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Foods for Anaplastic Pleomorphic Xanthoastrocytoma!

Aug 4, 2023

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Introduction

Foods for Anaplastic Pleomorphic Xanthoastrocytoma should be personalized for each individual and also must adapt when cancer treatment or tumor genetic change. The personalization and adaptation must consider all the active ingredients or bioactives contained in different foods with respect to cancer tissue biology, genetics, treatments, lifestyle conditions and diet preferences. Hence while nutrition is one of the very important decisions for a cancer patient and individual at risk of cancer to make – how to choose foods to eat is not an easy task.



For Anaplastic Pleomorphic Xanthoastrocytoma does it matter what vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds one eats?

A very common nutrition question asked by cancer patients and individuals at-genetic risk of cancer is – for cancers like Anaplastic Pleomorphic Xanthoastrocytoma does it matter what foods I eat and which I do not? Or if I follow a plant-based diet is that enough for cancer like Anaplastic Pleomorphic Xanthoastrocytoma?

For example does it matter if vegetable Thistle is consumed more compared to Rocket Salad (ssp.)? Does it make any difference if fruit Malabar Plum is preferred over Quince? Also if similar choices are made for nuts/seeds like Walnut over Macadamia Nut and for pulses like Soy Bean over Common Pea. And if what I eat matters – then how does one identify foods which are recommended for Anaplastic Pleomorphic Xanthoastrocytoma and is it the same answer for everyone with the same diagnosis or genetic risk?

Yes! Foods you eat matters for Anaplastic Pleomorphic Xanthoastrocytoma!

Food recommendations may not be the same for everyone and can be different even for the same diagnosis and genetic risk.

All cancers like Anaplastic Pleomorphic Xanthoastrocytoma can be characterized by a unique set of biochemical pathways - the signature pathways of Anaplastic Pleomorphic Xanthoastrocytoma. Biochemical pathways like Notch Signaling, RAS-RAF Signaling, Apoptosis, Cytoskeletal Dynamics are part of the signature definition of Anaplastic Pleomorphic Xanthoastrocytoma.

All foods (vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds, pulses, oils etc.) and nutritional supplements are made up of more than one active molecular ingredient or bio-actives in different proportions and quantities. Each active ingredient has a unique mechanism of action – which can be activation or inhibition of different biochemical pathways. Simply stated foods and supplements which are recommended are those which do not cause an increase of molecular drivers of cancer but reduce them. Else those foods should not be recommended. Foods contain multiple active ingredients – hence when evaluating foods and supplements you need to consider the impact of all active ingredients cumulatively rather than individually.

For example Malabar Plum contains active ingredients Eugenol, Luteolin, Chlorogenic Acid, Lutein, Beta-carotene. And Quince contains active ingredients Eugenol, Chlorogenic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Lutein and possibly others.

A common mistake made when deciding and choosing foods to eat for Anaplastic Pleomorphic Xanthoastrocytoma – is to evaluate only selected active ingredients contained in foods and ignore the rest. Because different active ingredients contained in foods may have opposing effects on cancer drivers – you cannot cherry pick active ingredients in foods and supplements for making a nutrition decision for Anaplastic Pleomorphic Xanthoastrocytoma.

YES – FOOD CHOICES MATTER FOR CANCER. NUTRITION DECISIONS MUST CONSIDER ALL ACTIVE INGREDIENTS OF FOODS.

Skills Needed for Nutrition Personalization for Anaplastic Pleomorphic Xanthoastrocytoma?

Personalized nutrition for cancers like Anaplastic Pleomorphic Xanthoastrocytoma consists of recommended foods / supplements; not recommended foods / supplements with example recipes which prioritize use of recommended foods. An example of personalized nutrition can be seen at this link.

