Animal Health Issues: Cancer

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The following information is offered for your convenience; it is not intended to be, and should not be taken as, a substitute for proper veterinary examination and evaluation of any medical condition. To locate a holistic or homeopathic veterinarian in your area, please see list of associations and specialists on the Links-Holistic Care page of my site. Kat

A friend wrote to me: "Kat, Cancer can not survive in three environments. Oxygen, light nor an alkaline body. There are supplements that help oxygenate the body, as well as changing an acid body to a more alkaline body. A friend of mine (57 yo) that had full blown rectal cancer went to a place in Arizona for cancer treatment. He had already been given a "time of death" from the doctors in Florida. They did all these three things and he is not only cancer free, but feeling better then he has in a very long time. The light therapy was done with special laser lights while submerged in water. Of course he was given vitamins, minerals and herbs to help support the body. Some quick searches on the internet got me some really interesting facts on oxygen, light and an alkaline body vs cancer." So, it's worth doing some research on those topics, and you'll find an acid/alkaline food chart below for your convenience.

Most anti-cancer diets are based on feeding raw foods, and are formulated as low carbohydrate, low sugar, low starch, high fat, moderate protein. Cancer cells thrive on a sugar diet, hence the “starving” by cutting out sugars and starches. Note that cooking destroys many of the nutrients and natural enzymes needed to fight the cancer.

www.b-naturals.com Lew Olsen’s site. Anti-Cancer Diet Recipe and much more information. http://b-naturals.com/Sum1998.php for a review of five theories (books) by different authors regarding nutrition (diet and supplements) for dogs with cancer. She carries wonderful products, especially digestive enzyme supplements and supplements which are helpful when dealing with cancer. These can be found at http://b-naturals.com/default.php?cPath=44&PHPSESSID=5f9149e3d580a22e8213f7e21ebf4bb8. Digestive enzymes are important for proper assimilation of food in a dog dealing with cancer or any other health issue. Improper absorption of or lack of assimilatible nutrients, for whatever reason, is often the beginning of health problems.

One woman's program for her dog's cancer (raw diet): "My herbalist outlined the Cancer Diet for me this way for me: raw meat and bones; pureed leafy greens (should equal a 1/3 of the amount of meat); antioxidants; probiotics; food enzymes; shark cartilage; Essiac tea; Reishi Mushrooms. I use Call of the Wild powder supplement (http://www.wysong.net) to balance the meat diet. The acceptable leafy greens include: broccoli, cabbage, mustard greens, collard greens, turnip greens, spinach, Brussels sprouts, bok choy, occasional tomatoes, celery, lettuce. Some say zucchini is okay. No corn, peas, pumpkin, yam, potatoes, or carrots. I also add Pau d'arco off and on and spirulina daily. Those were suggestions from other people. The Essiac tea comes in capsule or a concentrate liquid. My herbalist said either would be fine. I find the capsules easier, just put them in with the food. I used the concentrate for a while, diluted about 5ml with water and squirted it in her mouth. She wouldn't drink it on her own. The Reishi mushrooms come in capsule also, just put them in their food. http://www.b-naturals.com carries a supplement with the antioxidants plus, which I am going to try."

Another client's program for her 60 lb. dog (cooked diet): "We decided on the homemade cooked diet. Everything is to be added slowly until you learn your dog’s tolerance for each item. These are suggestions I’ve been given.

I steam ground chicken and mix it half and half with veggies. I use all of the vegetables above, cook them in a large canning kettle (steamed), then put through the blender a bit - she won't eat it any other way! Then I mix it with an equal amount of cooked ground chicken. I make enough for two weeks and freeze it in day size portions. I give an antioxidant supplement with antioxidant vitamins. Add fats SLOWLY. My girl ended up with an angry pancreas because of the level of fats. Had to back off them and am only now starting to add them back into her diet. Here is our diet plan after experimentation:

Vitamins - Rx Vitamins for Pets - professional Veterinary Formula [note: later changed
to a human grade vitamin supplement w/o iron]

