Resources and Reflections

This section offers practical tools, recommended readings, and heartfelt reflections to support anyone walking a similar path. Here you’ll find curated resources on metabolic therapy (inspired by Thomas Seyfried’s research viewing cancer as a metabolic disease), faith-based encouragement, journaling prompts, and community connections. These are shared to inspire hope, deepen understanding, and foster spiritual alignment—always as complements to professional medical care.

Key Resources:

• Books on Metabolic Therapy & Cancer as Metabolic Disease:
  • Cancer as a Metabolic Disease: On the Origin, Management, and Prevention of Cancer by Thomas N. Seyfried (2012) — The foundational text explaining cancer’s metabolic roots, mitochondrial dysfunction, and non-toxic strategies like ketogenic diets. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/book/10.1002/9781118310311?msockid=3bac0a35a9536ba231e0188fa8f96a5f
  • Keto for Cancer: Ketogenic Metabolic Therapy as a Targeted Nutritional Strategy by Miriam Kalamian (with foreword by Thomas Seyfried) — A practical guide for implementing therapeutic ketosis, meal planning, and addressing cancer-specific challenges. https://www.amazon.com/Keto-Cancer-Ketogenic-Metabolic-Nutritional/dp/1603587012
• Core Press-Pulse Paper (2017)
  • Press-pulse: a novel therapeutic strategy for the metabolic management of cancer Authors: Thomas N. Seyfried et al. (Nutrition & Metabolism, 2017) Full open-access article: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12986-017-0178-2 (Also available on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28250801/ and PMC: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5324220/)
• Recent Reviews & Discussions (2024–2025)
  • Clinical research framework proposal for ketogenic metabolic therapy in glioblastoma Authors: Tomas Duraj, Miriam Kalamian, Giulio Zuccoli, Thomas N. Seyfried et al. (BMC Medicine, 2024) Full open-access article: https://bmcmedicine.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12916-024-03775-4 (This provides a consensus protocol for KMT in GBM, building on press-pulse principles.)
  • Successful application of dietary ketogenic metabolic therapy in patients with glioblastoma: a clinical study Authors: Andreas Kiryttopoulos, Thomas N. Seyfried et al. (Frontiers in Nutrition, 2024/2025 collection) Full open-access article: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/nutrition/articles/10.3389/fnut.2024.1489812/full (Discusses real-world application and outcomes of KMT, with references to Seyfried’s metabolic framework.)
• Online Forums & Communities Inspire.com hosts active cancer support groups where members discuss metabolic/ketogenic approaches alongside standard care (e.g., in breast, ovarian, head/neck, and brain tumor communities). Search terms like “ketogenic diet,” “metabolic therapy,” or “Seyfried” often yield threads.
  • Inspire.com Ovarian Cancer Group (discussions on metabolic approaches, including Dr. Nasha Winters’ book and ketogenic diets): Example thread: https://www.inspire.com/groups/ovarian-cancer/discussion/the-metabolic-approach-to-cancer-1ifshh
  • Inspire.com Advanced Breast Cancer Group (threads on ketogenic/low-carb diets and metabolic strategies): Example: https://www.inspire.com/groups/advanced-breast-cancer/discussion/ketogenic-diet-anyone
  • Inspire.com Head and Neck Cancer Group (discussions referencing Seyfried, Warburg effect, and ketogenic implementation): Example: https://www.inspire.com/groups/head-and-neck-cancer-alliance/discussion/the-ketogenic-diet-and-cancer
  • Inspire.com American Brain Tumor Association Group (older but relevant threads on ketogenic diets for brain tumors): Example: https://www.inspire.com/groups/american-brain-tumor-association/discussion/ketogenic-diet-in-the-news-again
• Care Oncology Clinic Resources
  • The Care Oncology Clinic (now part of broader metabolic oncology efforts) focuses on metabolic protocols combining diet (including ketogenic), lifestyle, and repurposed drugs. Their approach often references Seyfried-inspired strategies.
  • Official site/resources (includes protocols, case studies, and metabolic oncology info): https://careoncology.com/ (Note: Check for current programs; some U.S./international clinics integrate KMT.)
  • Related discussions/papers on metabolic oncology with ketogenic elements: BMC Medicine 2024 framework (consensus protocol for KMT in glioblastoma): https://bmcmedicine.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12916-024-03775-4
• Ketogenic Tracking Apps/Meters (e.g., Keto-Mojo for GKI Logging) Keto-Mojo is widely recommended for therapeutic ketosis tracking in cancer contexts (automatic GKI calculation, app integration).
  • MyMojoHealth App (iOS/Android; syncs with Keto-Mojo meter for GKI, logs, and trends): App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/mymojohealth/id1591026859 Official site/explanation of GKI: https://keto-mojo.com/glucose-ketone-index-gki
  • Keto-Mojo GKI Bluetooth Meter (hardware for accurate blood testing): Product info: https://keto-mojo.com/ (supports therapeutic monitoring for metabolic health/cancer protocols).
• General Metabolic Therapy Discussions in Cancer Research Forums
  • Forbeck Forums (invite-only but public summaries; focuses on diet/metabolic therapeutics in cancer): Diet and Metabolic Therapeutics in Cancer Forum: https://www.forbeckforums.org/forums/diet-and-metabolic-therapeutics-in-cancer Systemic Metabolism in Cancer Forum: https://www.forbeckforums.org/forums/systemic-metabolism-in-cancer
  • These are excellent for educational overviews—summaries highlight emerging nutrition-cancer links and therapeutic potential.
• Faith Reflections & Spiritual Support:
  • Daily gratitude prompts: “What small sign of God’s design did I notice today in my body or surroundings?”
  • Scripture meditations: Remembering the verse of The divine.
  • Prayer guides: Simple breath prayers for peace during treatment days, or reflections on how fasting/prayer in various faiths mirrors metabolic “press” for wholeness.
  • Journaling prompts: “How has today’s progress (or challenge) shown me God’s presence?” or “What metabolic choice today felt like honoring my body’s temple?”

Disclaimer: This site shares personal experience and curated information—not medical advice or a substitute for professional care. Metabolic therapy, ketogenic diets, and related approaches should only be pursued under the guidance of qualified doctors, oncologists, or registered dietitians. Consult your healthcare team before making any changes to treatment, diet, or supplements.