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What Is Cancer? What Causes Cancer?
Cancer is a class of diseases characterized by out-of-control cell growth. There are over 100
different types of cancer, and each is classified by the type of cell that is initially affected.
Cancer harms the body when damaged cells divide uncontrollably to form lumps or masses of
tissue called tumors (except in the case of leukemia where cancer prohibits normal blood
function by abnormal cell division in the blood stream). Tumors can grow and interfere with the
digestive, nervous, and circulatory systems, and they can release hormones that alter body
function. Tumors that stay in one spot and demonstrate limited growth are generally considered
to be benign.

More dangerous, or malignant, tumors form when two things occur:
1. a cancerous cell manages to move throughout the body using the blood or lymph systems,
destroying healthy tissue in a process called invasion
2. that cell manages to divide and grow, making new blood vessels to feed itself in a process
called angiogenesis.
When a tumor successfully spreads to other parts of the body and grows, invading and destroying
other healthy tissues, it is said to have metastasized. This process itself is called metastasis, and
the result is a serious condition that is very difficult to treat.
How cancer spreads - scientists reported in Nature Communications (October 2012 issue) that
they have discovered an important clue as to why cancer cells spread. It has something to do with
their adhesion (stickiness) properties. Certain molecular interactions between cells and the
scaffolding that holds them in place (extracellular matrix) cause them to become unstuck at the
original tumor site, they become dislodged, move on and then reattach themselves at a new site.
The researchers say this discovery is important because cancer mortality is mainly due to
metastatic tumors, those that grow from cells that have traveled from their original site to another
part of the body. Only 10% of cancer deaths are caused by the primary tumors.
The scientists, from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, say that finding a way to stop
cancer cells from sticking to new sites could interfere with metastatic disease, and halt the
growth of secondary tumors.
In 2007, cancer claimed the lives of about 7.6 million people in the world. Physicians and
researchers who specialize in the study, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of cancer are called
oncologists.
Malignant cells are more agile than non-malignant ones - scientists from the Physical
Sciences-Oncology Centers, USA, reported in the journal Scientific Reports (April 2013 issue)
that malignant cells are much nimbler than non-malignant ones. Malignant cells can pass more
easily through smaller gaps, as well as applying a much greater force on their environment
compared to other cells.
Professor Robert Austin and team created a new catalogue of the physical and chemical features
of cancerous cells with over 100 scientists from 20 different centers across the United States.
The authors believe their catalogue will help oncologists detect cancerous cells in patients early
on, thus preventing the spread of the disease to other parts of the body.
Prof. Austin said "By bringing together different types of experimental expertise to
systematically compare metastatic and non-metastatic cells, we have advanced our knowledge of
how metastasis occurs."
What causes cancer?
Cancer is ultimately the result of cells that uncontrollably grow and do not die. Normal cells in
the body follow an orderly path of growth, division, and death. Programmed cell death is called
apoptosis, and when this process breaks down, cancer begins to form. Unlike regular cells,
cancer cells do not experience programmatic death and instead continue to grow and divide. This
leads to a mass of abnormal cells that grows out of control.
What is cancer? - Video
A short, 3D, animated introduction to cancer. This was originally created by BioDigital Systems
and used in the Stand Up 2 Cancer telethon.
Genes - the DNA type
Cells can experience uncontrolled growth if there are damages or mutations to DNA, and
therefore, damage to the genes involved in cell division. Four key types of gene are responsible
for the cell division process: oncogenes tell cells when to divide, tumor suppressor genes tell
cells when not to divide, suicide genes control apoptosis and tell the cell to kill itself if
something goes wrong, and DNA-repair genes instruct a cell to repair damaged DNA.
Cancer occurs when a cell's gene mutations make the cell unable to correct DNA damage and
unable to commit suicide. Similarly, cancer is a result of mutations that inhibit oncogene and
tumor suppressor gene function, leading to uncontrollable cell growth.
Carcinogens
Carcinogens are a class of substances that are directly responsible for damaging DNA, promoting
or aiding cancer. Tobacco, asbestos, arsenic, radiation such as gamma and x-rays, the sun, and
compounds in car exhaust fumes are all examples of carcinogens. When our bodies are exposed
to carcinogens, free radicals are formed that try to steal electrons from other molecules in the
body. Theses free radicals damage cells and affect their ability to function normally.
Genes - the family type
Cancer can be the result of a genetic predisposition that is inherited from family members. It is
possible to be born with certain genetic mutations or a fault in a gene that makes one statistically
more likely to develop cancer later in life.
Other medical factors

As we age, there is an increase in the number of possible cancer-causing mutations in our DNA.
This makes age an important risk factor for cancer. Several viruses have also been linked to
cancer such as: human papillomavirus (a cause of cervical cancer), hepatitis B and C (causes of
liver cancer), and Epstein-Barr virus (a cause of some childhood cancers). Human
immunodeficiency virus (HIV) - and anything else that suppresses or weakens the immune
system - inhibits the body's ability to fight infections and increases the chance of developing
cancer.
What are the symptoms of cancer?
Cancer symptoms are quite varied and depend on where the cancer is located, where it has
spread, and how big the tumor is. Some cancers can be felt or seen through the skin - a lump on
the breast or testicle can be an indicator of cancer in those locations. Skin cancer (melanoma) is
often noted by a change in a wart or mole on the skin. Some oral cancers present white patches
inside the mouth or white spots on the tongue.
Other cancers have symptoms that are less physically apparent. Some brain tumors tend to
present symptoms early in the disease as they affect important cognitive functions. Pancreas
cancers are usually too small to cause symptoms until they cause pain by pushing against nearby
nerves or interfere with liver function to cause a yellowing of the skin and eyes called jaundice.
Symptoms also can be created as a tumor grows and pushes against organs and blood vessels.
For example, colon cancers lead to symptoms such as constipation, diarrhea, and changes in
stool size. Bladder or prostate cancers cause changes in bladder function such as more frequent
or infrequent urination.
As cancer cells use the body's energy and interfere with normal hormone function, it is possible
to present symptoms such as fever, fatigue, excessive sweating, anemia, and unexplained weight
loss. However, these symptoms are common in several other maladies as well. For example,
coughing and hoarseness can point to lung or throat cancer as well as several other conditions.
When cancer spreads, or metastasizes, additional symptoms can present themselves in the newly
affected area. Swollen or enlarged lymph nodes are common and likely to be present early. If
cancer spreads to the brain, patients may experience vertigo, headaches, or seizures. Spreading to
the lungs may cause coughing and shortness of breath. In addition, the liver may become
enlarged and cause jaundice and bones can become painful, brittle, and break easily. Symptoms
of metastasis ultimately depend on the location to which the cancer has spread.
How is cancer classified?
There are five broad groups that are used to classify cancer.
1. Carcinomas are characterized by cells that cover internal and external parts of the body
such as lung, breast, and colon cancer.
2. Sarcomas are characterized by cells that are located in bone, cartilage, fat, connective
tissue, muscle, and other supportive tissues.
3. Lymphomas are cancers that begin in the lymph nodes and immune system tissues.
4. Leukemias are cancers that begin in the bone marrow and often accumulate in the
bloodstream.
5. Adenomas are cancers that arise in the thyroid, the pituitary gland, the adrenal gland, and
other glandular tissues.
Cancers are often referred to by terms that contain a prefix related to the cell type in which the
cancer originated and a suffix such as -sarcoma, -carcinoma, or just -oma. Common prefixes
include:
Adeno- = gland
Chondro- = cartilage
Erythro- = red blood cell
Hemangio- = blood vessels
Hepato- = liver
Lipo- = fat
Lympho- = white blood cell
Melano- = pigment cell
Myelo- = bone marrow
Myo- = muscle
Osteo- = bone
Uro- = bladder
Retino- = eye
Neuro- = brain
How is cancer diagnosed and staged?
Early detection of cancer can greatly improve the odds of successful treatment and survival.
Physicians use information from symptoms and several other procedures to diagnose cancer.
Imaging techniques such as X-rays, CT scans, MRI scans, PET scans, and ultrasound scans are
used regularly in order to detect where a tumor is located and what organs may be affected by it.
Doctors may also conduct an endoscopy, which is a procedure that uses a thin tube with a camera
and light at one end, to look for abnormalities inside the body.

