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Friday, September 19, 2014

Multiple Myeloma

If we were to put your whole body under a powerful microscope, we would see your body is not as solid as it appears. In fact, your body is actually made up of trillions of individual living cells.

These cells grow, perform functions, and then naturally die, only to be replaced by more cells. This is a harmonious system and a basic process of life, but this orderly system can be disrupted if certain cells start to grow out of control. This is what happens in a person with cancer.

If this abnormal growth affects the plasma cells, which are cells made in the bone marrow that make antibodies, then a specific type of cancer is present, known as multiple myeloma. Therefore, multiple myeloma can be defined as a cancer of the plasma cells.

And when we look closely at this term, we see that it explains some of the main characteristics of this disease. For instance, the prefix 'myelo' refers to bone marrow and the suffix 'oma' refers to tumor, so 'multiple myeloma' literally means 'multiple bone marrow tumors.'

As previously mentioned, multiple myeloma (MM) is a cancer of the plasma cells, particularly the bone marrow. About 22,000 Americans receive a diagnosis of multiple myeloma each year. It is more common in people over age 65, men and African-Americans.

The disease arises in immune cells called plasma cells—specialized types of white blood cells that normally produce infection-fighting antibodies. For unknown reasons, these cells can lose their ability to respond to signals from various immune system cells.

The plasma cells then divide and start to form abnormal proteins, which damages the bone, bone marrow, and other organs of the person's body.   The cancerous plasma cells produce abnormally high levels of a nonfunctional antibody, called M (monoclonal) protein, which can be detected in the blood or urine.

Some people have elevated M protein in their blood but no other symptoms of multiple myeloma, such as bone pain, fatigue and anemia. These individuals have a pre-cancerous condition known as monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS) and are not treated, although roughly 12 to 30 percent of these individuals will eventually develop multiple myeloma (most commonly), amyloidosis (a buildup of protein in multiple organs), lymphoma or chronic lymphocytic leukemia.

Related Conditions
Plasma cells are made in your bone marrow alongside other cells, including red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. Plasma cells are important to our immune system because they produce the infection-fighting proteins called antibodies, or immunoglobulins, which is another name for antibodies.

As the plasma cells grow in a person with multiple myeloma, they take up space within the bone marrow. This can reduce production of the other cells simply because they get crowded out. A reduction in red blood cell production can lead to a related condition or symptom of multiple myeloma called anemia.

In a patient with multiple myeloma we might see another related condition, which is erosion of the bones. This erosion may be seen on an X-ray as fairly well-defined areas of bone loss, which makes it look like the bone has been punched out. Therefore, these bone lesions are sometimes called 'punched out lesions.'

These lesions can occur in multiple areas of bone, and we know that bones are made up of calcium; therefore, a patient with multiple myeloma may have elevated calcium levels in the blood as the bones deteriorate.

As we mentioned, the plasma cells are produced in excess and they, in turn, produce a certain type of antibody, which is a protein. This excess protein in the system must be filtered by the kidneys, but too much protein is hard on the kidneys and can lead to another related condition, renal failure, which is another name for kidney failure.

So we see that we have some related conditions of multiple myeloma, which are excessive calcium in the blood, renal failure, anemia, and bone lesions. You can recall these related conditions by remembering the acronym 'CRAB,' which stands for Calcium, Renal, Anemia, and Bone lesions.

MM is characterized by neoplastic proliferation of plasma cells involving more than 10% of the bone marrow (see the images below). Increasing evidence suggests that the bone marrow microenvironment of tumor cells plays a pivotal role in the pathogenesis of myelomas. This information has resulted in the expansion of treatment options.

The malignant cells of MM, plasma cells, and plasmacytoid lymphocytes are the most mature cells of B-lymphocytes. B-cell maturation is associated with a programmed rearrangement of DNA sequences in the process of encoding the structure of mature immunoglobulins. It is characterized by overproduction of monoclonal immunoglobulin G (IgG), immunoglobulin A (IgA), and/or light chains, which may be identified with serum protein electrophoresis (SPEP) or urine protein electrophoresis (UPEP).

The role of cytokines in the pathogenesis of MM is an important area of research. Interleukin (IL)–6 is also an important factor promoting the in vitro growth of myeloma cells. Other cytokines are tumor necrosis factor and IL-1b.

The pathophysiologic basis for the clinical sequelae of MM involves the skeletal, hematologic, renal, and nervous systems, as well as general processes.

Skeletal processes
Plasma-cell proliferation causes extensive skeletal destruction with osteolytic lesions, anemia, and hypercalcemia. Mechanisms for hypercalcemia include bony involvement and, possibly, humoral mechanisms. Isolated plasmacytomas (which affect 2-10% of patients) lead to hypercalcemia through production of the osteoclast-activating factor.

Destruction of bone and its replacement by tumor may lead to pain, spinal cord compression, and pathologic fracture. The mechanism of spinal cord compression symptoms may be the development of an epidural mass with compression, a compression fracture of a vertebral body destroyed by multiple myeloma, or, rarely, an extradural mass. With pathologic fracture, bony involvement is typically lytic in nature.

Hematologic processes
Bone marrow infiltration by plasma cells results in neutropenia, anemia, and thrombocytopenia. In terms of bleeding, M components may interact specifically with clotting factors, leading to defective aggregation.

Renal processes
The most common mechanisms of renal injury in MM are direct tubular injury, amyloidosis, or involvement by plasmacytoma. Renal conditions that may be observed include hypercalcemic nephropathy, hyperuricemia due to renal infiltration of plasma cells resulting in myeloma, light-chain nephropathy, amyloidosis, and glomerulosclerosis.

Neurologic processes
The nervous system may be involved as a result of radiculopathy and/or cord compression due to nerve compression and skeletal destruction (amyloid infiltration of nerves).

