CancerCompass message board discussion started by K. C. on 12/13/2007 http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,18817,0.htm Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss RSS.NET: http://www.rssdotnet.com/ Good Morning Craig;A friend of my wife who is Dx. with Breast Cancer recently returned from her Oncologist who couldn't believe the increase in her cell counts. Asked her if she had a SCT without his knowledge?She informed the good Dr. that she's been eating large amounts of blueberries and taking shark cartilege and liver oil pills. Have you any information regarding the two pill supplements she's been taking?Also, I too eat blueberries, but only in moderation, as I'm concerned about their acidic content. Therefore, I've switched more to raspberries and blackberries. Any opinions on this blueberry consumption would also be appreciated.Take care, remember, only 12 more shopping days left,Kevin K. C. Thu, 13 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT  On 12/13/2007 K. C. wrote:Good Morning Craig;A friend of my wife who is Dx. with Breast Cancer recently returned from her Oncologist who couldn't believe the increase in her cell counts. Asked her if she had a SCT without his knowledge?She informed the good Dr. that she's been eating large amounts of blueberries and taking shark cartilege and liver oil pills. Have you any information regarding the two pill supplements she's been taking?Also, I too eat blueberries, but only in moderation, as I'm concerned about their acidic content. Therefore, I've switched more to raspberries and blackberries. Any opinions on this blueberry consumption would also be appreciated.Take care, remember, only 12 more shopping days left,KevinMy first question is for a definition of SCT. :-)Secondly, when you say an increase in cell count are your referring to cancer cells or other cells (e.g. red, white)?Shark cartilage has been a cancer treatment supplement for many years, but my understanding is that it has never proven to be very effective. For this reason we've never used it with my wife. I'm assuming by liver oil you mean cod liver oil. If so ... it is a very supplement to take with most cancers. Fish or flaxseed oils have very high anti-cancer properties and are also very neuroprotective and help reduce the side effects of chemo. Blueberries are also considered an anti-cancer product. I would have her check with the pharmacist about any contraindications of blueberries with her medication. For instance, one doesn't want take grapefruit or pomegranates with Velcade due to toxic side effect interactions.Regards,Craig Persel photog Thu, 13 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT Dear Craig;My first question is for a definition of SCT. :-)Stem Cell TransplantSecondly, when you say an increase in cell count are your referring to cancer cells or other cells (e.g. red, white)?Reds. whites and platelets, only the good ones.Shark cartilage has been a cancer treatment supplement for many years, but my understanding is that it has never proven to be very effective. For this reason we've never used it with my wife. I'm assuming by liver oil you mean cod liver oil. If so ... it is a very supplement to take with most cancers. Fish or flaxseed oils have very high anti-cancer properties and are also very neuroprotective and help reduce the side effects of chemo. Blueberries are also considered an anti-cancer product. I would have her check with the pharmacist about any contraindications of blueberries with her medication. For instance, one doesn't want take grapefruit or pomegranates with Velcade due to toxic side effect interactions.I learn something from you every time I read your posts! I've been trying to increase my juice intake and have run the gambit on most of them. After awhile I just get tired of drinking them. But the last month or so I discovered pomegranate CIDER, not juice. And have been drinking over a gallon a week. My last blood test my IGG and Spike rose slightly. Couldn't figure out why. Thought that maybe I plateaued on the meds. Perhaps you missed your calling. Have you considered a second career in Oncology Consultation? Help some of these floundering Drs. out!Any opinion on raspberries and blackberies?Thanks for the information;Kevin K. C. Thu, 13 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT  On 12/13/2007 K. C. wrote:Dear Craig;My first question is for a definition of SCT. :-)Stem Cell TransplantSecondly, when you say an increase in cell count are your referring to cancer cells or other cells (e.g. red, white)?Reds. whites and platelets, only the good ones.Shark cartilage has been a cancer treatment supplement for many years, but my understanding is that it has never proven to be very effective. For this reason we've never used it with my wife. I'm assuming by liver oil you mean cod liver oil. If so ... it is a very supplement to take with most cancers. Fish or flaxseed oils have very high anti-cancer properties and are also very neuroprotective and help reduce the side effects of chemo. Blueberries are also considered an anti-cancer product. I would have her check with the pharmacist about any contraindications of blueberries with her medication. For instance, one doesn't want take grapefruit or pomegranates with Velcade due to toxic side effect interactions.I learn something from you every time I read your posts! I've been trying to increase my juice intake and have run the gambit on most of them. After awhile I just get tired of drinking them. But the last month or so I discovered pomegranate CIDER, not juice. And have been drinking over a gallon a week. My last blood test my IGG and Spike rose slightly. Couldn't figure out why. Thought that maybe I plateaued on the meds. Perhaps you missed your calling. Have you considered a second career in Oncology Consultation? Help some of these floundering Drs. out!Any opinion on raspberries and blackberies?Thanks for the information;KevinI think all the berries are a good choice. They are packed with phyto-nutrients that are extremely healthy and anti-cancer. It sounds like your friend's wife's combo of blueberry, shark cart. and fish oil is working very well for her. There is some controversy about using super-high amounts of anti-oxidant products with chemo because there is the outside chance that they might not only protect healthy cells, but might also defend cancer cells against chemo attack. This has never been proven, but there are some naturopaths that recommend keeping anti-oxidants at a reasonable level so that they only protect healthy cells and but won't interfere with medication actions.Regards,Craig  photog Thu, 13 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT