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Patient Cancer Information
We invite you to read a few recent news releases regarding
a surgical technique that, based on early results, has preserved sexual
function for several men who would have been permanently impotent after
conventional prostate surgery.
According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), dietary choices as
well as other lifestyle practices are essential to cancer risk reduction
as well as overall health benefits.
- Eat a balanced diet with emphasis on plant sources
- Five or more servings of a variety of fruits and vegetables every day
- Reduce intake of red meats, especially those that are processed and high in fat (fat is thought to promote cancer growth).
- Choose poultry and fish
- Choose beans as alternative to pork, lamb and beef
- If you prefer meat, have smaller portions of lean cuts; limit
fat intake to less than 50 grams a day if possible
- Cook meats by broiling, poaching or baking. Avoid charbroiling
or frying
- Choose whole grain cereals, bread, rice, and pasta instead of refined/processed grains and/or sugars
- Limit intake of refined foods such as sweetened cereals, pastries and soft drinks
- Limit fried foods like snack chips, French fries or any other fried vegetables
- Drink 100% fruit or vegetable juices
- Start and maintain an active lifestyle for the goal of maintaining
a healthful weight.
- Regular exercise of 20-30 minutes a day; 4-5 days a week
- Balance physical activity with your caloric intake
- If currently overweight, make efforts to lose weight
- Avoid or limit alcohol consumption
- Do not smoke or make attempts at stopping
- Avoid stress
What is a Serving?
MEATS
2-3 oz of cooked lean meat, fish or poultry
BEANS & NUTS
½ cup of cooked dry beans
2 tablespoons of peanut butter
1/3 cup of nuts
FRUITS
½ cup cooked, chopped, or canned fruit in its own juice
1 medium apple, banana, or orange
¾ cup of 100% fruit juice
VEGETABLES
1 cup of raw, leafy vegetables
½ cup of other raw or cooked vegetables
¾ cup of 100% vegetable juice
GRAINS
1 oz ready-to-eat cereal (preferably whole grain)
1 slice of bread (preferably whole grain)
½ cup of cooked cereal, rice, or pasta
DAIRY FOODS & EGGS
1 cup milk or yogurt
1 egg
1 ½ oz of natural cheese
2 oz of processed chees
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