Guest guest Posted July 29, 2003 Report Share Posted July 29, 2003 , " Danny Levin " <lvds@n...> wrote: > Hi all, > > I'm looking for specific material on the treatment of multiple > myeloma (not the chemotherapy and radiation side effects protocols). > > Thank You, > Dan Dan, Here's some material from the out of print " cancer treatment with fu zheng pei ben principle. " by Pan Mingji prescriptions listed: zhu ling 20 fu ling 15 che qian zi 15 hai jin sha 15 mao gen 15 Qu mai 12 gua luo 30 zhi mu 12 da huang 9 huang qin 9 mai dong 10 tai zi shen 15 bai zhu 10 gan cao 8 dan shen 18 huang qi 15 rhizoma gynostemmatis 15 this one is indicated for symptoms of dehydration, deranged renal function, uremia and hyperuricemea acoompaning the myeloma It appears to primarily focus on draining dampness and clearing heat and toxins. Secondarily it supplements the qi and yin, transforms phlegm and invigorates the blood. fu ling 15 gui zhi 12 zhu ling 15 dan shen 20 dan pi 10 radix saposhinkoviae 6 huang jing 12 shan zhu yu 10 che qian zi 10 chi shao 9 chi xiao du(aduki bean) 20 tai zi shen 15 bie xie 15 huang qi 15 mai dong 10 dang gui 9 indicated for proteinuria and hypercalcemia accompanying the myeloma This formula seems to focus on draining dampness, invigorating the blood and warming while cooling. It also enriches the qi and yin of the kidneys and spleen. dang shen 15 dang gui 10 huang qi 20 caulus spatholobi 30 huang jing 12 shu di 15 gou qi zi 12 fu ling 12 shan yao 12 he shou wu 15 ba ji tian 12 bu gu zhi 12 sha shen 9 gan cao3 mai dong 10 indicated for anemia accompanying myeloma. This approach is strongly boosting and appears to be for a mostly pure vacuity case. jin yin hua 12 huang qin 10 sha shen 10 tai zi shen 15 fu ling 12 herba houttuyniae 15 huang qi 15 bai hua she she cao 20 bai jiang cao 20 ren shen 6 mai dong 12 sha shen 15 gou qi zi 12 this is indicated for infection accompaning myeloma(usually respiratory or bladder) integrated western/eastern medicine is neccesary for best outcomes. Authors recommend cyclophosphamide, n-formylsarcolysine, local radiotherapy, administration of corticosteroids with testosterone treatment to offset the steroids decalcification effects and too offset anemia. xinhuang tablet can be taken for pain, but shouldn't be used if western drugs for pain are being used. hope this helps. There's not much in english about specific cancers in print anymore. It's a shame. matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 30, 2003 Report Share Posted July 30, 2003 Matt, thank you very much for this information, it is very helpful. Dan , " facteau8 " <facteau8> > Dan, > Here's some material from the out of print " cancer treatment with fu > zheng pei ben principle. " by Pan Mingji > prescriptions listed: > zhu ling 20 > fu ling 15 > che qian zi 15 > hai jin sha 15 > mao gen 15 > Qu mai 12 > gua luo 30 > zhi mu 12 > da huang 9 > huang qin 9 > mai dong 10 > tai zi shen 15 > bai zhu 10 > gan cao 8 > dan shen 18 > huang qi 15 > rhizoma gynostemmatis 15 > this one is indicated for symptoms of dehydration, deranged renal > function, uremia and hyperuricemea acoompaning the myeloma > It appears to primarily focus on draining dampness and clearing > heat and toxins. Secondarily it supplements the qi and yin, > transforms phlegm and invigorates the blood. > > fu ling 15 > gui zhi 12 > zhu ling 15 > dan shen 20 > dan pi 10 > radix saposhinkoviae 6 > huang jing 12 > shan zhu yu 10 > che qian zi 10 > chi shao 9 > chi xiao du(aduki bean) 20 > tai zi shen 15 > bie xie 15 > huang qi 15 > mai dong 10 > dang gui 9 > indicated for proteinuria and hypercalcemia accompanying the myeloma > This formula seems to focus on draining dampness, invigorating the > blood and warming while cooling. It also enriches the qi and yin of > the kidneys and spleen. > dang shen 15 > dang gui 10 > huang qi 20 > caulus spatholobi 30 > huang jing 12 > shu di 15 > gou qi zi 12 > fu ling 12 > shan