General processes
General pathophysiologic processes include hyperviscosity syndrome. This syndrome is infrequent in MM and occurs with IgG1, IgG3, or IgA. MM may involve sludging in the capillaries, which results in purpura, retinal hemorrhage, papilledema, coronary ischemia, or central nervous system (CNS) symptoms (eg, confusion, vertigo, seizure). Cryoglobulinemia causes Raynaud phenomenon, thrombosis, and gangrene in the extremities.

Epidemiology
MM accounts for 10% of all hematologic cancers. The age-adjusted annual incidence of MM is 4.3 cases per 100,000 white men, 3 cases per 100,000 white women, 9.6 cases per 100,000 black men, and 6.7 cases per 100,000 black women.

The American Cancer Society estimates that in the United States, approximately 26,850 new cases of MM (14,090 in men and 12,760 in women) will be diagnosed in 2015. The lifetime risk of getting MM is one in 143 (0.7%). Approximately 11,240 deaths from MM (6,240 in men and 5,000 in women) are expected to occur in 2015.

The median age of patients with MM is 68 years for men and 70 years for women. Only 18% of patients are younger than 50 years, and 3% of patients are younger than 40 years. The male-to-female ratio of MM is approximately 3:2.

In the United States, African Americans are twice as likely as whites to have myeloma, with a ratio of 2:1. Myeloma is rare among people of Asian descent, with an incidence of only 1-2 cases per 100,000 population. According to a study of the ethnic disparities among patients with MM, Hispanics had the youngest median age at diagnosis (65 years) and whites had the oldest (71 years). Asians had the best overall survival rates, while Hispanics had the worst.

Patient Education
Patient education is very important in the management of MM. The International Myeloma Foundation (IMF) offers educational resources, a quarterly newsletter, and conferences. Patients or physicians can contact the IMF by phone at (800) 452-CURE (800-452-2873) in the United States and Canada or on the Web at International Myeloma Foundation.

Patient education should address, at a minimum, the following questions:
    What is MM, and how does it affect the body?
    What are the causes of MM?
    What is the treatment for MM?
    What are the adverse effects of medicine? (As an example, patients should be informed of the risk of osteonecrosis of the jaw, which has been associated with bisphosphonate therapy in MM.)
    What are some of the complications of MM?
    Where can additional information be found?

Alternate Treatment Strategies
http://www.cancertutor.com/bone_marrow_cancer/

The Cesium Chloride Protocol
The Cesium Chloride Protocol is the only recommended treatment recommended by the CancerTutor website for Multiple Myeloma or any other bone marrow cancer. There are two reasons for this recommendation. First, the cesium chloride treatment easily penetrates the bones and gets to the bone marrow where it can kill cancer cells and even the microbes in the bone marrow.

Secondly, and just as important, MM can cause the bones to become brittle and break. When a cancer patient starts to have their bones break, for no apparent reason, they can become very depressed and confused. MM should be considered to be a bone cancer as much as a bone marrow cancer.

Cesium chloride, being a mineral-based treatment, can help protect the bones. Moreover, the vendor will add other key minerals to his normal protocol to protect the bones and provide telephone support to those on his protocol.

Because MM is a “Stage IV” cancer by definition and can be fast-growing, and destroy the bones, the Cesium Chloride / DMSO Protocol treatment should begin immediately.

Limu juice (with fucoidan), which is an optional treatment, actually kills cancer cells but lacks the power of cesium chloride to work quickly.
http://www.cancertutor.com/limujuice/

Limu juice is a natural product from the sea. It is a special kind of seaweed. However, because people generally do not like the taste of seaweed by itself, Limu juice is generally mixed (by the vendor) with fruit and vegetable juices to mask the taste of seaweed (that is a wise thing to do).

The anti-cancer effect of fucoidan is well proven and has been the focus of many, many scientific studies which are published on PubMed. Fucoidan safely kills cancer cells and does not harm non-cancerous cells.

Limu juice has cured many cases of cancer by itself, but it should be used in conjunction with other “Stage IV” protocols as a “supplemental” protocol.

This protocol can be used in conjunction with chemotherapy for those inclined to take chemo. In fact, this product may significantly reduce the side-effects of the chemotherapy.

For a referral to this product, contact the Independent Cancer Research Foundation, Inc. (ICRF) CancerTutor website at:
http://www.cancertutor.com/email3/

Important Note About Brittle Bones
If you use the Cesium Chloride protocol, when you have hit your “cesium limit,” continue using the minerals that the Essense of Life vendor has given you for the protection of your bones!!

The product Cellect, in the Cellect-Budwig protocol, also has these minerals if you are on that protocol.

Cellect Supplement
http://cancercompassalternateroute.com/therapies/cellect/

Cellect Vendor:
http://cellect.org/products.php

Cellect Ingredients:
http://cellect.org/facts.php

Note: Key ingredients in Cellect include the following:
-- Vitamin A (as Bovine Colostrum Pre-Milk) (PI)               
-- Vitamin C (from Hydrolyzed Bovine Collagen) (PI)       
-- Vitamin D3 (as Bovine Colostrum Pre-Milk) (PI)      
-- Natural Vitamin E (as d-Alpha Tocopherol Succinate)
-- Calcium (as AlgaeCal® Algas Calcareas)         
-- Iodine (as AlgaeCal®Algas Calcareas)
-- Magnesium (as AlgaeCal® Algas Calcareas & Biokey® Amino Acid Magnesium Chelate) 
-- Zinc (as Biokey® Zinc Amino Acid Chelate, Colostrum)          
-- Selenium (as Albion® Selenium Amino Acid Chelate) 
-- Chromium (as Albion® Chromium Polynicotinate)

Omega-3
In addition to the mineral treatments, omega-3 has been shown to help prevent deterioration of the bones. See this article on the best way to take omega-3:
http://www.cancertutor.com/budwig/

Calcium
Here is an article by the well-known natural medicine guru on a form of calcium that will help prevent bone density loss:
http://www.oralchelation.com/

Other Treatments To Consider (Supplemental Treatments Only)

Essaic Tea
http://www.cancertutor.com/essiac/
There are testimonials on the internet for the use of Essiac Tea as the major component in the treatment of multiple myeloma. Furthermore, there are testimonials for the herbs in the Hulda Clark diet in the treatment of multiple myeloma (i.e. Black Walnut Hulls (from the black walnut tree), Wormwood (from the Artemisia shrub) and Common Cloves (from the clove tree)). At least some of the cancer-killing nutrients in these herbs does get to the bone marrow.

