Fasting's effects on immune modulators may help in cancer treatment but results need further assessment and research June 6, 2014Dr. Barry Dworkin Madely Health Headlines Commentary for June 6, 2014 [display_podcast] Source: Fasting for three days renews entire immune system, protects cancer patients, ‘remarkable’ new study finds Reference: Prolonged Fasting Reduces IGF-1/PKA to Promote Hematopoietic-Stem-Cell-Based Regeneration and Reverse Immunosuppression. Related posts: Multivitamins no better than placebo in preventing cancer and heart disease: Study Data does not support routine vitamins and other supplements to prevent cancer Study finds lifestyle choices have impact on health outcomes more so than genetic predisposition No magical supplements or vacuous pseudoscientific practices needed for disease prevention. Basic lifestyle changes are all that is required cancerfastingimmune system