Cancer

Cancer, otherwise known as the big "C". It is called the big "C" until it affects you, then you call it cancer.

This disease kills almost 550,000 Americans each year-approximately 1500 people every day. In developed countries, it continues to be a major disease. 2007, was the last year recorded, and 7.9 million died from this disease. That number is slated to increase to 11.5 million by year 2030.

It is widely predicted in the medical industry that by the year 2020 (10 years from now!)1 in 3 women and 1 in 2 men will be diagnosed with some form of cancer. That is an astounding statistic based on the research of increased reported cases over the last decade. And research has also shown that the quality of life will diminish along with life expectancy of survival after treatment.

Perhaps the most stunning statistic of all is that in many cases, it can be avoided with healthy eating habits.

Medical research data shows that 8 out 10 diagnosis' are nutrition/diet related. Simply what we eat and drink on a daily basis is a cause of concern for our risk of being diagnosed with this dreaded disease. There are steps, however, to take that may significantly reduce the risks.

1. Stop smoking. Research has shown that there is a greater incidence of this disease with tobacco smokers than non-smokers.

2. Eat a balanced diet. Consume a variety of fresh fruits, vegetables, lean meats, fish and nuts. Avoid foods that are high in sugar and salt. For more information go to www.cancer.gov/features/cancercontrol2009

According to Dallas based research scientist Dr. Gary Tunsky, there is only one disease --"cellular malfunction" and all other "diseases" are just labels that tell us the location (i.e. breast, stomach etc..) of the celluar malfunction.

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Dr.Tunsky states "the human body is a complete unit with highly complex systems working together to keep it functioning optimally". "Our bodies are designed to recognize self and non-self, but the body is not designed to absorb synthetic materials like soda and pharmaceuticals. When our bodies do absorb these toxins through the environment or through eating & drinking, they are able to expel some of the hazardous material, but not all." "As a result, this material builds up until the blood becomes contaminated".

Dr. Tunsky continues to say that the blood pushes out the contaminants into the genetically determined "weakest link", or weakest cells. When our "weakest link" body system becomes affected by these contaminants, we then develop the symtoms mainstream medicine recognizes as individual diseases, but that they are really just our cells "crying out," says Dr. Tunsky.

It is no secret that healthy cells reproduce healthy cells, and sick (unhealthy) cells reproduce sick cells. The key is to rid the body of toxic, unhealthy cells by providing the proper fuel required for it to operate optimally on a daily basis. Reducing the risk or preventing the body from developing this requires a balanced diet high in fiber, rich in antioxidants and low in fat.

Much of Dr. Tunsky's research can be supported by the clinical research of Royal Rife. Several leading cancer research doctors from around the United States have hailed Royal Rife. for his work.

Consuming more fresh fruits and vegetables, the "5 A Day" recommended allowances are excellent food choices that will help detoxify your body and remove the agents that are already wreaking havoc on your cells. Evidence suggests that soy may reduce the risk of developing certain types of this disease such as prostate, thyroid and breast. Asian women have lower death rates, up to one-fifth lower than western women, which helps explain the fact that Asian diets tend to be lower in animal protein and higher in protein from soybeans and other plant sources. Asians consume up to 50 times more soy-based foods than Americans.

Facts:

Soy protein could protect against development in the breast, say researchers. In the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, science review findings show phytosterols, derived from plants such as soy, have the benefit of inhibiting cancers of the stomach, lung, ovaries and breast.

The meta-analysis of 12 published epidemiological studies relating to soy consumption and breast tumors in women around the world by Dr Lin Yan, director of cancer research for The Solae Company, and Dr Edward Spitznagel, professor of mathematics at Washington University, was published in the April issue of The International Journal of Cancer Prevention.

The researchers found that soy protein consumption seemed to be linked to a reduced risk of cancerous cells in the breast in pre- and postmenopausal women. Moreover, soy consumption by adolescents may be related to a lower risk of developing breast tumors later in life.

"Given the chilling fact that breast cancer is the second leading cause of death for American women, we believe that this meta-analysis provides valuable information for women in making healthy dietary choices," said Yan.

According to American Cancer Society estimates, there are around 40,000 deaths from breast cancer in the US each year and 210,000 new cases of the disease are diagnosed each year.

Last year The Solae Company filed a Qualified Health Claim (QHC) petition with the FDA linking consumption of foods and beverages containing soy protein to a reduced risk of hormone-related cancers, such as breast, prostate and colon.