Information About Sugars in the Diet and Cancer Growth: Cancer cells thrive on sugar. The grains that are low on the glycemic index (don’t cause a high rise in blood sugar and the resulting insulin dump to bring it down) are long-cooking oatmeal, quinoa, barley, and millet. There may be others, but if you need a bit of fiber in the diet, those would be good ones to work with. However, the cancer starving diet aims to avoid carbohydrates. If you choose to feed rice, only feed brown rice or wild rice mixes, no white rice. The glycemic index page: http://www.mendosa.com/gi.htm. Actual glycemic index: http://www.mendosa.com/gilists.htm

See Cereals at 255, and Legumes/Nuts at 449. Other grains are scattered throughout below that, in the foreign foods section. You may be very surprised to see things that you thought are high in sugar/carbohydrates are not, and vice versa. The general belief is that, to lose weight, you need to keep glucose levels in foods to under 100 to prevent a big insulin dump (triggered by the glucose). Insulin surges are what cause fat storage. And the lower the glucose the better when the issue is cancer, candida (yeast), and the like because they thrive on sugars. You might want to consider using various legumes for part of your protein source. You need to cook them well as the shells (skin) around them usually don’t digest well. I mash them with a potato masher after cooking and rinsing. Nuts are good too, but need to be raw and minced/ground for the best benefit.

Protein and Grains/Leaky Gut Syndrome A holistic vet, John Simon, writes articles about holistic care topics. From one of his papers: "The more grain present in a dog's or cat's diet (even when cooked) the more undigested (partially digested) macro-molecules of grain protein will be found in the upper small intestine. These unacceptably large protein molecules are viewed by the pet's immune systems as foreign invaders that should not be there and therefore as a threat to the body. Consequently, the immune tissue present in the intestinal wall is stimulated to send out immune cells to destroy these large, partially digested grain protein molecules. During the act of destroying this foreign protein, injury occurs to the surrounding intestinal lining. As a result of chronic stimulation of the intestinal immune system by a grain-based diet, progressive damage is done to the lining of the digestive tract until a problem known as "leaky gut syndrome" results. A leaky gut allows several forms of toxic foreign material, including bacteria, bacterial toxins and poorly digested grain protein molecules to pass out of the gut and into the blood stream where they may ultimately contribute to the development of allergies, arthritis, immune system suppression, autoimmune disease, and cancer."

VegetablesAll vegetables should be raw, and finely minced or pureed, to break the plant cell wall so the nutrients can be readily utilized. The cancer starving diet includes a lot of cancer inhibiting vegetables like kale, cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, tomato, and carrots [note: I would not regularly feed carrots due to high sugar content.] “Researchers discovered a while back that sulforaphane, a natural compound found in broccoli and broccoli sprouts, might help prevent cancer by boosting production of certain enzymes that fight cancer-causing agents. Now the same researchers have found that sulforaphane also kills H. pylori, the bacteria thought to be responsible for the majority of ulcers and stomach cancers. The biggest plus of all: It seems to be effective even against antibiotic-resistant types of bacteria.” [from San Antonio Express-News Parade section, November 17, 2002]

Beets – all parts – were touted by one Master Herbalist to be very effective against cancer. Another woman said the effect comes from the compounds that make up the red color of beets. Do not be alarmed if you see a red tinge to the urine. Beets are high in sugar so they should be used sparingly. She suggested feeding a few button mushrooms per day (buy the ones with the tight “caps”) as well as New Potatoes with the beets. The mushrooms and potatoes have the highest level of natural enzymes, as determined by a certain cancer researcher (the American Medical Association acknowledged his findings). He said that by using concentrated levels of the enzymes found in the mushrooms and potatoes, he’d cured every type of cancer in every kind of lab animal. The nice thing about these two vegetables is that they are not high in sugar.

