# 31: Fasting: The Cancer Strategy That Requires You to Do Less

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Podcast: [The Flourish After Cancer Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-flourish-after-cancer-podcast-7405737)
Published: 2026-02-18T08:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Here’s one thing you can actually stop doing, instead of adding more, when it comes to reducing recurrence risk. For once, a cancer-related topic that isn’t about buying another supplement, stacking another protocol, or doing more. Of course… there’s nuance. You can’t just not eat forever — and not all fasting is created equal. In this episode of The Flourish After Cancer Podcast, we break down what fasting actually means, why it shows up in cancer research, and how to decide whether it helps, or harms, in your specific body. ⚠️ This is a must-listen if: You’ve heard fasting might help prevent recurrence but feel unsure You’re confused by all the different “types” of fasting You’re wondering if you should try 14:10, 5:2, or something more intense You feel pressure to “do more” after cancer You want to understand the science without hype ✨ In this episode, you’ll learn: What fasting actually means (and why definitions are messy) Why fasting is studied in cancer The potential anti-cancer benefits of fasting The different types of fasting explained clearly Why fasting can backfire after cancer How we think about fasting clinically 💡 You’ll leave this episode with: A clear understanding of different fasting types A realistic view of potential anti-cancer benefits Relief from all-or-nothing thinking Confidence to decide if fasting fits your stage of recovery A reminder that precision beats pressure 🔗 Episode Relevant Resources Watch my free training: www.FlourishAfterCancer.com/presentation Work with me and my team in The Roadmap To Recovery: www.FlourishAfterCancer.com/nextsteps Referenced Paper: Marinac CR, Nelson SH, Breen CI, Hartman SJ, Natarajan L, Pierce JP, Flatt SW, Sears DD, Patterson RE. Prolonged Nightly Fasting and Breast Cancer Prognosis. JAMA Oncol. 2016 Aug…

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