Abstract
Current understanding of the aetiology of lung cancer suggests that oxidative stress is strongly implicated in its pathogenesis with both internal cellular production of free radicals and external carcinogens such as from tobacco smoke. Other risk factors include family history, exposure to radiation, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, overweight, chronic inflammation, and poor dietary habits. Patients’ survival rates have not changed appreciably suggesting that Western conventional therapeutic advances have been rather slow. This case study shows how a well-designed nutritional and phyto-therapy may offer an effective adjunct treatment for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). The protocol included dietary and lifestyle modifications as well as the use of evidence-based nutraceuticals and herbs. The terminal cancer patient in question was diagnosed by his oncologist as being cancer-free after five months or so. According to ANMP (www.anmp.org.my), such a protocol treats, controls, and/or prevents chronic metabolic disorders such as cancer by impacting on the patient’s physiological, hormonal, and/or immune functions.
Highlights
Current understanding of the aetiology of lung cancer suggests that oxidative stress is strongly implicated in its pathogenesis with both internal cellular production of free radicals and external carcinogens such as from tobacco smoke
His appetite deteriorated within six weeks after he developed anaemia resulting apparently from damage inflicted to his bone marrow by chemotherapy received
(2) Malaysian wild pollens: one teaspoon three a day. This supplementation is a rich source of multivitamins/minerals/ antioxidants/enzymes, which intake is associated with improved survival and quality of life in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients [45]
Summary
Samuel Q., age 51 and a senior radiology technician employed at a major government hospital, was referred by a family friend to seek ‘alternative’ or complementary therapy(ies) for his end-stage nonsmall cell lung cancer (NSCLC) after conventional therapy failed to arrest its progression since it was first diagnosed at stage II some four months earlier. (2) Malaysian wild pollens: one teaspoon three a day This supplementation is a rich source of multivitamins/minerals/ antioxidants/enzymes, which intake is associated with improved survival and quality of life in NSCLC patients [45]. (4) Curcuma longa extract (standardised to 90% curcumin with 2.5% pepper oil): 1.5g three times a day can inhibit cancer at its initiation, promotion and progression stages of development [51] It is a cyclooxygenase-2 (COX2)-inhibitor and it possesses both antiinflammatory and antioxidant properties [52]. (9) Ultra Refined Anchovy Fish Oil [Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) 500mg: docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) 200mg]: one gram gel capsule three times a day This supplement may result in increased chemotherapy efficacy without affecting the toxicity profile and may contribute to increased patient survival [66].
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