Fight Cancer

Question: Are there any natural remedies available that can fight cancer? I want to know about options post chemotherapy? As of now, chemotherapy is the only viable option available to fight cancer immediately after diagnosis, but even after chemotherapy, the prognosis is not always good for all people. I have read a lot about asparagus, graviola, etc. but I haven't come across one person who has prolonged his/her survival. If you know, please post your answer. Thanks.

Answer: Well Rup is incorrect. Linus Pauling never had cancer. He is the only person ever to receive two unshared Nobel Prizes — for Chemistry (1954) and for Peace (1962). He won several awards through the years, all in sciences or humanitarianism. He died in '91 at the age of 93 He considered orthomolecular medicine a crucial adjunct to standard medical practice and therefore did not rule out conventional treatments, such as surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation, when considered appropriate. There are complentary treatments to go WITH standard medical care.

Question: is it possible to fight cancer if this happened? Suppose that all of the enzymes that controll the normal cell cycle where indentified. Suggest some ways that information might be used to fight cancer.

Answer: They already know that. Cloning cells that fight cancer to increase their numbers seems to be the way to go.

Question: Where can I find the pans that help fight cancer by neutralizing oxidation when cooking? A friend of a friend in CA. Told him about pans that make electrons available during cooking to fight free radicals/cancer? Does not have the info... anyone have info? Have a website?

Answer: The only cookware on the market that I know of is the Kenzen cookware by Nikken. They are high quality pots and pans, but with a battery in the handle making something like electrons to keep the molecules from becoming free radicals with heat and oxidation. This is a product that was first offered in CA.

Question: Anyone have any ways or suggestions to help fight cancer? i know cancer is not curable ( hopefully it will be sometime) but are there any ways to fight it to extend the person's life?

Answer: I'm a cancer survivor and here's what I do: Drink half your body weight in ounces of water per day. Dehydration can cause many diseases so this is important. Part of this regimen is to drink a full glass or bottle of water immediately upon getting out of bed in the morning and then wait 45 minutes before eating or drinking anything else. Take a supplement/multivitamin that is not made from synthetic ingredients. Whole food ingredients are best. I use the Mercola Whole Food vitamins but I am sure there are others out there. Just stay away from the synthetic ones. Take a fish oil supplement. But again, be careful of the source. Get at least 20 minutes of sun a day without sunscreen. Consume as many of your foods in their raw state as is possible. Get some exercise every day. I think you'll go a long way toward being a lot healthier (and keeping cancer away) by following this outline.

Question: Has anyone used Paw Paw or Graviola to fight cancer? I read that both Paw Paw and Graviola can fight cancer with no side effects. Anyone use them? Is it working?

Answer: Since nobody has answered yet, I'll toss in my 2 cents. Graviola is a very good herb for immune system health, but it's basically so powerful that it should not be used long term. I looked up Paw paw, and it is mentioned that some people have tried it for fighting cancer, but also mentions that it smells like rotting meat and doesn't last long in storage (so it's seldom you'll see it in supplemental form). As far as "no side effects", most supplements have no side effects to speak of. However, there are a number of drugs and medical conditions that may have reactions to some supplements. I have heard of a number of people that have tried using high amounts of various immune system boosters to try to fight cancer.... but at this point in time, nobody knows for sure what causes cancer, much less what cures it.

Question: What does your body do to fight cancer? Are enzymes in there somewhere? I am stuck on a biology porject thats totle is: "Fight against cancer." I'm not sure if it means like a healthy diet or ways to stop smoking etc. etc. Please help :D

Answer: The thing with cancer is that your body doesn't realize what happening. Cancerous cells are just cells that won't stop growing. There are ways of preventing cancer if that's what you mean. Not smoking, healthy diet, exercise.

Question: How can I make money to fight off cancer for young children? Two 6th grade math classes in my school are trying to help out children who have cancer. We are trying to raise money to fight it and hopefully become well again. We are also trying to raise money for a wii, xbox, psp, and other games like board games so they can have fun. Please respond to this. We need your ideas. Everyone deserves a lifetime so get involved.

