New Research from the University of Texas identifies natural compounds found in food that could thwart the growth of prostate cancer.

Check out this great article on natural treatments for Prostate Cancer.   New research from The University of Texas at Austin identifies several natural compounds found in food, including turmeric, apple peels and red grapes, as key ingredients that could thwart the growth of prostate cancer. 

Per the article:  
“The beauty of this study is that we were able to inhibit tumor growth in mice without toxicity.”

Read the full article here: https://news.utexas.edu/2017/06/06/starving-prostate-cancer-with-what-you-eat-for-dinner?utm_source=emailsharebutton&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=utnewsshares 


Share this to everyone you know!  I highly doubt that mainstream media will publish/promote anything that would lead you to believe we don't actually need the pharmaceutical industry in order to deal with diseases.

Be Blessed,
Tom

Awesome MRI results

Last week I visited Dr Busch for my annual MRI.

The MRI showed that my tumor had shrunk, and my ADC values were up. Dr Busch's assessment was "Clinically significant cancer is unlikely to be present".

There's still an unexplained spot on my prostate MRI, but the ADC values (450 to 700) in my last MRI are now 900 and up in the same locaction, which is the sign of normal, healthy prostate tissue/cells. The spot could also be from a lesion or scar tissue.

At this point I'm convinced that my body has repaired itself, as God designed and intended it to do.

Be blessed,
Tom

No claims, just facts!

Since everyone seems to be in an uproar these days regarding "claims" being made for alternative remedies to cancer, I thought I'd go on record as claiming that I'm not "claiming" anything except my belief that God created us "in His image", which for me means that he equipped our bodies to regulate and heal themselves given the proper raw materials and conditions.

Here are the facts, jack!  You can draw your own conclusions.

May, 2014

• Discovered that PSA was 4.07. It had been gradually climbing for the last 2 years, so we decided to do a biopsy (TRUS guided)

Aug, 2014   Diagnosed with Prostate Cancer. 

• My biopsy included 12 cores, and revealed that my cancer is rated T1C, with a Gleason Score of (3+3=6) with 6 cores containing cancer. 
  
  
  The cores were as follows:
  
  
  Left side:
  90%, 40%, 30%, 5%
  
  
  Right side:
  5%, 5%

Sep, 2014   

• For 20 days I took daily doses of Haelen 951. 
• I changed (ie improved) my lifestyle with the following changes:
• Strenuous exercise at least 5 days a week
• Daily consumption of vitamins to help meet my nutritional needs

Oct, 2014 

• On Oct 10, my PSA reading was 4.29.
• I started consuming daily doses of several Essential Oils

Nov, 2014

• 1.5T MRI
• There is a 1.0 x 0.6 cm focal area of decreased T2 signal within the left posterior aspect of the peripheral zone of the prostate at the mid portion on image 18 of series 19.  There is no definite extracapsular spread of disease.  No involvement of the neurovascular bundle demonstrated.  There is focal enhancement corresponding to the area of prostate signal abnormality.  Overall, the prostate measures 4.8x3.5 cm.

Feb, 2015

• PSA is now 1.68

June, 2015

• June 3, PSA is 2.11
• June 10, 3T MRI
• Prostate Measurements:  transverse 4.9cm, sagittal 5.2 cm and anterior posterior 3.0 cm
• T2W imaging of the peripheral zone demonstrates a concordant 13mm x 9mm x 11mm focal abnormality in the left posterior lateral base adjacent to the left neurovascular bundle.  The irregularity of the capsule and the 10 mm contact with the capsule suggest microcapsular invasion at this site. The neurovascular bundle is not encompassed by the tumor.  The focal abnormality in the peripheral zone demonstrates restricted diffusion demonstrating low ADC values 450 to 700.  There is no high signal intensity on b 1400 imaging but there is focal enhancement with DCE imaging.
• T2W imaging of the transitional zone demonstrates poorly organized BPH nodules in a normal size gland.
• DWI demonstrates restricted diffusion in the left posterior lateral base with low ADC values compatible with intermediate grade disease but no high signal intensity on b 1400 imaging.
• DCE imaging demonstrates an asymmetrical type II curve lies to concordant focal abnormality in the left posterior lateral base.
• No seminal vesicle extension, no pathological lymphadenopathy and no bone metastasis.
• PI-RADS Category 4: Clinically significant cancer is likely to be present.
• Due to "clinically significant cancer" findings, I will be getting a biopsy at a later date.  Due to all of the other positive factors, it doesn't have to be right away.

