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Can We Live Longer by Starving Cancer?

Cancer cells, just like any other form of life need energy. Is it possible to deprive them of energy and thus starve them?

Aug 5, 2025

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Dancing for Better Cancer Health?

Dancing is one of the – if not the – most ubiquitous cross-cultural phenomenon, but can it help you with healing cancer? And what can you learn from this about exercise and social support?

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Merlin L. Marquard

Mar 24, 2026 — 7 min read

On Inviting Others into Your Game of Outliving Cancer

Overcoming the disease of cancer is incredibly difficult – both medically and mentally –, but sharing that experience with those we love can make it more enjoyable and successful.

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Merlin L. Marquard

Mar 13, 2026 — 5 min read

Digest №15- On the Potential of Chlorine Dioxide in Cancer Care

2026, week 21: Anti-cancer success of chlorine dioxide, it's broader potential, and it's putative mechanisms of action.

Digests

Merlin L. Marquard

May 30, 2026 — 4 min read

Digest №14: The Strengths and Limits of a Ketogenic Diet in Cancer Treatment

2026, week 20: ketogenic diets as a powerful tool for cancer patient survival with limits in penetrance.

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Merlin L. Marquard

May 23, 2026 — 3 min read

Digest №13- Separating the Chaff from the Wheat in Understanding and Treating Cancer

2026, week 19: The weakness of categorical claims, financial incentives, and arguments from authority.

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Merlin L. Marquard

May 16, 2026 — 4 min read

Digest №12: Why Curiosity and Skepticism Are Essential to Learning, Medicine, and Science

2026, week 18: the foundations of learning and how scientists, doctors, and patients may learn from it how to thrive.

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Merlin L. Marquard

May 9, 2026 — 5 min read

Dancing for Better Cancer Health?

On Inviting Others into Your Game of Outliving Cancer

Digest №15- On the Potential of Chlorine Dioxide in Cancer Care

Digest №14: The Strengths and Limits of a Ketogenic Diet in Cancer Treatment

Digest №13- Separating the Chaff from the Wheat in Understanding and Treating Cancer

Digest №12: Why Curiosity and Skepticism Are Essential to Learning, Medicine, and Science

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