Answer: An even better idea is to raise money for your local Make a Wish foundation . . they are feeling the pinch this year . . it cost about $5000 for every childs wish . . Although you are very sweet to want to raise money for games and other things for these children . . I have to tell you that many of the childrens hospitals and children's clinics are overwhelmed by gifts of this kind. My son was a patient in a childrens hospital and the kids had tons of books, gifts, toys, gaming systems, games, movies, television, dvd, ipod, a game room, movie theater, snack bar . . . and it is good to replenish what is available . .but just as important is the Make a Wish . . where real memories can be made with the child and their familiy at a time when it is very much needed. Raising money for Make a Wish can help make an entire family happy for a day or week . . memories that may last a lifetime for all involved.

Question: How to fight cancer in a dog? I think I'm about to get the horrible news that my dog has cancer. I know so much depends on how serious it is, but are there any suggestions on how to deal with this and make the battle less painful. I'm not sure I'd want to put her through a bunch of chemo. She is young and healthy....an Aussie Sheppard mix. This is great info and maybe I should be more open-minded to chemo. Also, thanks for your well wishes. This is very tough, especially for my wife.

Answer: Our family is dealing with the same thing as our 9 year old Lab mix (not as young, but still spaztic enough to not be old) has been diagnosed with cancer. She has a Mast Cell Tumor, and we are just coming out of a financial catastrophe and don't have the money to have her operated on. While scrimping and borrowing the money, we have found that, by and large, changing the animal's diet seems to have a tremendous effect. http://www.dogcancer.net has an insane amount of info including tips on changing the dog's diet.

Question: Cancer fighting foods: are there foods that can help fight cancer once you have it, instead of preventing it? I am aware of certain foods that help prevent the onset of cancer (such as broccoli, cauliflower, etc.), but I would like to know if these food types (or perhaps different foods) can help fight cancer once you have it. If so, what are they, or where can I go to find out which ones help?

Answer: The American Cancer Society has a section on Nutrition for Cancer Patients which includes recommendations and a few recipes: http://www.cancer.org/docroot/MBC/MBC_6.asp Please remember that you should never take any vitamins, minerals, or other dietary supplements without checking with your oncologist. Some of these products can be harmful to cancer patients and may reduce the effectiveness of chemotherapy or radiation therapy. Be very careful.

Question: Does anyone know a natural way to fight cancer? I don't want to go with the doctors idea of a cure. Chemo and radiation. I have breast cancer. I had it removed but I don't want it to come back. Did anyone have cancer and actually have a cure with a natural method?

Answer: I had breast cancer and recovered using alternative medicine. There are no sure things however, and anyone, conventional or alternative, who promises you a sure cure is not telling you the truth. If you're willing to do your homework and be really, really proactive you will greatly improve your odds. You want to make your body so healthy that cancer can't live in it. I put together some resources to help others with cancer, so they can see how many options they really do have, and make up their own minds about what they want to do. God bless you, and take heart. While I wouldn't wish cancer on anyone, perhaps you can look on this as a fantastic opportunity for you to heal your life on many levels.

Question: How much carrot juice should be used per day to help fight cancer? My mom has recently been diagnosed with cancer. I have read and heard from several people that using carrot juice "cured" people they know of their cancer. Only I forgot to ask how much they drank and couldn't find much online. Does anyone know how much it would take to possibly be effective? Thank you

Answer: You have got to be careful about carrot juice. It has very high concentrations of Vitamin "A" and if your liver gets overloaded with trying to process it, you can get Vitamin A toxicity. early symptions is that the palms of your hands start to turn orange

Question: How do you 'fight' or 'battle cancer? i know what it means but how do you explain it. what does the person do different when fighting cancer compared to someone who gives up.

