There are a number of new cancer drugs currently undergoing
preliminary testing, which are in no doubt raising the hopes of many of
those unfortunate enough be battling cancer at this time, as well as the
hopes of their families & loved ones. But are these high
expectations of life extension, or even of being completely cured truly
justified by the claims of the medical industry on the capabilities of
these new drugs?
For many of the people in the UK who saw the
Tonight program on ITV, "Can We Beat Cancer" who find themselves in
similar circumstances to those featured on the program will likely be
hot on the case of the drugs mentioned. For me, on the other hand,
having uncovered some truly horrific facts about chemotherapy which shed
a very different light on orthodox treatments, there were immediate
doubts in mind regarding this new wave of cancer drugs.
Firstly we
are all so captivated by the term 'Drugs' when associated with serious
diseases such as cancer, as if all the answers & even miracles are
encompassed within this term. When used in conjunction with statements
such as 'Medical Breakthrough' we become even more drawn in to the
possibilities which may lie with such drugs, especially today with
cancer being such a profound killer. Well, this is exactly the reaction
intended by those who continue to convince the vast majority of the
population that drugs are in fact the best, if not the only hope they
have should they be diagnosed with cancer at any time in their lives.
The truth;
cancer patient + cancer drugs = huge profits
In
light of this, let's take a closer look at some of these new cancer
drugs of which so many people are living in anticipation for, or who may
in the future be putting their lives over to;
Iressa
may currently be used to treat people with locally advanced non-small
cell lung cancer (NSCLC) or NSCLC that has spread to other areas in the
body. Iressa is what is known as an EGFR Inhibitor; this means it only
works where mutations of the epidermal growth factor receptor on the
surface of cancer cells is detected.
There are distinct
characteristics to the group of patients likely to have the level of
EGFR needed to respond to such treatment; women, people who have never
smoked, people with adenocarcinoma, and those of Asian ethnicity.
Iressa
attaches itself to the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) on the
surface of the cancer cell, preventing the attachment of epidermal
growth factor (EGF) onto the receptor. EGF is a form of protein found in
the body & once attached to a receptor, an enzyme called tyrosine
kinase (TK) is formed. This enzyme instigates the cancer cell's ability
to grow & divide, causing the cancer to spread, through a chemical
process triggered off within the cancer cell it's self.
Iressa has
shown good results in many cancer patients initially, however this
tends to be followed by a relapse. This is most likely down to the
ability of cancer cells to become resistant to drugs they are treated
with. I have read medical reports of patients achieving full remission
through the usage of Iressa, only for the cancer to return & for
this same line of treatment to be found completely ineffective the
second time around. As Iressa is mostly only used following the failed
attempts of treating with chemotherapy, there is little hope of any
forms of treatment being successful the second time around.
Known Side Effects
Nausea & Vomiting - Usually treated with anti-sickness medication.
Diarrhea - Usually controlled with further medication.
Skin rashes - Acne-like rashes, dry, itchy, sore & irritated skin.
Vision Problems - Pain, redness of the eyes, blurred vision, itching & soreness of the eyes, conjunctivitis.
Fatigue - Extreme fatigue & lack of energy.
Loss of Appetite - Possibly resulting in weight loss & may be linked to feelings of extreme weakness.
Hair & Nails - Loss of hair & loose, brittle nails.
Increased Blood Pressure - Symptoms are headaches, dizziness, blurred vision.
Lung
Disease - Affecting around 1 in 100, this is a rare side effect,
involving inflammation of the lungs. Symptoms include difficulty
breathing, coughing & fever. This is very serious & can even
result in death.
Conclusion
We are not looking at a
potential cure here but merely at an extension of life. The ability of
cancer cells to become resistant & to return with complete immunity
to this drug means it does nothing more than 'bide us more time'.
The
side effects are not pleasant, to say the least & once the cancer
does return, as scientific testing has shown it almost inevitably does,
what options are there left?
In my opinion; a great let-down for something instigating such high hopes among many sick people.
Early
results in the use of PARP inhibitors for treating breast cancer are
said to be promising. PARP stands for poly(adenosine-disposphate-ribose)
polymerase, an enzyme which repairs damage done to our DNA.
These
drugs are said to work by "obstructing the ability of cells damaged by
chemotherapy or through genetic mutations to repair themselves, causing
tumour cells to die as a result" (WSJ).
