Cancer

2007-01-30 16:26:12 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Scientists cure cancer, but no one takes notice
David McRaney
Posted: 1/23/07

EDITORS NOTE:

Since the original publication of this article we have been inundated with responses from the public at all walks of life. It is important to note that research is ongoing with DCA, and not everyone is convinced it will turn out to be a miracle drug. There have been many therapies that were promising in vitro and in animal models that did not work for one reason or another in humans. To provide false hope is not our intention. There is a lot of information on DCA available on the web, and this column is but one opinion on the topic. We hope you will do your own research into the situation. So, we have added links to resources at the end of this column.

END NOTE

Scientists may have cured cancer last week.

Yep.

So, why hven't the media picked up on it?

Here's the deal. Researchers at the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Canada found a cheap and easy to produce drug that kills almost all cancers. The drug is dichloroacetate, and since it is already used to treat metabolic disorders, we know it should be no problem to use it for other purposes.

Doesn't this sound like the kind of news you see on the front page of every paper?

The drug also has no patent, which means it could be produced for bargain basement prices in comparison to what drug companies research and develop.

Scientists tested DCA on human cells cultured outside the body where it killed lung, breast and brain cancer cells, but left healthy cells alone. Rats plump with tumors shrank when they were fed water supplemented with DCA.

Again, this seems like it should be at the top of the nightly news, right?

Cancer cells don't use the little power stations found in most human cells - the mitochondria. Instead, they use glycolysis, which is less effective and more wasteful.

Doctors have long believed the reason for this is because the mitochondria were damaged somehow. But, it turns out the mitochondria were just dormant, and DCA starts them back up again.

The side effect of this is it also reactivates a process called apoptosis. You see, mitochondria contain an all-too-important self-destruct button that can't be pressed in cancer cells. Without it, tumors grow larger as cells refuse to be extinguished. Fully functioning mitochondria, thanks to DCA, can once again die.

With glycolysis turned off, the body produces less lactic acid, so the bad tissue around cancer cells doesn't break down and seed new tumors.

Here's the big catch. Pharmaceutical companies probably won't invest in research into DCA because they won't profit from it. It's easy to make, unpatented and could be added to drinking water. Imagine, Gatorade with cancer control.

So, the groundwork will have to be done at universities and independently funded laboratories. But, how are they supposed to drum up support if the media aren't even talking about it?

This is a column of opinion written by Printz Executive Editor David McRaney. Comments can be sent to printz@usm.edu
© Copyright 2007 Student Printz

2007-01-30 16:13:32 · 5 answers · asked by Mike3st 2

2007-01-30 16:02:35 · 2 answers · asked by Rita M 1

Both my mother and grandmother passed away because of this disease. Im 17 and my sister is 14, should we start going to the doctor and get regular check ups? Any info would be appreciated.

2007-01-30 15:26:15 · 6 answers · asked by Dathletez 2

Does anyone have a link to any scientific proof that smoking kills?
(I dont mean the opinions of goverments doctors and the anti smoking brigade i mean real proof.

2007-01-30 14:52:55 · 22 answers · asked by Wity 2

2007-01-30 13:02:14 · 2 answers · asked by queenie 1

2007-01-30 10:33:42 · 44 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-30 08:55:35 · 3 answers · asked by caseyuno51 1

I think yes. There is no need for them to be taken to class. They can remain in lockers and be taken out on spares and lunch. If there is an emergancy, they can contact the school. Parents have been doing that since the first school ever built. If I was a teacher, I would take it away and they can pick it up at the end of the day and if it was an ongoing problem I'd take it away and kick the student out of class. I'm curious to see what young people and teachers say?

2007-01-30 08:50:26 · 36 answers · asked by Anonymous

Mine is a toss up between blue and goat.

2007-01-30 08:35:08 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

Or do you need to experience symptoms first (if there are any.) I don't know much about Cancer except a few women in my family have had it and died from it.

2007-01-30 08:32:48 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hi, I am a fairly newly disgnosed lymphoma patient.

I hear so much about the different combinations of drugs used to treat lymphoma, and I understand how everyone is different, but I was just curious about the combinations of drugs that other people were put onto, and what their regiments were like. (EX. Drug #1 for 8 sessions, or whatever)

Please help me, so that I will have some idea about what to look to..

Drugs names and how they were administered and side effects of each one all things that I am interested in knowing. (Can't be too over educated when it comes to cancer, can you?)

Thank you so much for your help!

2007-01-30 07:50:50 · 4 answers · asked by Sunny S 1

Can anyone tell me where i can find a Dr that will provide me with the scripts that my oncologist has recommended.
Every local gp i have been to refuses to write out my scripts in case they get investigated, I am terminally ill, and my oncologist is shocked but says he can't help either[true story] all my plea have fallen on deaf ears even the AMA ,the Anti-dis board,the minister for health. what do other terminally ill people do?
I am palliative care only, and looks like i'll be spending my last days in pain, thank you world

2007-01-30 07:37:34 · 8 answers · asked by steve w 1

my mamogram revealed that i had cancer...i was just wondering how they know without the biopsy ...