Note: do not feed raw potatoes or potato skins; they contain a compound that is toxic. Potatoes should be cooked. Since they are a starch, they should not be a part of the cancer starving diet. Also, raw veggies are better than cooked because cooking significantly increases their carbohydrate level, which is something you want to avoid on the anti-cancer diet.

http://www.annieappleseedproject.org/annieappleseedproject/dietaryfats.html “Both flaxseed oil and fish oil contain alpha-linoleic acid (ALA) and eicosapentaenoic acie (EPA) which are omega-3 fatty acids. Although not specifically mentioned in this article, fish oil also contains DHA. Do not use these oils for cooking, as they should not be heated. Dr. Joanna Budwig of Germany many years ago proposed that a diet which began each day with flaxseed oil and (low fat/low salt) cottage cheese, quark or yogurt could help fight and prevent cancer. The flaxseed oil provides the above mentioned ingredients plus more, while the cheese product provides sulphur. Together they create a powerful substance that Dr. Budwig thinks will matter.”

http://www.goldtoporganics.com/drbudwig.htm “Dr. Budwig is internationally recognized as the world's leading authority on fats and oils. She was one of the first to realize the detrimental effect of processing methods on essential fatty acids. . . After three decades of research Dr. Budwig, a six-time nominee for the Nobel Award, found that the blood of seriously ill cancer patients was always, without exception, deficient in certain important essential ingredients which included substances called phosphatides and lipoproteins. (The blood of a healthy person always contains sufficient quantities of these essential ingredients. However, without these natural ingredients cancer cells grow wild and out of control.) Blood analysis showed a strange greenish-yellow substance in place of the healthy red oxygen carrying hemoglobin that belongs there. This explained why cancer patients weaken and become anemic. This startling discovery led Dr. Budwig to test her theory. She found that when these natural ingredients where replaced over approximately a three month period, tumors gradually receded.The strange greenish elements in the blood were replaced with healthy red blood cells as the phosphatides and lipoproteins almost miraculously reappeared. Weakness and anemia disappeared and life energy was restored. Symptoms of cancer, liver dysfunction and diabetes were completely alleviated. Dr. Budwig then discovered an all natural way for people to replace those essential ingredients their bodies so desperately needed in their daily diet. By simply eating a combination of just two natural and delicious foods not only can cancer be prevented but in case after case it was actually cured. (These two natural foods, organic flax seed oil & cottage cheese) must be eaten together to be effective since one triggers the properties of the other to be released.) After more than 10 years of solid clinical application, Dr. Budwig's natural formula has proven successful where many orthodox remedies have failed. Dr. Budwig's formula has been used therapeutically in Europe for prevention of: Cancer! Arteriosclerosis, Strokes, Cardiac Infarction, Heartbeat (irregular), Liver (fatty degeneration), Lungs (reduces bronchial spasms), Intestines (regulates activity). Stomach Ulcers (normalizes gastric juices), Prostate (hypertopic), Arthritis (exerts a favorable influence), Eczema (assists all skin diseases), Old age (improves many common afflictions), Brain (strengthens activity), Immune Deficiency Syndromes (multiple sclerosis, autoimmune illnesses) Thousands have flocked to hear Dr. Budwig lecture all over Europe. The many people Dr. Budwig's formula has helped testify to the benefits of her remarkable discovery.” Testimonials: http://home.online.no/~dusan/diseases/cancer/index.html

http://www.sunkistpoodles.com/HolisticCancerTherapy.html “In the August 2000 issue of Whole Dog Journal, there is a great article written by Barb Hamlin, a dog owner from Michigan. Hamlin tells the story of her German Shepherd's recovery from soft tissue cancer -- which did NOT involve chemotherapy or radiation. Instead, Hamlin employed a nutritional approach she found on the internet. . . . This approach was developed by a German scientist, Dr. Joanna Budwig, who has written several books about her successes in treating all sorts of cancers with a supplement made of cottage cheese and flax oil. Dr. Budwig's most recent book is 'Flax Oil As A True Aid Against Arthritis, Heart Disease, Cancer, and Other Diseases'.

