Late Stage Cancer

INSULIN POTENTIATION THERAPY - GENTLER, KINDER CHEMO

by Rick Shapiro of www.latestagecancer.com

Insulin Potentiation Therapy (IPT), also known as Insulin Potentiation Targeted Low Dose Therapy (IPTLD), is a relatively new approach to fighting Cancer.    It has only been used in the United States since the 1990's, however, it is a time proven approach to treating Cancer since it was originally founded and developed in Mexico by Dr. Donato Perez Garcia in 1932.    The therapy is essentially a hybrid of alternative and conventional perspectives.      

IPT is the administration of a much lower dose of chemo, which selectively targets Cancer cells.     For the most part, it does not deleteriously impact normal, healthy cells.   Patients receive chemo drugs in greatly reduced doses (only 10%-25% of normal conventional doses) and do not suffer the usual debilitating side effects of chemotherapy drugs.      This therapy has unique administration and targeting abilities.    Read on ...

More Specifically -

Insulin is injected into the patient (the amount is dependent upon the patient's body weight).     It causes the patient's blood glucose (sugar) to drop.      The patient is kept in this "adjusted state" and carefully monitored for 5-6 minuites.      As the blood glucose drops, the healthy cells metablolize fat for energy, but Cancer cells cannot engender this process.     The patient's Cancer cells become seriously compromised.      Cancer cells love sugar.    At this moment in the treatment, their sugar (glucose) is becoming depleted.     If it were possible to deprive Cancer cells of glucose, they would die within a matter of minutes, however, this cannot be done as it would seriously harm the patient.      The patient's glucose is, however, decreased by 60% -75%  (and they, again, are being closely monitored).       This mitigation is enough to cause the Cancer cells to become compromised and, thus, more vulnerable to chemotherapy drugs.           

They depend on glucose more than normal healthy cells, therefore, they actually make and release their own insulin.       Insulin allows these cells to take up glucose.     As a result of making their own insulin, Cancer cells are guaranteed to have enough glucose to survive.   They also have a mechanism which helps them obtain more glucose : insulin receptors.       Cancer cells have approximately 10 times more receptors than normal, healthy cells.         So, when glucose levels decrease after the insulin infusion, Cancer cells become extra "hungry" and, metaphorically, "concerned".        They increase their number of insulin receptors, as they are becoming weaker, and BINGO, THIS IS THE TIME when chemotherapy drugs are injected into the patient.       The "floodgates", or perhaps I should say, the numerous receptors are open, the cells have become weakened and are now most vulnerable.       Immediately following the intravenous infusion of chemo drugs, there is an infusion of a large amount of glucose.      The Cancer cells, starved for glucose, and significantlyweakened, gobble up the glucose and the chemo drugs.    

So - the Cancer cells take in (absorb) much greater amounts of chemo drugs than in conventional applications due to the targeting impact facilitated by the insulin association.  Additionally, since they are in a more vulnerable and weakened state from lack of glucose (sugar), they are much more sensitive to the toxic effects of the drugs.        The result is a level of Cancer cell death, and growth control, comparable to or better than conventional chemotherapy.        

THE BIG DIFFERENCE - IPT is kinder and gentler.............because the IPT technique results in a greater targeting of the chemo drugs into the Cancer cells, therefore,  much lower doses can be used (10% - 25% of normal chemo doses).        This engenders little or no side effects.         As a result, more frequent chemo  administration using IPT can be applied without concern of significant horrific effects of chemo to the immune system and other harmful effects impacting the tissues, organs and the entire body in general. 

 There have not been many studies addressing the benefits of IPT, however, the Doctors who utilize it, speak strongly about its benefits and results.

See the following Video by Dr. Linchitz.  

If you cannot see this video, please go to - www.latestagecancer.com - and click on the actual post (article) and then click on the video.  Dr. Linchitz articlulates the methodology and benefits of the treatment, very clearly. 

 Additionally, if you want to view more video and patient testimonials regarding IPT go to www.youtube.com, insert "insulin potentiation therapy" into "Search" and click on search.

This is obviously a therapy to consider, if you are contemplating taking the chemotherapy route.

Keep the Hope !!

CANCER PUNDITS : CHEMOTHERAPY OPINIONS

The following respected scientists and doctors have articulated serious questions and opinions related to the efficacy of chemotherapy : 

 Dr. Abel, PhD : In a 1989 study - 

" ... the personal views of many oncologists seem to be in striking contrast to communications intended for the public." 

Dr. Martin Shapiro wrote an article in the Los Angeles Times, 1/9/87, "Chemotherapy: Snake-Oil Remedy?" : "

"Some oncologist inform their patients of the lack of evidence that treatments work ... others may well be misled by scientific papers that express unwarranted optimism about chemotherapy.   Still others respond to an economic incentive.   Physicians can earn much more money running active chemotherapy practices than they can providing solace and relief.. to dying patients and their families." 

Dr. Albert Braverman wrote in 1991: 

 " … no disseminated neoplasm (cancer) incurable in 1975 is curable today.   Many medical oncologists recommend chemotherapy for virtually any tumor, with a hopefulness undiscouraged by almost invariable failure." 

 Dr. Levin, UCSF : 

“Most patients in this country die of chemotherapy.   Chemotherapy does not eliminate breast, colon or lung cancer.   This fact has been documented for over a decade, yet doctors still use chemotherapy for these tumors". 

John Cairns, Professor of microbiology at Harvard University, published a critique in Scientific American in 1985 : 

"Aside from certain rare cancers, it is not possible to detect any sudden changes in the death rates for any of the major cancers that could be credited to chemotherapy.   Whether any of the common cancers can be cured by chemotherapy has yet to be established." 

