Cancer and the Immune System

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Cancer and the Immune System

In the peak of winter, those suffering from cancer of the immune system are also

fighting another battle - that against infections - as it is difficult for them

to stand the weather change and their chances of being infected increase 15-20

percent, doctors say. 'Due to weak immune system those suffering from some types

of cancers are more prone to infections that increases at the rate of 15-20

percent during winter,' Max Healthcare oncologist Amit Bhargava said. 'Cancer

treatments such as chemotherapy and radiation therapy weaken the immune system

which helps fight off infections; as a result, these cancer patients are at a

higher risk for getting or developing flu that can cause serious illness,' he

added. Cancer of the immune system also increases the chances of low immunity in

cancer patients.

Artemis Health Institutes head oncologist Ashok Vaid told IANS that people

suffering from cancer of the immune system like leukaemia (blood cancer) are

more prone to infections than people suffering from any other cancer. Apollo

Indraprastha Hospital's senior consultant surgical oncologist Feroz Pasha said

that the white blood cells (WBCs) that help the body to defend itself against

infections and foreign materials are fewer in the bodies of blood cancer

patients - resulting in a weak immune system. 'They should use immune-booster

supplements during their treatment and should keep a track of their WBCs as they

are more prone to get chest infections,' Pasha explained. In the peak of winter,

those suffering from cancer of the immune system are also fighting another

battle - that against infections - as it is difficult for them to stand the

weather change and their chances of being infected increase 15-20 percent,

doctors say.'Due to weak immune system those suffering from some types of

cancers are more prone to infections that increases at the rate of 15-20 percent

during winter,' Max Healthcare oncologist Amit Bhargava said.

'Cancer treatments such as chemotherapy and radiation therapy weaken the immune

system which helps fight off infections; as a result, these cancer patients are

at a higher risk for getting or developing flu that can cause serious illness,'

he added. Cancer of the immune system also increases the chances of low immunity

in cancer patients. Artemis Health Institutes head oncologist Ashok Vaid told

IANS that people suffering from cancer of the immune system like leukaemia

(blood cancer) are more prone to infections than people suffering from any other

cancer. Apollo Indraprastha Hospital's senior consultant surgical oncologist

Feroz Pasha said that the white blood cells (WBCs) that help the body to defend

itself against infections and foreign materials are fewer in the bodies of blood

cancer patients - resulting in a weak immune system. 'They should use

immune-booster supplements during their treatment and should keep a track of

their WBCs as they are more prone to get chest infections,' Pasha explained.

Other problems that this season brings for cancer patients are viral infections

and respiratory problems.'Once a virus attacks a cancer patient he should start

taking precautions or else chances of getting bacterial infection increase and

this could worsen the situation further,' Vaid said. Also one should always

check for symptoms of flu which can be high fever, severe headaches, muscle

aches and pains, extreme tiredness, cough and chest discomfort or sore throat,'

he added. People with cancer are also at higher risk of having bone

complications. 'Cancer and cancer treatments may also increase the risk of bone

complications. For this they should take vitamin D in plenty and sunshine is one

of the best sources of vitamin D,' Bhargava explained. He said that the patient

should spend at least 10 to 15 minutes in the sun at least twice a week. Also he

should eat more cheese and yogurt as they contain vitamin D. Cancer treatments

such as radiation therapy may result in skin problems as well. 'Keeping the skin

hydrated and healthy is important. Avoiding long baths or showers, using gentle

soaps, applying moisturizing lotions, drinking a lot of water can also help in

protecting the skin during winter,' Bhargava said. He, however, cautioned that

it is always advisable to consult a doctor before undertaking any of these

measures.

http://www.indiaenews.com/health/20090113/171021.htm

Blessings,

Lottie

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HI MARY

I have had breast cancer and nearly all the lymph glands were removed.

I asked a GP if it would be ok to take rosehip and echinacea. She said it would

be OK, but a red rash came on the arm where the glands had been removed. I was

treated for allergy, but the arm developed a tinge of blue. I was then treated

with an antibiotic.