The company said that the results of Yan and Spitznagel's study are consistent with the body of evidence it submitted to the FDA in support of the QHC. The agency requested an extension to the review period in November to take into account the latest scientific evidence and a decision is expected in the coming weeks.

In 1999 the FDA cleared a QHC suggesting that a diet rich in soy protein 'may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease.'

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For more information on how nutritional supplements work to reduce the risk of developing breast tumors and other diseases go to: Nutrition research

According to the December 9, 2009 edition of "Nutrition News" a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association states that increased intakes of soy and soy products may reduce the risk of death and breast cancer recurrence.

There is a company called Reliv International that is scientifically proven to contain all of the needed Probiotics, Omega 3's, Phytonutrients, CoQ10 and other necessary ingredients to help improve your health. Their flagship products "CLASSIC" and "NOW" are intrumental in providing the highest, quality nutrients in the industry. For over 20 years Reliv has been a leading manufacturer in nutritional products that are patented and proven to work.

You can see how someone diagnosed with cancer was able to help improve her life.

How nutrition helps patients

Often people will receive incorrect/outdated information about cancer and plant estrogens in soy. Soy DOES NOT increase estrogen levels. All legumes contain high amounts of a chemical call "phyto-estrogen (= plant estrogen) which is a misnomer, because it is not an animal estrogen, but it does have some similarity in molecular structure to female estrogen, thus the name.

The good thing is that because of some similarities, plant estrogen can attach to some of the same receptor sites as human estrogen. Thus when plant estrogen comes into contact with an existing estrogen-receptive breast cancer cell, it actually fills all the receptor sites (takes all the parking spots)and blocks the ability of human estrogen to attach to the cell.

It has been known for decades that the presence of human estrogen (even at low-level post-menopausal amounts)will prompt the further growth of an existing cancer cell. What has been determined within the last 10 years is that plant estrogen DOES NOT have the same cancer-prompting properties, rather it blocks the ability of human estrogen to do that, thus functioning as an anti-cancer agent. In addition, it has been shown for centuries that soy in particular of all the legumes helps the woman's body to stabilize her hormones and digest properly, as well as other good health benefits.

Note: In the last 50 years the soy industry in the USA has blossomed and there are unscrupulous companies which sell soy which is either toxic by way of how it is grown and/or how it is processed. So not all soy is good for you, not because of the soy itself but because of how it is grown/handled. Be assured that Reliv has pharmaceutical level quality guaranteeing against those kinds of problems. If you find wild accusations against soy on the internet, understand that they are not differentiating between good soy and bad soy.

Think: "This is your life. You will have to live with the consequences. Reliv has a 100% safety record over a 21 year history, including thousands of cancer survivors. Does your doctor have the same perfect record? If not, you owe it to yourself to get a few more opinions before you reject something that could save your life."

To understand and learn more on the controversy of soy nutrition go to Dr.Donna Mills MD (breast surgeon):

http://www.womentowomen.com/nutritionandweightloss/soycontroversy.aspx

Cancer Radiation and How Nutrition Helps Patients

Northpoint Cancer Center, Dallas, Texas and Verity Cancer Center, Plano, Texas

January 2010

"Radiation Induced Fatigued and a Nutritional Supplement Named Reliv"

These responses included reduced pain, increased energy, and feelings of wellbeing. This trial had some degree of simplicity. The fatigue symptom was limited in etiological causes, since the criteria for trial entry was fatigue presenting after the start of radiation treatment.

The response was to measure the change in a short period of 1-4 weeks on the product. Patients were at different stages in their radiation treatment. Many would be finishing, and in the 2-4 weeks after completion, fatigue normally improves on its own. It was appreciated that this was essentially a “feasibility study,”and its scientific accuracy would needed to be documented in a controlled trial. Yet, if any responses were seen, then this would validate doing a next phase. The placebo effect itself was recognized as a limitation.

Also, a major issue was compliance in taking the powder twice a day, and thereby giving credibility to any non-responders. This was not adequately measured, so that in the 9 patients who had no response, lack of compliance was possible. However, the majority were seemingly honest in their reporting.

Material and Methods:

The dose was 1 scoop twice a day in liquid (it should be noted that a minimum of 2 scoops twice a day is a more standard recommendation). The lower dose was decided upon to help compliance. There was enough product available for a 4 weeks trial for each patient.

