There are several alternative cancer therapies available to cancer patients. One of the most successful treatments is Metabolic Cancer Treatment or Metabolic Therapy. The dictionary definition of the word "metabolic" is "that which pertains to the physical and chemical processes involved in the maintenance of life". There are two different kinds of metabolism: ANABOLISM is the process by which simple substances are synthesized into complex ones. CATABOLISM is the process by which complex substances are broken down into simple substances. ANABOLISM is associated with growth and replacement or repair of healthy tissue. CATABOLISM is associated with the disease state of tissue and the breakdown of tissue. When the term METABOLIC THERAPY is used by alternative medicine doctors, it does not mean a specific therapy but a category of treatments which are non toxic to the body, non-invasive, and which support the ANABOLIC process. Enzymes and proper diet are key in this type of therapy.

The Basic Metabolic Cancer program is frequently recommended by the Clinic of Biomedicine in Toronto involves an initial 60 day therapy including the following procedures: Detoxification, Enzyme Therapy, Intravenous Laetrile Protocol, Vaccine Therapy, Constitutional [individualized] treatment, Biological Response Modifiers, Iscador[Weleda] Therapy, Dr.Kelley's Enzymatic protocol, Dr. Jurkovic's protocol, Ovosan an Colostrum [Immune System] Therapy, Stress Management, Nutritional Guidance, and other Individualized Protocols.

DETOXIFICATION: Several different procedures are used to detoxify [cleanse] a body of unnatural substances. Circulatory chelation and coffee enema may complement this process. Best possible absorption and distribution of nutrients, vitamins and enzymes is essential to the body for optimum functioning.

ENZYME THERAPY: Enzymes break down the protein membrane [shell] which surrounds the cancer cell. These enzymes are also promoting the liberation of Tumor Necrosis Factor, Interlukin II and Interferon as natural killers through the macrophages. Wobe-Mugos pancreatic enzymes and Dr. Kelley's enzymatic Cancer protocol are essential part of any serious metabolic cancer treatment.

LAETRILE / AMYGDALIN / B-17 INTRAVENOUS TREATMENT: Medicaments used for this 21 day intravenous treatment include: 9 grams of Laetrile [Amygdalin/ B-17], 25-50 grams of Ascorbic acid [vitamin C], 10-15 ml. of DMSO. This combination of medicaments is diluted in 500ml of Isotonic Saline Solution. Slow I.V. drip is administered daily for 21 days. Possible variation of the concentration of medicaments depends on patient's condition.

BIOLOGICAL RESPONSE MODIFIERS [BRM]: Biological response modifiers therapy is combination of several different disciplines as immunology, biology, genetics and pharmacology to mention a few. The therapeutic effects of BRMs is as follows: 1. Cytostatic and cytotoxic effect directed toward the cancer cell. 2. Inhibition of metastasis [spreading of cancer to other organs of the body]. 3. Regulation of immune system functions. 4. The improved tolerance of normal [healthy] cells to possible or previous conventional anticancer therapy.

ISCADOR: This potent anticancer medicine is widely used especially in Europe and Japan. Applied mostly in form of intramuscular injections this German medicine is known to: 1. Change the cancer cells into a differentiated form, thus promoting its regression. 2. It stimulates the immune system by increasing the number and activity of neutrophils,T-4 cells, and Natural Killer cells. There are several different ISCADOR preparations from Weleda laboratories in Germany. Patients with cancer of stomach, colon, lung, breast, reproductive organs and skin have been known to show great benefits from ISCADOR therapy.

INDIVIDUALIZED PROTOCOL: Individualized protocol will depend upon the patient's tolerance to Standard protocols [procedures] and results of laboratory tests. The therapy based on individualized protocol will include biochemical or homeopathic constitutional treatment, use of antioxidants, Biologic Response Modifiers [BRM], trace minerals, shark cartilage, hydrazine sulfate, natural supplements, raw glandular products and other supplements and natural medicaments.

STRESS MANAGEMENT and PSYCHOTHERAPY: This treatment is to help the patient reduce stress and pain through non-chemical means. In a relaxed state, the digestive system will be improved and body will be able to better utilize nutrients, enzymes and energy to fight the illness. This will also enhance the body's Immune System.

OTHER AND NOT FREQUENTLY USED ALTRNATIVE CANCER THERAPIES AND MEDICINES:
Acid/alkaline balancing, Antineoplastos, Ellagic acid, Diet and food therapy [Budwig diet, Hallelujah Acres Diet, Low sugar diet, Green tea], Gerson therapy, Glycoalkaloids [skin cancer], Hydrazine Sulfate, Bovine Cartilage, Chelation, DMSO, MSM, Inositol , Essiac formula, Live Cell therapy, Melatonin, Mogu [Kombucha], Noni juice, Alpha Lipoic Acid, Chlorela, Colostrum, Shark liver oil, Oxygen and Ozone treatment, Wheat Grass, Zappers and anti-parasitic herbals and many others.