Extracting cancer cells and looking at them under a microscope is the only absolute way to
diagnose cancer. This procedure is called a biopsy. Other types of molecular diagnostic tests are
frequently employed as well. Physicians will analyze your body's sugars, fats, proteins, and DNA
at the molecular level. For example, cancerous prostate cells release a higher level of a chemical
called PSA (prostate-specific antigen) into the bloodstream that can be detected by a blood test.
Molecular diagnostics, biopsies, and imaging techniques are all used together to diagnose cancer.

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After a diagnosis is made, doctors find out how far the cancer has spread and determine the stage
of the cancer. The stage determines which choices will be available for treatment and informs
prognoses. The most common cancer staging method is called the TNM system. T (1-4) indicates
the size and direct extent of the primary tumor, N (0-3) indicates the degree to which the cancer
has spread to nearby lymph nodes, and M (0-1) indicates whether the cancer has metastasized to
other organs in the body. A small tumor that has not spread to lymph nodes or distant organs
may be staged as (T1, N0, M0), for example.
TNM descriptions then lead to a simpler categorization of stages, from 0 to 4, where lower
numbers indicate that the cancer has spread less. While most Stage 1 tumors are curable, most
Stage 4 tumors are inoperable or untreatable.
How is cancer treated?
Cancer treatment depends on the type of cancer, the stage of the cancer (how much it has
spread), age, health status, and additional personal characteristics. There is no single treatment
for cancer, and patients often receive a combination of therapies and palliative care. Treatments
usually fall into one of the following categories: surgery, radiation, chemotherapy,
immunotherapy, hormone therapy, or gene therapy.
Surgery
Surgery is the oldest known treatment for cancer. If a cancer has not metastasized, it is possible
to completely cure a patient by surgically removing the cancer from the body. This is often seen
in the removal of the prostate or a breast or testicle. After the disease has spread, however, it is
nearly impossible to remove all of the cancer cells. Surgery may also be instrumental in helping
to control symptoms such as bowel obstruction or spinal cord compression.
Innovations continue to be developed to aid the surgical process, such as the iKnife that "sniffs"
out cancer. Currently, when a tumor is removed surgeons also take out a margin of healthy
tissue to make sure no malignant cells are left behind. This usually means keeping the patients
under general anesthetic for an extra 30 minutes while tissue samples are tested in the lab for
clear margins. If there are no clear margins, the surgeon has to go back in and remove more
tissue (if possible). Scientists from Imperial College London say the iKnife may remove the need
for sending samples to the lab.
Radiation

Radiation treatment, also known as radiotherapy, destroys cancer by focusing high-energy rays
on the cancer cells. This causes damage to the molecules that make up the cancer cells and leads
them to commit suicide. Radiotherapy utilizes high-energy gamma-rays that are emitted from
metals such as radium or high-energy x-rays that are created in a special machine. Early radiation
treatments caused severe side-effects because the energy beams would damage normal, healthy
tissue, but technologies have improved so that beams can be more accurately targeted.
Radiotherapy is used as a standalone treatment to shrink a tumor or destroy cancer cells
(including those associated with leukemia and lymphoma), and it is also used in combination
with other cancer treatments.
Chemotherapy
Chemotherapy utilizes chemicals that interfere with the cell division process - damaging proteins
or DNA - so that cancer cells will commit suicide. These treatments target any rapidly dividing
cells (not necessarily just cancer cells), but normal cells usually can recover from any chemical-
induced damage while cancer cells cannot. Chemotherapy is generally used to treat cancer that
has spread or metastasized because the medicines travel throughout the entire body. It is a
necessary treatment for some forms of leukemia and lymphoma. Chemotherapy treatment occurs
in cycles so the body has time to heal between doses. However, there are still common side
effects such as hair loss, nausea, fatigue, and vomiting. Combination therapies often include
multiple types of chemotherapy or chemotherapy combined with other treatment options.
Immunotherapy
Immunotherapy aims to get the body's immune system to fight the tumor. Local immunotherapy
injects a treatment into an affected area, for example, to cause inflammation that causes a tumor
to shrink. Systemic immunotherapy treats the whole body by administering an agent such as the
protein interferon alpha that can shrink tumors. Immunotherapy can also be considered non-
specific if it improves cancer-fighting abilities by stimulating the entire immune system, and it
can be considered targeted if the treatment specifically tells the immune system to destroy cancer
cells. These therapies are relatively young, but researchers have had success with treatments that
introduce antibodies to the body that inhibit the growth of breast cancer cells. Bone marrow
transplantation (hematopoetic stem cell transplantation) can also be considered immunotherapy
because the donor's immune cells will often attack the tumor or cancer cells that are present in
the host.
Hormone therapy
Several cancers have been linked to some types of hormones, most notably breast and prostate
cancer. Hormone therapy is designed to alter hormone production in the body so that cancer cells
stop growing or are killed completely. Breast cancer hormone therapies often focus on reducing
estrogen levels (a common drug for this is tamoxifen) and prostate cancer hormone therapies
often focus on reducing testosterone levels. In addition, some leukemia and lymphoma cases can
be treated with the hormone cortisone.
Gene therapy
The goal of gene therapy is to replace damaged genes with ones that work to address a root cause
of cancer: damage to DNA. For example, researchers are trying to replace the damaged gene that
signals cells to stop dividing (the p53 gene) with a copy of a working gene. Other gene-based
therapies focus on further damaging cancer cell DNA to the point where the cell commits
suicide. Gene therapy is a very young field and has not yet resulted in any successful treatments.
Using cancer-specific immune system cells to treat cancer
Scientists from the RIKEN Research Centre for Allergy and Immunology in Yokohama, Japan,
explained in the journal Cell Stem Cell (January 2013 issue) how they managed to make cancer-
specific immune system cells from iPSCs (induced pluripotent stem cells) to destroy cancer cells.
The authors added that their study has shown that it is possible to clone versions of the patients
own cells to enhance their immune system so that cancer cells could be destroyed naturally.
Hiroshi Kawamoto and team created cancer-specific killer T-lymphocytes from iPSCs. They
started off with mature T-lymphocytes which were specific for a type of skin cancer and
reprogrammed them into iPSCs with the help of Yamanaka factors. The iPSCs eventually
turned into fully active, cancer-specific T-lymphocytes - in other words, cells that target and
destroy cancer cells.
How can cancer be prevented?
Cancers that are closely linked to certain behaviors are the easiest to prevent. For example,
choosing not to smoke tobacco or drink alcohol significantly lower the risk of several types of
cancer - most notably lung, throat, mouth, and liver cancer. Even if you are a current tobacco
user, quitting can still greatly reduce your chances of getting cancer.
Skin cancer can be prevented by staying in the shade, protecting yourself with a hat and shirt
when in the sun, and using sunscreen. Diet is also an important part of cancer prevention since
what we eat has been linked to the disease. Physicians recommend diets that are low in fat and
rich in fresh fruits and vegetables and whole grains.
Certain vaccinations have been associated with the prevention of some cancers. For example,
many women receive a vaccination for the human papillomavirus because of the virus's
relationship with cervical cancer. Hepatitis B vaccines prevent the hepatitis B virus, which can
cause liver cancer.
Some cancer prevention is based on systematic screening in order to detect small irregularities or
tumors as early as possible even if there are no clear symptoms present. Breast self-examination,
mammograms, testicular self-examination, and Pap smears are common screening methods for
various cancers.
Researchers from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago reported in
the journal Circulation that the 7 steps recommended for protection against heart disease can also
reduce the risk of developing cancer,. They include being physically active, eating a healthy diet,
controlling cholesterol, managing blood pressure, reducing blood sugar and not smoking.
Targeting cancers for new drug therapies
Researchers at The Institute of Cancer Research reported in the journal Nature Reviews Drug
Discovery (January 2013 issue) that they have found a new way of rapidly prioritizing the best
druggable targets online. They managed to identify 46 previously overlooked targets.
The researchers used the canSAR database together with a tool and were able to compare up to
500 drug targets in a matter of minutes. With this method, it is possible to analyze huge volumes
of data to discover new drug targets, which can lead to the development of effective cancer
medications.
The scientists analyzed 479 cancer genes to determine which ones were potential targets for
medications. Their approach was effective - they found 46 new potentially druggable cancer
proteins.
Not only will this approach lead to much more targeted cancer drugs, but also considerably
cheaper ones, the authors added.
How to eat to prevent cancer - video
A guide to some everyday foods that contain nutrients that may help reduce your risk of getting
cancer. Video by Howcast.
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Medical News Today is a leading resource for the latest news on cancer. You can find our cancer
news section here.

