Since there have been a few posts regarding cancer/lumps here lately, I thought I'd post something I have just recently learned. I have a GSD with a histiocytoma and will be trying this remedy ASAP in conjuction with other homeopathic treatments ...
Seems the curcumin in tumeric is a POWERFUL antioxidant. You can actually purcahse tumeric extract at any health food store. Just make sure the label reads it contains curcumin (curcuminoids).
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>> this past fall, Meeko (akc intl pr ch ukc gr ch Thundrpas Meeko
>> of Jaybar) was diagnosed with mast cell cancer. it was originally
>> a large what we hoped isolated tumor located on the back of her
>> neck,
>> which was removed. grade II (on a scale of I-III, III being
>> metatasized) at the time,
>> highly aggressive. while we hoped for the best, the vet said it
>> would be back quickly if it had metatasized.
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>> it had. the first week of January, Meeko began having tumors
>> show up on her head, neck, muzzle, chest, back, sides, underarms
>> - dozens everywhere. there also appears to be a large hard mass
>> under her
>> front left shoulderblade.
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>> a long story, but I decided to try an experimental drug that has
>> shown success in treating mast cell tumors in cell culture and
>> other types of cancer in mice, called curcumin. this is the
>> yellow in tumeric,
>> a spice found in curry powder. this both cuts off the blood
>> supply to the growing tumor as well as causes tumor cell death
>> (p53 mediated apoptosis).
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>> the dosage we started with was 80 mg/kg/day, or 400 mg twice a
>> day for a 25 lb dog., administered orally. the drug is available
>> over the counter through health food stores and is labeled
>> "tumeric".
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>> at 8 days, most of the tumors turned black, clotted, and
>> disappeared. the large mass changed consistency. unfortunately,
>> at 10 days it was clear that some tumors had not been killed. we
>> have now increased
>> the dosage to 120 mg/day, which is the highest we can go without
>> toxicity.
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>> the drug has no apparent side affects - eating is good, she is
>> actually feeling much better, the limp in the front left leg is
>> gone and she is again climbing stairs. we can remove the small
>> tumors on the body, IF the
>> big ones are killed.....
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>> I will keep you posted. However, the important news is that the
>> folks at Emory Medical School are planning a study to test
>> another compound, a curcumin that has been modified so more is
>> absorbed orally, in dogs with
>> mast cell cancer, based on the results in Meeko. this technology
>> is being developed by a small start up company called Curry
>> Pharmaceuticals.
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>> anyone interested should contact Dr. Jack Arbiser at Emory (I
>> will forward contact information directly for those interested).
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>> PLEASE SHARE WITH ALL DOG EMAIL LISTS! YOU MAY SAVE A LIFE.
>>
Tumeric/Curcumin for Cancer Treatment
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Beagled1
Good post.
Native Americans, folks down here, have been taking this for years and its not the Tumeric out of India.
The plant in this country is called Goldenseal or Yellow Root.
Used to dye hides and clothes yellow, make paint, and taken for a medicine for cancer and other illnesses and as a daily spice and suppliment from beginning of time.
Gatherings roots main time just passed as its easier to find when blooms are on.
Good post.
Native Americans, folks down here, have been taking this for years and its not the Tumeric out of India.
The plant in this country is called Goldenseal or Yellow Root.
Used to dye hides and clothes yellow, make paint, and taken for a medicine for cancer and other illnesses and as a daily spice and suppliment from beginning of time.
Gatherings roots main time just passed as its easier to find when blooms are on.
Thats interesting! I've been taking Ecchiachea w/ Goldenseal for years now, whenever I feel under the weather. Had no idea it was basically the same thing as the Turmeric ... good to knowAlabama John wrote:Beagled1
Native Americans, folks down here, have been taking this for years and its not the Tumeric out of India.
The plant in this country is called Goldenseal or Yellow Root.
Good info but, for the record Histiocytoma is not cancerous. Its a benign growth that usually shows up on young dogs and usually goes away by itself. Its unsightly though and the one I had with it I had it removed.I have a GSD with a histiocytoma and will be trying this remedy ASAP in conjuction with other homeopathic treatments ...
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