The assessment tool was “The Fatigue Severity Scale,”and this can been seen in the figure 1 below.

It may not be totally appropriate for radiation caused fatigue, but it was at least a rough validation of response. Absolute scores were less important than relative change of the score over time. Compliance of returning the questionnaire was very varied, but all had at least 2 responses. The attempt was for 1 response a week. Further, patients were interviewed as to how they perceived their responses to be. For this study, credibility was given to the patient subjective reporting.

Patient selection was their declaration of significant fatigue, starting after the onset of radiation treatment. There was no restriction on when the fatigue began and when they started on the Reliv.

It should be noted that there were no other variables introduced to the patients. The fatigue began, and rather than giving any further interventions, the Reliv was started. Further, the acute results are what are being reported. Still, as noted in the individual reports, there were some patients with longer lasting effects, with these patients willing to continue the supplement on their own.

Excellent response was a combination of significant change in the “Fatigue Severity Scale”and their self reporting of a major improvement. A good response was from a +8 to +15 change and also the self report of good improvement.

No response could be their stopping the product (one because of vomiting), compliance problems, and most frequently the report of no response and no score improvement.

The Fatigue Severity Scale

FSS Questionnaire:

During the past week, I have found that:

Disagree<------>Agree

My motivation is lower when I am fatigued...................1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Exercise brings on my fatigue......................................1 2 3 4 5 6 7

I am easily fatigued....................................................1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Fatigue interferes with my physical functioning............1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Fatigue causes frequent problems for me.....................1 2 3 4 5 6 7

My fatigue prevents sustained physical functioning.......1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Fatigue interferes with carrying out certain duties and responsibilities..........................................................1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Fatigue is among my three most disabling symptoms...1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Fatigue interferes with my work, family, or social life....1 2 3 4 5 6 7

TOTAL SCORE

Results:

ID Num Disease FieldXRT Result Comment:

1 Lung Brain Good In 1 week +11

2 Larynx H & N Good Less fatigue in 2-3 weeks

3 Breast Breast Good Less fatigue in 2-3 weeks

4 Tonsil H & N Stopped Vomited

5 Prostate Pelvis Excellent Pain for 17 years in left leg stopped and increased energy

6 Brain Pituitary Excellent Nausea gone, energy, headache all recovered

7 Lung Lung Excellent Energy increased within 2 weeks

8 Breast Breast Excellent Total reversal

9 Prostate Prostate Excellent +37

10 Brain Brain Good Less fatigue in 2 weeks

11 Prostate Pelvis Good +12

12 Lung Lung Good Just 1 week

13 Breast Breast Good +8 1 week

14 Breast Breast Good +12 in 2 weeks

15 Brain Brain Excellent +50 4 weeks 16 Prostate Pelvis Good Worse, then better for about 1 month +5-15

17 Lung Lung None Only one value

18 Prostate Pelvis Good +13 over 4 weeks

19 Brain Brain None Short use

20 Renal Bone mets Good +16 in 2 weeks

21 Breast Breast Good +14 in 2 weeks, then less

22 Prostate Pelvis Good +14 over 4 weeks

23 Prostate Pelvis Good +13 over 4 weeks

24 Prostate Pelvis None Little change 4 weeks

25 Prostate Pelvis None Over 4 weeks

26 Prostate Pelvis Excellent From 48 to 12 in 6 weeks

27 Prostate Pelvis None No effect

28 Lung Lung None 2 weeks and on chemo

29 Lung Lung None None over 5 weeks

30 Prostate Pelvis Good +9 over 2 weeks

31 Prostate Pelvis Excellent +33 over 4 weeks

32 Prostate Pelvis Good +8 over 4 weeks

33 Lung Lung None None over 4 weeks

34 Prostate Pelvis Good +15 over 3 weeks

35 Prostate Pelvis Good +12 over 3 weeks

36 Prostate Pelvis Excellent +20 over 5 weeks

37 Pancreas Abdomen Excellent +16 over 4 weeks and on chemo

Figure 1 Below is a description of 5 of the 10 case studies considered as excellent results: #1: A 49 year old female school teacher who after 1 ½ weeks of radiation (a 6 ½ week planned course) had severe fatigue. She could not keep awake during the school day, presented a depressed affect, and slept long hours. After starting Reliv, she improved within 3 days. After 2 weeks she was back to her normal activities and the depression was gone. She considered her response dramatic.