Hamlin gave her dog 1/4 cup of low fat cottage cheese and 1 1/2 tablespoons of Barlean's Organic Flax Seed Oil two times a day, as well as supplements such as vitamin C, vitamin E, juiced vegetables, and digestive enzymes. She also fasted her dog once a week, and withheld any vaccinations or chemical flea or tick treatments. Within three months, the tumor had completely disappeared. As of October 2000 Barb reports that Diamond is doing great! Hamlin describes her protocol thoroughly in the WDJ article, which is available for purchase from the publisher, Belvoir Publications (800-424-7887, customer_service@belvoir.com). Check our Favorite Links page for a collection of cancer success stories and related topics.”

Acid/Alkaline (pH) Issue It is thought that cancer thrives in an acidic environment. A dog's normal body pH is 6.2-6.5. It is important to keep the pH high, so look to adding alkalizing foods to the diet. pH can be tested by pH strips available at pharmacies, and testing the urine is best (catch the first morning urine by placing a long handled plastic kitchen ladle under the animal). If all else fails, you can try testing saliva, I think this will be as accurate but can't state definitively that this is so.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition provides a table of the specific pH of many foods at http://vm.cfsan.fda.gov/~comm/lacf-phs.html

Another option for raising pH, which might be easier than trying to feed a lot of alkalizing foods, is to use herbs. See Herbs under the Supplements section, below.

Diets for Cats For information on how to build a diet program for cats, see the Feline Future website at www.felinefuture.com, and Kasie Maxwell's information on the San Francisco Raw Co-op page at http://www.sfraw.com/downloads.htm.

Here is more information in addition to what was detailed under the cancer diet examples above.

See my North American Herb & Spice page, specifically the Royal Kick/Royal Oil section, regarding B vitamin depletion and adrenal exhaustion which occurs with cancer. See also Resvitanol on the NAHS Page 2, which may help prevent or halt cancer in several different ways. The NAHS products are very potent, and very powerful. I highly recommend them. Please contact North American Herb & Spice if you are interested in these products.

Lemon essential oil (therapeutic grade, not the stuff that you use for massage oils), has antitumoral properties. Young Living brand of essential oils is the only line I've found that you can ingest some of the oils and their oils are therapeutic grade. Please contact me at kat@katberard.com if you are interested in purchasing Young Living Lemon essential oil.

Antioxidants are important, so add grapeseed oil to his/her diet as well (high in antioxidants)

Artemisinin is also known as the herb Sweet Wormwood. It was originally used to treat Malaria. Artemesinin must be used with caution, so please see at least the archives of the CanineCancer or artemisinin_and_cancer groups at groups.yahoo.com for more information. You can also search the web and find a bit of information about this. Note that much discussion has taken place on the Artemisinin chatlist (see end of this Artemisinin section for information) about the importance of keeping the pH in an alkaline state (i.e., above 7.4). This may be especially true if Artemisinin is to work properly.

Whole Dog Journal ran an article titled "New Hope for Treating Cancer: Some Dogs Successfully Treated With Herbal Extract, Still Under Research" in the May 1, 2003 issue. You can order it by going to their site at http://www.whole-dog-journal.com or by clicking on this link: http://www.whole-dog-journal.com/pub/6_5/features/5538-1.html. The article includes cases of treating end stage cancer, and additional research information.

"We discovered that when Artemisinin comes into contact with the iron in the hemozoin," reports Dr. Meshnick, "the iron converts the Artemisinin into a toxic chemical, releasing a free radical that destroys the [malaria] parasite." Whole Dog Journal goes on to state, "Artemisinin's reaction to iron molecules interested research professors Henry Lai, PhD, and Narendra Singh, MBBS, at the University of Washington in Seattle because cancer cells, like malaria parasites, collect and store iron. 'Cancer cells need extra iron to replicate DNA when they divide,' explains Professor Lai. 'As a result, cancer cells have a much higher concentration of iron than normal cells. When we begin to understand how Artemisinin works, I wondered if we could use that knowledge to target cancer cells.' Please note that "Artemisinin should not be combined with radiation therapy because radiation treatments release iron stored in cancer cells to surrounding tissue. For best results, patients are encouraged to wait until at least two months after their last radiation treatment before beginning Artemisinin."