Essiac Tea Vendor
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003AYEHUM/

Noni Juice
http://www.cancertutor.com/noni/
Not all Noni Juices are the same. There are powerful testimonials for Noni Juice in treating Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma, another bone marrow cancer, and leukemia. Pain is another thing which is improved by Noni Juice. But most importantly, Noni Juice can work very quickly. In short, Noni Juice would clearly help MM.

Noni juice contains a whole slew of cancer fighting nutrients. It kills cancer cells (the anthraquinone damnacanthal and the trace element selenium), it stops the spread of cancer (beta sitosterol, noni-ppt and limonene), it stimulates the white blood cells and other parts of the immune system (polysaccharides) and takes part in a process that enlarges cell membranes so they can better absorb nutrients (proxeronine aids in creating xeronine).

Noni Juice Vendor
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00121USSU/

Budwig Diet
The Budwig Diet (e.g. flaxseed oil and cottage cheese) has some profound testimonials for treating MM. However, it should be realized that I have never seen an authoritative description of her complete protocol, including all of the supplements she used. Just using flaxseed oil and cottage cheese would not be a cancer treatment strong enough for “Stage IV” cancer, such as MM. So, you can use it for MM, but not by itself. It should be used as an adjunct to other alternative treatments.

“In a study reported in the July 1999 issue of The American Journal of Nutrition, the authors found a consistent pattern of protection against cancers of the digestive tract. Cancers like multiple myeloma and uterine cancer were also found to be decreased.” Of course, without the cottage cheese, yogurt or skim milk, the omega-3 in the flaxseed oil (or walnuts, etc.) is not as effective.

http://www.cancertutor.com/budwig/

Raw Food Diet
In discussing the Raw Food diet, it is beta carotene that is most often talked about. Beta carotene is specifically mentioned as a major killer of leukemia cells as well as Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma cancer cells. It is also part of a bone cancer treatment plan. While beta carotene is rarely used by itself, it is clear that it is a major contributor, if not the main contributor, of many treatment plans. Of course raw carrot juice should be the major source of beta carotene.

http://www.cancertutor.com/rawfood/

Coenzyme Q10 – CoQ10
A powerful antioxidant which builds the immunity system. It works best when the Budwig diet is being used due to the fats in the Budwig diet. It is clear that the effects of CoQ10 reach the bone marrow.

“Coenzyme Q10 was first identified in 1957. Its chemical structure was determined in 1958. Interest in coenzyme Q10 as a potential treatment for cancer began in 1961, when a deficiency of the enzyme was noted in the blood of cancer patients. Low blood levels of coenzyme Q10 have been found in patients with myeloma, lymphoma, and cancers of the breast, lung, prostate, pancreas, colon, kidney, and head and neck.”

CoQ10 Vendor:
http://www.evitamins.com/raw-coq10-200-mg-garden-of-life-23916

Curcumin
Curcumin (from the spice turmeric) has been found to stop the spread of MM and cause cancer cell death.

Curcumin Vendor:
http://www.lef.org/Vitamins-Supplements/item00407/Super-Bio-Curcumin

Barleygreen/Wheatgrass
Here are a couple of testimonials:
“A seventy-year-old man diagnosed with bone cancer (multiple myeloma) was unable to receive chemo treatments because blood count was too low. Started on AIM BarleyGreen, Just Carrots and Redi Beets and in 5 days, his blood counts were up and repeatable, so he could continue with chemotherapy. Immediately after using these products he felt his nausea disappear.”

“Gordon E., 48 years old, was diagnosed with lymphoma. He started on AIM BarleyGreen and the lump on his neck began to soften and shrink within 2-3 weeks. His blood count stayed up during his 6 months of chemotherapy and the one-month of radiation.” -LI Nutrition Newsletter

FYI: Hemoglobin and chlorophyll have virtually identical molecular structures. Since bone marrow cancers destroy critical red blood cells, it would seem logical that chlorophyll would be a critical nutrient for bone marrow cancer patients.

Wheatgrass Powder 
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004LW8AH8/

Note: Instead of a powder, try the real thing! If you don't want to juice your own wheatgrass, then, order the frozen cubes:
https://www.dynamicgreens.com/en-us/wheatgrass-juice-for-adults-en-us/?from_lang=en-us

Essential Oils
The main treatment was a combination of several essential oils called: Juva Flex, by the vendor Young Living. If you look at the actions of the various individual essential oils, you see at least 3 essential oils that are either antifungal or antimicrobial. This may mean that the essential oils were killing the microbes inside of the cancer cells, allowing them to revert back to being normal cells. Essential oils are an exciting new field of research in alternative medicine. Here is the testimonial:
http://www.oil-testimonials.com/aromatherapy.php?t=1&q=cancer

Active Hemicellulose Compound (AHCC)
Over the years AHCC has been known by two different names:
“AHCC was originally used as an acronym for Active Hemicellulose Compound, but was changed to stand for Active Hexose Correlating Compound by the Japanese manufacturer (AminoUp) because they felt that it was a more appropriate term. Older research papers in which Active Hemicellulose Compound is referred to are discussing the identical material as Active Hexose Correlating Compound.”http://www.integratedhealth.com/infoabstract/impodes.html

In other words, “Active Hemicellulose Compound” and “Active Hexose Correlating Compound” are the same thing. AHCC is sold by numerous companies. Just type: AHCC in Google.