Alan Nixon, PhD, past President of the American Chemical Society : 

"As a chemist trained to interpret data, it is incomprehensible to me that physicians can ignore the clear evidence that chemotherapy does much, much more harm than good." 

Dr. Candace Pert, Georgetown University School of Medicine : 

 “Except for two forms of cancer, chemotherapy does not cure.   It tortures and may shorten life - no one can tell from the available data.” 

Ralph W. Moss, Ph.D., Cancer renowned researcher and writer : 

 “Conventional cancer therapy is so toxic and dehumanizing that I fear it far more than I fear death from cancer.   We know that conventional therapy doesn’t work –if it did, you would not fear cancer any more than you fear pneumonia.   It is the utter lack of certainty as to the outcome of conventional treatment that virtually screams for more freedom of choice in the area of cancer therapy.   Yet most alternative therapies regardless of potential or proven benefit, are outlawed, which forces patients to submit to the failures that we know don’t work, because there’s no other choice. I started as a believer in chemotherapy.” 

Dr. Samuel S. Epstein, Congressional Record, September, 9, 1987 :   

“Chemotherapy and radiation can increase the risk of developing a second cancer by up to 100 times.” 

Dr. William Campbell Douglass II regarding hypocrisy of Oncologist Survey : 

“To understand the utter hypocrisy of chemotherapy, consider the following: The McGill Cancer Center in Canada, one of the largest and most prestigious cancer treatment centers in the world, did a study of oncologists to determine how they would respond to a diagnosis of cancer.   On the confidential questionnaire, 58 out of 64 doctors said that all chemotherapy programs were unacceptable to them and their family members.   The overriding reason for this decision was that the drugs are ineffective and have an unacceptable degree of toxicity.   These are the same doctors who will tell you that their chemotherapy treatments will shrink your tumor and prolong your life!   Thirty years ago, I worked with a radiologist who told me this: “If I get cancer, I’m going to Mexico.” So if you get cancer, don’t call your doctor; call your travel agent.   There are alternative treatments available, but you will have to run the gamut of outraged chemotherapists, radiologists, and surgeons to find one.   They will use cajolery, insults, fear, threats (”If you do this, I am off the case”), and misrepresentation to dissuade you.” 

THE ABOVE PERSPECTIVES ARE THOUGHT PROVOKING . . . . .

There may be other treatments, i.e., “Alternative Treatments”, which late stage patients, i.e., Stage 3 and Stage 4 Cancer Patients, should research in their quest to find therapies which may be qualitatively more beneficial, less costly and harbor fewer side effects versus the questionable benefits of chemotherapy treatments.   Ask the tough questions when consulting with your Doctor(s) or other healthcare practitioners in conducting the necessary research regarding your therapeutic path. 

 Keep the Hope !!

EFFICACY OF CHEMOTHERAPY : BENEFICIAL OR DUBIOUS

The origins of chemotherapy hail from the post World War II, 1940’s.   Since that time, there has been progress in the development of better chemo drugs, however, in “the big picture” the efficacy and benefits of chemo as it effects most Cancers is highly questionable. 

The use of chemo in our conventional medical culture is deeply imbeded in the minds of most existing and prospective patients, as the necessary and normal mode of treatment. This perspective is certainly understandable.    After all, most doctors prescribe it, insurance pays for it, and huge sums of money are invested in developing and selling it. Additionally, we read, monthly, how a celebrity is undergoing chemotherapy, therefore, it must be the most appropriate form of treatment since celebrities have access to the best Doctors.   We assume they must know best. 

 Despite some progress with chemo over the years, the gnawing question remains whether the overall benefits are worthwhile compared to the deleterious impact on Cancer patients, especially late stage patients.   It is widely held that chemo has proven to be somewhat beneficial with certain cancers like : testicular, hodgkins, childhood leukemia and choriocarcinoma, however, its overall benefit to most Cancer patients with more prevalent Cancers, widespread throughout the population, e.g., colon, breast, prostate, lung, brain, pancreatic and others is questionable at best.   The purported benefits must be weighed against adverse factors such as : financial costs, potentially horrific side effects, the damage it does to healthy cells, its damage to the immune system, how long life is truly expected to be extended and the quality of that life, etc. 

 There have been numerous studies which seriously question the benefits when taking into account all adverse factors.    In late stage situations, Stage 3 Cancer and Stage 4 Cancer, when doctors generally believe a cure is unattainable (especially Stage 4), they frequently prescribe chemo drugs as palliative or supportive treatments.    At this time, this may be the second or third time a patient has been treated with chemo.    Since it is generally believed that chemo drugs compromise the immune system, as it attacks cancer cells as well as healthy cells, its ability to promote a systemic cure to metastatic situations is miniscule at best.    Also, it is believed that another potential deleterious effect is that chemo, itself, may spawn other Cancers.     Furthermore, Cancer cells may develop a resistance to these drugs upon a second or third treatment.     I witnessed, first hand, the horrific effects of chemo as it devastated my Father. 

 Until the medical establishment develops chemo drugs or other treatments which are more effective in targeting the specific problems (tumors and/or Cancer cells), or develop better delivery systems or more appropriate dosages (lesser doses over time) which do not harm healthy cells and organs, it is questionable whether chemo is the best treatment methodology to pursue a cure or the management of cancer … again, especially for late stage candidates.   

There are other non-toxic treatments to consider besides conventional chemotherapy. Furthermore, there are non-conventional chemo protocols available for those desiring chemo as a treatment, yet that which is less toxic to the body, purportedly as effective in killing Cancer cells, but less onerous on the body’s healthy cells.    We will discuss those chemo oriented treatments in upcoming posts. 

Keep the Hope !!