This what is cancer? information section was written by Peter Crosta for Medical News Today
in September 2008 and was last updated in 19 July 2013. The contents may not be re-produced in
any way without the permission of Medical News Today.
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Cancer is a worldwide epidemic and if we go with facts, every day there one person gets diagnosed with
some form of cancer.

But it's not all a lost cause because according to many studies conducted worldwide, there are 2
preventive measures one can take - diet and exercise. One can keep cancer at an arm's length if they
incorporate certain foods in their diet every day and exercise regularly. Here is a list of 12 foods that
prevents cancer

Foods to battle cancer

Peanuts
Rich in Vitamin E, peanuts reduces the risk of colon, lung, liver, and other cancers. Have a spoon of
peanut butter on a slice of whole grain toast for a filling cancer-fighting snack.


Grapefruit
Oranges, grapefruits, broccoli all of them are high in Vitamin C. This element prevents the formation of
cancer-causing nitrogen compounds. Grapefruits, Oranges, grapefruits, broccoli and other fruits reduce
the risk of esophagus, bladder, breast cancer, cervical cancer, and stomach and colon cancer. So
remember to fill your plates with veggies and fruits every day.


Berries
Berries top the charts when it comes to cancer fighting foods. Raspberries, blueberries, and cranberries
are very promising potential to help prevent cancer. Pterostilbene, an antioxidant found in berries is a
storehouse of cancer fighting properties.


Sweet potatoes
Sweet potato is full of beta carotene. Studies have revealed that consumption of high beta carotene
foods reduce the risk of cancers esp. colon, breast, stomach and lung cancers. In a study including
premenopausal women who ate a lot of vegetables that included beta carotene like sweet potatoes had
lowered their breast cancer risk by half.


Wild salmon
Studies have revealed that eating foods rich in vitamin D will help in blocking the development of blood
vessels that feed growing tumors and help stop the proliferation of cancerous and precancerous cells.
With very few foods full of Vitamin D one can choose Vitamin D fortified dairy products.


Flaxseed
Omega 3 fatty acids prevents in the growth of cancer by preventing the growth of cancer cells and
interrupting the growth of cancerous tumor.Omega-3 fatty acids also help reduce inflammation. Along
with fatty fish, one can also include a tbsp of flaxseed in your daily diet.


Turmeric
Curcumin, the active ingredient in turmeric, acts as both an anti-inflammatory and an antioxidant, and
prevents cancer by interfering with aspects of cellular signaling. Use it liberally in all your chicken and
fish curries.


Tea
Tea contains catechins compounds, these compounds restrict the growth of cancer. In a study done in
China, green tea drinkers were found to have a lower risk of developing cancers compared with non-tea
drinkers. Tea reduces risk of lung, prostate, colon and breast cancers.


Cruciferous vegetables
Fruits and vegetables consists of small quantities of photonutrients and these naturally occurring
nutrients are as important as minerals and vitamins. Cruciferous vegetables like cauliflower, cabbage
contain phytonutrients which may help inhibit the metabolism of carcinogens and stimulate the body's
production of detoxification enzymes.


Tomato
According to sfgate.com, "A study published in 2009 in the Journal of Clinical Oncology shows that
tomatoes, which contain lycopene, help prevent prostate cancer. Lycopene is a strong antioxidant that
may also prevent other types of cancers, so Farquhar recommends three servings of tomatoes a week
for men and women."


Pomegranates
Pomegranates are rich in ellagic acid. According to a few studies, ellagic acid slows down cancer cell
growth and deactivate cancer-causing compounds. So hog on this fruit in any form, a juice, a salad or
milkshakes.


Onions
Again, a food rich in anti-cancer substances including allicin, onions are a staple in Indian dishes. Ypui
can also incorporate it through salads or just eating it raw.

Dr.krishna cancer healerIt is difficult to detect cancer in the early stages, however
there are signs and symptoms that one needs to take into consideration when tackling cancer.

However, also note that some types of cancer have no specific symptoms until the very last
stages, thus a routine cancer screening and risk assessment is a must.

Unexplained weight loss over a month can be one sign that may hint towards cancer. This can
lead to pancreatic cancer, cancer of the stomach, cancers of the esophagus or lung cancer.

Each cancer patient will have fever at some time or other. This happens mainly when the cancer
or its treatment affects the immune system.

Fatigue is another symptom of cancer which occurs along with sudden bouts of fever.

Pain occurs when the cancer has already spread in the body, so this cancer symptom comes at
later stage. This can be a precursor for bone cancer or testicular cancer

One can witness changes in his/her appearance, boundary or colour in a pre-existing mole or
appearance of new lesions. These skin sores do not heal and might get worse over a period of
time. This is a common cancer symptom for chain smokers, alcohol addicts, tobacco chewers
and pan eaters.

Constipation, diahorea frequency, bleeding in urine. Pain when passing urine, blood in the urine,
or a change in bladder function.

Appearance of lenkoplakia, these are white patches found inside the mouth or on the tongue.
This later develops into oral cancers.

Unusual bleeding or discharge can happen in early or advanced cancer. Blood in the sputum may
be a sign of lung cancer. Blood in the stool could be a sign of colon or rectal cancer. Cancer of
the cervix or the endometrium (lining of the uterus) can cause abnormal vaginal bleeding. Blood
in the urine may be a sign of bladder or kidney cancer. A bloody discharge from the nipple may
be a sign of breast cancer.

Lump in the breast or other parts of the body can be ignored to other health conditions, so its best
to consult a doctor as and when you spot them.
Indigestion or trouble swallowing is usually associated with stomach or esophagus (food pipe)
cancer.

Nagging cough or hoarseness of voice can be a sign of throat cancer, which can also develop into
lung or vocal cord cancer.

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It is difficult to detect cancer in the early stages, however there are signs and symptoms that one needs
to take into consideration when tackling cancer.

However, also note that some types of cancer have no specific symptoms until the very last stages, thus
a routine cancer screening and risk assessment is a must.

Unexplained weight loss over a month can be one sign that may hint towards cancer. This can lead to
pancreatic cancer, cancer of the stomach, cancers of the esophagus or lung cancer.