This is not to say that radiation treatments are a requirement prior to using Artemisinin; and the substance is compatible with chemotherapy. For canine cancer research information, see Professor Henry Lai, PhD, University of Washington, Seattle. (206) 543-1071; hlai@u.washington.edu, or Kristen Kellar-Graney, Washington Cancer Institute, Washington, D.C. (202) 877-3390, www.sarcoma.org. Charles Loops, DVM, a homeopathic veterinarian, uses Artemisinin in his animal patients and is available for phone consultations. His website is http://www.charlesloopsdvm.com/index.htm.

Sources for Artemisinin: Holley Pharmaceuticals in Fullerton, California. Holley offers wholesale prices and discounts for health care professionals. (866) 846-5539 or 714-871-7070; www.holleypharma.com. Allergy Research Group in Hayward, California, offers several supplements derived from Sweet Wormwood. The products marketed under the brand "Allergy Research Group" are available through doctors and other healthcare practitioners; the same products can be found under the brand "NutriCology" in health food stores. (800) 545-9960; www.allergyresearchgroup.com. In the UK, someone recommended the Chinese/North Vietnamese variety of Artemesia: Herbs of Grace, www.herbsofgrace.co.uk, phone 01638 750140. The company is very helpful and knowledgeable. Note that the capsules are very high strength (400 mg/capsule) so be sure you have carefully researched the appropriate dose for your animal. Another source: http://www.artemisin.org/ They also have research information and many links about Artemisinin there.

Marina Zacharias at www.naturalrearing.com is very knowledgeable and can help you determine which of her remedies can be useful for treating cancer.

A chatlist dealing with cancer and the use of Artemisinin can be found at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/artemisinin_and_cancer/ "This is a group for people who are using artemisinin and/or its analogs to treat their dog's cancer or who are interested in networking with others who are using these experimental compounds. Since research with artemisinin and cancer is still in its infancy and much of what is known about the success of ART compounds with cancer is anecdotal, I wanted to provide a forum for people to share their experiences using this promising new herbal extract. This is not a group which offers medical advice; it is to share anecdotal information and experience with artemisinin and cancer."

Tetracycline and Bone Cancer (Osteosarcoma) Dr. Singh, a noted researcher, has discovered over the past four years that tetracycline is not only effective at preventing metastases from forming in bones, it also has the ability to kill tumour cells in the bone as well. One man whose Doberman was diagnosed with bone cancer worked with his vet using this protocol -- in this dog's case, 250mg. tablets, 3 capsules 4 times a day. Time passed and an xray eventually showed that the mass in the bone was almost gone.

Articles about Tetracycline and Bone Cancer:

Here's a message I received from Diana P: I saw your site when I was researching bone cancer. My pit bull Chester, was diagnosed with a bone tumor two months ago. I found your site and found the info on Tetracycline, and had it prescribed to her at two 250mg tablets, four time daily [note: the animal's size dictates how much should be administered]. It has been six weeks and the x-rays showed the tumor is almost gone!!! The before x-ray showed a lot of bone density was missing, and the new one, shows it is almost back to normal. I can't believe it. I do think early detection is a huge factor in all of this, however. I do not know if this treatment would work if the cancer was more advanced or not. Chester was not limping at all. I just had a suspicion to have her x-rayed.

Alfalfa and Red Clover Both of these herbs have alkalizing properties, which is important when treating cancer. The body should be in a more alkaline state (higher pH) because cancer thrives in an acidic environment. To learn about the properties and use of these herbs, I recommend the books Herbs for Pets or The Complete Herbal Handbook For the Dog and Cat, both of which can be found on my Books-Holistic Care page.