Oct, 2015

• PSA is 1.72

Dec, 2015

• 3T MRI planned for Dec 7.

I'm feeling great, and fully expect the results of the Dec MRI to indicate no or less cancer tissue than we saw in June.

Be blessed,
Tom

Latest PSA results are even better than the last! 1.72

Almost 14 months ago I was informed that I had Prostate Cancer.  My PSA level was 4.29 with 6 of 12 biopsy cores  indicating cancerous tissue.  The Medical community immediately recommended surgery, radiation, or drugs.

I'm happy to say that as of yesterday, my PSA is down to 1.72 (from 2.11 on prev  quarter's test) and that my cancer, if any still exists, is NOT a part of my life!  I believe that God designed our bodies with the capacity to heal itself, given the proper Faith, raw materials and  environment.  My regimen of Essential Oils, vitamins and regular exercise will always be a part of my life as I fully believe that they have enabled my body to return to the healthy condition that He originally blessed me with.

I still plan on an MRI targeted biopsy before the end of the year to check the status of one spot that the radiologist was concerned about back in July, but I'm fully expecting that "spot" to be gone when he goes looking for something to sample!

Natural Cancer Treatments in the News

While medical advances are being made, it seems, almost daily, investigation in natural treatments for cancer is growing too!  These treatments aren't backed (yet) by clinical trials, multi-billion dollar pharma companies, or the majority of Drs but they're gaining recognition.

And by treatment, I don't mean a 'guarantee to cure to eliminate' your cancer.  While some natural treatments are in fact being looked at as cures (and have reportedly worked for some), many more can supplement your medical treatments, speeding the recovery, or at least improving the quality of life during the treatment.

Here are some of the latest I've noticed, and before you write them off as "quackery", remember that treating cancerous organs rather than cutting them out was once considered ludicrous too.


Exercise:

Article: For Prostate Cancer, Referral-Based Exercise Program Beneficial:
Link: http://www.cancertherapyadvisor.com/prostate-cancer-exercise-clinician-referral-treatment/article/409738/

Excerpt:
For men with prostate cancer, clinician referral to and participation in an exercise program has a positive impact on mental health, according to a study published in Cancer.
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Article: For Prostate Cancer, Referral-Based Exercise Program Beneficial:
Link: http://www.cancertherapyadvisor.com/prostate-cancer-exercise-clinician-referral-treatment/article/409738/

Excerpt:
For men with prostate cancer, clinician referral to and participation in an exercise program has a positive impact on mental health, according to a study published in Cancer.

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Article: Walking improves health outcomes for prostate cancer survivors
Link: http://www.upi.com/Health_News/2015/04/17/Walking-improves-health-outcomes-for-prostate-cancer-survivors/1111429278465/?spt=su

Excerpt:
"... according to new research, something as simple as walking three hours per week can make a significant difference."

Foods:
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Article: Swedish study explains coffee cancer link
Link: http://www.thelocal.se/20150418/swedish-study-explains-coffee-cancer-link#.VTJVjPQ4ULE.twitter

Excerpt:
"The caffeine turns off the signal paths to breast cancer cells. This results in slower cell proliferation and increased cell death," said Ann Rosendahl, a researcher at Lund University and co-author of the recent report detailing how coffee protects against breast cancer recurrence.

The report has just been published in the medical journal Clinical Cancer Research.

Natural Supplements:

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Article: Mistletoe: The holiday plant is making headlines as an alternative cancer treatment
Link: http://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/mistletoe-the-holiday-plant-is-making-headlines-as-an-alternative-cancer-treatment/article/391492/

Excerpt:
An oncologist at Johns Hopkins successfully treated a patient who had advanced colon cancer with an extract of the seasonal botanical, sparking interest in the plant's anticancer properties.

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Article: Vitamin D and prostate cancer: Higher intake improves active surveillance outcomes
Link: http://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/vitamin-d-and-prostate-cancer-higher-intake-improves-active-surveillance-outcomes/article/409401/

Excerpt:
The group concluded that men with low-risk prostate cancer who are undergoing active surveillance might derive benefit from taking 4,000 IU of vitamin D3 per day, without experiencing side effects from the treatment. A randomized trial is currently underway to further explore these observations. Hollis said that vitamin D is now widely used in the urology service at the Medical University of South Carolina, demonstrating how the studies have impacted clinical practice

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Article: Vitamin D May Keep the Lid on Prostate Cancer
Link: http://www.peoplespharmacy.com/2015/04/09/vitamin-d-may-keep-the-lid-on-prostate-cancer/

Excerpt:
Some men diagnosed with low-grade prostate cancer may be able to keep it from progressing by taking extra vitamin D.

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Article: Vitamin D can boost the immune system against colorectal cancer
Link: http://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/vitamin-d-can-boost-the-immune-system-against-colorectal-cancer/article/395554/

Excerpt:
The research, published in the journal Gut (2015; doi:10.1136/gutjnl-2014-308852), represents the first time that a link between vitamin D and the immune response to cancer has been shown in a large human population.

Others:
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Article: Artificial Sweetener Saccharin Shows Promise In Cancer Treatment
Link: http://www.letlifehappen.com/2015/04/05/artificial-sweetener-saccharin-shows-promise-in-cancer-treatment/

Excerpt:
You may have heard whispers that the artificial sweetener saccharin (commonly known as Sweet‘N Low) is a carcinogen. But according to a new study presented today at the 249th National Meeting & Exposition of the American Chemical Society, it could actually be useful in developing treatments for aggressive cancers by deactivating a protein found to facilitate the spread of cancer

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Article: 20 Medical Studies That Show Cannabis Can Be A Potential Cure Cancer
Link: http://www.collective-evolution.com/2013/08/23/20-medical-studies-that-prove-cannabis-can-cure-cancer/

Excerpt:
Below are 20 medical studies that suggest cannabis can be an effective treatment and possible cure for cancer. This is a good starting point for the push for further human clinical trials.

If you've noticed an article or study that you'd feel would help others, please fell free to post it here!

Be Blessed,
Tom

Disclaimer:  This information is based on links to content I do not own, but have posted to help bring attention to, in order to broaden people's thinking about how to deal with the condition of cancer.

Can you afford to ignore the potential?

In my research for natural ways to treat my cancer, I've come across many abstracts documenting theories, usually with evidence, that Essential Oils (EOs) have an positive effect on cancer cells (ie bad for cancer, good for us).  Many abstracts I've read indicate a high probability of producing a treatment, and end with a recommendation that further clinical research be done.

I have not included any references to claims made by companies trying to sell products in any way, shape or form.

One thing that really encouraged me is that, in any of these abstracts, I haven't seen any documentation of possible side effects, or negative effects of these natural substance.  I've also tried to find known side effects of EOs, and haven't been able to.

For me, I couldn't find any reason not to give some of the EOs a try, and I've been extremely pleased with the effect that they, along with exercise and good vitamins, have had on my PSA levels.  I hope to soon verify whether the cancer has been eliminated or significantly reduced in my prostate.

Here are some examples of abstracts about ingredients/substances found in EOs that helped me.

Abstract:Oct, 2014
Anticancer activities of essential oils constituents and synergy with conventional therapies: a review.

Excerpt:

Many studies have shown that a large number of terpenoids and aromatic compounds contained in essential oils have significant anticancer activities, both on cell lines and on tumors in animals.

Link: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24831562

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Abstract:Dec, 2011
Boswellia sacra essential oil (aka Frankincense) induces tumor cell-specific apoptosis and suppresses tumor aggressiveness in cultured human breast cancer cells.

