brisksurfer said:Does anyone know if cancer patients can eat honey in large amounts? My dad goes through honey like crazy—we're talking several pounds a month. He believes it boosts his immunity, and honestly, he didn't catch a single cold all winter while the rest of us were stuck at home sick. I've read that tumors feed on glucose, so I'm genuinely worried about how much he's consuming...🤷
I think you've already answered your own question. If everyone else in the house was sick all winter and he stayed perfectly healthy, it's pretty clear the honey isn't hurting him.
Yes, there is a school of thought—supported by both alternative and mainstream medicine—that suggests sugar can accelerate cancer growth. However, if you strip away everything that brings a patient even a small amount of joy, like food, you risk driving them into a state of depression. That's often when the reality of the illness truly sets in. About a year ago, I read a doctor's opinion online where he stated something to the effect of: "Food didn't cause your cancer, so food won't cure it either." Personally, I don't entirely agree with that sentiment. Nutrition is one of many vital factors in the healing process. If it were my father, I wouldn't forbid him from enjoying his honey.