Each cancer patient will have fever at some time or other. This happens mainly when the cancer or its
treatment affects the immune system.

Fatigue is another symptom of cancer which occurs along with sudden bouts of fever.

Pain occurs when the cancer has already spread in the body, so this cancer symptom comes at later
stage. This can be a precursor for bone cancer or testicular cancer

One can witness changes in his/her appearance, boundary or colour in a pre-existing mole or
appearance of new lesions. These skin sores do not heal and might get worse over a period of time. This
is a common cancer symptom for chain smokers, alcohol addicts, tobacco chewers and pan eaters.

Constipation, diahorea frequency, bleeding in urine. Pain when passing urine, blood in the urine, or a
change in bladder function.

Appearance of lenkoplakia, these are white patches found inside the mouth or on the tongue. This later
develops into oral cancers.

Unusual bleeding or discharge can happen in early or advanced cancer. Blood in the sputum may be a
sign of lung cancer. Blood in the stool could be a sign of colon or rectal cancer. Cancer of the cervix or
the endometrium (lining of the uterus) can cause abnormal vaginal bleeding. Blood in the urine may be a
sign of bladder or kidney cancer. A bloody discharge from the nipple may be a sign of breast cancer.

Lump in the breast or other parts of the body can be ignored to other health conditions, so its best to
consult a doctor as and when you spot them.
Indigestion or trouble swallowing is usually associated with stomach or esophagus (food pipe) cancer.

Nagging cough or hoarseness of voice can be a sign of throat cancer, which can also develop into lung or
vocal cord cancer.

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KILL CANCER CELLS

Cancer is characterized by proliferation of abnormal cells which multiply out of control, destroying healthy
tissue and endangering life. This unchecked "cancerous" growth spreads throughout the body, interfering with
the ability of cells, organs, and other structures to perform their normal functions.

Below is a collection of cancer information excerpts from various internet sources detailing the life and death
of cancer cells.

Cancer
Cesium Chloride and Cancer
Cesium Chemical Structure
High pH Therapy and Cancer
Keith Brewer
Otto Warburg
H.E. Sartori
Potassium, Germanium, Rubidium
The American Cancer Society and Cesium
pH Paper
High pH Therapy for Pets
Resources
Articles
David W. Gregg, Ph.D. Health Notes

CANCER
Cancer begins when a cell reproduces for no obvious reason and is not receptive to the normal signal to stop
reproducing. These abnormal cancer cells multiply out of control and this unchecked growth spreads through
the body, interfering with the ability of cells, organs, and other structures to perform their normal functions.

There are many forms of cancer that affect the human body. Sarcoma cancers affect the blood vessels, bone,
fat, muscle and other connective tissues. Carcinoma cancers affect the tissue that covers internal organs.
Leukemia cancer grows in blood-forming tissue. Lymphoma cancer starts in the cells of the immune system
and then can spread to other parts of the body.

Information Sources:
various sources

WHAT IS CESIUM CHLORIDE
Cesium is a rare, naturally occurring element of alkali metal, similar in chemical structure to lithium, sodium,
and potassium. Cesium chloride is a salt form of this element. Cesium chloride is most commonly associated
with High pH Therapy and cancer, due to the work of Keith Brewer, Otto Warburg, and H.E.Sartori, among
others. They found that cancer cells thrive in an anaerobic (low oxygen) environment with low pH values, and
that raising the cell pH makes it hard for cancer cells to survive. Cesium, being one of the most alkaline
elements, has a high pH value and is also readily taken up by cancer cells, thus raising their pH to a level at
which they can no longer survive.

http://www.essense-of-life.com/moreinfo/minerals/cesium.htm

CESIUM CHEMICAL STRUCTURE
Cesium chloride crystallizes in a cubic lattice, consisting of Cs+ cations and Cl- anions. The ionic radius of the
cesium ion is 1.88 angstroms and that of the chloride ion is 1.67 angstroms. The cation is the larger ion, and
the ratio of radii for the anion and cation is r-/r+ = 1.67/1.88 = 0.888.

Atomic Symbol: Cs
Atomic weight: 132.90543
Atomic number: 55
Electron configuration: 2-8-18-18-8-1
Oxidation states: +1
State of matter: solid
Light metal
Discovered in 1860 by Robert Bunsen and Gustav Kirchhoff
Boils at 671 C, melts at 28.5 C
Notes: Cesium was the first element to be discovered spectroscopically. It is a silvery-white metal that is
extremely reactive and becomes a liquid in a warm room. Cesium causes explosive reaction when dropped in
water. Cesium atomic clocks have been built.

http://www.micronmetals.com/55.htm
http://www.chm.davidson.edu/ChemistryApplets/Crystals/IonicSolids/CsCl.html

WHAT IS HIGH PH THERAPY
The cells of the body can only live within a certain pH range or they will die. When we eat or drink, we affect
our body's pH values. When we take in something acidic, or of low pH (low oxygen) values, the body either
has to pull alkaline minerals from within itself to neutralize the acid, or store the acid somewhere in the tissue.
If you drink an acidic soda at pH 2.5, it takes 32 glasses of water at pH 10 to neutralize the acid. And, as
one's pH drops, the cells' oxygen levels also drop, and its ability to function properly and heal itself diminishes
drastically. The pH number is an exponent number of 10; therefore, a small difference in pH translates to a
big difference in the number of oxygen or OH- ions. A difference of 1 in a pH value means ten times the
difference in the number of OH- ions, a difference of 2 means one hundred times the difference in the number
of OH- ions. In other words, blood with a pH value of 7.45 contains 64.9% more oxygen than blood with a pH
value of 7.30.

http://www.stopcancer.com/toc.htm

The pH scale ranges from 0 to 14, with numbers below 7 representing an acidic (low oxygen) condition and
above 7 representing an alkaline, or oxygenated, condition. When cesium is taken up by cancer cells, it raises
the pH, or oxygen content, of the cell. The cells that die are absorbed and eliminated by the body. Cesium
has been used to raise the pH of the body as an alternative or complementary cancer treatment or therapy for
breast cancer, lung cancer, prostate cancer, colon cancer, pancreatic cancer, liver cancer, skin cancer,
ovarian cancer, stomach cancer, cervical cancer, brain cancer, kidney cancer, testicular cancer, bone cancer,
throat cancer, thyroid cancer, gastrointestinal cancer, cancers of the bladder and gallbladder, metastatic
melanoma, and cancers in animals including feline, canine, and equine cancer. Keith Brewer, Otto Warburg,
and H.E.Sartori all contributed to the concept of high pH therapy.

http://www.essense-of-life.com/moreinfo/minerals/cesium.htm

Cancerous tissues are acidic, whereas healthy tissues are alkaline. At a pH slightly above 7.4 cancer cells
become dormant and at pH 8.5 cancer cells will die while healthy cells will live. Potassium, rubidium, and
especially cesium are most efficiently taken up by cancer cells. Glucose can still enter the cell, but oxygen
cannot. The cell thus becomes anaerobic. In the absence of oxygen, the glucose undergoes fermentation to
lactic acid. The cell pH then drops to 7 and finally down to 6.5. cesium, rubidium and potassium, all having
high pH values, are able to enter cells inthis state and raise their pH.

http://www.mwt.net/~drbrewer/highpH.htm

KEITH BREWER
Excerpts from "The High pH Therapy for Cancer Tests on Mice and Humans"

Steps Leading to the Formation of Cancer Cells:
1. Glucose can still enter the cell, but oxygen cannot. The cell thus becomes anaerobic.
2. In the absence of oxygen, the glucose undergoes fermentation to lactic acid. The cell pH then drops to 7
and finally down to 6.5.
3. In the acid medium the DNA loses its positive and negative radical sequence. In addition, the amino acids
entering the cell are changed. As a consequence, the RNA is changed and the cell completely loses its
control mechanism. Chromosomal aberrations may occur.
4. In the acid medium the various cell enzymes are completely changed into very toxic compounds. These
toxins kill the cells in the main body of the tumor mass. A tumor therefore consists of a thin layer of rapidly
growing cells surrounding the dead mass. The acid toxins leak out from the tumor mass and poison the host.
They thus give rise to the pains generally associated with cancer.

