J Urol September 2005 PMID 16094059

Intensive lifestyle changes may affect the progression of prostate cancer.

Dean Ornish, Gerdi Weidner, William R Fair, Ruth Marlin, Elaine B Pettengill, Caren J Raisin, Stacey Dunn-Emke, Lila Crutchfield, F Nicholas Jacobs, R James Barnard, William J Aronson, Patricia McCormac, Damien J McKnight, Jordan D Fein, Ann M Dnistrian

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What people are saying

The discussions show strong support and curiosity about how diet and lifestyle influence prostate cancer, with mentions of studies like Ornish's and references to biological mechanisms like IGF-1 levels. The tone varies from enthusiastic to cautious, emphasizing the potential benefits while acknowledging the need for more outcome data, which highlights both interest and acknowledgment of complexity.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions support the idea that lifestyle changes can influence prostate cancer progression, citing studies and referencing experts like Dean Ornish.

InterestHigh interest

The topic appears highly engaging, with participants discussing specific research findings and their implications for health.

EngagementModerate engagement

The posts reflect a moderate level of engagement; some reference specific studies and biological mechanisms, indicating a genuine interest in understanding the subject.

ImpactModerate impact

While the discussions suggest the potential significance of lifestyle modifications in prostate cancer management, they stop short of asserting definitive clinical impact.

Abstract in brief

  • The study investigated how comprehensive lifestyle changes impact men with early-stage prostate cancer, focusing on PSA levels and cancer cell growth over one year.
  • Men who made lifestyle modifications showed a 4% decrease in PSA levels and had less disease progression compared to a control group that saw PSA increase by 6% and more disease progression.
  • Serum from men who made lifestyle changes significantly inhibited prostate cancer cell growth in laboratory tests, indicating that lifestyle interventions might slow cancer progression, though further research is needed.]

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Gabe Canales
@GabeCanales · X

Low fat #vegan diet to slow progression of early-stage #prostatecancer. @DeanOrnishMD on GMA (2005) discussing study, Intensive Lifestyle Changes May Affect the Progression of Prostate Cancer. Published in Journal of Urology Study: https://t.co/BOKy0rfwtc https://t.co/2JHTvO6PGz

Apr 27, 2021 · 19 likes · 10 shares · 3,534 followers View post →
Blue Cure
@BlueCure · X

Low fat #vegan diet slows progression of early-stage #prostatecancer - @DeanOrnishMD discusses on GMA (2005) Intensive Lifestyle Changes May Affect the Progression of Prostate Cancer. Published in Journal of Urology [STUDY] -> https://t.co/tWP5hVjrM4 https://t.co/it63wBQ6Qt

Apr 28, 2021 · 7 likes · 4 shares · 2,697 followers View post →
Blue Cure
@BlueCure · X

INTENSIVE LIFESTYLE CHANGES MAY AFFECT THE PROGRESSION OF PROSTATE CANCER @DeanOrnishMD Study: https://t.co/tWP5hV1Qnu #ProstateCanerAwarenessMonth #PCAM

Sep 2, 2022 · 5 likes · 1 share · 2,697 followers View post →
Agingdoc
@agingdoc1 · X

Intensive lifestyle changes may affect the progression of prostate cancer https://t.co/HSYKBBPhqs @JUrology https://t.co/JstazWz79t

Jan 15, 2023 · 4 likes · 1 share · 43,806 followers View post →
Stacy Loeb, MD
@LoebStacy · X

@dylanwannabe Great news! Here's a link to the randomized trial by Dean Ornish showing the benefits of intensive lifestyle modification during active surveillance https://t.co/IkrD4jTF3V

Aug 6, 2021 · 1 like · 17,900 followers View post →
Urvi Shah
@UrviShahMD · X

@TheWonkologist @timfenske There is this study in prostate cancer too showing a benefit with dietary and lifestyle changes https://t.co/AAVmr25QWk

Jan 13, 2023 · 1 like · 4,147 followers View post →

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LogosSteve
@LogosSteve · X

@xgigglypuff I almost can't overstate how dramatic this mechanism is. The real shocking study for me was this one on prostate cancer, 2005. Lower IGF-1 levels lead to an almost 8 fold increase in prostate cancer cell death in the experimental group vs control https://t.co/N4WIxyLgca

Jul 11, 2024 · 375 followers View post →
ClarifyHealth
@Clarify_Health · X

Only 5% of cancers are inherited. The other 95% are due to genetic mutations we acquire during our lifetimes. It has not been proven what percentage of these mutations are due to our food choices. The only RCT on diet and cancer progression: https://t.co/Z3lFOYNqKC

