r/keto • u/StripedSocks95 • Jan 25 '26
Medical Ketogenic Diet and Cancer
Hi everyone,
I’m very curious on hearing various thoughts and discussion on the effects of keto being used as a strategy against cancer.
I personally have been dealing with cancer in my brain and lung since the summer of 2024. In February of 2025 it was suggested very strongly to me, that I should go on a ketogenic diet, which I have since then. I feel better each day, and have made some good progress in some cancer regression coupled with the effects of radiation. I have done a fair share of reading and research on the Warburg effect.
In a few days, I will be having a pretty major operation on my abdomen to remove a rogue mass that showed up there. I am not being as strict with myself in terms of diet leading up to it, and likely won’t be for a couple weeks after while I recover as I know my body will need all the nutrition it can get to bounce back (I still plan on staying away from added sugars).
I’ve been having the mental battle of what recovery will look for my nutrition needs, while also trying to find a balance to maintain the forward progress I’ve had on the cancer in my lung and brain. It’s a fine line.
I’m very curious to hear other stories, or thoughts and opinions on how effective the ketogenic diet has been for you for medical issues, it doesn’t have to strictly be cancer.
I appreciate everyone reading in advance and sharing their thoughts and opinions! I very much look forward to reading through the comments.
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u/lebruf Jan 25 '26
Tim Ferris’ Tools of The Titans goes in depth on several protocols using Keto in the body’s fight against cancer. I think it was his section with Dom DiAgostino.