yao 12 > he shou wu 15 > ba ji tian 12 > bu gu zhi 12 > sha shen 9 > gan cao3 > mai dong 10 > indicated for anemia accompanying myeloma. > This approach is strongly boosting and appears to be for a mostly > pure vacuity case. > jin yin hua 12 > huang qin 10 > sha shen 10 > tai zi shen 15 > fu ling 12 > herba houttuyniae 15 > huang qi 15 > bai hua she she cao 20 > bai jiang cao 20 > ren shen 6 > mai dong 12 > sha shen 15 > gou qi zi 12 > this is indicated for infection accompaning myeloma(usually > respiratory or bladder) > > integrated western/eastern medicine is neccesary for best outcomes. > Authors recommend cyclophosphamide, n-formylsarcolysine, local > radiotherapy, administration of corticosteroids with testosterone > treatment to offset the steroids decalcification effects and too > offset anemia. > xinhuang tablet can be taken for pain, but shouldn't be used if > western drugs for pain are being used. > hope this helps. > There's not much in english about specific cancers in print > anymore. It's a shame. > matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 30, 2003 Report Share Posted July 30, 2003 , " Danny Levin " <lvds@n...> wrote: > Matt, thank you very much for this information, it is very helpful. > > Dan > I heard jiang huang is being used for MM on NPR today. here's the first page of a medline search for turmeric and cancer http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov:80/entrez/query.fcgi?CMD=Search & DB=PubMed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 30, 2003 Report Share Posted July 30, 2003 Thank You I have managed to find the exact article. This is its abstract: >>>>>>>>> Blood, 1 February 2003, Vol. 101, No. 3, pp. 1053-1062 Curcumin (diferuloylmethane) down-regulates the constitutive activation of nuclear factor- B and I B kinase in human multiple myeloma cells, leading to suppression of proliferation and induction of apoptosis. Alok C. Bharti, Nicholas Donato, Sujay Singh, and Bharat B. Aggarwal From the Cytokine Research Section, Department of Bioimmunotherapy, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX; and Imgenex, San Diego, CA. Because of the central role of the transcription factor nuclear factor- B (NF- B) in cell survival and proliferation in human multiple myeloma (MM), we explored the possibility of using it as a target for MM treatment by using curcumin (diferuloylmethane), an agent known to have very little or no toxicity in humans. We found that NF- B was constitutively active in all human MM cell lines examined and that curcumin, a chemopreventive agent, down-regulated NF- B in all cell lines as indicated by electrophoretic mobility gel shift assay and prevented the nuclear retention of p65 as shown by immunocytochemistry. All MM cell lines showed consitutively active I B kinase (IKK) and I B phosphorylation. Curcumin suppressed the constitutive I B phosphorylation through the inhibition of IKK activity. Curcumin also down-regulated the expression of NF- B- regulated gene products, including I B , Bcl-2, Bcl-xL, cyclin D1, and interleukin-6. This led to the suppression of proliferation and arrest of cells at the G1/S phase of the cell cycle. Suppression of NF- B complex by IKK /NF- B essential modulator-binding domain peptide also suppressed the proliferation of MM cells. Curcumin also activated caspase-7 and caspase-9 and induced polyadenosine-5'- diphosphate-ribose polymerase (PARP) cleavage. Curcumin-induced down- regulation of NF- B, a factor that has been implicated in chemoresistance, also induced chemosensitivity to vincristine and melphalan. Overall, our results indicate that curcumin down-regulates NF- B in human MM cells, leading to the suppression of proliferation and induction of apoptosis, thus providing the molecular basis for the treatment of MM patients with this pharmacologically safe agent. © 2003 by The American Society of Hematology. >>>>>>>>> it can also be found on