Deciding which foods are recommended or not is extremely complicated, requiring expertise in Anaplastic Pleomorphic Xanthoastrocytoma biology, food science, genetics, biochemistry along with good understanding of how cancer treatments work and associated vulnerabilities by which the treatments could stop being effective.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE EXPERTISE NEEDED FOR NUTRITION PERSONALIZATION FOR CANCER ARE: CANCER BIOLOGY, FOOD SCIENCE, CANCER TREATMENTS AND GENETICS.

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Characteristics of cancers like Anaplastic Pleomorphic Xanthoastrocytoma

All cancers like Anaplastic Pleomorphic Xanthoastrocytoma can be characterized by a unique set of biochemical pathways – the signature pathways of Anaplastic Pleomorphic Xanthoastrocytoma. Biochemical pathways like Notch Signaling, RAS-RAF Signaling, Apoptosis, Cytoskeletal Dynamics are part of the signature definition of Anaplastic Pleomorphic Xanthoastrocytoma. Each individual’s cancer genetics can be different and hence their specific cancer signature could be unique.

The treatments which are effective for Anaplastic Pleomorphic Xanthoastrocytoma need to be cognizant of the associated signature biochemical pathways for each cancer patient and individual at genetic risk. Therefore different treatments with different mechanisms of actions are effective for different patients. Similarly and for the same reasons foods and supplements need to be personalized for each individual. Hence some foods and supplements are recommended for Anaplastic Pleomorphic Xanthoastrocytoma when taking cancer treatment Temozolomide, and some foods and supplements are not recommended.

Sources like cBioPortal and many others provide population representative patient anonymized data from clinical trials for all cancer indications. This data consists of clinical trial study details like sample size / number of patients, age groups, gender, ethnicity, treatments, tumor site and any genetic mutations.

BRAF, NOTCH1, TERT and TP63 are the top ranked reported genes for Anaplastic Pleomorphic Xanthoastrocytoma. BRAF is reported in 100.0 % of the representative patients across all clinical trials. And NOTCH1 is reported in 50.0 %. The combined population patient data cover ages from to . 50.0 % of the patient data are identified as men. The Anaplastic Pleomorphic Xanthoastrocytoma biology along with reported genetics together define the population represented signature biochemical pathways for this cancer. If the individual cancer tumor genetics or genes contributing to the risk are also known then that should also be used for nutrition personalization.

NUTRITION CHOICES SHOULD MATCH WITH EACH INDIVIDUAL’S CANCER SIGNATURE.

Foods for Anaplastic Pleomorphic Xanthoastrocytoma!

Food and Supplements for Anaplastic Pleomorphic Xanthoastrocytoma

For Cancer Patients

Cancer patients on treatment or on palliative care need to make decisions on food and supplements – for the needed dietary calories, for managing any treatment side effects and also for improved cancer management. All plant-based foods are not equal and choosing and prioritizing foods which are personalized and customized to ongoing cancer treatment is important and complicated. Here are some examples providing guidelines for making nutrition decisions.

Choose Vegetable THISTLE or ROCKET SALAD (SSP.)?

Vegetable Thistle contains many active ingredients or bioactives such as Silibinin, Eugenol, Luteolin, Chlorogenic Acid, Lutein. These active ingredients manipulate various biochemical pathways like Notch Signaling and others. Thistle is recommended for Anaplastic Pleomorphic Xanthoastrocytoma when ongoing cancer treatment is Temozolomide. This is because Thistle modifies those biochemical pathways which have been scientifically reported to sensitize the effect of Temozolomide.

Some of the active ingredients or bioactives in vegetable Rocket Salad (ssp.) are Eugenol, Luteolin, Chlorogenic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Lutein. These active ingredients manipulate various biochemical pathways like Notch Signaling and others. Rocket Salad (ssp.) is not recommended for Anaplastic Pleomorphic Xanthoastrocytoma when ongoing cancer treatment is Temozolomide because it modifies those biochemical pathways which make the cancer treatment resistant or less responsive.

VEGETABLE THISTLE IS RECOMMENDED OVER ROCKET SALAD (SSP.) FOR Anaplastic Pleomorphic Xanthoastrocytoma AND TREATMENT Temozolomide.

