July 2017

01

Jul

2017

Pulled turkey goulash (Low Fibre)

Serves 4-5, approximately 2-3 grams of fibre per serve

NOTE: Best result in a slow cooker

07

Jul

2017

Colorectal cancer: Adding SIRT to chemotherapy boosts survival

Medical News Today

Colorectal cancer: Adding SIRT to chemotherapy boosts survival

Adding selective internal radiation therapy to standard first-line mFOLFOX6 chemotherapy in patients with liver-only or liver-dominant metastatic colorectal cancer led to notable increases in median overall survival for patients with right-sided primary tumors, new research reveals.

The post-hoc analysis of the SIRFLOX and FOXFIRE Global studies, presented as a late breaker at the ESMO 19th World Congress on Gastrointestinal Cancer - held in Barcelona, Spain - did not show survival advantages for left-sided primary tumors.

05

Jul

2017

Protein packed pancakes - Sweet and Savory options (High & Low Fibre)

During cancer therapy, surgery, chemotherapy and radiation people often do not feel like eating and often do not have the energy to cook, often choosing low nutrient foods.

As well as other healthy choices moderate protein intake is suggested as essential to replace protein breakdown during cancer treatment and for those living with the disease.

04

Jul

2017

New resource a conversation starter

Bowel Cancer Australia

To help Australians track symptoms which may be suggestive of bowel cancer, and assist them in discussing a sometimes difficult topic, Bowel Cancer Australia created a simple, downloadable two-week ‘Know the Symptoms’ diary resource.

A national study of Australians diagnosed with metastatic bowel cancer conducted on behalf of Bowel Cancer Australia revealed that over 50 percent of those surveyed were either unaware or unsure of bowel cancer symptoms.

03

Jul

2017