Jun 4, 2024 View post →
IBIONS - Nutrición y Cáncer
@ibionsnutricion · X

@Els_Urology

Feb 29, 2024 · 129 followers View post →
AFREPREN/FWD
@AfreprenFwd · X

@ichudov https://t.co/87L9KGBYhk doi: 10.1097/01.ju.0000169487.49018.73.. 2005 Sep;174(3):1065-9; discussion 1069-70.J Urol Intensive lifestyle changes may affect the progression of prostate cancer

Feb 11, 2024 · 69 followers View post →
VeganPostMortem
@VeganPostMortem · X

@chris_noxid @jason_gutt @jordanbpeterson In case my point wasn't clear: this study dripped blood on cancer cells from plant eaters and from meat eaters. PB bloods was less hospitable to cancer. Does that mean that plants cure cancer? NO! As long as we don't have outcome data, this means nothing. https://t.co/cLVS9dySKC

Mar 30, 2023 · 532 followers View post →
DR LI Health
@latirina · X

Intensive lifestyle changes may affect the progression of prostate cancer https://t.co/NxwqS46Gup

Feb 23, 2023 · 200 followers View post →
Dan Patrick
@mdpatrick · X

RT @agingdoc1: Intensive lifestyle changes may affect the progression of prostate cancer https://t.co/HSYKBBPhqs @JUrology https://t.co/J…

Jan 16, 2023 · 1 share · 2,044 followers View post →
Agingdoc
@agingdoc1 · X

Intensive lifestyle changes may affect the progression of prostate cancer https://t.co/HSYKBBPhqs @JUrology https://t.co/JstazWz79t

Jan 15, 2023 · 4 likes · 1 share · 43,806 followers View post →
Urvi Shah
@UrviShahMD · X

@TheWonkologist @timfenske There is this study in prostate cancer too showing a benefit with dietary and lifestyle changes https://t.co/AAVmr25QWk

Jan 13, 2023 · 1 like · 4,147 followers View post →
Blue Cure Men's Health Run
@bluecurerun · X

RT @BlueCure: INTENSIVE LIFESTYLE CHANGES MAY AFFECT THE PROGRESSION OF PROSTATE CANCER @DeanOrnishMD Study: https://t.co/tWP5hV1Qnu #Pros…

Sep 3, 2022 · 1 share · 61 followers View post →
Blue Cure
@BlueCure · X

INTENSIVE LIFESTYLE CHANGES MAY AFFECT THE PROGRESSION OF PROSTATE CANCER @DeanOrnishMD Study: https://t.co/tWP5hV1Qnu #ProstateCanerAwarenessMonth #PCAM

Sep 2, 2022 · 5 likes · 1 share · 2,697 followers View post →
Bill
@Dis_CT · X

@AshleyGWinter Have time to comment on prostate cancer & diet? https://t.co/YRCgPq1BMt

Mar 14, 2022 · 481 followers View post →
Sammlung von Informationen zu COVID-19 und MECFS
@lhaztknup · X

Studie: Eine gesunde pflanzenbasierte Ernährung und ein gesunder Lebensstil können Krebs stoppen und sogar rückgängig machen Referenz: Ornish D, Weidner G, Fair WR, et al. Intensive lifestyle changes may affect the progression of prostate cancer. J Urol. 2005;174(3):1065-1069;

Oct 13, 2021 · 5,080 followers View post →
Georgios Mavropalias, PhD
@x_centrik · X

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Oct 9, 2021 · 490 followers View post →
Blue Cure
@BlueCure · X

RT @BlueCure: INTENSIVE LIFESTYLE CHANGES MAY AFFECT THE PROGRESSION OF PROSTATE CANCER (Study) @DeanOrnishMD https://t.co/tWP5hV1Qnu #Pro…

Sep 22, 2021 · 2 shares · 2,697 followers View post →
Stacy Loeb, MD
@LoebStacy · X

@dylanwannabe Great news! Here's a link to the randomized trial by Dean Ornish showing the benefits of intensive lifestyle modification during active surveillance https://t.co/IkrD4jTF3V

Aug 6, 2021 · 1 like · 17,900 followers View post →
Patricia Lasseter
@PLasseter · X

Intensive lifestyle changes may affect the progression of prostate cancer - PubMed https://t.co/qrtYxkEsX6

Jun 19, 2021 · 119 followers View post →
Blue Cure Men's Health Run
@bluecurerun · X

RT @BlueCure: Low fat #vegan diet slows progression of early-stage #prostatecancer - @DeanOrnishMD discusses on GMA (2005) Intensive Lifes…

May 1, 2021 · 4 shares · 61 followers View post →
Blue Cure
@BlueCure · X

RT @BlueCure: Low fat #vegan diet slows progression of early-stage #prostatecancer - @DeanOrnishMD discusses on GMA (2005) Intensive Lifes…