Choose Fruit QUINCE or MALABAR PLUM?

Fruit Quince contains many active ingredients or bioactives such as Eugenol, Chlorogenic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Lutein. These active ingredients manipulate various biochemical pathways like Notch Signaling and others. Quince is recommended for Anaplastic Pleomorphic Xanthoastrocytoma when ongoing cancer treatment is Temozolomide. This is because Quince modifies those biochemical pathways which have been scientifically reported to sensitize the effect of Temozolomide.

Some of the active ingredients or bioactives in fruit Malabar Plum are Eugenol, Luteolin, Chlorogenic Acid, Lutein, Beta-carotene. These active ingredients manipulate various biochemical pathways like Notch Signaling and others. Malabar Plum is not recommended for Anaplastic Pleomorphic Xanthoastrocytoma when ongoing cancer treatment is Temozolomide because it modifies those biochemical pathways which make the cancer treatment resistant or less responsive.

FRUIT QUINCE IS RECOMMENDED OVER MALABAR PLUM FOR Anaplastic Pleomorphic Xanthoastrocytoma AND TREATMENT Temozolomide.

Choose Nut WALNUT or MACADAMIA NUT?

Walnut contains many active ingredients or bioactives such as Carvacrol, Eugenol, Luteolin, Chlorogenic Acid, Juglone. These active ingredients manipulate various biochemical pathways like Notch Signaling and others. Walnut is recommended for Anaplastic Pleomorphic Xanthoastrocytoma when ongoing cancer treatment is Temozolomide. This is because Walnut modifies those biochemical pathways which have been scientifically reported to sensitize the effect of Temozolomide.

Some of the active ingredients or bioactives in Macadamia Nut are Eugenol, Luteolin, Chlorogenic Acid, Lutein, Beta-carotene. These active ingredients manipulate various biochemical pathways like Notch Signaling and others. Macadamia Nut is not recommended for Anaplastic Pleomorphic Xanthoastrocytoma when ongoing cancer treatment is Temozolomide because it modifies those biochemical pathways which make the cancer treatment resistant or less responsive.

WALNUT IS RECOMMENDED OVER MACADAMIA NUT FOR Anaplastic Pleomorphic Xanthoastrocytoma AND TREATMENT Temozolomide.

For Individuals with Genetic Risk of Cancer

The question asked by individuals who have genetic risk of Anaplastic Pleomorphic Xanthoastrocytoma or familial history is “What Should I Eat Differently from Before?” and how they should choose foods and supplements to manage risks of the disease. Since for cancer risk there is nothing actionable in terms of treatment – decisions of foods and supplements become important and one of the very few actionable things which can be done. All plant-based foods are not equal and based on identified genetics and pathway signature – the choices of food and supplements should be personalized.

Choose Vegetable CAULIFLOWER or MUSTARD SPINACH?

Vegetable Cauliflower contains many active ingredients or bioactives such as Curcumin, Formononetin, Lupeol, Daidzein, Beta-sitosterol. These active ingredients manipulate various biochemical pathways like RAS-RAF Signaling, JAK-STAT Signaling, PI3K-AKT-MTOR Signaling and Oncogenic Cancer Epigenetics and others. Cauliflower is recommended for risk of Anaplastic Pleomorphic Xanthoastrocytoma when associated genetic risk is BRAF. This is because Cauliflower increases those biochemical pathways which counteract the signature drivers of it.

Some of the active ingredients or bioactives in vegetable Mustard Spinach are Apigenin, Curcumin, Lycopene, Myricetin, Formononetin. These active ingredients manipulate various biochemical pathways like Cell Cycle Checkpoints, PI3K-AKT-MTOR Signaling and MYC Signaling and others. Mustard Spinach is not recommended when risk of Anaplastic Pleomorphic Xanthoastrocytoma when associated genetic risk is BRAF because it increases the signature pathways of it.

