Ovarian Cancer Outcomes Improve with Fasting During Chemotherapy

Patients with advanced ovarian cancer who fasted before and after chemotherapy treatments had lower insulin levels and better outcomes compared with those who ate normally, according to results from a recent study.

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Journal
Cancer Discovery
Published
2026-05-22
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1158/2159-8290.cd-nw2026-0058
Primary Topic
Dietary Effects on Health
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Ovarian Cancer Outcomes Improve with Fasting During Chemotherapy

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Ovarian Cancer Outcomes Improve with Fasting During Chemotherapy

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Abstract

Patients with advanced ovarian cancer who fasted before and after chemotherapy treatments had lower insulin levels and better outcomes compared with those who ate normally, according to results from a recent study.

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