At the time I took this drug to help my immune system I felt it was helping with

sore throat and earaches.

I also added dry calaomile flowers to a mixture to help my skin, and the itching

after bathing in with these calomiles was terrible. I have come to the

conclusion that the DAISY family is out as far as I am concerned. Some people do

have reactions to ECHINACEA, but I do not think you can boost your immune system

in this way.

Kathleen

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> My wonderful cousins' husband is fighting cancer now for the second time in

three years.

> Please could you advise? The only thing I can think of is Vit C and echinacea.

The have only just found out that the tumour is cancerous but they don't know if

it is a " new cancer or recurring " . The Dr. doesn't think he'll need chemo or

radiation at this point in time. He'd been thru hell before!

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> They have two young children. Please help!

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> Love and Merry Christmas xx

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> YL

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Dear YLI would advice your cousins'husband try herbal remedies call VILCACORA.This is a wonderful herbs to improve his immune system and to help with battle with cancer.You could find this on www.vilcacora.co.uk , there is a telephone number and you can get some medical doctor advices ( herbal one). They also can help with all cure as they have other medication which can help.I've been one of others whom Vilcacora saved live and I will always promote it.All the bestAlinaFrom: alwaysayorkshirelass <alwaysayorkshirelass@...>Subject: Cancer and the immune

systemthyroid treatment Date: Wednesday, 8 December, 2010, 13:57

 

My wonderful cousins' husband is fighting cancer now for the second time in three years.

He had tonsil cancer and has now had half of his lung removed as he had a cancer growing there. she is trying to do what she can-she is making him drink (they live in the U.S.) "Juiceplus Vitimins" and "MonoVie Acai Berry Drink".

The only thing he can do she says at this time is "...to try to ward off this cancer by building up his immune system. He argues that there is no clinical proof that any foods you eat can beat cancer. I don't care, I'm making him do it anyway because it is common sense that you need the vitamins from fruit and veggies to stay healthy".

Please could you advise? The only thing I can think of is Vit C and echinacea. The have only just found out that the tumour is cancerous but they don't know if it is a "new cancer or recurring". The Dr. doesn't think he'll need chemo or radiation at this point in time. He'd been thru hell before!

They have two young children. Please help!

Love and Merry Christmas xx

YL

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I think she should make sure he doesn't have any sugar or starchy foods that turn to sugar in the body.   I am not a doctor or cancer specialist but from what I have read the cancer feeds on sugar.    Also the amount of vitamins from food or drink will probably not be sufficient as you would need to eat and drink quite a lot, and when you are ill you are probably not wanting to eat much.   Also a lot of these fruit drinks are also high in sugar even though it is natural sugar.    He should definitely not be having stuff that contains corn syrup (which a lot of products do in the US). 

  Listen to this and it will explain it more.   The question and answer starts after the initial bit of advertising.     Maybe send it to your cousin.

It is very sad and I hope they manage to get him better.Lilian

My wonderful cousins' husband is fighting cancer now for the second time in three years.

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i've just been reading about the Budwig protocol ...i've only heard good things

about it, maybe it oculd help your cousin-in-law

" According to E. Willner, M.D., Ph.D., writing in his book The Cancer

Solution, " Numerous independent clinical studies published in major medical

journals worldwide confirm Dr. Budwig's findings ... Over 40 years ago Dr.

Budwig presented clear and convincing evidence, which has been confirmed by

hundreds of other related scientific research papers since, that the essential

fatty acids are at the core of the answer to the cancer problem. " You will come

to your own conclusions as to why this simple, effective prevention and therapy

has not only been ignored -- it has been suppressed! "

http://www.healingcancernaturally.com/budwig_protocol.html

best wishes

trish

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> My wonderful cousins' husband is fighting cancer now for the second time in

three years.

>

> He had tonsil cancer and has now had half of his lung removed as he had a

cancer growing there. she is trying to do what she can-she is making him drink

(they live in the U.S.) " Juiceplus Vitimins " and " MonoVie Acai Berry Drink " .

> They have two young children. Please help!

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> Love and Merry Christmas xx

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> YL

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