Obtained 50% complete remission in MM study:
http://www.ahccpublishedresearch.com/

Cancer Cure Coalition
This was a treatment protocol used to successfully treat MM. See:
http://www.lef.org/magazine/mag2003/dec2003_profile_01.htm

Clodronate
Clodonate helps preserve the bones and treats the cancer (not available in U.S.):

IP-6 or IP6 (Inositol hexaphosphate)
“IP -6 has been used against a wide variety of cancers. Blood based cancers such as leukemia are the most sensitive, with solid tumors needing a larger dose. Most studies at this point have used either animals or human cancer cells in vitro, i.e. in a test tube. As an example, adding IP-6 to human liver cancer cells resulted in complete inhibition of tumors. Human liver cancer cells injected into mice resulted in 71% tumors. Cells pretreated with IP-6 resulted in no tumors. Pre-existing liver cancers regressed. In another study with Rhabdomyosarcoma, tumors were suppressed from 25 to 49 fold!”

Vitamin A and Vitamin D
Vitamin A and Vitamin D are two of the most critical vitamins for fighting diseases like cancer and diabetes. But, avoid synthetic versions and look for natural food sources such as cod liver oil and raw butter oil.

Cod Liver Oil
Note: Avoid traditional cod liver oils such as Norwegian Carlson because the cod liver oil is distilled and overly-processed, stripping the cod liver of its Vitamin A and Vitamin D. Synthetic versions of the vitamins are added back in after processing.

Fermented Cod Liver Oil
http://www.greenpasture.org/public/Products/CodLiverOil/

Other Comments
Here is a good web site devoted to Multiple Myeloma:
http://www.go-symmetry.com/health/multiple-myeloma.htm

Facebook Page
There is a Facebook page which is not controlled by orthodox medicine which focuses on MM.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/HealingMyeloma/

For more details about bone marrow cancer, refer to the web link at:
http://www.cancertutor.com/bone_marrow_cancer/

Additional Resources
Microbes and Cancer
http://healyourselfathome.com/health_problems/cancer/why/microbial_theory.aspx

Multiple Myeloma Treatment
http://m.canceractive.com/cancer-active-page-link.aspx?n=166

Your Diet and Multiple Myeloma 
http://www.everydayhealth.com/multiple-myeloma/multiple-myeloma-diet.aspx


The Good, The Bad and The Multiple Myeloma: Anti Cancer Diet
http://thegoodthebadandthemultiplemyleoma.blogspot.com/2012/03/anti-cancer-diet.html


Diet Tips for Multiple Myeloma
http://www.healthline.com/health/cancer/multiple-myeloma-diet#KidneyCare3

Guide To Nutrition In Multiple Myeloma – Part 1: Introduction 
http://www.myelomabeacon.com/news/2010/08/27/guide-to-nutrition-in-multiple-myeloma-part-1-an-introduction/

Guide To Nutrition In Multiple Myeloma – Part 2: Supplements
http://www.myelomabeacon.com/news/2010/09/02/guide-to-nutrition-in-multiple-myeloma-part-2-supplements/

Multiple Myeloma Supplements
http://www.cancerfightingstrategies.com/multiple-myeloma.html#sthash.GC5muoUE.dpbs

Friday, September 12, 2014

Alternative Treatment Protocols

There are many cancer treatment protocols that you can find on the Internet, but, some of them are not specific or structured enough to clearly understand what to do. Also, some of these strategies do not provide an expert with years of experience working with people who have cancer and have intimate knowledge about a specific treatment protocol.

The Cancer Tutor website is one of the better cancer websites because it provides the most structure with specific steps for each treatment protocol along with clinical or science-based references. It also provides the specific names of vendors and experts who use specific protocols, along with specific links to specific cancer-fighting products.

All of this information helps people with cancer to make a better informed decision. There's nothing worse than fighting a disease like cancer and, at the same time, do the research to figure out which treatment protocol is best for your specific cancer. It will help tremendously to be able to talk to people who have first-hand knowledge about specific treatment protocols.

Here is a complete list of the many cancer treatment protocols and some of the many cancer supplemental treatments that are explained in detail on the Cancer Tutor website:
http://www.cancertutor.com/big_list/ 
http://www.cancertutor.com/advtreatments/

The following is a summary of a couple of these many cancer treatment protocols and some of the many cancer supplemental treatments that are explained in detail on the Cancer Tutor website:

Click on the appropriate link for the complete details for each of the cancer treatment protocols. Do your own research and talk to the cancer experts and vendors who are familiar with these protocols before you select one that fits your specific needs. Do not make a decision based on the limited information in this blog post.

Cancer Treatment Protocols 

Cellect-Budwig Protocol A Stage IV Cancer Treatment
http://www.cancertutor.com/cellect_budwig/


This treatment was specifically designed for very advanced cancer patients who need to have an alternative cancer treatment which starts to become effective within days, not weeks or months.

This protocol is based on a combination of two of the fastest acting alternative cancer treatments available. Both the Cellect protocol and the Budwig protocol are known to become effective very quickly, plus they avoid creating inflammation and swelling.

In addition to the two main treatments (Cellect and Budwig) the protocol includes several other treatments which are very effective in getting rid of cancer cells, re-balancing the body (i.e. the “inner terrain”) and eliminating toxins from the body.

Note: Advanced cancer patients are strongly advised to work with an expert in their main treatment protocol.

pH Therapy (a.k.a. Cesium Chloride Protocol)
http://www.cancertutor.com/alkaline/

This cancer treatment has been at the forefront of alternative medicine for more than three decades. It is both strong and fast-acting. However, this protocol is so potent that a person should not attempt this protocol without expert support from the vendor.