PARP is found in all
cells, including cancer cells & helps damaged cells to repair
themselves. According to some doctors, because cancer cells have BRCA
gene faults, if they can stop the PARP-1 working then these cells will
be unable to repair themselves & will die. As healthy cells do not
contain BRCA gene faults they should still be able to repair themselves
despite the fact that PARP-1 is blocked in all cells of the body, not
just cancer cells.
This treatment is still in the early trial
stages, but could be a successful treatment for cancers with an abnormal
BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene. This drug, when used in conjunction with
chemotherapy may reduce the resistance of cancer cells to the
chemotherapy. This treatment is only currently available to those with
an abnormal BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene being treated for advanced-stage breast,
ovarian, or prostate cancer through the participation in clinical
trials.
Known Side Effects
As this is such a new
treatment little is yet known about side effects, however there are a
few that doctors do already know about; Drop in Blood Cell Count -
Causing tiredness, shortness of breath, an increased risk of infection
or bleeding problems.
Conclusion
Although it is
stated that inhibiting PARP-1 should not affect the functioning of
healthy cells this quite simply cannot be the case, as is shown in the
fact that this can cause a drop in blood cell count. Surely this is
evidence of damage to blood cells, which are unable to repair
themselves? I find it very hard to believe that PARP would be found in
all healthy cells if it was not in fact needed by them as part of their
healthy functioning. We should be increasing the strength of our healthy
cells & immune system, not obstructing their ability to repair
themselves, common sense tells us we are just weakening our entire body
in the hope of killing the cancer cells before the damage to our healthy
cells kills us first. Cells are the making of our entire form, our
bones, our blood, our skin as well as our internal organs, by denying
them of something which they to maintain themselves we just leave
ourselves wide open to infection & further illness.
Another
drug used against breast cancer & also stomach cancer; apparently
herceptin can stop the growth of breast cancer & in some cases can
even reduce the size of the tumour. Herceptin is only used either in
conjunction with chemotherapy or by those who have already completed two
courses of chemotherapy.
Herceptin is part of a group of cancer
drugs called monoclonal antibodies. Monoclonal antibodies recognise
& attach themselves to certain proteins which may be found on the
surface of cancer cells & are said to trigger the immune system to
attack these cells. While assisting in the elimination of certain types
of cancer cells, these drugs are said to cause 'little' harm to healthy
cells.
In around 20-30% of breast cancer & apparently in 6 -
40% of stomach cancer cases there are excessive amounts of a protein
called HER2 found on the cancer cells, which encourages the growth of
these cells. Such cases of these types of cancer are referred to as
being HER2-positive, where breast cancer patients are concerned this can
be very aggressive & fast growing. Herceptin attaches itself to the
HER2 protein on the surface of cancer cells & prevents the
epidermal growth factor protein from attaching itself, the epidermal
growth factor triggers the chemical reaction within the cancer cell
causing it to grow & divide.
Known Side Effects
Common Side Effects:
Fatigue - this can last anything between 6 months - 1 year after treatment, although gradually decreases over time.
Flu-like
Symptoms - Nausea, sickness, headache, fever & chills may be
experienced & are said to subside after a few hours following
treatment. These side effects are usually counteracted with further
medication.
Allergic Reaction - Affects around half of patients,
usually reduces across further treatments. Symptoms include fever,
chills, skin rash, hives, itching, wheezing, headache, sickness,
flushes, faintness, breathlessness & difficulty breathing.
Diarrhea - Usually treated with further medication. Affects around 1 in 3 people.
Heart
Problems - Fast & irregular heart beat & is therefore
unsuitable for patients with a history of heart disease or high blood
pressure.
Pain - Abdominal, chest, joint & muscle pain may be experienced.
Less Common Side Effects:
Reduced
White Blood Cell Count - Causes an increased risk of bacterial
infection, which in some cases may be life-threatening. Symptoms of
infection are headaches, feeling cold and shivery, aching muscles,
coughing, sore throat, & possibly pain when passing urine.
Lung Problems - Coughing & respiratory distress.
Heart Damage - May cause heart damage, affects around 1 in 25 people, or even heart failure.
Liver Problems - Usually monitored with regular blood tests.
Insomnia - difficulty sleeping.
Fertility Problems - Unknown effects on fertility (but still listed).
Conclusion
Considering
the claims that this drug causes 'little harm to healthy cells,' when
you look at the above side effects, this is clearly put into
perspective. Anything which produces side effects like this & more
commonly according to some reports than widely published, is harmful
& damaging to our cells & our long term health.