Answer: Interesting question. I'm in remission from cancer and I very much dislike all the battle and fighting metaphors where cancer is concerned - fighting cancer, beating cancer, brave, courageous, survivor. There is an implied criticism of those who didn’t survive when people talk of ‘courage’ and cancer, or of ‘fighting’ cancer – were they not ‘brave’ enough, did they not 'fight' hard enough to 'beat' their cancer and .survive'? I know many courageous people who have died of cancer. Nobody talks about beating or fighting heart disease or a stroke, this terminology is reserved for cancer. Why? It's the stereotype of the 'brave' cancer 'victim', a stereotype I find patronising in the extreme. If I had chosen to have cancer in order to spare a child having that cancer, THAT would have been brave. Coping with cancer because that's what you've got isn't brave - you have no choice. I didn't 'fight' my cancer, my doctors did, and they did a bloody good job, as five years on from being diagnosed with an aggressive and late stage cancer I'm fit and well with no evidence of cancer at my last check up. Similarly I hate the notion that cancer patients should 'stay positive'; apart from the fact that there's no evidence that it helps, there's an implied criticism there too - presumably you weren't 'positive' enough if the cancer killed you. This link is to a report in the British Medical Journal which explodes the theory that a 'fighting spirit' is associated with longer survival from cancer or that 'hopelessness and helplessness' means poorer outcomes. The researchers analysed existing studies from1979 onwards; their conclusion is: 'There is little consistent evidence that psychological coping styles play an important part in survival from or recurrence of cancer. People with cancer should not feel pressured into adopting particular coping styles to improve survival or reduce the risk of recurrence.' -pretty much exploding the myth that a 'positive attitude' can affect the course of or chances of survival from cancer. http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=86769 I was diagnosed with an advanced aggressive cancer; I suffered badly from depression during treatment, and remained gloomy about my chances of surviving. Five years later I am well with no evidence of cancer at my last (and final) check up. Personally I found people urging me to stay or be positive made me feel worse - I felt guilty and so became more depressed because I just couldn't be as positive as they were telling me it was necessary to be. I dislike euphemisms anyway; people don't 'lose the battle', they die. Thanks for this question; there's not enough discussion of the language surrounding cancer.

Question: Is Lance Armstrong good for the fight against cancer? I realize the money he contributes is beneficial. But he tends to view the battle against cancer as a victory or defeat situation. If the victors are heroes, then what does that say about all the people who die from cancer every year. Are they somehow failures? I believe that there are plenty of "winners" who have "lost" the battle against cancer. Basically, he turns the fight against cancer into some kind of Nike commercial fraught with jingoism such as "just do it" and "live strong." Is this proper?

Answer: I don't think it is so much about calling those who have died "losers" but rather keeping those who are living with cancer in high spirits. He understands that chemotherapy for cancer is rigorous to both the body AND the mind, and understands that if people have a bright outlook, then they are more likely to comply with treatments and have a higher chance of success. I don't think he was trying to be a hero, but to those who have struggled with cancer, he IS one, and is an inspiration to them in their own battles. I think that it is a very positive thing to show these people that there is the possibility of a happy and fulfilling life outside of cancer.

Question: What should we do to fight cancer? Im really concerned about all the lives were loosing over cancer.Please Help me Fight for the cure.

Answer: Dark green vegetables...

Question: Somebody said that the use of Taxol to fight cancer can spread cancer in the body is that true? Just wondering wouldn't that be too risky for cancer patients if that is true, and if it were true do the risks outweigh the costs?

Answer: no its a very silly thing to say I cant even begin to Start why that's total rubbish so amongst 100 other reasons i will leave it at there are no studies or any scientific reason on how this could be possible

Question: Can the Coriolus Versicolor mushroom really help boost the immune system and fight cancer? I really want to hear from people who have used the product or know someone else who has, even if they don't have cancer but took it for some other reason. I saw links to studies at http://inforce-immunebuilder.com/Studies.html but would like to know from real experiences.

Answer: I would be really surprised if someone actually has. It is used sometimes, mainly in Japan, as a complentary treatment, in ADDITION to surgery, chemo and radiation.