"Is it true that 'eating XX can cure cancer'? Understanding the 'correct relationship' between diet and cancer through science"

"Is it true that 'eating XX can cure cancer'? Understanding the 'correct relationship' between diet and cancer through science"

In conclusion, there is no scientific evidence to support the claim that "eating specific foods can cure cancer." Cancer is a disease that progresses due to multiple factors, including genetic mutations, chronic inflammation, hormones, and the immune system, and it cannot be cured solely through diet. However, the **risk of developing cancer (primary prevention)** is closely related to lifestyle habits. The World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF)/American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR), WHO/IARC, the U.S. National Cancer Institute (NCI), and Japan's National Cancer Center (NCC) strongly recommend a diet centered on whole grains, legumes, vegetables, and fruits, while limiting red and processed meats, sugar-sweetened beverages, high-energy-density ultra-processed foods, alcohol, and high-salt foods. Even small amounts of processed meat can increase the risk of colorectal cancer, and there is a public health consensus that alcohol "cannot completely eliminate cancer risk even in small amounts." During and after treatment, the priority should be on **"nutritional support" to meet necessary nutritional needs, rather than dietary methods that replace treatment**. Instead of relying on dubious "miracle diets," a realistic solution lies in solid prevention and collaboration between medical and nutritional teams.