#2: A 35 year old female engineer who had completed radiation 3 months prior, but still had persistent fatigue, headaches, and nausea. No medications, including high dose decadron (steroids), helped prior to starting the product. Within 2 weeks all of her symptoms were gone, the fatigue abated, and she returned to normal activities.

#3: A 52 year old female with advanced pancreatic cancer, on both radiation to the abdomen and chemotherapy. She was severely fatigued. Within one week of beginning the trial, her energy improved, and by 2-3 weeks she said she was “a different person.”She tolerated the remaining 3 weeks of treatment without any further side effects or symptoms.

#4: A 75 year old male with prostate cancer, who had significant fatigue within 2 weeks of radiation. He also was on pain medication for a 17 year history of chronic left foot and leg pain. Within 3 days of starting, his fatigue significantly reversed, and the chronic pain disappeared. It did not reappear through the remaining 6 weeks of radiation.

#5: A 42 year old male with a primary brain tumor, and also on chemotherapy. His fatigue level made him non-functional at about the 2-3 weeks point in the treatment. After starting the product, he dramatically improved to normal status within 2 weeks, and reported the improvement began almost immediately.

DISCUSSION:

This study was a “feasibility study”in the sense that all we were looking for was some effect. The number of variables to do a proper scientific analysis is large, and would represent the next phase of research. The possibility of the placebo effect requires a randomized trial, and was inappropriate to this feasibility study. However, this is recognized in reporting, as well as compliance difficulties, and subjectivity of the questionnaires. All that said, there were the very definite improvements,and in some situations,dramatic changes. Reliv contains a variety of vitamins, minerals and herbs in a powder base excellent for absorption. It is an easy product to prescribe, with dosing fairly standard. Further, there has been much experience with some studies and many testimonials for a positive result with Reliv. We personally were encouraged by these reports of significant improvement with a range of symptoms from other diseases.

Testing a nutritional supplement for relief from fatigue was the motivation for this study.

Further, few nutritional products have been formally recommended by the scientific experts in oncology.

The result was a certainly positive response. Approximately 75% of the patients with radiation fatigue had relatively immediate results, many within 2 weeks of starting the product. Roughly 25% of the cohort reported excellent results in reversal of radiation fatigue, and improvement or relief from other symptoms. There was no harm done to those who reported no response (except one with a few episodes of vomiting). The results warrant a more extensive trial with all the scientific rigors applied. Reliv is distributed through a multilevel sales channel. Some clinicians and administrators have high resistance and negative preconceptions of products distributed via multilevel marketing. It is crucial to point out that all product in this study was provided free of charge and no attempt was made to enlist patients in further purchase or marketing the product. A few members of the cohort did buy additional product after the initial response but none were asked to participate in distribution.

Cancer related symptoms often are the most significant issue in quality of life.

Treatments such as radiation can be highly symptom producing, with fatigue perhaps the most generic problem. Having the possibility to reverse this problem during the course of radiation is a significant benefit helping both the patient, their family, and the healthcare professionals managing their treatments.

Summary: A feasibility study on 37 patients undergoing or just having completed radiation and having significant radiation fatigue was conducted. The patients were placed on a nutritional supplement program named Reliv, and measured for response over 2-4 week continuous treatment. Results show that 75% of participants considered their result as helping their fatigue, and 25% of the entire group reported an “excellent”response. The feasibility study’s result warrants a second phase clinical study conducted under rigorous scientific methodology, and should be considered for the syndrome of “cancer related fatigue".

After listening to hundreds of cancer patients and other health professionals describe what products are most beneficial, below is a recipe everyone follows:

Men: 6 shakes per day to include in each shake - 2 scoops Classic, 1/2 scoop Innergize, 1 scoop Fibrestore, 1/3 scoop Provantage.

Women: 6 shakes per day to include in each shake - 2 scoops classic, 1/2 scoop Innergize, 1 scoop Fibrestore & 1/3 scoop Soysentials.

Last shake at night is ReversAge for both.

To simply clarify what has been mentioned on this site, on July 20, 2010 I spoke with Lynette Walker whose husband Don Walker is the subject in the "Read An Amazing Cancer Story" as they were traveling to meet with a group of people. Lynette Walker mentioned to me that her husband Don Walker after several oncology exams is now diagnosed "Cancer Free".

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