American Institute for Cancer Research

BLOG! It's National Nutrition Month, and it's a perfect time to check in with dietitians to see how they answer this important question: What's your favorite unsweetened beverage? We have compiled an amazing list of hot and cold beverages that dietitians love. Find out more here: https://bit.ly/3OZshGq

The Global Cancer Update Program database contains over 12,000 papers on cancer prevention and survival, which have been synthesized and critiqued by over 140 scientists from 17 different countries. The CUP Global program analyzes the findings from all the existing research, including the most recent research papers, to assess the strength of the evidence, reach consensus conclusions and, where possible, make recommendations. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gn2CJBCT

Health-care professionals often struggle to find easily accessible, free or low-cost tools and resources to share this information effectively. Cancer HealthCheck from AICR is a free online tool that that helps guide better choices on eating and lifestyle habits. This tool can also be something people come back to again and again to see the progress they are making and select the next area for their attention. Read more about it here: https://bit.ly/3PJQ104

It's myth-bust Monday! Myth: Eating soy foods raises the risk for breast cancer. Fact: Studies link moderate soy consumption with lower breast cancer risk. You can even have one or two servings of soy foods daily, such as tofu or edamame. Read the details: https://bit.ly/3cDc2hK

Have you seen our 30-day cancer prevention checklist? Share it with patients so they can start on their guided journey to better health. The checklist is free to download and offers tips on how to eat well, move more and make healthy choices to reduce cancer risk. Get the checklist here: https://bit.ly/31q7vpo

Whole grains provide fiber and nutrients that are not found in refined grains. There is probable evidence that whole grains DECREASE the risk of colorectal cancer. Learn more: https://bit.ly/2xkSJVU

It’s time for Facts on Friday and today we're looking at low-carb diets. More and more people are asking their cancer specialists if they should be trying a low carb, keto or intermittent fasting diet as part of their cancer treatment. The fact is, we don’t know for sure yet, because the science hasn’t caught up with the practice. These types of diets are designed to lower insulin levels but have not yet demonstrated improvement in cancer-specific outcomes in humans (most studies are in rodents). It’s too soon to recommend these diets as part of routine cancer care, but studies are ongoing. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3jE7BHy

AICR’s Healthy10 Challenge was recently evaluated for efficacy. The results were amazing! We learned that at least 60% of program participants reported following AICR’s New American Plate principle at most meals since completing the Challenge. They reported consuming more cancer-protective plant foods, such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains and pulses since completing the Challenge. Sign up for the challenge: https://lnkd.in/gi3EtFFv

NEW BLOG! AICR remains on the cutting edge of cancer research. This month, we investigated the new research on liquid biopsies, which is a method for identifying cancer-related biomarkers in body fluids like blood, saliva or urine. Liquid biopsies allow for cancer detection at earlier stages than traditional screening methods and may lead to more effective and less toxic interventions. Tracking tumor changes over time, oncologists can use liquid biopsies to assess treatment effectiveness or detect cancer relapse. Importantly, they can be performed frequently with minimal discomfort. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/e2H8Cf85

Have patients ever said that they want to eat more fruits and vegetables, but the fresh food spoils before they have a chance to eat it? To help solve this issue, you can recommend more frozen vegetables, and you can provide them with AICR's handy Guide to Storing Fresh Produce. It outlines the best ways to store fresh vegetables and fruits and includes the shelf life of common produce. Less waste! Order a package of 25 for $9 here: https://lnkd.in/g3-UEtgM