Another
strong-point; this drug is only used with or after chemotherapy.
Chemotherapy causes significant damage to our body & kills more
people than cancer. Surely to use this in the first place is beyond all
reason, let alone in conjunction with another drug with such awful
side-effects like almost any one of the above! Everyone knows the poor
quality of life which results from chemotherapy, especially from
repeated treatment, I can only dread to think about the suffering people
may endure through a combination of chemotherapy & herceptin.
A
fair few of the side effects mentioned are treated with 'further
medication.' Further discomfort & damage to our body can be the only
real result of this, even if initial relief is felt.
Medical
Industry figures indicate a 50% increase in the survival rate of those
using herceptin against breast cancer; unfortunately just more
misleading statistics. The true figure is just 12%.
Additionally, this drug is currently being tested for its effectiveness against other types of cancer & has actually
increased the death rate by 2.5%.
Overall Conclusion
We
are not looking at any real new concepts in the fight against cancer
here, just the same old 'drugs,' upon 'drugs,' upon 'drugs.' The side
effects of & potential dangers of all of these new drugs are
profound & would appear to be most unpleasant. I personally would
never even consider touching them, I won't say "even if my life depended
on it," because it never would, my life will always depend on 'my own
lifestyle choices,' not drugs prescribed to me by any doctor.
When
hearing statements about these drugs being set to potentially benefit
thousands of cancer patients & you consider that 1 in 4 of the
population is directly affected by cancer, this is a lot of people, even
if 3-4% of them did benefit from them -this would still be thousands of
people! As it is medical statistics but these figures much higher, but
again these statistics are in fact flawed in many ways. One example of
this is the 40-50% survival rate of chemotherapy patients, what is not
always made clear is that this is only over a five year period. If you
were to take into account how many people live the rest of their lives
completely cancer free & never die of cancer, the treatment, or
through any indirect cause from the treatment, this figure is just 3%!
This is due to the increased susceptibility to cancer that chemotherapy
causes, far more often than not it does return in the future & this
time the chances of survival are far less.
In this day & age
& with the advanced levels of science, is this the best they can
come up with? The truth is that there are many scientist whose research
is dedicated to the greater good of humanity, but as the medical
industry has superior credibility among the vast majority of the
population & with their findings being made readily available to us,
if not pushed on us, people simply do not hear of or even take notice
of alternative research.
The real cure for cancer:
There
are, in reality, many, very real cures for cancer but they are just
simply overlooked by most people who put their faith & indeed their
lives in the hands of their oncologist alone. Perhaps we should remember
that these people, although no doubt they are acting with the best of
intention, are trained in 'medical school' on the usage of 'drugs' to
treat cancer. They do not have knowledge or experience in natural
treatment options & therefore now is surely the time for us to take
control of our own fate by educating ourselves on other methods of
treatment that are proving successful for hundreds of thousands of
people worldwide. There are so many stories written by people who have
cured themselves after they were deemed incurable by their medical
professionals & some have even recovered after being literally on
their death-bed.
The main aspect to consider when attempting to
cure cancer is that certain lifestyle adjustments need to be made,
something was not working for you or you would not have become ill &
the thing I am talking primarily about is diet. Changing the diet alone
can be enough to reverse many cases of cancer, especially if it is in
the early stages & always the best place to start. If you are not
prepared to give up foods you like, or are not prepared to give this a
try, then the true desire to get well again is not there. This course of
action has no painful side effects, only that it can make you feel
better & better over time. Certain foods contain nutrients that
directly attack cancer cells, others boost the immune system response
& also when following a cancer diet you are 'starving' the cancer
cells while 'feeding' healthy cells, giving your body the best
opportunity of wiping out the cancer.
Cancer Killing Supplements:
In
addition to your diet & for a more aggressive attack on cancer it
is a good idea to add cancer fighting supplements to your daily regime.
Certain supplements are over 100,000 times stronger in
their healing
properties as well as cancer fighting ability than chemotherapy.
Top Supplement Recommendations:
These are the best cancer fighting supplement combo's available at this time.
The numbers in brackets equal how many bottles should make one months supply.
- Vortexia, Creation, Quzu (PrugX, BLA):
The first three provide an extremely powerful combination in terms of
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Energetic Medicine types & are formulated through the principles of
Quantum Physics, which states that; all matter is ultimately energy, as
indeed is every thought, which Quantum Physics has proved &
energetically enhanced medicine works on level with these energies as
well as those of disease in the elimination of the latter. (3,3,2, /
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