When it comes to treating advanced cancers, fast growing cancers, cancers that have spread significantly, high fatality cancers, cancers which have spread to the bones, etc., the cesium chloride protocol is one of the most proven cancer treatments in existence. This treatment can be used on patients with all stages of cancer, from Stage I to Stage IV, even if they are being fed by feeding tubes or I.V.

The only downside to this treatment is the potential for swelling and inflammation caused by the immune system attacking cancer cells which are in the process of dying.

The good news is that experts in this protocol know how to adjust doses and add other products to keep the swelling and inflammation at safe levels.

Because of the many situations cancer patients find themselves in, this is one alternative cancer treatment in which the vendor (who is usually the person teaching the cancer patient how to safely and effectively use this protocol for their situation) is very important. In fact, the vendor has a moral obligation to the patient to teach them how to use this product for their situation.

Additional Treatment Protocols
Some of the other many treatment protocols include the following:

The Ultimate Simple Protocol for Cancer Stage IV Protocol 
http://www.cancertutor.com/usp/

The Dirt Cheap Protocol for Cancer Stage IV Protocol
http://www.cancertutor.com/dirtcheapprotocol/

Note: Here is are lists of other alternative treatments on other websites:
http://www.alternative-cancer.net/78_alternatives.htm
http://www.chimachine4u.com/cancer.html

Cancer Supplemental Treatments  
The following supplemental treatment protocols should be used in conjunction with one of the major cancer treatment protocols listed above. Work with a cancer expert/adviser who can recommend which combination would be best for your specific cancer.

The Dirt Cheap Protocol for Cancer Stage IV Protocol
http://www.cancertutor.com/dirtcheapprotocol/


Almost all of the “Type of Cancer” articles will recommend one of the three major protocols: the Cellect-Budwig protocol, the Cesium Chloride protocol (i.e. the Alkaline protocol) or the Photon Protocol.

This Dirt Cheap Protocol should not be a substitute for any of the three major protocols just mentioned unless the cancer patient cannot afford the recommended protocol. The exception is the Photon Protocol in which the Dirt Cheap Protocol is included because of synergy.

This protocol is a list of highly effective, but dirt cheap, alternative cancer treatments. However, there is a lot of synergism built into these protocols making this protocol far more effective than its individual parts!!

The MSM / Vitamin D3 Protocol For Cancer
http://www.cancertutor.com/msm_d3/
This MSM/D3 protocol is extremely safe and easy to use. It does not cause any type of body odor, but may cause bad breath. Thus, it can be used at any time of the day. Its effectiveness is still under evaluation, but in time (with patient feedback) this protocol will become a significantly effective cancer treatment protocol.

The main significance of this protocol is that it is very, very inexpensive. Almost anyone can afford to use this protocol. Thus, feedback from cancer patients who use this protocol is very important so that many others can benefit from the protocol.

While the safety of this protocol is not in question, because this is a new protocol, if you decide to use this protocol please contact Webster Kehr.

Critical Notices and Warnings
Advanced cancer patients should NOT use this treatment except as a supplemental protocol!!

Protocols for Killing Cancer Microbes
http://www.cancertutor.com/kill_microbes/

Cancer is caused by microbes in several different ways. Microbes in the bloodstream and in the organs weaken the immune system even more.

Killing microbes in the bloodstream is a major issue for cancer patients because this process will likely kill many microbes which are inside the cancer cells and thus revert the cancer cells into normal cells!!

Some of the substances known to get inside the cancer cells and kill the microbes, include DMSO (dimethyl sulfoxide), (MSM, cesium chloride, colloidal silver, Vitamin C (I.V.), etc.

Substances that help to strengthen the immune system include: beta glucan; cellect powder/cod liver oil.

Substances that help to fight inflammation and the cancer "fire" include: turmeric, hydrogen peroxide.

Hydrogen Peroxide Cancer Treatment
http://www.cancertutor.com/hydrogenperoxide/

Hydrogen peroxide helps to treat cancer, but it does not deal with many key issues faced by advanced cancer patients whose bodies have been severely damaged by their cancer and chemotherapy/ radiation treatments.
In many cases, it is not the cancer cells which kill cancer patients, but rather other issues, such as damage to key organs, damage to non-cancerous cells, etc.

Hyperthermia
Hyperthermia therapy is a type of treatment in which body tissue is exposed to high temperatures (up to 106ºF), to damage and kill cancer cells, or to make cancer cells more sensitive to the effects of radiation and certain anticancer drugs.

Cancer cells favor low body temperature (which means low oxygen levels and high acidity). By increasing the body temperature, it creates good circulation, opens blood vessels, increases strength of your immune system, and increases enzymatic activity. That is why, when you get the flu, for example, the body temperature rises.  Hyperthermia allows the body’s enzymes to create chemical changes needed to maintain optimal health states.

The heat not only helps build the immune system, it leads to oxygen deprivation, which creates an acidic environment around the cancer cells. Because cancer cells are weak, and cannot regulate their temperature, heat above 109.4 degrees Fahrenheit will stimulate the death of the cancer cells. Normal cells can handle 116.6 degrees, whereas cancer cells are compromised starting at 107.6 degrees.

Local hyperthermia treatment (heat applied to a very small area, such as a tumor) is a well-established cancer treatment method with a simple basic principle: If a rise in temperature to 106ºF can be obtained for one hour within a cancer tumor, the cancer cells will be destroyed. Primary malignant tumors have a bad blood circulation, which make them more sensitive to changes in temperature.

Hyperthermia therapy is almost always used with other forms of therapy (radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and biological therapy) to increase their effectiveness. With hyperthermia therapy the area may be heated externally with high-frequency waves aimed at a tumor from a device outside the body. To achieve internal heating, one of several types of sterile probes may be used, including thin, heated wires or hollow tubes filled with warm water; implanted microwave antennae; and radio frequency electrodes.

