In reply

Oncologist. 2013;18(9):1057. doi: 10.1634/theoncologist.2013-0062.

Abstract

In response to Dr. Klement's comments, Drs. Simone and Champ agree that a ketogenic diet (KD) may be added as a dietary intervention in cancer treatment. They suggest that patients with certain cancers that put them at risk for cachexia may respond best to a KD, whereas patients with cancers that do worse with weight gain might benefit more from calorie restriction or intermittent fasting.

Publication types

  • Letter
  • Comment

MeSH terms

  • Caloric Restriction / methods*
  • Humans
  • Metabolic Networks and Pathways*
  • Neoplasms / diet therapy*
  • Neoplasms / radiotherapy*