Mass spectrographic and isotope studies have shown that potassium, rubidium, and especially cesium are
most efficiently taken up by cancer cells. This uptake was enhanced by Vitamins A and C as well as salts of
zinc and selenium. The quantity of cesium taken up was sufficient to raise the cell to the 8 pH range, where
cell mitosis ceases and the life of the cell is short. Tests on mice fed cesium and rubidium showed marked
shrinkage in the tumor masses within 2 weeks. In addition, the mice showed none of the side effects of
cancer. Tests have been carried out on over 30 humans. In each case the tumor masses disappeared. Also
all pains and effects associated with cancer disappeared within 12 to 36 hours. The more chemotherapy and
morphine the patient had taken, the longer the withdrawal period. Studies of the food intake in areas where
the incidences of cancer are very low showed that it met the requirements for the high pH therapy.

Cesium, rubidium and potassium cations (positively charged ions) are all strong electron receptors which can
be attracted into the membrane because of the negative potential gradient which exists across all living
membranes. Elements below potassium in the Electromotive Series, like calcium, are only taken up sparingly,
if at all, by cancer cells. Therefore potassium, which transports glucose, can readily enter cancer cells, but
Calcium, which transports oxygen, cannot. Warburg pointed out this anearobic state of cancer cells in 1925.
In the normal cell the glucose, upon entering the cell, reacts with the oxygen in the cell and is burned to
carbon dioxide and water with the liberation of heat. This heat in turn is absorbed on the membrane surface
and raises it to an energized state which permits it to attach more Ca++ ions. Thus it will be seen that the
amount of oxygen entering the cell is determined by oxidation within the cell, primarily that of glucose. This
action is responsible for the pH control mechanism of the cell which maintains a value near 7.35.

The ready uptake of cesium and rubidium by the cancer cells lead the writer to the High pH therapy. This
consists of feeding the patient close to 6 g of Cesium Chloride or Rubidium Chloride per day . It is sufficient
however to give rise to the pH in the cancer cells, bringing them up in a few days to the 8 or above where the
life of the cell is short. In addition, the presence of Cesium and Rubidium salts in the body fluids neutralizes
the acid toxins leaking out of the tumor mass and renders them nontoxic.

In tests on mice, tumors implanted where significantly smaller at the end of the test in mice fed Rubidium than
the controls. In addition, the test animals were showing none of the adverse effects of having cancer. Similar
experiments with cesium chloride had similar successful results. Many tests on humans have been carried out
by H. Nieper in Hannover, Germany and by H. Sartori in Washington, DC. It has been observed that all pains
associated with cancer disappear within 12 to 24 hours. In these tests 2 gram doses of Cesium Chloride were
administered three times per day after eating. In most cases 5 to 10 grams of Vitamin C and 100,000 units of
Vitamin A, along with 50 to 100 mg of zinc, were also administered. Both Nieper and Sartori were also
administering nitrilosides in the form of laetrile. There are good reasons to believe that the laetrile may be
more effective than the vitamins in enhancing the pickup of cesium by the cells. In addition to the loss of
pains, the physical results are a rapid shrinkage of the tumor masses. The material comprising the tumors is
secreted as uric acid in the urine; the uric acid content of the urine increases many fold. About 50% of the
patients were pronounced terminal, and were not able to work. Of these, a majority have gone back to work.
Two side effects have been observed in some of the patients. These are first nausea, and the second
diarrhea. Both depend upon the general condition of the digestive tract.

There are a number of areas where the incidences of cancer are very low. At the 1978 Stockholm Conference
on Food and Cancer it was concluded that there is definitely a connection between the two.

The Hopi Indians of Arizona have a very low incidence of cancer: 1 in 1000 as compared to 1 in 4 for the USA
as a whole. Analysis of their diet shows that it meets the requirements for the high pH therapy. Hopi food is
very high in potassium and exceptionally high in rubidium. Since the soil is volcanic it must also be very rich in
cesium.

Some 20 years ago the incidence of cancer among the Pueblo Indians was the same as that for the Hopi
Indians, but they have adopted a modern American diet and now have the same cancer rate as the rest of the
US. Supermarket foods is essentially lacking rubidium and cesium and low in potassium.

Cancer is virtually unknow among the Hunza of North Pakistan and their diet also meets the requirements of
the High pH therapy. They are essentially vegetarians, and are great fruit eaters, eating ordinarily 40 apricots
per day; they always eat the kernels, either directly or as a meal. They drink at least 4 liters of mineral spring
waters which abound in the area and has been found to be very rich in cesium. Since the soil is volcanic in
nature, it must be concluded that it will be rich in Cesium and Rubidium, as well as Potassium.

The Indians of Central America and on the highland of Peru and Equador also have very low incidences of
cancer. The soil in these areas is volcanic with fruit in the area very high in rubidium and cesium. Cases have
been reliably reported where people with advance inoperable cancer have gone to live with these Indians,
and found that all tumor masses disappear within a very few months. Clearly the food there meets the high
pH requirements.

Cesium and Rubidium salts, when present in the adjacent fluids, the pH of cancer cells will rise to the point
where the life of the cell is short, and that they will also neutralize the acid toxins formed in the tumor mass
and render them nontoxic.

In later writing, Dr. Brewer wrote: "The goal of the high pH therapy is the transport of large quantities of Cs+
Rb+ and glucose-free K+ across the membranes of cancer cells. During high pH therapy, Dr. H. Nieper, M.D.,
observed a loss of potassium which should be replaced." Two booklets discussing Dr. Brewer's final theories
about cesium are available from the Brewer Science Library: "High pH Cancer Therapy with Cesium," and
"Cancer Its Nature and a Proposed Treatment," both by A. Keith Brewer, Ph.D.


OTTO WARBURG
Excerpts from The Prime Cause and Prevention of Cancer
Dr. Otto Warburg lecture delivered to Nobel Laureates on June 30, 1966 at Lindau, Lake Constance,
Germany

There are prime and secondary causes of diseases. For example, the prime cause of the plague is the plague
bacillus, but secondary causes of the plague are filth, rats, and the fleas that transfer the plague bacillus from
rats to man. By the prime cause of a disease, I mean one that is found in every case of the disease.

Cancer, above all other diseases, has countless secondary causes. Almost anything can cause cancer. But,
even for cancer, there is only one prime cause. The prime cause of cancer is the replacement of the
respiration of oxygen (oxidation of sugar) in normal body cells by fermentation of sugar.

All normal body cells meet their energy needs by respiration of oxygen, whereas cancer cells meet their
energy needs in great part by fermentation. All normal body cells are thus obligate aerobes, whereas all
cancer cells are partial anaerobes. From the standpoint of the physics and chemistry of life this difference
between normal and cancer cells is so great that one can scarcely picture a greater difference. Oxygen gas,
the donor of energy in plants and animals, is dethroned in the cancer cells and replaced by the energy
yielding reaction of the lowest living forms, namely the fermentation of sugar.