Note: Germany cancer clinics is well-known for hyperthermia treatments. But there are only a small number of German cancer clinics which use alternative medicine, and use such treatments as hyperthermia, oxygen therapy, mistletoe therapy, magnetic-field therapy, etc.
http://www.cancertutor.com/germanclinics/
http://www.germancancerclinics.com/

Other Cancer Treatment Strategies


Cancer Fighting Strategies
http://www.cancerfightingstrategies.com/modernmedicine.html#sthash.1O8gF04D.dpbs

How To Decide Which Cancer Treatments to Use
http://www.cancertutor.com/decisionmatrix/

This web page explains how to determine which cancer treatment to use for your specific situation.

Gordon Research Institute
http://www.gordonresearch.com/

This website provides some general information about alternative treatment strategies and protocols, but the level of detail isn't sufficient to provide much help.

However, there are some web links that may be helpful.

Physician Search: Helping bring the right patients to the right doctors
http://www.gordonresearch.com/findphysician.cfm?itemcategory=51068

Cancer General Information
http://www.gordonresearch.com/inner.cfm?siteid=502&itemcategory=46695&priorId=46676&pid=46676

Cancer Treatment Protocols
http://www.gordonresearch.com/inner.cfm?siteId=502&itemCategory=46677&priorId=0

Doctors
Dr. Joseph Mercola
Dr. Linus Pauling
Dr. Vincent C. Giampapa
Dr. Jim Chan
Dr. Thomas Levy
Dr. David Steenblock
Dr. Robert F. Cathcart
Dr. Dietrich Klinghardt
Dr. Stephen Sinatra
Dr. Bruce Shelton
Dr. Robert Rowen
Dr. Jonathan Wright

Cancer Diets
There are many cancer diets, but most of them contains similar attributes, e.g. lots of vegetables, no dairy,low glycemic, plant-based, etc.

Th Cancer tutor website explains the key attributes of an effective cancer diet.

Note: They strongly recommend Robert O. Young's book, Sick and Tired? – Reclaim Your Inner Terrain.  If you're not sure about this book, go to Amazon.com and read some of the book reviews and testimonials to decide if you should get the book.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1580540562/

Alternative Treatment Clinics
If you have the financial resources, you may want to consider one of the alternative cancer clinics in places like Mexico, Germany or Japan.
http://www.cancertutor.com/clinics/
http://germancancerclinics.com/
http://reviews.treatmentabroad.com/cancer_clinic

Note: There is one clinic in the U.S. with a good track record, the Burzynski Clinic:
http://www.burzynskiclinic.com/  

The Government and Cancer - Cancer Tutor
http://www.cancertutor.com/government_and_cancer/

Unfortunately, the government is in bed with the FDA, AMA, insurance companies, etc. So, don't expect any help from the people you elected and put into office.

The “careful government research” of the FDA has given the United States an overall cure rate for cancer of 3%.

No natural cancer treatment from Mother Nature, many of which have more than a 90% cure rate on newly diagnosed cancer patients, has ever been approved by the FDA!!!

Do the math. The FDA “approves” cancer treatments with a 3% cure rate, and “ignores” cancer treatments with a 90% cure rate.

FDA Persecution of Natural Products
This is an excellent article on how badly the FDA wants to destroy all natural products so that the only option for sick people is prescription drugs:
Supplements The FDA Wants To Ban: 12-2-11

Here is an excellent website on Government issues and cancer:
Natural News Website

Website Source: http://www.cancertutor.com/government_and_cancer/
YouTube Videos
Here are a couple videos that provide description of various treatment protocols such as Laetrile and bicarbonate soda.



Disclaimers & Warnings
Please Note: We are only providing this information as references or a starting point in your own research. We are not cancer experts and, consequently, do not recommend any specific cancer treatment. We strongly recommend that you educate yourself and learn everything you can about cancer, medicines, conventional treatments, natural treatments, etc.

Please consult your current health professional before starting any new program. This information is neither a cure for cancer nor a general recommendation that everyone take if they have been diagnosed with cancer.

Disclaimer
This information in this blog  is not intended to prescribe any form of treatment for any illness or medical condition. This information should not be considered a substitute for expert medical opinion. Always consult with your doctor to determine your specific course of action for your health. The author shall have no liability or responsibility to any person or entity with respect to any loss, damage or injury, caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by this information.

Thursday, September 11, 2014

Cancer Treatment Strategy

The good news is that there are a lot of alternative treatment protocols for the many forms of cancer.

The bad news is that your doctor does not support or believe in natural treatment strategies for cancer or any disease.

As depicted in the following diagram, all cancer treatment strategies should achieve the following two primary goals:
  • Kill the cancer cells and tumors (with a cancer treatment protocol program)
  • Nourish the normal (non-cancerous) cells (with a cancer diet program)
Depending on the cancer treatment protocol that you select, it may include a specific cancer diet program. If it does, then, there is no need to select a cancer diet program. If you select a cancer diet program, make sure that it does not conflict with the cancer treatment protocol.

Beyond the two primary goals, all cancer treatment strategies should be designed to achieve the following health-related goals:
  • Reduce the toxicity and change the acidic environment in your body where the cancer cells thrive to an alkaline environment (cancer cells love an acidic environment!)
  • Strengthen your immune system, which is your primary defense against cancer
  • Break down the cancer cell's protein/mucus coating, which allows the cancer cells to hide from your immune system cells
  • Provide more oxygen to your cells (cancer cells hate oxygen!)
  • Kill the cancer cells (without killing the healthy cells!)
  • Kill the microbes inside the cancer cells and in the bloodstream/lymph system
Your First Step
If you have cancer or any disease for that matter, the most important step that you can take is to educate yourself about cancer and how it works. Why? Because once you truly understand how the disease works, it will be become abundantly clear why a superior nutrition program is better than relying solely on chemotherapy and radiation.

