since I am prone to kidney stones. That completely changes your diet and makes it hard to eat healthy as they expect you to live on white bread. That is the worst for you.
Posted 8/24/2019 1:40 AM (GMT 0)
eat fruit until you get the GI runs and then back off a bit.
Posted 8/24/2019 3:11 PM (GMT 0)
Fuzz didn't see your signature so not sure your PSA status but I think there's lots of other things to stress over besides eating fruit. Most of the studies that are out there on the net show no connection between sugar and PCA. Its always good to eat healthy with a well balanced meal and regular exercise. Larry
Posted 8/24/2019 3:21 PM (GMT 0)
I've been at .43 and then last checked it was .47 its gone steadily down from 1.4 and stayed at .47

One year and 9 months out. The doctor said that PSA is good considering I had prostititis when they took it.
I will take it again in two weeks.
Posted 8/24/2019 9:21 PM (GMT 0)
Asked the Medical Onc. physician assistant about the relation of sugar to PCa. She said there is none as far as PCa. Other cancers, yes there is a correlation.
Posted 8/24/2019 10:20 PM (GMT 0)
Obviously this has already been discussed a lot here.

One very knowledgeable poster seems to agree with you about sugar not being the enemy.

And then many post articles and links to why sugar is bad.

https://www.healingwell.com/community/default.aspx?f=35&m=3775930.

It makes sense to eat a healthy diet obviously.
Posted 8/26/2019 1:52 AM (GMT 0)
Yes a healthy diet is smart. Unless you are Cashless and on his super strict diet that works for him, you need to live and not worry about 1 link that something might be bad. Dairy is bad says a report......I loved my ice cream last night. Eggs are bad says a report.......I loved my omelette this morning. Fruit is bad because of sugar says a report........it's peach season for cryin out loud. I love my fresh home grown peaches. Next month I'll start picking apples. And I'll have ice cream again. I'm enjoying life with stage 4.
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