Animal Fat..

A diet high in animal fat can promote cancer cell growth and spread by providing fuel, but plant-based fats may not have the same effect. Animal fats can make cancer cells more aggressive, aid in metastasis, and hinder the immune system from fighting cancer. Some research suggests that a high-fat diet can lead to epigenetic changes in cancer cells, predisposing them to metastasize.  

• Cancer cells can use fats for energy to grow and proliferate. 
• Dietary fats can help cancer cells to spread by enabling them to move, penetrate surrounding tissue, and form new tumors. 
• A high-fat diet can make cancer cells more aggressive and more likely to metastasize. 
•  Metabolites from animal fats can impair the function of immune cells, such as T cells, making it harder for the immune system to kill cancer cells. 
• Fat cells can create a microenvironment that promotes resistance to chemotherapy and radiation. 

• Not all fats are equal: 

  Some research suggests that animal fats, particularly saturated fats, may be more harmful than plant-based fats. 
•  Obesity is a risk factor for many cancers, and a high-fat diet is a contributor to obesity.  Check with your Doctor and Nutritionist.