Essiac Tea http://www.essiac-info.org/ There has been some success using Essiac tea (brewed, not capsules) and [Gaia Herbs] bloodroot tincture. See information on Essiac Tea and other issues at A Herbal Healer Academy http://www.herbalhealer.com/essiac.html - natural medicine, herbs, vitamins. From the insert in the box of the Flora brand of tea called Flor•Essence®,

"WEIGHT AMOUNT: 1-5 lbs 1 – 1.5 tbsp.; 6-15 lbs 1 oz or (2 tbsp.); 16-30 lbs 1 – 2 ozs.; 31-60 lbs 2 – 3 ozs.; 61-120 lbs 3 – 4 ozs.; Over 120 lbs 4-6 ozs.

For active illness, give every day on an empty stomach (if possible). If there is a strong resistance, put the tea on food. When symptoms are corrected go to a maintenance program of 3 x weekly and continue until proof of healing.

Flora – Flor•Essence® Immune Enhancement Plan: The eight herbs in Flor•Essence®, and their essences, when integrated into your daily life, can boost the human immune system, balance critical hormone levels and blood sugar, help you to maintain proper digestive function, balance acid/alkaline levels of the body, improve inter-cellular communication and soothe cell membranes, especially of the respiratory and digestive systems. All of these things are important for maintaining youth, health and vitality. This traditional herbal tea also has efficacy for detoxification and balancing of the body after it has been stressed by poor diet and an unhealthy environment.

Research has shown that even those undergoing conventional medical treatments demonstrate many positive results with this tea. A literature review conducted by the University of Texas Center for Alternative Medicine Research (UT-CAM) identified 107 references on the principal herbs used in Flor•Essence®. Clinical trials concluded that Flor•Essence® is an effective treatment for chronic gastrointestinal problems. They recommend the tonic as the basic treatment for chronic non-healing erosions of the gastric mucosa. The tea preparation is well tolerated and recommended for use in clinical practice for the complex treatment of many health problems.

For more information contact Flora at 1-800-446-2110. For mail order information and customer service call 1-877-792-0882 (toll free). For questions on Flor•Essence or other fine quality products from Flora, please contact Leda Fair at our educational line: 604-451-8232. Visit our website: www.florainc.com"

NOTE: Essiac should not be used in animals who have renal (kidney) problems because it contains two herbs which are contraindicated for such cases.

Fish Oils (EPA and DHA) These oils are important because they are readily absorbed and easily utilized by the body.

Squalene Sharks do not get cancer. For several years Johns Hopkins had a research team studying the biochemistry of sharks to determine why. Unfortunately, they lost their grant before the studies were completed. All tumors have to develop their own blood supply in order to grow. Squalene seems to interfere with that process, according to New Zealand studies. The research for Squalene is very interesting, and if the drug companies here could make money on it, you would see it as front page news. This article does talk about shark cartilage, but clinical findings were not as good as some claims. This does go over some finding about restricting blood flow to tumors, which has the conventional medical community very excited. http://www.findarticles.com/cf_0/m0ISW/2001_Feb/70777319/p1/article.jhtml?term=squalene

Reishi and other Chinese Mushrooms [See first cancer case on previous page for dosage.] Consider feeding other Chinese mushrooms as well, or . . . purchase MGN-3, a potent immune complex supplement (concentrated Chinese mushroom extract from Reishi, Shiitake and other mushrooms). Boosts natural killer cell activity three-fold over IP-6 (available over the counter); boosts T-cell and B-cell activity two-fold (IP-6 does not affect T or B cells). MGN-3 is made by Lane Labs (800-526-3005).

Vitamin B-17 An herbal supplements representative told me about Vitamin B-17 which comes from Apricot kernels. It is claimed that this vitamin has anti-cancer properties. The products are imported from the Bahamas. See www.vitaminB17.de to order, and www.1cure4cancer.com for more information, or contact Allan at 800-520-0071.

