15 lb, 11 year old shih tzu with isolated lung tumor

Shark cartilage and reishi mushrooms have been used in traditional Chinese medicines for thousands of years. Both shark cartilage and reishi mushrooms are known for their immune-building effects.

Shark cartilage is an abundant source of mucopolysaccharrides and carbohydrates that stimulate the immune system promoting optimum health. Shark cartilage also contains vital amino acids, protein, calcium and phosphorous.

Source: http://www.1001beautysecrets.com/alt-med/shark-cartilage/


Soul healer.com offers the product, but i am not sure if this is also good for your pet.
http://www.soulhealer.com/1602-8.htm

Pets for Homeopathy mentioned Shark Cartileage also. here is their web site:

http://www.pets4homeopathy.com/products.html

In http://neuro.vetmed.ufl.edu/neuro/AltMed/Cancer/Cancer_AltMed.htm it says:

Source:

Integrative Treatment of Cancer in Dogs
R.M. Clemmons, DVM, PhD
Associate Professor of Neurology & Neurosurgery
Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences

[go to: http://neuro.vetmed.ufl.edu/neuro/AltMed/Cancer/Cancer_AltMed.htm for full details ]

Reishi and Maitake Mushrooms:

Like astragalus, mushroom extracts stimulate the patient's immune system by presenting unique macromolecules to the intestinal tract, where they alter the immune regulation by intestinal antigen processing systems. In addition, maitake mushroom extract has been shown to activate NK Killer cells which attack tumor cells and to prevent destruction of T-Helper cells. There is no known toxicity from these mushroom extracts. Use 1/4 the adult human dose for small dogs, 1/2 for medium dogs and the equivalent dose in large dogs.

Pau D'Arco:

This herbal extract from the inner bark of trees of the Tahebuia genus (found in South American rain forests) contains lapachol which has been reported to induce strong biological activity to cancer. No adverse effects have been reported with the drug. Studies with pure lapachol have not indicated that blood levels are inadequate to provide the anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory actions attributed to Pau D'Arco. On the other hand, its effectiveness may not be related solely to lapachol, but influenced by other phytochemicals in the extract. Use ¼ the adult human dose for small dogs, ½ for medium dogs and the equivalent dose in large dogs.

Shark Cartilage:

Mounting evidence suggests that shark cartilage has anti-angiogenic properties, reducing blood vessel development into tumors. While it is not ecologically sound to harvest sharks for their cartilage, it is hard to deny to benefit of reducing tumor blood flow in reducing tumor size and preventing distant metastasis. On the other hand, a recent study using shark cartilage in terminally ill human cancer patients showed no evidence of benefit either in tumor growth or in the quality of life of the patients. If your dog has neoplasia, you can consider using 1000-2000 mg of shark cartilage daily, taking into account that it may do nothing beneficial.

the website also speaks of a "cancer diet" which includes

Home cooked cancer diet: (for 60-90 pounds body weight)

4 oz Pork Back Fat (boiled, baked or fried in olive oil)
4 oz Tofu (firm soybean curd)
2 tsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 Whole Carrots (boiled and then cut up)
1 cup Spinach (cooked)
4 Tbs Green Bell Pepper (chopped and steamed)
4 Broccoli Spears (boiled and then cut up)
2 Sardines (in olive oil, drained)
2 cloves raw Garlic (crushed and added before serving)
1 tsp dry, ground Ginger (added before serving)
½ tsp dry, yellow Mustard (added before serving)


and a lot of dietary suppplement.

You can also check this site for tips and information:

http://www.janineadams.com/cancer.htm

"While cancer is the leading natural cause of death in dogs and cats in the U.S., a diagnosis of cancer is not necessarily a death sentence. According to the Animal Cancer Center at Colorado State University's College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, cancer is the most curable of chronic diseases." ...

it contains alternatives to treating cancer:

Antioxidants, such as Vitamin C and milk thistle;
Immune support, through the use of glandular supplements (made from bovine glands, such as spleen and thymus);

Immune stimulants, to help degrade tumor cells and cope with secondary infections. These take forms such as medicinal mushroom extracts, echinacea, and aloe juice;

Inhibitors of angiogenesis (new blood vessels, essential for tumor growth), from natural sources like shark cartilage and morning glory extract

Poly-MVA, which uses the metal palladium to change the electrical charge of the cancer cells, slowing the growth of cancer. He points out that palladium can be toxic to the kidney and Poly-MVA must be used with caution.

I hope your dog will feel better soon.



Edited by tomasino on January 25 2005 at 3:30pm

 Hello,

I am so sorry to hear of all the turmoil you and your pet have gone through.Through reseach, I have found some infomration that you might find useful.Please see the following.

Healing Cancer with Flaxoil
By Jade Beutler, R.R.T, R.C.P.

A groundswell of nutrition conscious veterinarians are beginning to recommend to their clients that they supplement their animals diet with a daily dose of flaxseed oil, poured right over the food. The vets are finding remarkable results in clearing up skin conditions, relieving arthritic and inflammatory pain, as well as improved over all pet health. Mr. Paul Stitt, while addressing a scientific conference in North Dakota reported that flax increased bone strength as well as improved the silkiness and sheen of animals fur. When the diets of horses were fortified with flax, within three weeks their coats developed a beautiful sheen, and dandruff was greatly diminished. Within 9 months cracked hooves were completely healed. When a pregnant mare was fed flax, her offspring were larger, and grew faster than when previous to being fed flax. Further research indicates that horses fed flax and injected with the deadly organism Escherichia coli were better protected than those not fed flax, suggesting enhanced immunity in these animals. Select Alaskan sled dog mushers are fortifying their dogs diets with flax oil as it serves as a source of valuable energy, keeps less desirable saturated fats mobile in the blood stream, increases oxygen uptake to the cell, decreases recovery time from strenuous exercise, and prevents and heals worn and chaffed paws. Numerous studies conducted on animals and humans show that flax has powerful anti-tumor properties and may reduce tumor size by 50%. 

For more information and holistic healing options, please see source document at: http://www.shirleys-wellness-cafe.com/acancer.htm

Additional link for holistic approach: http://holisticnatural.com/cancer%20integrative.htm

I sincerely wish you the best, and take care.

   

Edited by cherummy on January 25 2005 at 3:31pm

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