Apr 30, 2021 · 4 shares · 2,697 followers View post →
Dr. Lucks Lifestyle Med Health & Well-Being Prac.
@luckssj · X

RT @BlueCure: Low fat #vegan diet slows progression of early-stage #prostatecancer - @DeanOrnishMD discusses on GMA (2005) Intensive Lifes…

Apr 29, 2021 · 4 shares · 545 followers View post →
Dean Ornish, MD
@DeanOrnishMD · X

RT @BlueCure: Low fat #vegan diet slows progression of early-stage #prostatecancer - @DeanOrnishMD discusses on GMA (2005) Intensive Lifes…

Apr 29, 2021 · 4 shares · 50,953 followers View post →
Blue Cure
@BlueCure · X

Low fat #vegan diet slows progression of early-stage #prostatecancer - @DeanOrnishMD discusses on GMA (2005) Intensive Lifestyle Changes May Affect the Progression of Prostate Cancer. Published in Journal of Urology [STUDY] -> https://t.co/tWP5hVjrM4 https://t.co/it63wBQ6Qt

Apr 28, 2021 · 7 likes · 4 shares · 2,697 followers View post →
Gabe Canales
@GabeCanales · X

RT @GabeCanales: Low fat #vegan diet to slow progression of early-stage #prostatecancer. @DeanOrnishMD on GMA (2005) discussing study, In…

Apr 28, 2021 · 10 shares · 3,534 followers View post →
Nick_Zen
@Nick_Zen · X

RT @GabeCanales: Low fat #vegan diet to slow progression of early-stage #prostatecancer. @DeanOrnishMD on GMA (2005) discussing study, In…

Apr 27, 2021 · 10 shares · 1,802 followers View post →
Di Bella
@sam_at_thefarm · X

RT @GabeCanales: Low fat #vegan diet to slow progression of early-stage #prostatecancer. @DeanOrnishMD on GMA (2005) discussing study, In…

Apr 27, 2021 · 10 shares · 27 followers View post →
STYROframe Core
@styrohome · X

RT @GabeCanales: Low fat #vegan diet to slow progression of early-stage #prostatecancer. @DeanOrnishMD on GMA (2005) discussing study, In…

Apr 27, 2021 · 10 shares · 2,135 followers View post →
Blue Cure Men's Health Run
@bluecurerun · X

RT @GabeCanales: Low fat #vegan diet to slow progression of early-stage #prostatecancer. @DeanOrnishMD on GMA (2005) discussing study, In…

Apr 27, 2021 · 10 shares · 61 followers View post →
Crinklybottom
@Crinklybottoms · X

RT @GabeCanales: Low fat #vegan diet to slow progression of early-stage #prostatecancer. @DeanOrnishMD on GMA (2005) discussing study, In…

Apr 27, 2021 · 10 shares · 135 followers View post →
Jason Fonger
@JasonFonger · X

RT @GabeCanales: Low fat #vegan diet to slow progression of early-stage #prostatecancer. @DeanOrnishMD on GMA (2005) discussing study, In…

Apr 27, 2021 · 10 shares · 164 followers View post →
Dean Ornish, MD
@DeanOrnishMD · X

RT @GabeCanales: Low fat #vegan diet to slow progression of early-stage #prostatecancer. @DeanOrnishMD on GMA (2005) discussing study, In…

Apr 27, 2021 · 10 shares · 50,953 followers View post →
Blue Cure
@BlueCure · X

RT @GabeCanales: Low fat #vegan diet to slow progression of early-stage #prostatecancer. @DeanOrnishMD on GMA (2005) discussing study, In…

Apr 27, 2021 · 10 shares · 2,697 followers View post →
Gabe Canales
@GabeCanales · X

Low fat #vegan diet to slow progression of early-stage #prostatecancer. @DeanOrnishMD on GMA (2005) discussing study, Intensive Lifestyle Changes May Affect the Progression of Prostate Cancer. Published in Journal of Urology Study: https://t.co/BOKy0rfwtc https://t.co/2JHTvO6PGz

Apr 27, 2021 · 19 likes · 10 shares · 3,534 followers View post →
David Harding
@goodisanoun · X

@Kingofcreatine @NimaiDelgado Part vegan is better for environment than not vegan. But full Vegan is even better. Why not full Vegan? I don't expect studies to change your mind, but here's some on heart disease, cancer and diabetes.. https://t.co/MbGKCb233B https://t.co/LYDbEMaOEx https://t.co/Q9kQnvBH2O

Dec 28, 2020 · 259 followers View post →