I am not a doctor. This is not medical advice. Ask your doctor if you have questions.
Goal
A complementary and natural protocol to be used alongside traditional cancer treatment and started immediately upon diagnosis before official treatment begins.
Status
- Living Document
- Work In Progress
Protocol
- Prayer and Fasting
- Prayer improves poor mental health and reduces stress, factors associated with worse health outcomes
- Fasting has many biological benefits including putting the body in a ‘cellular regeneration’ state that can reduce bad body components eg. fat and promote immune response against bad cells
- Ivermectin
- Anti-parasitic, anti-bacterial, anti-viral properties
- Very good safety profile
- Given out in the billions of doses over decades all around the world
- Fenbendazole
- Preferential effects on cancer cells including promoting processes leading to apoptosis (cell death)
- Inhibits glucous (sugar) uptake and ‘starves’ cancer cells
- Reported to increase reactive oxygen species (ROS) in cancer cells, creating cell damage, leading to cell death
- May modulate angiogenesis (blood vessel formation) or interfere with tumor-supporting stromal cells
- Turkey Tail
- Stimulates various immune cells and pathways which improves the body’s ability to recognize and attack cancer cells
- Potential action to counter immune-suppression caused by cancer or cancer treatments
- Increases natural killer cells activity Increases activity of natural killer (NK) cells, T cells (including cytotoxic T cells), macrophages, and dendritic cells. It upregulates cytokines like interleukin-2 (IL-2) and interferon-gamma (IFN-γ).
- Polysaccharides binds to immune cell receptors enhancing recognition of tumors
- Boosts cytotoxic T-cells in peritumoral aress
- Boost immune system, cancer support (decades of use in Japan and China), potential antitumor effects, possible anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and immunomodulatory effects
- Avoid High Frequency Vaccines
- eg. Annaul flu and covid vaccines
- These vaccines draw the immune system focus away from its primary anti cancer work
- Practice natural preventatives and treadment to avoid and manage flus
- Avoid Unnatural Unnecessary Radiation
- eg. Dental x-rays
- Vitamins
- Vitamin A
- Induction of cell differentiation
- Inhibition of cell proliferation
- Promotion of apoptosis (programmed cell death)
- Antioxidant and DNA protection effects
- Modulation of additional signaling pathways
- Immune and anti-inflammatory effects
- Vitamin D
- Inhibition of Cell Proliferation and Cell Cycle Arrest
- Induction of Apoptosis and Autophagy
- Promotion of Cellular Differentiation
- Suppression of Angiogenesis and Metastasis
- Anti-Inflammatory and Immunomodulatory Effects
- Interaction with Oncogenic Pathways
- Additional Chemoprotective Mechanisms
- Vitamin C
- Pro-Oxidant Generation of Hydrogen Peroxide (H₂O₂)
- Epigenetic Modulation via 2-Oxoglutarate-Dependent Dioxygenases (2-OGDDs)
- Immune modulation
- Metabolic interference
- Selective uptake and vulnerability
- Vitamin E
- Antioxidant Activity
- Anti-Inflammatory Effects
- Induction of Apoptosis (Programmed Cell Death)
- Inhibition of Cell Proliferation and Cell Cycle Arrest
- Vitamin K
- Induction of apoptosis (programmed cell death)
- Cell cycle arrest
- Autophagy
- Vitamin A
- Minerals
- Zinc
- Magnesium
- Selenium
- Iron
- Copper
- Calcium
- Iodine
- Prefer Natural Food Ingredients
- Eat Whole Foods
- Reduce Sugars and Carbs
- Insulin/IGF-1 Axis and Hyperinsulinemia
- Stimulates cell proliferation, inhibits apoptosis, and promotes tumor growth in insulin-sensitive cancers (e.g., breast, colorectal, prostate)
- Chronic Inflammation and Oxidative Stress
- Excess sugars can increase reactive oxygen species (ROS), DNA damage, and pro-inflammatory pathways (e.g., NF-κB), creating a tumor-promoting environment
- Obesity and Adiposity
- High-calorie diets rich in added sugars contribute to weight gain and obesity, a established risk factor for 13+ cancers
- Specific Roles of Fructose
- Fructose (in table sugar/sucrose and high-fructose corn syrup) may indirectly support tumor growth (e.g., liver converts it to lipids that cancers use) or promote angiogenesis via VEGF overexpression
- Glycemic Index/Load
- Diets high in refined carbs (high GI/GL) cause rapid blood sugar fluctuations, linking to higher risk in some studies, while complex carbs/fiber-rich foods show inverse or neutral associations
- Insulin/IGF-1 Axis and Hyperinsulinemia
- Stop Alchohol Intake
- xxx
- Healthy Sleep Patterns
- Circadian Rhythm Disruption
- Melatonin Suppression
- Immune System Dysregulation
- Hormonal and Metabolic Imbalances
- Increased oxidative stress and reactive oxygen species (ROS), leading to DNA damage
- Lifestyle correlations (e.g., poor sleep linked to smoking, inactivity, obesity)
- In some cases, bidirectional effects: tumors can induce sleep disruption via inflammation, cytokines, or metabolic changes, creating a vicious cycle
- Fasting
- Start 16/8, move to 18/6, then 20/4
- Reduction in growth factors and anabolic signaling
- Metabolic shift and anti-Warburg effect
- Autophagy induction
- Immunomodulation and antitumor immunity
- Increased oxidative stress and apoptosis in cancer cells
- Reduced inflammation, enhanced DNA repair in normal cells, ketone body production (which some cancers handle poorly), and potential reversal of drug resistance
- Exercise
- Walking. Target 10k steps per day, ramp up to 15k/day. Builds muscle and bone density.
- Hormone Regulation
- Reduced Inflammation
- Improved Immune Function
- Antioxidant and DNA Repair Effects
- Improves gut health/motility and microbiome (potentially reducing colorectal cancer risk), enhances vascularization/perfusion in tumors (improving treatment delivery in some contexts), and may induce tumor cell apoptosis or inhibit proliferation via pathways like mTOR/Akt.
- Weight Loss
- reduce fat storage associated with all kinds of bad outcomes
- Natural Compounds
- Curcumin (from Turmeric): Inhibits inflammation and tumor growth pathways; some trials show benefits in reducing side effects during chemo. Dose: 500-2000 mg/day with black pepper for absorption, but check for interactions.
- Ginger: Anti-inflammatory; helps with nausea from treatment.
- Green Tea (EGCG): Antioxidant effects may slow cancer progression in early studies. Avoid megadoses.
- Dietary Focus
- Emphasize an anti-inflammatory, plant-rich diet (>400g fruits/veggies daily) to reduce risk via phytochemicals. Prioritize whole foods (e.g., berries, cruciferous veggies like broccoli, nuts) over processed items. Limit red meat, sugar, and additives. This supports immune benefits without overclaiming “targeting.”
Lifestyle Integration
- Intermittent Fasting: May enhance autophagy (cell cleanup) and sensitize cancer cells to treatment, but only 12-16 hours/day under doctor supervision to prevent weight loss in underweight patients.
- Exercise: 150 minutes/week of moderate activity (e.g., walking) improves survival rates and reduces fatigue.
- Weight Management: Aim for a healthy BMI through balanced calories; obesity raises cancer risk.
- Add mind-body practices like yoga or meditation for stress reduction, which indirectly boosts immunity.
Ideas
- Strength training, bone density training to draw off resources to build and maintain healthy body function instead of the cancer consuming good resources
Notes
- There’s always lag between diagnosis and treatment: Start protocol immediately
Sources
Work In Progress