One of the most common question my patients ask me is "what should I eat" during and after my cancer treatment. To answer this question requires knowing more about the specifics of each individual, such as: What type of cancer treatments are ... [Read More]
Why Micronutrient Testing is Important for Cancer Patients and Survivors
Background: Dr. Lawenda recommends getting your micronutrients (vitamins, minerals) tested. Some assays also include testing of your amino acids and fatty acids. Did you know that most adults in the U.S. are deficient in multiple micronutrients? ... [Read More]
Juicing and Blending: AntiCancer Turbocharging
Unless you have the time and ability to prepare and eat large quantities of fresh produce every day I highly recommend you consider juicing or blending. Terminology: Juicing involves grinding, pulverizing and squeezing the juices out of the ... [Read More]
Taking Multi-Vitamins May Reduce Your Risk Of Dying From Cancer
The best source of micronutrients is from whole food, however it is often challenging to consume enough of these in our busy lives unless you eat high quality food every day. Therefore, I encourage many of my patients to take a high quality ... [Read More]
Vitamin E: Is it safe for men anymore?
In light of the recently reported SELECT study, many patients are asking this question. Here is my short response: The data from the recently reported SELECT trial show a 17% increased risk of developing prostate cancer with 400 IU's of ... [Read More]