Excerpt:

Similar to our previous observations in human bladder cancer cells, Boswellia sacra essential oil induces breast cancer cell-specific cytotoxicity. Suppression of cellular network formation and disruption of spheroid development of breast cancer cells by Boswellia sacra essential oil suggest that the essential oil may be effective for advanced breast cancer. Consistently, the essential oil represses signaling pathways and cell cycle regulators that have been proposed as therapeutic targets for breast cancer.

Link:http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22171782

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Abstract:Mar, 2015
Cycloartan-24-ene-1α,2α,3β-triol, a cycloartane-type triterpenoid from the resinous exudates of Commiphoramyrrha (aka Myrrh), induces apoptosis in human prostatic cancer PC-3 cells.

Excerpt
These findings indicate that MY-1 exerts significantly pro-apoptotic activity against human hormone-independent prostatic cancer and support MY-1 as a potential anticancer drug.

Link: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25591732

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Abstract: June, 2014
Essential oils and their constituents as anticancer agents: a mechanistic view

Excerpt
EOs from different plants have been reported to have anticancer potential against mouth, breast, lung, prostate, liver cancer, colon cancer, and brain cancer and even in leukemia [23–28]. Not only EOs but their constituents like Carvacrol [29], d-limonene [30], Geraniols [31–33], Myrcene [34, 35], perillyl alcohol (POH) [36], α-humulene [37], β-caryophyllene [38], Thymol [39, 40], Citral [41], and others have also been reported to possess cytotoxic effect on the cancer cell lines and in vivo studies.

Link: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4070586/


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Abstract: 2015
Activities of ten essential oils towards Propionibacterium acnes and PC-3, A-549 and MCF-7 cancer cells.

Excerpt
A growing body of scientific reports has recently focused on the potential of essential oils as anticancer treatment in the attempt to overcome the development of multidrug resistance and important side effects associated with the antitumor drugs currently used.

Link: http://www.hindawi.com/journals/ecam/2015/397821/
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The website http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/  has a wealth of information, and a good search feature. I encourage you to visit it, and see if it can offer any information that may help you in your efforts to address a form of cancer.

These any many more abstracts and "scientific" papers can be found supporting the investigation of using natural substances to treat cancer.  There are also recent papers out even indicating that exercise is healthy, and could benefit treatment regimens.  Yes, that was meant to be sarcastic. :)  I'm still trying to figure out when we started needing scientists to tell us that physical activity was good for the body.

What do all these scientific terms mean????   I'm not going to claim to know, but I'd ask you to think about what is leading scientists and researchers to investigate treatments from natural substances.  In my case, I already have my opinion, based on experience! :) 

Even more encouraging is the fact that scientists are now leaning towards Immunotherapy (helping the body's immune system cure itself) as the next big cancer treatment.  I'll let you determine your own interpretations, but many of the abstracts and articles on EOs document the properties of the oils that contribute to the body's own natural cellular functions, such as apoptosis, or programmed cell death.  Other characteristics of EOs are Cytotoxicity, or the quality of being toxic to cells [cancer cells, not normal cells, in these cases].

Hopefully something here will help you in your quest to address a cancer that is affecting your life!  I feel that God has blessed us with bodies that can heal themselves, and sometimes we just have to give them additional help in order to overcome all the unhealthy things that we've been breathing, eating and living around all our lives.

DISCLAIMER:  None of the information provided here is meant to be medical advice.  I've documented other sources of information that I've found, and my direct experiences, but do NOT guarantee that what I've accomplished will work for you.

New findings on the effects of Omega fatty acids on prostate cancer tissue

A recently published study further supports the idea that fatty acids can fight prostate cancer.

Mar 18, 2015:  How fatty acids can fight prostate cancer
 

Summary:

A mechanism by which omega-3 fatty acids inhibit the growth and spread of prostate cancer cells has been found by researchers. The findings, which are at odds with a 2013 study asserting that omega-3s increase the risk of prostate cancer, point the way to more effective anti-cancer drugs.

Source:

Washington State University. "How fatty acids can fight prostate cancer." ScienceDaily. ScienceDaily, 18 March 2015. <www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2015/03/150318074521.htm>.

Previous studies:

Nov 18, 2013:    "Low-fat fish oil changes cancer tissue in prostate cancer, study shows."