2007-01-30 06:21:19 · 8 answers · asked by colleen 1

2007-01-30 04:07:47 · 2 answers · asked by ME 3

my Dr. has set me up on a twice a month I.V. for Iron replacement, also B-12 injections. She says it takes about three hours, and can be painful, that I will need someone to drive me home.....this sounds a bit extreme does anyone have any experiece with this?

2007-01-30 03:48:43 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm a 38yr old mom, just diagnosied with small intestine cancer, last year had a full hysterectomy due to uteren cancer adencarcinoma to be exact. How do I keep my 7 yr old from losing not just her mom, but, her house "trailer" her home we live on a peice of land that I am probably gonna lose soon due to all these bills! How do I get help?

2007-01-30 03:46:44 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-30 03:34:04 · 1 answers · asked by Palo 1

2007-01-30 02:44:23 · 4 answers · asked by azi 2

My grandmother had cancer twice and thank god she is still here after 15 yrs. And well my mom had cancer in her breast and now she was diagnosed again with both liver and bone cancer. She has started her chemo and the dr told her not to worry because he had great new medicine so, I have faith in god and in the dr that everything will turn out for the best. Now obviously this is hereditary and I know my chances are high. But, do you think eating very very healthy and working out might make my chances slimmer? I truly believe that the meat we eat today is unhealthy because of all the antibiotics and hormone growth they put. And I am also a believer that things like this may trigger or feed cancer. So do u think having a high diet of organics, fruits, veggies might really help? What do u think? I know that what is bound to happen, happens
look at how 8 & 9 yr old are already having there period. I didnt have mines till I was 12 I was a late bloomer.I think its all this food being process

2007-01-30 02:25:46 · 5 answers · asked by ME 3

the benefits of walking are tremendous. In addition to weight control, walking helps control cholesterol levels, slows bone loss associated with advancing age, lowers the risk of certain cancers, and helps reduce anxiety and depression. it releases endorphins-the body's natural pain relievers, increases flexibillity in joints, decreases pain protects your heart and blood vesses, improves sleep quality, enhances your mood and boosts energy level. walking reduces your risk of diabetes b helping your body to use the natural antidiabetes hormone, insulin more effciently and effectively.

2007-01-30 02:16:00 · 5 answers · asked by yogesh joshi 1

My friend's mother was diagnosed with Breast Cancer. She was told to take the chemotherapy. However, her white blood cell level is too low for the treatment. Please contact me if you know any doctors or heard of anyone who had same experience. We disparately need help from you. Thanks a lot in advance!!

2007-01-30 01:13:41 · 9 answers · asked by NevinW 1

my father in law aged 71 was told yesterday that he had lots of holes in his lungs due to years of smokeing, and treatment would not help him at thas stage, does anyone know of what we as a family can be looking towards regarding this and is there any time limit please help as he is talking of suicide

2007-01-30 00:40:29 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have found a small lump in the middle of the side of my neck. Its about the size of a pea and hard to touch ie it doesnt move around.
Have just had a cold could it be my lymph glands? also had inguinal adenopathy 6 months ago.

2007-01-30 00:18:07 · 11 answers · asked by helen b 1

My mother was adopted ,,she`s been dead now 10 years and I have done genealogy work and found out about her family. I found that she had 7 siblings and so far I have found that at least 3 died from lung cancer & my Mother died from bone cancer and her mother died from stomach cancer that spread to the brain.. What does this mean for my health ?.. I have been diagnosed chronic bronchitis and have had pnuemonia twice. Is all this hereditary ?

2007-01-29 23:33:44 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

He is on a treatment and has been using pampers an another medical devices. But is so hard to live with that problem.
Any naturist, traditional medicine or advice would be appreciated.
Thanks!

2007-01-29 23:12:06 · 3 answers · asked by anaida 1

my husband is on ssi ,and has cancer he has tenncare but it wont pay for his pain meds.they say he should be on medicaid or medicare how do i get him on this? we live in tennessee and heis 54 years old with stage 4 mouth cancer i need help to pay for pain patches a box of 5 is 100.00 cant afford this much longersavings about gone and i had to quit my job which i worked in the nursery but it payed the bills.im just having a really hard time right now.need all the answers i can get thanks

2007-01-29 22:51:56 · 8 answers · asked by mountainchowpurple 4

Which imaging device-conventional X ray, DSA, PET, ultrasound or MRT would be best for locating a brain tumor? Why?

2007-01-29 22:35:36 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Now her ultrasound shows a deteriorated scan and her blood tests show bad liver function. Is it time? What should we expect from now on? Will she be given more chemo? Should her family be prepared for the worst soon? Should we prepare her and for what?

2007-01-29 21:26:14 · 2 answers · asked by manool 2

what is the process?
How the gas gives comfort to with the tensions?
what is the underlying chemistry of the smoking?

2007-01-29 21:08:12 · 12 answers · asked by Balu K 1