Leads:  Eleah Stringer      

 

The purpose of this study is to explore how nutrition and dietary behaviours influence cancer progression and treatment outcomes.

This research project is funded by BC Cancer Foundation, Michael Smith Health Research BC and Lotte & John Hecht Memorial Foundation.

Study Background & Rationale:

We know that food choices can impact cancer risk, but what if the timing plays a role as well?  

Over the past several decades, overconsumption of food has contributed to an increase in a number of diseases, including cancer.  

  • What if disease progression could be slowed down—or even reversed—by fasting?
  • Could these trends improve the response of cancer to chemotherapy?
  • Could simply changing one's eating patterns to reduce overall dietary intake be a successful strategy prevent and/or manage cancer?
 

Study Objectives:

Investigators are undertaking new initiatives to study how nutrition and dietary behaviours affect people with cancer to answer these important questions. 

Recruitment of Participants

We will soon be recruiting for our newest study! Recruitment anticipated to open August 2025. More information on the study requirements and participants eligibility can be found in the infographic below:

 

Knowledge Translation Resources

To learn more, please view the Intermittent Fasting Oncology Studies project page. 

Curious about the impact of intermittent fasting in cancer?  Learn more about the studies that have been completed:

 

Questions?

If you are interested in participating in this work or would like to learn more, please contact the project lead at eleah.stringer@bccancer.bc.ca

 

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