Science vs myths: Battling the Big C with food

There are many myths and beliefs surrounding the type of food cancer patients can and cannot take; what does the science say?

If you're a cancer patient or have a loved one with cancer, chances are you would have heard of purported cancer cures like "Sabah snake grass", "noni juice", shark cartilage or the alkaline diet. None of these foods or diets have been scientifically proven to cure cancer. However, with food being such a central part of our culture, it's no wonder that it's one of the very first areas people think about when it comes to cancer.