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Fasting during the holy month of Ramadan is a religious ritual practised by the majority of Muslims around the globe. Patients with cancer under chemotherapy were advised to avoid fasting during chemotherapy. However, we have noticed that some patients with cancer are fasting for a spiritual need. According to the latest study findings, fasting may be crucial in the treatment of cancer by creating circumstances that restrict the development, survival and adaptability of cancer cells. Fasting may reduce side effects and improve the efficacy of cancer treatments. 1