Basal cell carcinoma originates in the lowest layers of the epidermis, it usually develops on skin surfaces that have been exposed to sunlight. The tumours begin very small, shiny, firm and raised, growing very slowly . They may bleed and scab then heal or look like scars, making it appear like they are sores. They do not usually spread to other body parts, they just invade and destroy the surrounding skin. For Basal cell carcinoma in general the herbs which I have chosen for my bas...
About three times as many men as women develop bladder cancer. Smoking is the strongest single risk factor, however other chemicals become concentrated in the urine and also cause cancer. Early symptoms may be very similar to a bladder infection including pain and burning during urination and blood in the urine. For Bladder Cancer the herbs which I normally choose for my basic support mix are; Buchu, Rosehips, Chamomile, St Mary's Thistle, Uva Ursi, Wheat Grass and Corn silk. The Ba...
The two most common forms of bone cancer are multiple myeloma and osteosarcoma. Multiple Myeloma commences in the bone marrow cells that produce the red blood cells, it more commonly occurs in the elderly person and can effect more than one bone so pain may occur in more than one place. Osteosarcoma can occur at any age but is most common in the 10-20 age group. About half these tumours occur around the knee causing pain and swelling, they tend to spread to the lungs. For Bone Cance...
Cancer of the bowel and rectum are the second leading cause of death in western countries. Diet plays a role in this form of cancer, diets low in fibre and high in animal protein, fats and refined carbohydrates have a higher risk of developing colon and rectal cancer. It may begin slowly as a swelling on the intestinal lining, lymph nodes are readily invaded and it can spread easily to the liver through the blood stream. Symptoms depend on the extent and location. The most common sy...
A malignant brain tumour is any cancer that has the potential to invade and destroy neighbouring tissue. The most common form is metastases from cancer that started somewhere else in the body. However there are several types of primary brain tumours one group of them being Gliomas which grow from tissues that support nerve cells. Symptoms may vary depending on where in the brain the tumour develops. Frequent or constant severe headaches, poor balance, double vision, seizures, confusion, a cha...
Breast cancers may start in any part of the breasts tissues, spreading rapidly or not depending on the individual cancer and woman. About 90% of them begin in the milk ducts or glands. Breast cancer may be felt as a lump or appear as a tiny speck of calcium on a mammogram. Recent reseach suggests that regular exercise in adolescence and and young adulthood and weight control may reduce the risk of breast cancer. For Breast Cancer the herbs which I normally choose for my basic support mix a...
The cervix is situated at the lower end of the uterus which extends into the vagina. Cervical cancer can affect women from age 35-55 years, it can be caused by a virus transmitted by sexual intercourse. Interestingly, risk seems to increase the younger the age at which the first sexual intercourse occurs and also with the number of sexual partners. Symptoms may include spotting between periods, bleeding after intercourse, however no symptoms may be experienced at all until very late in the pr...
Hemangiosarcoma is a malignant tumor of blood vessel cells. It can be associated with serious internal bleeding and a rapid internal spread . Hemangiosarcoma can arise from any blood vessls however there are three classical locations including the skin and subcutaneous tissues, the spleen and the heart. I prepare a specific herbal Hemangiosarcoma support mixture of concentrated extracts of: Oats, Comfrey, Wormwood, Yarrow, Nettle, Rue and Red Clover along with the Bach Flower Remedi...
Leukemia is an auto immune problem showing up in excessive white blood cell production and if caught early responds pretty well to modern chemotherapy protocols. I recommend using this treatment in conjunction with my Maritime Pine Bark Antioxidant formulation to help support your body battling the cancer. However, these treatments are extremely intrusive and expensive and ultimately damaging to the immune system and there is a strong case for using complimentary medicineas...
The vast majority of liver cancers have metastasized from some where else in the body such as the breast, colon, pancreas and stomach. However there are some primary ones including Hepatomas with an increased risk from Hepatitis B and C, alcoholism and cirrhosis. The first symptoms include loss of appetite and weight, the liver may become enlarged and tender, abdominal pain and fever, jaundice comes later. For Liver Cancer the herbs which I normally choose for my basic support mix are; Bla...
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