- A study of over 1,600 stage three colon cancer patients revealed that those who consumed proinflammatory foods like white bread, French fries, hot dogs, and soda had an 87 per cent higher risk of death compared to those with the least proinflammatory diet.
- Experts noted that these findings underscore the importance of diet and physical activity in colorectal cancer patient outcomes.
- The study, presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology Annual Meeting, indicated that anti-inflammatory drugs did not significantly influence the diet-survival relationship, but higher physical activity levels correlated with better survival outcomes.
- Prior research also indicated that systemic inflammation can elevate the risk of colon cancer development.
- Experts recommend focusing on overall eating patterns, emphasising anti-inflammatory foods like dark leafy greens, vegetables, nuts, whole grains, and omega-3-rich protein.
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