In every case, during the cancer development, the oxygen respiration always falls, fermentation appears, and
the highly differentiated cells are transformed into fermenting anaerobes, which have lost all their body
functions and retain only the now useless property of growth and replication. Thus, when respiration
disappears, life does not disappear, but the meaning of life disappears, and what remains are growing
machines that destroy the body in which they grow.

All carcinogens impair respiration directly or indirectly by deranging capillary circulation, a statement that is
proven by the fact that no cancer cell exists without exhibiting impaired respiration. Of course, respiration
cannot be repaired if it is impaired at the same time by a carcinogen.

To prevent cancer it is therefore proposed first to keep the speed of the blood stream so high that the venous
blood still contains sufficient oxygen; second, to keep high the concentration of hemoglobin in the blood; third,
to add always to the food, even of healthy people, the active groups of the respiratory enzymes; and to
increase the doses of these groups, if a precancerous state has already developed. If at the same time
exogenous carcinogens are excluded rigorously, then much of the endogenous cancer may be prevented
today.

These proposals are in no way utopian. On the contrary, they may be realized by everybody, everywhere, at
any hour. Unlike the prevention of many other diseases, the prevention of cancer requires no government
help, and not much money.

Many experts agree that one could prevent about 80% of all cancers in man, if one could keep away the
known carcinogens from the normal body cells. But how can the remaining 20%, the so-called spontaneous
cancers, be prevented? It is indisputable that all cancer could be prevented if the respiration of body cells
were kept intact.

Nobody today can say that one does not know what the prime cause of cancer is. On the contrary, there is no
disease whose prime cause is better known, so that today ignorance is no longer an excuse for avoiding
measures for prevention. That the prevention of cancer will come there is no doubt. But how long prevention
will be avoided depends on how long the prophets of agnosticism will succeed in inhibiting the application of
scientific knowledge in the cancer field. In the meantime, millions of men and women must die of cancer
unnecessarily.

http://www.alkalizeforhealth.net/Loxygen2.htm

For his discovery of the nature and mode of action of the respiratory enzyme, the Nobel Prize was awarded to
Otto Warburg in 1931. This discovery opened up new ways in the fields of cellular metabolism and cellular
respiration. He showed, among other things, that cancerous cells can live and develop, even in the absence
of oxygen.

http://www.nobelprize.org/nobel_prizes/medicine/laureates/1931/warburg-bio.html

Otto Warburg, won his first Nobel Prize in 1931 for his discovery of the oxygen transferring enzyme of cell
respiration and his second Nobel Prize in 1944 for his discovery of the hydrogen transferring enzyme. His
discoveries are quoted...as follows: "But, even for cancer, there is only one primary cause. Summarized in a
few words, the cause of cancer is the replacement of the respiration of oxygen in normal body cells by a
fermentation of sugar. Because no cancer cell exists, the respiration of which is intact, it cannot be disputed
that cancer could be prevented if the respiration of the body cells would be kept intact."

http://www.prostate90.com/sci_papers/warburg.html

Dr. Otto Warburg received the Nobel prize in 1931 for the discovery that unlike all other cells in the human
body, cancer cells do not breathe oxygen. Cancer cells are anaerobic, which means that they derive their
energy without needing oxygen. It turns out that cancer cells cannot survive in the presence of high levels of
oxygen. One appealing line of treatment therefore is to increase the body's levels of oxygen. At first this
seems in contrast the the fact that active oxygen molecules (free radicals) are what cause cancer and
degeneration in the first place. The evidence is good however that oxygen helps.

EWOT is a clumsy acronym for Exercise With Oxygen Therapy and means doing light exercise, such as on a
treadmill or stationary bicycle, while breathing pure oxygen. EWOT produces the benefits of hydrogen
peroxide therapy and you can do it at home.

Alternative clinics and hospitals will use acid-neutralizing minerals like calcium, magnesium and potassium to
correct acid/alkaline imbalances in the body. Acid conditions expel oxygen from the body, while healthy
alkaline conditions encourage oxygen to be absorbed.

http://www.alternative-doctor.com/cancer/oxygen.htm

H.E. SARTORI
Excepts from "Cesium Therapy in Cancer Patients"

Treatment was performed on 50 patients during the last three years at Life Sciences Universal Medical Clinics
in Rockville MD and in Washington D.C. All patients were terminal subjects with generalized metastatic
disease. Forty-seven of the 50 patients studies had received maximal modalities of treatment, i.e., surgery,
radiation, and various chemotherapy, before metabolic Cesium-treatment was initiated. Three patients were
comatose and 14 of the patients were considered terminal due to previous treatments outcome and cancer
complications.

The Cesium-treatment was given in conjunction of other supportive compounds under diet control in addition
to the utilization of specific compounds to produce adequate circulation and oxygenation. According to
individual cases Cesium Chloride was given at daily dosages of 6 to 9 grams in 3 equally divided doses, with
vitamin A-emulsion (100,000 to 300,000 U), vitamin C (4 to 30 grams), zinc (80 to 100 mg) selenium (600 to
1,200 mcg) and amygdalin (1,500 mg) in addition to other supplementations according to the specific needs
of the patient. The diet consisted mainly of whole grains, vegetables, linolenic acid rich oils (linseed, walnut,
soy, wheat germ) and other supplemental food. To increase efficiency of the treatment and improve the
circulation and oxygenation, the patients received the chelating agent EDTA, dimethylsulfoxide (DMSO) and
also a combination of vitamin K and Mg salts.

The 50 cancer patients studied over 3 years had generalized metastatic disease, except for 3 patients. Initial
death occurrences for the initial 2 week treatment was in the same order and magnitude of these recorded for
the 12 month period. The percent of survival of breast, colon, prostate, pancreas, and lung cancer accounted
to approximately, 50% recovery which was higher than that noted for liver cancer and the lymphoma patients
treated. An overall 50% recovery from cancer by the Cesium-therapy was determined in the 50 patients
treated. Data from the autopsy made indicated the absence of tumors in patient dying within 14 days of the
Cesium-treatment. One of the most striking effects of the treatment was the disappearance of pain in all
patients within 1 to 3 days after initiation of the Cesium-therapy.

These studies were performed under my direction, initiated in April, 1981. Twenty-eight patients were initially
treated with Cesium Chloride between April, 1981 to October, 1982. They were subjected to various cancer
therapies, e.g., surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy, and were considered terminal cases with metastatic
disease except for 3 patients who were not previously treated. Three patients were comatose at the time of
the Cesium treatment. Thirteen patients died within less than 2 weeks of treatment. Each patient showed a
reduction in tumor mass by the Cesium-treatment. Of the breast cancer patients, the most impressive effect
was seen on a female patient who was comatose at the beginning of the Cesium-treatment and was
considered a terminal case. The Cesium-therapy, with other ingredients used, was immediately instituted by
nasogastric route because there was no cooperation from the patient. The daily Cesium Chloride dose given
amounted to 30 grams, 10 grams given 3 times daily. The patient was able to leave after 5 days of treatment.
However the patient's fall on the floor resulted in complications, i.e., fracture of the neck, and death. The
autopsy revealed that the cancer metastasis had essentially eaten away her hip bone causing this tragic
accident. The autopsy performed also showed the presence of very little cancer tissue.

The next most frequent cancer treated was of unknown primary. Treatment of 8 cases showed a death rate of
2 within 14 days of treatment and an additional 2 deaths within 12 months while 4 of the patients are still
living. In one case, an autopsy was made in a patient after one week of Cesium-treatment and showed a
complete disappearance of the cancer. There were 7 cases of colon cancer patients who were treated with
Cesium Chloride. Two of these patients died within 14 days, one of the patients had previous massive
chemotherapy, and little time was available to restore her metabolic condition. The previous existing
infiltration of the abdominal wall disappeared. However, no consent was given for an autopsy.

