I'm not going to mention the C word. I'm not even going to talk about a cure. What I am going to say is that if you follow the guidelines in this book, it will undoubtedly help you in your battle, even if that battle hasn't yet started. The secrets contained within will also help you to lose any excess and unwanted weight. You will feel fitter and healthier. You will have more energy and also have more oxygen in your bloodstream. After all, the American Cancer Society in May 2012 issued a report concluding that since 2006 there has been an explosion in research on complementary therapies and there is "overwhelming evidence that diet, exercise and weight control are three complementary therapies that can increase survival times and even prevent a cancer returning." Still, I make no promises and we will talk about the guiding principles of this diet on the next page but, as with any dietary change, please speak to your doctor about any possible health risks before starting this revolutionary eating plan. Thank you, Allen GUIDING PRINCIPLES Cancer Conquest is a very healthy diet, with a focus on mostly vegetarian food. It has been deliberately designed to detoxify, with an added emphasis on those foods that are either alkaline (because cancer likes acid), natural anti-oxidants (that attack 'free radicals') or those that encourage cancer cells to commit 'suicide' (that's called apoptosis). The good news is that I am also quite a 'foodie' so there isn't one recipe in here that will not be a joy to eat. Where possible, I have included low glycemic foods, so that they release their energy giving sugars over a longer period of time, making you fuller for longer. That 'fuller for longer' drive is also why we include a lot of soups as part of the plan, as it has been clinically proven that soup 'tricks' the stomach into not sending 'I'm hungry' signals to the brain. You will also notice I am a great fan of smoothies and juicing, as again, this is a proven way to get vital nutrients into the blood stream quickly. Although you could quite easily adopt this eating plan as a lifestyle choice, it really has been designed for you to win the 'battle'. Once you get the 'all clear' then you can re- introduce some of the foods that you may have been missing, but hopefully, these guidelines will leave a lasting impression, so that you naturally start making these healthier choices from here on in.