A stomach cancer patient is undergoing an operation in two weeks. 
What should his diet be like before teh surgery?  Shoudl it stengthen
him to get ready for the surgery? Or shoudl he stay away from meat and
liek to prevent cancer growth?  Pls advise, Thanks.

This is definitely a question to be answered by the patient's physician.

patients undergoing any sort of surgery need a buildup therapy of
which diet is an important component. I would advise the patient to
ingest protein rich diet which is even more pertinent in cancer
patients. Diet containing meat does not promote stomach cancer. Exact
pre-op regime might not be within the scope of this comment.

Studies have shown that industrialized countries usually tout a high
protein diet also have the highest rates of cancer and degenerative
disease.  The World Health Organization's recommendation on protein
intake is only a fraction of what most Americans consume.  A high
protein diet will be the largest factor as to the causation of most
cancers and degenerative diseases.
My recommendation would be vegetable soups made from scratch, no table
salt, no canned soups, and especially not meat.  I would recommend
reading up on raw foods diets or diets that lean in that direction. 
These diets have clinically been shown to reverse cancer and heart
disease.
Most of all, learn that we can prevent this type of problem by simply
changing our lifestyle.

Hello hyunch, you say "studies show...." and then later "these diets
have clinically been shown to reverse cancer.....". Can you please
provide exact details?  Many thanks.

(Oh, and khristena's q is about someone who already has cancer and is
about to be operated on, so it seems to me that iwillanswer's response
is more relevant in the very short time-frame.)

I appreciate Jago8's clarification on my question.  I am asking the
question for someone who already has cancer and awaiting for
operation.  I heard about
a health food called 'glyconutrients' which is plant-based powder.  Can this 
be given to the patient to strengthen his body before the surgery?  Can this 
even be used to 'reverse' the cancer?  Please adice if you have any experience 
using the product.  Thanks much.

In general, it is good to ?build up? a patient before surgery ?
especially a major one. However, we have to keep in mind the site of
the tumor and the effect it has on the patient in case of Ca. Stomach.
If the tumor is ?distal? and is causing vomiting, it would not be
advisable to try solid stuff like meat, etc. Instead, more fluid based
nutrients with a mixture of  carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins, etc
would be advisable. In the absence of vomiting, any nutritious food is
ok. Actually, natural food is best ? all ?supplements?, etc are
marketing gimmicks.

2 weeks is too short a time for diet to affect tumor growth. Effect of
food on cells is only in the long run ? years.

To the best of my knowledge, there is no way to ?reverse? cancer of
any organ with ?food supplements?, etc. These are generally ways to
fatten the purses of  the promoters. Unlike doctors, these fly by
night operators are never sued!!!

My best wishes to the patient and to the family. May God give all of
you strength in this time of need. I will also pray for all of you.

For info re. ca. Stomach, a comprehensive link is:

http://web.hku.hk/~winniet/Medic%20Church%20Notes/Notes/Sx%20notes/old%20Sx/stomach.doc

I have heard that organic carrot juice and green tea will reverse
cancers. As one of the other commented, you need to change your diet.
May God be with you.