In one lymphoma case the patient displayed an unusually large abdomen which was hard and he weighed
approximately 250 pounds. The massively enlarged abdomen began to decline in volume, i.e., a loss of
approximately 120 pounds of body weight was noted after 3 months of the Cesium- therapy. The spleen
which was originally maximally enlarged and reaching into the pelvis was reduced to almost normal size. The
liver position was down to about the level of the umbilicus and was also reduced to normal size in 3 months.
The patient is still living after 3 years after his discharge. Unfortunately, there is no follow-up on this patient
and he is being maintained on chemotherapy.

The results presented demonstrate the rate of efficacy of Cesium Chloride in cancer therapy. The total 50
cancer cases studied show an impressive 50% survival rate. This confirms the work of Messiha reported in
these proceedings showing that the higher the dose it is, the more effective it seems to be. The autopsy
obtained from the patient whose death was attributed to traumatic fracture of the neck, indicated that cancer
had been initially further advanced resulting in bone destruction. However, the absence of cancer after the
massive Cesium Chloride dose used in this case is demonstrable of the Cesium-therapy. It appears that both
dosage, i.e., as much as 30 grams/day and route of drug administration, i.e., nasogastric pathway, might have
contributed to the patients rapid recovery. It should be noted, however, that Cesium Chloride dose regimens
should no exceed 20 to 40 grams due to side effects, mainly nausea, and diarrhea. The authors personal
experience with Cesium Chloride after an acute dose of 40 prams Cesium Chloride indicate that extensive
nausea and parethesia around the mouth are the major side effects. This is probably due to K depletion. The
usual dose used in the clinic ranges from 2 to 3 grams given by mouth 3 times daily. At a later time, at which
time there is no indication of cancer presence, the Cesium Chloride dosage will be reduced to a preventative
dose between .5 and 1 gram a day.

The lymphoma case presented shows that Cesium Chloride efficiently reduced massive enlargements of
spleen and liver as well as maximal ascites, causing an abdominal configuration of a tight, hard hemisphere,
to almost normalize after 3 months of therapy. This period of time was required to eliminate such a massive
volume resulting in the reduction of the body weight noted.

The clinical efficacy of Cesium Chloride high pH metabolic therapy is best demonstrated by a recent case of
primary liver cancer (not included in the 50 cases reported in this study). The patient was a 39 year old female
teacher who was terminal. She was brought on a stretcher on April 25, 1984 with a large liver tumor extending
approximately 3 cm below the umbilical level. The treatment was then immediately instituted. This consisted
of administration of Cesium Chloride, Beta-carotene, Vitamin C, Zn, Se, Mn, Cr, and K salts by the oral route
in addition to a concomitant massive IV doses of ascorbate, K, Mg, Zn, Cn, Mn, Cr salts, B complex vitamins,
folic acid, DMSO and heparin. After 5 consecutive treatment regimens EDTA was introduced to the therapy
and the minerals present in the solution were discontinued. On May 10, 1984, the patient was discharged,
returned home walking without assistance and displaying a smile on her face. The liver tumor had shrunk to 5
cm above the umbilicus. The determination of alphafetoprotein (AFP), a specific marker for liver cancer, rare
embronal cancer and teratomas, decreased from the unusually high value of 39,000 units, compared to
normal levels of 13 units, measured before initiation of Cesium-therapy, to 5000 units obtained on the last day
of treatment.

The mechanism of action of Cesium in cancer has been little studied. That both Cs+ and Rb+ can specifically
enter the cancer cells and embryonic cells but not normal adult cells has been demonstrated by Brewer. The
cancer cells contain high amounts of hydrogen ions rendering them acidic and they also contain high Na+
levels than found in normal cells. If Cs+ or Rb+ can enter the cancer cells then the pH increases from as low
as 5.5 to over pH 7.0. At a pH of 7.6 the cancer cell division will stop, at a pH of 8.0 to 8.5 the lifespan of it is
considerably shortened (only hours). In one case, the author has observed the shrinkage of metastases of
breast cancer after one hour of Cesium-treatment. Two days later wrinkles of the skin appeared where the
tumor was present. In another case of a colon cancer with massive metastasis, of massive infiltration of the
abdominal wall, liver and other tissues, seemed to have been reduced within 24 hours and continuing rapidly
until the demise of the patient on the 14th day of the Cesium-treatment.

The uric acid levels measured at the onset of treatment was approximately 3.5 units which was increased to
over 20 units, suggesting massive breakdowns of DNA, which produces the uric acid output. Therefore,
destruction of nuclear acids, as reflected by a significant rise in the uric acid, may be used as a predictive
measurement for treatment outcome. The failure of uric acid elevation may be indicative of lack of destruction
of cancer cells. This has proven to be a very consistent finding in our clinic.

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POTASSIUM, RUBIDIUM, GERMANIUM
Mass spectrographic and isotope studies have shown that potassium, rubidium, and especially cesium are
most efficiently taken up by cancer cells.

Rubidium is an alkaline trace mineral related with cesium and potassium chemically. In cancer cells, only
water, sugar, potassium, cesium and rubidium are able to enter the cells, therefore rubidium is one on the
minerals used in high pH therapy. In studies with mice, rubidium has helped decrease tumor growth.

Germanium improves oxygen flow to tissues, boosting circulation, which improves stamina and endurance. It
also has antioxidant properties.

Potassium is necessary for the transmission of nerve impulses that provide smooth coordinated muscle
movement. Potassium also helps widen the blood vessels during exercise, thereby increasing blood flow to
help carry away heat, and it is used to convert blood glucose to glycogen.

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Potassium, rubidium, and especially cesium are most efficiently taken up by cancer cells. Glucose can still
enter the cell, but oxygen cannot. The cell thus becomes anaerobic. In the absence of oxygen, the glucose
undergoes fermentation to lactic acid. The cell pH then drops to 7 and finally down to 6.5. cesium, rubidium
and potassium, all having high pH values, are able to enter cells inthis state and raise their pH.


THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY AND CESIUM
Subject: Cesium Chloride
Other common name(s): High pH Therapy
Scientific/medical name(s): CsCl

Overview
Radioactive cesium (cesium-137) is used in certain types of radiation therapy for cancer patients. However,
there is no scientific evidence that non-radioactive cesium chloride supplements have any effect on tumors,
and there have been some side effects reported.

How Is It Promoted For Use?
Cesium can be absorbed by all cells, probably due to its similarity in chemical structure to potassium.
Proponents claim the intracellular pH of tumor cells is usually very low (acidic) compared to normal cells, and
that cesium chloride supplements increase the pH level of tumor cells back to a normal level, which may be
detrimental to the cancer's growth. Since cesium chloride is claimed to work by raising the pH of the tumor
cells, its use in therapy has been called "high pH therapy." There is no scientific evidence to support this
theory.

What Does It Involve?
Cesium chloride supplements are available in pill form. Proponents suggest a dosage of 1-6 g/day. In a single
case report describing the effect of short-term oral administration of cesium chloride in a healthy individual, 3
g of cesium chloride, dissolved in fluid, was taken after the morning and evening meals.

What Is The History Behind It?
Interest in cesium therapy began when scientists observed that certain regions of the world with low rates of
certain cancers had a high concentration of alkali metals in the soil. As early as the 1920s, some researchers
suggested cesium might be effective as an anti-tumor agent. However, further research in the 1930s
suggested cesium had no effect on cancer cell growth. The use of cesium chloride for high pH therapy was
first advanced in the 1980s.

