Ketogenic Therapy Decision Algorithm for Cancer Patients (2026)
Ketogenic Therapy Decision Algorithm PATIENT CONSIDERED FOR KETOGENIC THERAPY ↓ Step 1: Anatomic & Tissue Risk Screening Small Intestine / FAP High mucosal lipid exposure Primary small bowel tumors Outcome: HIGH FAO RISK ➔ Direct to Alternative Protocol All Other Primary Sites CNS, Colon, Lung, Head & Neck, Breast, Prostate Outcome: Low immediate mucosal risk ➔ Proceed to Step 2 ↓ Step 2: Genomic & Pathway Profiling High FAO Vulnerability APC mutation / loss CPT1A overexpression Upregulated PPARα/δ pathways Outcome: HIGH FAO RISK ➔ Direct to Alternative Protocol Glycolytic ...