Summary: 

Men with prostate cancer who ate a low-fat diet and took fish oil supplements had lower levels of pro-inflammatory substances in their blood and a lower cell cycle progression score, a measure used to predict cancer recurrence, than men who ate a typical Western diet, researchers found.

Source:

University of California - Los Angeles Health Sciences. "Low-fat fish oil changes cancer tissue in prostate cancer, study shows." ScienceDaily. ScienceDaily, 18 November 2013. <www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/11/131118133048.htm>.

Oct 26, 2011: "You are what you eat: Low fat diet with fish oil slows growth of human prostate cancer cells, study suggests."

Summary:

A low-fat diet with fish oil supplements eaten for four to six weeks prior to prostate removal slowed down the growth of prostate cancer cells -- the number of rapidly dividing cells -- in human prostate cancer tissue compared to a traditional, high-fat Western diet, according to a new study.

Source:  University of California - Los Angeles Health Sciences. "You are what you eat: Low fat diet with fish oil slows growth of human prostate cancer cells, study suggests." ScienceDaily. ScienceDaily, 26 October 2011. <www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/10/111025135931.htm>.

Immunotherapy, medical vs natural

There's something I just can't understand.

When big pharma touts a new drug that helps the immune system fight off cancer, everybody gets excited, it gets tons of media coverage, and people are "waiting in line" to try it. But when someone mentions that a natural oil, which has been used for medicinal purposes for thousands of years, with no known side effects, that helps the body's immune system fight off cancer by functioning properly, they're dismissed, or worse yet, criticized for taking "too much risk".

Have we really given up hope on the amazing bodies that God designed, and the natural materials he put on earth to provide for and sustain us? I have not!

If you want a quick, possibly temporary fix from the medical community, most likely with additional side effects, there are plenty to choose from. If you prefer a longer term fix provided by helping your body to do what God designed it to do naturally, invest a little time in figuring out how you can modify and supplement your lifestyle to get the results that you desire.

Be blessed,
Tom

Scientific explanation of how Essential Oils do what they do

If you're interested in the scientific explanation of how Essential Oils (EOs) do what they do, this article does a great job of explaining it.  Here are a few excerpts I took from the article:

• The current review indicates that EOs and their constituents act by multiple pathways and mechanisms involving apoptosis, cell cycle arrest, antimetastatic and antiangiogenic, increased levels of reactive oxygen and nitrogen species (ROS/RNS), DNA repair modulation, and others to demonstrate their antiproliferative activity in the cancer cell.
• Among plant derived compounds, essential oils (EOs) from aromatic plants have been reported to possess anticancer properties [10, 11]. EOs have also been reported to improve the quality of life of the cancer patients by lowering the level of their agony [12].
• The lipophilic nature of these EOs enables them to easily cross the membranes of the cells and reach inside the cell. EOs are described as strong antioxidants [10, 17] and antimicrobial [18] and are in use for the management of severe diseases like cardiovascular [19], diabetes [20], Alzheimer's [21], cancer [22], and others.
•  EOs from different plants have been reported to have anticancer potential against mouth, breast, lung, prostate, liver cancer, colon cancer, and brain cancer and even in leukemia [23–28].
•  Antioxidant activity of EOs has been reported to be helpful in the scavenging of free radicals generated in the diseased state, leading to the cancer prevention
• EOs have potential to induce damages at the DNA level that drives the cancer cells towards cell death. This activity is especially harmful in cancer cells, while no such damage is encountered in the normal cells; this provides added advantage of using these EOs
• One of the peculiar properties of the EOs is that though being cytotoxic to cancer cells, these induce proliferation of the normal cells [88]. 
• Therefore, EOs inhibit the cancer cell progression and thereby showing anticancer properties.
•  EO constituents are potent in cancer prevention and treatment.

 I could have, and wanted to, include about 20 more points about how great Essential Oils but I'll let you read the article itself to get the bigger picture.  I hope you find something here that will prove helpful in your treatment, as applicable, or in your assistance to someone else that may be experiencing cancer.

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4070586/

Have a blessed day,
Tom