Chemotherapy is actually a treatment that is used for a specific purpose. The decision to use chemotherapy is entirely dependent upon the type of cancer, the location of the tumors, the size of the tumors, the age and the overall health of the patient.
The most effective 'cure' for many cancers or tumors is not chemotherapy but surgical removal. But, because of the complexity of cancer due to grades and stages, surgical removal is often not possible. Too, when cancer metastasizes it spreds through the blood and lymphatic system. In order to kill off microscopic and small cancer tumors that might be floating around the body, chemotherapy is the only known effective means to do that.
The other modality used is radiation, which is also dependent upon the stage and grade of tumor. Radiation works best when the tumors have not spred too much. It becomes more difficult to use radiation if the cancer has metastasized through the body.
As for hearing about someone 'curing' themselves, that's good for them, but not very good for everyone else fighting cancer. And, the reason is because unless people can document and verify the steps they took to 'cure' their cancer . . than it doesn't do anyone else any good.
Most oncologists keep 'protocols' or a guide for each type of cancer they treat. They have established 'protocols' or 'cancer guides' for 200 types of cancer, the cancer stage, and the tumor grades. Not all the 'protocols' will work for certain individuals . . who than may need to go to the next 'planned protocol'. It is through protocols that cancer can be treated and 'cured' . . and go on to help other people with the same type of cancer. Researchers and doctors are continually refining the 'protocols' for each cancer, always looking for the best treatment for the most people.
So, it's good this woman was able to 'cure' herself . . but we will never know if she really found a cure or if she never had cancer to begine with. Without documentated evidence there is no proof, only speculation.
2006-12-06 11:34:08
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answered by Panda 7
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Depends on the type of cancer - some can be cured by surgery alone, or with radiation - if you could really cure cancer with fruits and veggies, don't you think the word would have gotten out?
2006-12-06 06:19:23
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answered by woodlands127 5
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My aunt had lymphoma, she never went through chemo or radiation. What she did, was go to a specialist called a macrobiologist. These are nutritionists, that show you how to change your diet, eliminate foods you eat that are harmful or toxic to us. She is in remission and has been for years. It's really tough thing to do though, you have to cut out all meat products (chicken, fish, beef, etc.) including eggs and dairy. It's a lot of whole grains, whole beans, and vegetables. You have to stop drinking coffee...it's about eliminating all the toxins you come in contact with.
Right now, my father has brain cancer and my parents are at classes learning how to cook and eat macrobiotic food. It's really interesting, and I really hope it works. Hope this helped.
2006-12-06 06:22:35
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answered by bettedaviseyes79 2
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some early stage cancers can be cured by surgery alone, you need to have a talk with your doctor before you panic. find out the facts first. good luck, my prayers are with you.
2006-12-08 00:15:36
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answered by barb 6
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NO CURE ONLY TREATMENTS CHEMO,RADIATION AND DRUGS LIKE TAMOXEFEN!
2006-12-06 09:48:21
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answered by connie sue 5
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