VEGETABLE CAULIFLOWER IS RECOMMENDED OVER MUSTARD SPINACH FOR BRAF GENETIC RISK OF CANCER.

Choose Fruit NANCE or STRAWBERRY?

Fruit Nance contains many active ingredients or bioactives such as Apigenin, Curcumin, Myricetin, Formononetin, Lupeol. These active ingredients manipulate various biochemical pathways like Apoptosis, JAK-STAT Signaling, PI3K-AKT-MTOR Signaling and P53 Signaling and others. Nance is recommended for risk of Anaplastic Pleomorphic Xanthoastrocytoma when associated genetic risk is BRAF. This is because Nance increases those biochemical pathways which counteract the signature drivers of it.

Some of the active ingredients or bioactives in fruit Strawberry are Curcumin, Ellagic Acid, Myricetin, Quercetin, Formononetin. These active ingredients manipulate various biochemical pathways like MYC Signaling, PI3K-AKT-MTOR Signaling and P53 Signaling and others. Strawberry is not recommended when risk of Anaplastic Pleomorphic Xanthoastrocytoma when associated genetic risk is BRAF because it increases the signature pathways of it.

FRUIT NANCE IS RECOMMENDED OVER STRAWBERRY FOR BRAF GENETIC RISK OF CANCER.

Choose Nut BUTTERNUT or BRAZIL NUT?

Butternut contains many active ingredients or bioactives such as Apigenin, Curcumin, Lycopene, Myricetin, Formononetin. These active ingredients manipulate various biochemical pathways like JAK-STAT Signaling, PI3K-AKT-MTOR Signaling, Oncogenic Cancer Epigenetics and Apoptosis and others. Butternut is recommended for risk of Anaplastic Pleomorphic Xanthoastrocytoma when associated genetic risk is BRAF. This is because Butternut increases those biochemical pathways which counteract the signature drivers of it.

Some of the active ingredients or bioactives in Brazil Nut are Curcumin, Ellagic Acid, Formononetin, Lupeol, Daidzein. These active ingredients manipulate various biochemical pathways like Notch Signaling, JAK-STAT Signaling, PI3K-AKT-MTOR Signaling and MAPK Signaling and others. Brazil Nut is not recommended when risk of Anaplastic Pleomorphic Xanthoastrocytoma when associated genetic risk is BRAF because it increases the signature pathways of it.

BUTTERNUT IS RECOMMENDED OVER BRAZIL NUT FOR BRAF GENETIC RISK OF CANCER.


In Conclusion

Foods and Supplements chosen are important decisions for cancers like Anaplastic Pleomorphic Xanthoastrocytoma. Anaplastic Pleomorphic Xanthoastrocytoma patients and individuals with genetic-risk always have this question: “What foods and nutritional supplements are recommended for me and which are not?” There is a common belief which is a misconception that all plant-based foods could be beneficial or not but would not be harmful. Certain foods and supplements can interfere with cancer treatments or promote molecular pathway drivers of cancer.

There are different types of cancer indications like Anaplastic Pleomorphic Xanthoastrocytoma, each with different tumor genetics with further genomic variations across each individual. Further every cancer treatment and chemotherapy has a unique mechanism of action. Each food like Thistle contains various bioactives in different quantities, which have an impact on different and distinct sets of biochemical pathways. The definition of personalized nutrition is individualized food recommendations for the cancer indication, treatments, genetics, lifestyle and other factors. Nutrition personalization decisions for cancer require knowledge of cancer biology, food science and an understanding of different chemotherapy treatments. Finally when there are treatment changes or new genomics is identified – the nutrition personalization needs re-evaluation.

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References

Scientifically Reviewed by: Dr. Cogle

Christopher R. Cogle, M.D. is a tenured professor at the University of Florida, Chief Medical Officer of Florida Medicaid, and Director of the Florida Health Policy Leadership Academy at the Bob Graham Center for Public Service.