What Is The Evidence?
There is no evidence that the intracellular pH of a cancer cell is any different than a normal cell, or that raising
the pH of a malignant cell will lead to its death. Because of this, the underlining principle behind high pH
therapy has not been proven. Although it was observed that certain areas with low rates of cancers had a
high concentration of alkali metals in the soil, a direct benefit of dietary cesium in the protection from cancer
has not been demonstrated.

Studies conducted in several experimental tumor models in the 1980s found that the administration of cesium
or cesium chloride lead to reductions in tumor growth and mortality in certain tumor-bearing mice such as
those with sarcoma or breast cancer. In laboratory animals, chronic ingestion of cesium caused blood and
neuromuscular effects, and even death. Animal and laboratory studies may show a substance has toxic
effects, but further studies are necessary to determine if the results apply to humans. More research is
needed to determine the benefit of cesium, if any, for people with cancer.

Are There Any Possible Problems or Complications?
Cesium chloride is not considered toxic. However, the acute and chronic toxicity of this substance is not fully
known. Consuming large amounts of cesium could result in nausea and diarrhea. Based on results of animal
studies, women who are pregnant or breast-feeding should avoid taking cesium chloride supplements.
Relying on this type of treatment alone, and avoiding conventional medical care, may have serious health
consequences.

Information Sources
http://www.cancer.org

PH PAPER
Test your saliva's pH to determine if it is alkaline or acidic. An acidic body provides an atmosphere that cancer
and other diseases can grow and thrive in. A reading of 7 is neutral. Numbers below 7 are acidic, and
numbers above 7 are alkaline.

The pH ("parts of hydrogen") balance in the body is one of the most pertinent factors affecting the health of
the body. The ideal pH of the body is indicated when the urine is 6.6 and the saliva is 7.4. These two pH's in
the body, one intra cellular, the other extra cellular, must be kept in the proper range for the polarities of the
body to be in the proper position for optimum electrical impulses. In other words, nitrogen and oxygen are at
the ideal balance. Both pH values need to stay as far away from each other as possible. If both pH values
meet, death occurs.

Healthy cells are aerobic, or oxygen breathing, and have a high pH (alkaline). Anaerobic cells are nitrogen
breathing, cancerous cells, and they always have a very low pH (acidic). Therefore, having an alkaline body
may help to prevent cancer. In addition, alkaline elements help break down fat in the body.

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HIGH PH THERAPY FOR PETS
High pH Therapy using cesium chloride, along with a RAW FOOD diet and other supportive supplements, is
beneficial for pets with cancer. One positive result is a cat who had an inoperable spinal cord tumor which had
paralyzed her. After changing her diet and using the high PH therapy, feeling in her legs returned and she
began to walk again.

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SOURCES FOR MORE INFORMATION
For more information and help visit one of these links at:

Cancer and Cesium Links
http://www.essense-of-life.com/moreinfo/healthtopics/A-108/about+cancer.htm
Many links to articles on Cancer, Cesium and other therapies.

Alternative Cancer Research
http://www.cancertutor.com
Many articles by R. Webster Kehr, chairman of the Independent Cancer Research Foundation, Inc.

ARTICLES
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AYURVEDIC CANCER TREATMENT
Cancer is now being Defeated by
Jain's Ayurvedic Cow Urine Therapy

Therapeutic Qualities

Helps in stopping growth of cancer cells.

Helps in killing cancer cells.

It prevents spread of cancer cells in other parts of body.

Improves immunity of the body to fight cancer.
Advantages of Ayurvedic Cow Urine Therapy
It helps in restricting the growth of cancer.
Regular treatment helps in reducing the disease.
Patients survives from unbearable pain.
It helps in improving the quality of life.

Research and Development:
CCRAS, research wing of AYUSH (Government of India) has researched on herbs for its anti cancer
properties and pharmacological activities as per modern science. These herbal extracts which have established
anti-cancer properties are processed with cow urine in a ultra modern Ayurvedic pharmaceutical industry.
Cow Urine has been researched and patented for its ability to improve efficacy and absorption of anti cancer
drugs of modern medicine (allopath) and herbal extract.
Hence our Ayurveda medicines made of cow urine and herbal extracts are effective for Cancer.
Medical Review:
Cancer patients who were treated by modern medicines, yet no results were obtained and a life expectancy of
6, 8 or 12 months was given. Father told now there is no treatments possible! Such patients were treated by
Ayurvedic Cow Urine Therapy. There life expectancy which was told to be 6 - 12 months improved to 4 - 6
years and lived a good quality of life. Patients taking treatment with faith and confidence are received good
results.
A study conducted on 150 male and 100 female patients who were suffering from different types of cancer
resulted in about 73.3 percent relief in physical sufferings.
Scientific facts
(US Patent #6410059): Cow Urine is scientifically proven to enhance the anti-microbial effects of
antibiotic and antifungal agents. The invention relates to a novel use of cow urine as activity enhancer
and availability facilitator for bioactive molecules, including anti-infective agents. The invention has
direct implication in drastically reducing the dosage of antibiotics, drugs and anti-infective agent while
increasing the efficiency of absorption of bio-active molecules, thereby reducing the cost of treatment
and also the side-effects due to toxicity.
(US Patents #6896907, #7235262): Use of bioactive fraction from cow urine as a bio-enhancer of anti-
infective, anti-cancer agents and nutrient. The invention relates to a novel pharmaceutical composition
comprising an effective amount of bio-active fraction from cow urine as a bioavailability facilitator
and pharmaceutically acceptable additives selected from anticancer compounds, antibiotics, drugs,
therapeutic and nutraceutic agents, ions and similar molecules which are targeted to the living systems.
A composition useful for protecting and/or repairing DNA from oxidative damages said composition
comprising cow urine having components benzoic acid, and hexanoic acid, with ammonia content of
the composition ranging between 5-15mg/L, and optionally along with anti-oxidants; and a method of
protecting and/or repairing DNA from oxidative damages using composition of claim 1, said method
comprising steps of estimating the amount of folded DNA in a sample, mixing the said composition to
the said DNA either before or after the exposure of the DNA to the oxidatively DNA-damaging agent,
and determining percentage folded DNA in the mixture showing protection and/or repair of DNA from
oxidative damages.

Pharmacological activities of products
The ingredients used in our products have the following therapeutic qualities
Anti-tumour qualities, which help prevent development of tumours.
Help reduce inflammation and thus the pain.
Act as antioxidants, which protect your cells against the effects of free radicals that damage body cells.
Act as analgesics and help patient get relief from pain
Reduce body temperature if the patient has fever.
Anti-spasmodic qualities: Help suppress involuntary contraction of muscles and organs.
Help combat the growth of neoplasm/tumours.
Act as stress busters
Have anti-bacterial qualities, which help suppress the bacterial growth in the human body or the
affected part.
Act as an Immunostimulator, which helps boost the immune system.
Cancer Care
Cow urine therapy has proved effective in reducing the suffering of patients affected by various types of
cancer, cysts, tumours and neoplasm. The clinical studies have shown that our products help get relief from the
following diseases:
Breast Cancer
Cervical/ Cervix Cancer
Ovarian Cancer
Blood Cancer CLL, ALL and CML
Leukaemia
Lymphoma
Multiple Myeloma
Bone Cancer
Oral Cancer
Mouth Cancer
Tongue Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Throat Cancer
Larynx Cancer
Brain Cancer / Brain Tumour
Colorectal Cancer
Esophageal Cancer
Skin Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Prostate Cancer
Renal Cell Carcinoma/ Kidney Cancer
Sarcoma
Submucous fibrosis
Urinary Bladder Cancer
Prostate Cancer
Kidney Cancer
Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Liver Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Blastoma
Anal Cancer
Capillary Heamenjioma
Gall Bladder Cancer
Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma

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