Nutritionist specializing in those with preventing colon cancer ?

[Anonymous]

Any thoughts? I am high risk

[Anonymous]

Dr Mark Hyman has a podcast episode on this - easy to find on google

Good luck

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Dr Mark Hyman has a podcast episode on this - easy to find on google

Good luck

Thanks in looking for a more personalized approach as one size does not fit all

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Dr Mark Hyman has a podcast episode on this - easy to find on google

Good luck

Thanks in looking for a more personalized approach as one size does not fit all

NP: Preventing colon cancer is dietary, but also environmental and genetics are involved. What Dr. Mark talks about on his podcast has a lot of strong data supporting it, and most of it is easy to follow. So while I understand you want something personalized, much of what he talks about is universal and a good fit for most of the population. If you have a strong genetic link, then not sure how much a personalized diet will help you.

[Anonymous]

My family has the Lynch gene also known as HNPCC. If this gene is what's making OP high risk - I would say that only 1 person in my family actually had colon cancer. Most had multiple other types of cancer so while it's good to focus on low to no processed foods and high fiber Mediterranean diet, you also want to make sure you keep on top of the rest of your body's systems - urinary, brain, reproductive esp if female, skin and full digestive track from top to bottom, especially. Also FWIW with Lynch, if you get cancer before you're 50, you'll die quickly of it - after 50 for the first cancer, you're more likely to survive them - it's oddly more protective after age 50, more likely to kill before age 50. That has held true in our family.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My family has the Lynch gene also known as HNPCC. If this gene is what's making OP high risk - I would say that only 1 person in my family actually had colon cancer. Most had multiple other types of cancer so while it's good to focus on low to no processed foods and high fiber Mediterranean diet, you also want to make sure you keep on top of the rest of your body's systems - urinary, brain, reproductive esp if female, skin and full digestive track from top to bottom, especially. Also FWIW with Lynch, if you get cancer before you're 50, you'll die quickly of it - after 50 for the first cancer, you're more likely to survive them - it's oddly more protective after age 50, more likely to kill before age 50. That has held true in our family.

what do you mean by keep on top of urinary and brain systms? Like Dr appts? Can you elaborate. Thanks

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Dr Mark Hyman has a podcast episode on this - easy to find on google

Good luck

Thanks in looking for a more personalized approach as one size does not fit all

NP: Preventing colon cancer is dietary, but also environmental and genetics are involved. What Dr. Mark talks about on his podcast has a lot of strong data supporting it, and most of it is easy to follow. So while I understand you want something personalized, much of what he talks about is universal and a good fit for most of the population. If you have a strong genetic link, then not sure how much a personalized diet will help you.

I have IBS C - not everything he talks about works for those of us with this.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My family has the Lynch gene also known as HNPCC. If this gene is what's making OP high risk - I would say that only 1 person in my family actually had colon cancer. Most had multiple other types of cancer so while it's good to focus on low to no processed foods and high fiber Mediterranean diet, you also want to make sure you keep on top of the rest of your body's systems - urinary, brain, reproductive esp if female, skin and full digestive track from top to bottom, especially. Also FWIW with Lynch, if you get cancer before you're 50, you'll die quickly of it - after 50 for the first cancer, you're more likely to survive them - it's oddly more protective after age 50, more likely to kill before age 50. That has held true in our family.

Do you know where someone might get tested to see if they have the lynch gene?

[Anonymous]

Try a nutritionist from the Barnard Center (in DC). Also read the book Fiber Fueled.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Dr Mark Hyman has a podcast episode on this - easy to find on google

Good luck

Thanks in looking for a more personalized approach as one size does not fit all

Dr Hyman runs Ultra Wellness Center in the Berkshires of MA - has nutritionists on staff

Good luck

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Dr Mark Hyman has a podcast episode on this - easy to find on google

Good luck

Thanks in looking for a more personalized approach as one size does not fit all

NP: Preventing colon cancer is dietary, but also environmental and genetics are involved. What Dr. Mark talks about on his podcast has a lot of strong data supporting it, and most of it is easy to follow. So while I understand you want something personalized, much of what he talks about is universal and a good fit for most of the population. If you have a strong genetic link, then not sure how much a personalized diet will help you.

I have IBS C - not everything he talks about works for those of us with this.

Did you read the parts where I said "most" and "much"? sadly you fall outside of those populations, I'm sorry you're going through this. I can only imagine how hard it is for you. No snark in my comment so please don't read it that way.

[Anonymous]

The best research I’ve seen is to follow Mediterranean diet. Unless you’re looking for causes of flairs for your particularly disease, I don’t think there is anything more specific to the individual. Any good nutritionist should be familiar with Mediterranean as it is the anti inflammatory diet recommended to reduce the risk or manage many illnesses

- signed someone who has looking into this because I have UC and am at risk for both it escalating and colon cancer

[Anonymous]

I don’t think you need a nutritionist. The data is out there on what to eat. Stay away from red meat and processed meats (bacon, sausage, hot dogs, etc.) and smoked meats. Avoid charred foods. Eat lots of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. Do not avoid whole grains and beans/legumes bc carbs. There is plenty of research that these foods lowers colocancer and gi cancers.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Dr Mark Hyman has a podcast episode on this - easy to find on google

Good luck

Thanks in looking for a more personalized approach as one size does not fit all

NP: Preventing colon cancer is dietary, but also environmental and genetics are involved. What Dr. Mark talks about on his podcast has a lot of strong data supporting it, and most of it is easy to follow. So while I understand you want something personalized, much of what he talks about is universal and a good fit for most of the population. If you have a strong genetic link, then not sure how much a personalized diet will help you.

I have IBS C - not everything he talks about works for those of us with this.

Have you asked your dr for a rec (not being snarky, I have Crohn’s). If your dr doesn’t have a rec, a lot of the hospitals with good gastroenterology departments typically have nutritionists/dietitians on staff and they should be able to help you. I am high risk for it too (bc of my Crohn’s and also bc I have one of the BRCA genes). But honestly, I have to eat what I can so I don’t have a flare up of Crohn’s which is the opposite of what all the experts say. But like you said, it is all very individualized and another Crohn’s patient may be able to eat things I can’t. I have an in-law with IBS-c so I know it is really tough.

[Anonymous]

Since we’re taking about dietary factors, Indians rarely get colon cancer. I would stick to the typical Indian diet.