PubMed: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi? cmd=Retrieve & db=PubMed & list_uids=12393461 & dopt=Abstract This is a press report based on this study: http://www.medformation.com/mf/news.nsf/ReutersNews/More_evidence_curr y_ingredient_may_fight_cancer >>>>>>>>>>>> I guess i'll have to put my patient on a Curcumin diet now. I will keep you posted if there will be any interesting lab results. Thanks Again, Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 23, 2006 Report Share Posted July 23, 2006 On 22 Jul 2006 at 8:28, Philip Tan-Gatue wrote: Chinese Medicine " Philip Tan-Gatue " <philiptangatue Date sent: Sat, 22 Jul 2006 08:28:26 -0000 Multiple Myeloma Send reply to: Chinese Medicine > Hi gang! > > May I respectfully ask for some formula suggestions on treating > Multiple Myeloma? acupuncture point recommendations could help too... > THanks in advance! > > Philip http://www.canceraction.org.gg/005.htm says: ¡°Multiple myeloma is incurable¡±, the textbooks tell us. (1,2) Median survival depends on the stage at diagnosis and can range from six months to five years. (3) Long term survival is virtually unknown, but not quite ... Other than an unsuccessful attempt to help my father (who died of multiple myeloma in 1975), I have no experience of treating the condition. However, I would try acupuncture, in conjunction with conventional therapy and immunostimulants/antioxidants in any friend who may develop the condition. I would consider points for bone & marrow (BL11, BL23), plus points for main affected bones (femur, etc) + immune points LI04, LI11, ST36, GV14. Best of luck, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 23, 2006 Report Share Posted July 23, 2006 Thanks Phil, and sorry about your dad. On 7/23/06, < wrote: > > On 22 Jul 2006 at 8:28, Philip Tan-Gatue wrote: > > To: Chinese Medicine <Chinese Medicine%40yaho\ ogroups.com> > " Philip Tan-Gatue " <philiptangatue<philiptangatue%40gmail.com> > > > Date sent: Sat, 22 Jul 2006 08:28:26 -0000 > Multiple Myeloma > Send reply to: Chinese Medicine <Chinese Medicine%40yaho\ ogroups.com> > > > Hi gang! > > > > May I respectfully ask for some formula suggestions on treating > > Multiple Myeloma? acupuncture point recommendations could help too... > > THanks in advance! > > > > Philip > > http://www.canceraction.org.gg/005.htm says: ¡°Multiple myeloma is > incurable¡±, the textbooks tell us. (1,2) Median survival depends on > the stage at diagnosis and can range from six months to five years. (3) > Long term survival is virtually unknown, but not quite ... > > Other than an unsuccessful attempt to help my father (who died of > multiple myeloma in 1975), I have no experience of treating the > condition. However, I would try acupuncture, in conjunction with > conventional therapy and immunostimulants/antioxidants in any friend > who may develop the condition. > > I would consider points for bone & marrow (BL11, BL23), plus points for > main affected bones (femur, etc) + immune points LI04, LI11, ST36, > GV14. > > Best of luck, > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 24, 2006 Report Share Posted July 24, 2006 There is a very encouraging book by Michael Gearin-Tosh called Living Proof: a Medical Mutiny published 2002. He is an fellow at St.Catherine's College, Oxford University. He was diagnosed with multiple myeloma,IgG lamda, in 1994 and did not follow any of the conventional approaches although he consulted a widerange of physician both in the UK and the USA. Among the strategies he used was acupuncture, qigong, diet etc., his viewpoint and analysis is fascinating. I strongly recommend you locate a copy. Hope this helps. Duncan Echelson, MSOM, L.Ac(Texas) Chinese Medicine , " Dr. Philip Tan-Gatue " <philiptangatue wrote: > > Thanks Phil, and sorry about your dad. > > On 7/23/06, < wrote: > > > > On 22 Jul 2006 at 8:28, Philip Tan-Gatue wrote: > > > > To: Chinese Medicine <Chinese Medicine% 40> > > " Philip Tan-Gatue " <philiptangatue<philiptangatue%40gmail.com> > > > > > Date sent: Sat, 22 Jul 2006 08:28:26 -0000 > > Multiple Myeloma > > Send reply to: Chinese Medicine <Chinese Medicine% 40> > > > > > Hi gang! > > > > > > May I respectfully ask for some formula suggestions on treating > > > Multiple Myeloma? acupuncture point recommendations could help too... > > > THanks in advance! > > > > > > Philip > > > > http://www.canceraction.org.gg/005.htm says: ¡°Multiple myeloma is > > incurable¡±, the textbooks tell us. (1,2) Median survival depends on > > the stage at diagnosis and can range from six months to five years. (3) > > Long term survival is virtually unknown, but not quite ... > > > > Other than an unsuccessful attempt to help my father (who died of > > multiple myeloma in 1975), I have no experience of treating the > > condition. However, I would try acupuncture, in conjunction with > > conventional therapy and immunostimulants/antioxidants in any friend > > who may develop the condition. > > > > I would consider points for bone & marrow (BL11, BL23), plus points for > > main affected bones (femur, etc) + immune points LI04, LI11, ST36, > > GV14. > > > > Best of luck, > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 24, 2006 Report Share Posted July 24, 2006 Hi All, & Duncan, Duncan wrote: > There is a very encouraging book by Michael Gearin-Tosh called Living > Proof: a Medical Mutiny published 2002. He is an fellow at > St.Catherine's College, Oxford University. Unfortunately, Micheal Gearin-Tosh passed away on 29th July 2005, over 10 years after he was diagnosed with multiple myeloma. See: http://www.canceractive.com/page.php?n=300 > He was diagnosed with multiple myeloma,IgG lamda, in 1994 and did not > follow any of the conventional approaches although he consulted a wide > range of physician both in the UK and the USA. Among the strategies he > used was acupuncture, qigong, diet etc., his viewpoint and analysis are > fascinating. I strongly recommend you locate a copy. Duncan Echelson, > MSOM, L.Ac(Texas) The book can be bought at http://www.bestbookdeal.com/book/compare/0743225171 Best regards, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 25, 2006 Report Share Posted July 25, 2006 Phil, Thank you for the update and the links. I am sorry to learn of Gearin-Tosh's death; nevertheless, it is still encouraging to learn that he had at least 8 to 10 years of fairly good quality life after such a dire diagnosis. The link, www.bestbookdeal.com looks good. I usually use bookfinder.com. btw, Phil, I also greatly appreciate the files you have posted on the net. Sincerely, Duncan Chinese Medicine , " " < wrote: > > Hi All, & Duncan, > > Duncan wrote: > > There is a very encouraging book by Michael Gearin-Tosh called Living > > Proof: a Medical Mutiny published 2002. He is an fellow at > > St.Catherine's College, Oxford University. > > Unfortunately, Micheal Gearin-Tosh passed away on 29th July 2005, > over 10 years after he was diagnosed with multiple myeloma. See: > http://www.canceractive.com/page.php?n=300 > > > He was diagnosed with multiple myeloma,IgG lamda, in 1994 and did not > > follow any of the conventional approaches although he consulted a wide > > range of physician both in the UK and the USA. Among the strategies he > > used was acupuncture, qigong, diet etc., his viewpoint and analysis are > > fascinating. I strongly recommend you locate a copy. Duncan Echelson, > > MSOM, L.Ac(Texas) > > The book can be bought at > http://www.bestbookdeal.com/book/compare/0743225171 > > Best regards, > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 13, 2008 Report Share Posted April 13, 2008 My mother has been diagnosed with multipled myeloma. Please let me know of any natural treatment. We are located in Peru so many of the medicines may not be available. Regards Gustavo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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