Acquiring knowledge about cancer, nutritional strategies, and cancer treatment protocols and working with cancer experts will make it easier to figure out which alternative treatments to use for your specific cancer.

In addition, try to find a local cancer support group in your community. Also, look online for cancer support groups. Talking to other people who are fighting cancer can be very therapeutic.

Cancer Treatment Protocols
There are many cancer treatment protocols on the Internet.  The Cancer Tutor website explains many of these protocols in detail.

For more information about cancer treatment protocols, refer to our blog post titled Cancer Treatment Protocols.

Cancer Diets
There are many cancer diets, but most of them contains similar attributes, e.g. lots of vegetables, low glycemic, plant-based, no flour/sugar, no trans fats, no vegetable oils, no processed foods, no dairy, no conventional animal meat, no fast foods (obviously :-)), etc.

The Cancer Tutor website explains the key attributes of an effective cancer diet.

Note: They strongly recommend Robert O. Young's book, Sick and Tired? – Reclaim Your Inner Terrain.  If you're not sure about this book, go to Amazon.com and read some of the book reviews and testimonials to decide if you should get the book.

For more information about cancer diets, refer to our blog post titled Cancer and Nutrition.

Disclaimers & Warnings
Please Note: We are only providing this information as references or a starting point in your own research. We are not cancer experts and, consequently, do not recommend any specific cancer treatment. We strongly recommend that you educate yourself and learn everything you can about cancer, medicines, conventional treatments, natural treatments, etc.

Please consult your current health professional before starting any new program. This information is neither a cure for cancer nor a general recommendation that everyone take if they have been diagnosed with cancer.

Disclaimer
This information in this blog  is not intended to prescribe any form of treatment for any illness or medical condition. This information should not be considered a substitute for expert medical opinion. Always consult with your doctor to determine your specific course of action for your health. The author shall have no liability or responsibility to any person or entity with respect to any loss, damage or injury, caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by this information.

Monday, September 8, 2014

Web Links for Treating Cancer Naturally


Here are some websites that provide information about treating cancer naturally. Make sure that you do your own research and draw your own conclusions. Just because a website provides a natural solution doesn't mean that it's safe!

Before you select a protocol, educate yourself (and, if possible, your partner) about cancer and nutrition; and, make sure that you talk with experts and vendors who are familiar with the protocol.

Alternative Treatment Clinics
If you have the financial resources, you may want to consider one of the alternative cancer clinics in places like Mexico, Germany or Japan.
http://www.cancertutor.com/clinics/
http://germancancerclinics.com/
http://reviews.treatmentabroad.com/cancer_clinic

Note: There is one clinic in the U.S. with a good track record, the Burzynski Clinic:
http://www.burzynskiclinic.com/ 

Cancer Treatment Protocols
http://www.cancertutor.com/
Why Use Natural Alternative Strategies
http://www.healingcancernaturally.com/index-why-alternatives-general.html

Foods That Kill Cancer:
http://www.organiclifestylemagazine.com/foods-vitamins-and-herbs-that-kill-cancer/

The Cancer Diet:
http://www.new-cancer-treatments.org/Articles/CancerDiet.html

Curing Cancer Naturally
http://www.organiclifestylemagazine.com/issue/13-cure-cancer-naturally/

Surviving Cancer Naturopathy
http://www.medindia.net/alternativemedicine/surviving-cancer-naturopathy.htm

Beware of the Cancer Treatment Centers of America
https://www.sciencebasedmedicine.org/cancer-treatment-centers-of-america-and-naturopathic-oncology/

If You Have Cancer: Specific Foods to Eat/Avoid
http://www.naturopath4you.com/IfYouHaveCancer.htm

Cancer Fighting Strategies Review
http://www.cancerfightingstrategies.com/cancer-fighting-strategies-review.html
http://www.cancerfightingstrategies.com/resources.html

Dr. Gonzalez Cancer Treatment Program
http://www.dr-gonzalez.com/treatment.htm

Cancer Treatment Protocols (e.g Cesium Chloride)
http://www.internetwks.com/owen/CancerCure.htm#PROTOCOL

Protocols for Killing Cancer Microbes
http://www.cancertutor.com/kill_microbes/

Microbes and Cancer
http://healyourselfathome.com/health_problems/cancer/why/microbial_theory.aspx

People Beating Cancer
http://peoplebeatingcancer.org/blogcancer-coaching-conventional-integrative-and-alternative-therapies-cia/

Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Melanoma, Sarcomas, Ovarian, Cervical and Uterine Cancer
http://www.cancertutor.com/melanoma/

Bone Cancer
http://www.cancertutor.com/bone_cancer/

Bone Marrow Cancers
http://www.cancertutor.com/bone_marrow_cancer/

Treating Multiple Myeloma (General Information)
http://www.cancercenter.com/multiple-myeloma-cancer/naturopathic-medicine/
http://www.naturalnews.com/041910_turmeric_chemotherapy_multiple_myeloma.html
http://www.myelomabeacon.com/
http://www.myelomabeacon.com/news/2010/02/17/curcumin-and-multiple-myeloma-preclinical-and-early-clinical-studies-are-promising-still-awaiting-more-clinical-evidence/
http://www.cancer.org/cancer/multiplemyeloma/detailedguide/multiple-myeloma-treating-by-stage
http://www.nhwellnesscenters.com/prevention-wellness/conditions/myelomas/
http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/204369-treatment

Treating Multiple Myeloma (Personal Information)
http://www.raysahelian.com/multiplemyeloma.html
http://curingmyeloma.blogspot.com/p/why-go-alternative.html
http://healingcancernatrually.blogspot.com/2010/06/multiple-myeloma-rarer-cancer_30.html
http://thegeordiehealer.blogspot.com/2008/08/multiple-myeloma.html

Cancer Testimonials
https://www.google.com/search?q=Cancer+testimonials&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8
https://www.google.com/search?q=Cancer+testimonials&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8#q=cancer+testimonials+juicing

General Cancer Treatment Strategies
The following diagram depicts some of the key alternative cancer treatment strategies.