Vitamin C Vitamin C is a natural antihistamine. I recommend TwinLab Super Ascorbate C instant vitamin C concentrate (powder), which can be purchased at health food stores. It is a pure blend of vitamin C (from five mineral ascorbates), with lemon bioflavonoids, rose hips, acerola, rutin and hesperidin. Give to bowel tolerance (start with 1/8 tsp and slowly increase until stools get a bit soft, then back down a bit). Any extra that the animal doesn’t need is excreted through the urine.

Honey ”Honey, especially dark honey, provides the same antioxidant punch as some fruits and vegetables. Researchers from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign found that blood samples taken from people who consumed 4 tablespoons of honey once a week for five weeks contained more antioxidants. These people also had less damage that leads to clogged arteries. Buckwheat honey was the darkest and most effective at boosting antioxidant levels in the study.” [from San Antonio Express-News, Parade section, November 17, 2002] Honey is also a natural antihistamine, helping desensitize the body to plant based allergens. Note that you must purchase locally harvested honey so that the pollens the bees use to make the honey are those that your animals are exposed to. Add 1 tsp (small dog) to 2T (large dog) to their food a day.

Apple Cider Vinegar ACV is an acid that can normalize pH. It’s most effective to use the organic ACV with the “Mother” in it (will have small brown particles floating in the liquid). You can find it at most health food stores, or at http://www.bragg.com/ For information about ACV on the Bragg's site, see http://www.bragg.com/health_info/ea_acv.html and http://www.bragg.com/products/applecidervinegar.html One teaspoon twice a day is recommended for a 50 lb. dog, per Wendy Volhard, author of Holistic Guide to a Healthy Dog. Here's another great link about how ACV can be useful: http://www.healers-network.com/Remedies/acvfordogs.html.

Parasite Eradication and Liver Cleanses http://www.outoftheearth.com/medium.htm I offer this website for informational purposes, as there is discussion about parasites and toxin overload possibly contributing to cancer development. However, I believe giving so many supplements/tinctures at one time is overload – that is, sometimes too much of a good thing can be a bad thing. There are simpler programs which can achieve the same effect (eradicating parasites and cleansing the liver), such as the North American Herb and Spice products, Oreganol or Oregacyn. See my NAHS page for more information.

Milk Thistle X brand is supposed to be a fantastic "liver healer" (by Enzymatic Therapy, recommended by a holistic vet as probably the top brand). The July 2002 Whole Dog Journal magazine contained an article, “Saving Your Liver,” about the use of Milk Thistle. The amount and form used (powder, liquid extract, capsule) should be determined by your veterinarian. Short term use (weeks) is safe, but long term use of high doses of this herb may eventually suppress liver function. To purchase a copy of the July 2002 edition or to subscribe to the Whole Dog Journal, see www.whole-dog-journal.com

Antioxidants These are extremely important in fighting cancer. Make sure the product you give contains selenium, as there is some evidence that dogs with cancer are low in selenium. One recommended brand is Solgar's Advanced Antioxidant Formula. For a 60 lb. dog, give half the human adult dose per day. Adjust according to size. See Solgar's website for more information: http://65.200.170.239/index.html

See http://www.healingformula.net/ for a formula that is the same or similar to the Cansema salve. There are before and after photos as well.

Bupleurum is a Chinese herbal product which is well known for deeply cleansing the liver. As Chinese herbal medicine is a specialized healing art, I recommend you seek out a veterinarian who is qualified to prescribe the appropriate blends. See the Institute for Traditional Medicine link under Cancer Links, below, for a non-inclusive lists of veterinarians who incorporate the use of Chinese herbs in their practice.

Breast Milk/Colostrum Breast milk is antibacterial. Human breast milk also kills cancer cells. (Discovery magazine, June 1999) Dr. Catharina Svanborg in Sweden was studying antibacterial properties and found that the cancer cells were "committing suicide" when exposed to breast milk. Here are several studies and articles about it:

www.foryourhealth.net/BreastIntro.html
www.bcaction.org/Pages/SearchablePages/2000Newsletters/Newsletter058J.html

Diet and Supplements for Specific Medical Conditions http://home.attbi.com/~mstraus/specific.html