Nutr Cancer April 2022 PMID 34121530

Effects of Fasting on Chemotherapy Treatment Response: A Systematic Review of Current Evidence and Suggestions for the Design of Future Clinical Trials.

Esther Heyde Selke Costa, Jenifer Faria Krüger, Carolina Q Camargo, Vinícius Basso Preti, Elaine Hillesheim, Estela I Rabito

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5
Peak: 2 in Nov 2024
across 2 sources since Jun 2021

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762
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25

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272

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Jun 2021 – Nov 2024

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What people are saying

The overall tone suggests a cautious optimism about fasting improving chemotherapy outcomes, with comments like 'fasting helps' and mentions of 'future clinical trials' indicating recognition of the study's significance. While some posts express interest, their language remains generally straightforward, reflecting moderate engagement with the article's complex findings and methodological concerns.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the potential benefits of fasting before chemotherapy, aligning with the publication's findings that fasting may enhance treatment response.

InterestModerate interest

The topic prompts moderate curiosity, with posts expressing curiosity about fasting's role but not deeply exploring the subject.

EngagementNeutral engagement

The discussions show some interest in the methodology and future research needs but lack detailed debates or questions.

ImpactModerate impact

Participants recognize that the research could influence future clinical practices, though consensus on immediate application is limited.

Abstract in brief

  • Fasting for at least 24 hours before chemotherapy may enhance the effectiveness of cancer treatments without increasing side effects, based on a systematic review of existing studies.
  • The review analyzed 1393 citations, ultimately including three studies that indicated fasting could reduce damage to healthy cells over time, despite some initial harm post-chemotherapy.
  • However, the studies had a high risk of bias and varied methodologies, suggesting a need for better-designed randomized clinical trials to explore the impact of fasting on chemotherapy-related adverse events.

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Kunal Singh
@Kunal_Singh__ · X

Here is pubmed paper to fasting before chemo helps. https://t.co/GHgb1W9zc9. https://t.co/9o4Iarc2Yi

Dec 19, 2023 · 265 followers View post →
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Effects of Fasting on Chemotherapy Treatment Response: A Systematic Review of Current Evidence and Suggestions for the Design of Future Clinical Trials https://t.co/I4CpklQhq6

Jun 14, 2021 · 226 followers View post →

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Kunal Singh
@Kunal_Singh__ · X

Here is pubmed paper to fasting before chemo helps. https://t.co/GHgb1W9zc9. https://t.co/9o4Iarc2Yi

Dec 19, 2023 · 265 followers View post →
Nutr Reviews
@NutrReview · X

Effects of Fasting on Chemotherapy Treatment Response: A Systematic Review of Current Evidence and Suggestions for the Design of Future Clinical Trials https://t.co/I4CpklQhq6

Jun 14, 2021 · 226 followers View post →