Cancer Treatment Strategies

Please Note: We are only providing this information as references or a starting point in your own research. We are not cancer experts and, consequently, do not recommend any specific cancer treatment. We strongly recommend that you educate yourself and learn everything you can about cancer, medicines, conventional treatments, natural treatments, etc.

Please consult your current health professional before starting any new program. This information is neither a cure for cancer nor a general recommendation that everyone take if they have been diagnosed with cancer.

Disclaimer
This information in this blog  is not intended to prescribe any form of treatment for any illness or medical condition. This information should not be considered a substitute for expert medical opinion. Always consult with your doctor to determine your specific course of action for your health. The author shall have no liability or responsibility to any person or entity with respect to any loss, damage or injury, caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by this information.

Saturday, September 6, 2014

Are Alternative Cancer Treatments Quackery?

To keep things on balance, here are some different perspectives about the dangers of alternative cancer treatments, the medical industry and Big Pharma. These websites believe that most of the alternative treatments are bogus and maybe even dangerous.

Is There Really a Conspiracy to Suppress Cancer Cures?
http://www.cancertreatmentwatch.org/q/conspiracy.shtml

Questionable Cancer Therapies
http://www.quackwatch.org/01QuackeryRelatedTopics/cancer.html 

A Special Message to Cancer Patients Seeking "Alternative" Treatments
http://www.quackwatch.org/00AboutQuackwatch/altseek.html

Cancer Treatment Watch
http://www.cancertreatmentwatch.org/

Cancer Quackery: The Persistent Popularity of Useless, Irrational 'Alternative' Treatments
http://www.cancernetwork.com/integrative-oncology/cancer-quackery-persistent-popularity-useless-irrational-alternative-treatments

Nicholas Gonzalez Treatment for Cancer
http://www.quackwatch.com/01QuackeryRelatedTopics/Cancer/kg.html

Herbal remedies do not cure cancer.
http://doubtfulnews.com/2013/05/herbal-remedies-do-not-cure-cancer-cancer-quack-to-be-sentenced/

Cancer Quackery
http://www.ncahf.org/articles/c-d/caquackery.html

What's the harm in alternative medicine?
http://whatstheharm.net/alternativemedicine.html

Alternative cancer treatment claims in the media are damaging and misleading
http://scienceblog.cancerresearchuk.org/2012/12/07/alternative-cancer-treatment-claims-in-the-media-are-damaging-and-misleading/

"Alternative" Health Practices
http://skepdic.com/althelth.html

Seven Cancer Lies You Should Not Believe
http://www.emaxhealth.com/1506/seven-cancer-lies-you-should-not-believe

10 Of The Most Bizarre Quack Doctor Cures In History
http://listverse.com/2015/03/06/10-of-the-most-bizarre-quack-doctor-cures-in-history/

Cancer Treatment Watch Web Links
http://www.cancertreatmentwatch.org/


How Quackery Harms Cancer Patients
http://www.quackwatch.com/01QuackeryRelatedTopics/harmquack.html

Cancer Quackery: The Persistent Popularity of Useless, Irrational 'Alternative' Treatments
http://www.cancernetwork.com/integrative-oncology/cancer-quackery-persistent-popularity-useless-irrational-alternative-treatments



A Counterargument

http://www.cancertutor.com/brief_overview/


Are Alternative Cancer Treatments For Real?
http://www.cancertutor.com/brief_overview/

Author's Note: 
This is the kind of controversy and conflicting information that I ran into when I was diabetic and doing research on Type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. My endocrinologist told me that I have to remain on insulin for the rest of my life. He said that eating better won't hurt, but he said that food was not as strong as the insulin and other drugs that I was taking; and, therefore, would not do much to stop the progression of my diabetes. It would just be a matter of time before I would have to face leg amputation, blindness, kidney failure and a possible heart attack or stroke.

Because of all the conflicting information, I decided to educate myself about cell biology, pathology, epidemiology and several other medical sciences so that I could learn how diabetes actually develops in the human body.  I felt that once I truly understood diabetes at the cellular level, I could better design an alternative strategy and nutritional program that was safe and effective.

At that time, I didn't really expect that I could wean off the insulin 100%. I was hoping that I could, at least, reduce the number of daily insulin shots from 4 to 3 or maybe 2. Needless to say, I was overjoyed when I was able to wean off all the insulin within 3.5 months and the other drugs within another 3 months. But, my endocrinologist told me that I would be back on insulin within 3 months .. then, it was 6 months ... then, it was 9 months ... well, it's been over 10 years now and I'm still don't require any insulin or any other drug for that matter.

Because of my experience with diabetes, doctors, hospitals and drugs, I encourage you to educate yourself as much as possible about cancer, diabetes or whatever disease you have.  Once I acquired the knowledge, I knew what specific questions to ask my doctors. I also realized from some of their answers, that they were limited in their knowledge about nutrition and alternative therapies.

In addition, the knowledge that I acquired (and continue to acquire) helped with healthcare professionals involved in alternative medicine. I learned that there are quite a few people involved in alternative care who know very little about medical science -- some of them tend to rely on pseudo science.

I know -- this can be very frustrating, trying to figure out who to listen to or to follow for advice. But, the more you learn, the easier all of this becomes.

FYI: Here are a couple videos of me -- one discussing my recovery and the other discussing my endocrinologist who thought that I was in denial: