It’s the Immune System!!!!
For decades, alternative cancer treatment proponents have been preaching faith in the immune system for fighting cancer. More recently, integrative oncologist have been proving through scientific tests that conventional therapy is more effective and less debilitating if accompanied by immune strengthening protocols. Now the concept is taking hold. Just last week, the American Society of Clinical Oncology conference reported that a “fourth way” to fight cancer has been found to be successful. Surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation, the big conventional three, now has a fourth partner. The fourth way is a cancer vaccine that treats the disease rather than prevents it. This new modality has been tested on three types of cancer with very positive results. Victims of prostate, melanoma, and neuroblastoma who received the vaccine in clinical trials averaged remissions considerably longer than those without the vaccine. Of course, this is a long way from defeating cancer in its tracks, but it is progress. It is huge in that prominent medical scientists and major cancer organizations are, for the first time, actually stating that something has promise beyond surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation which they have touted as the only way for half a century.
Integrative oncology is showing signs of staying power. Immune system therapy as a complement to conventional therapy has been one of integrative oncologists principal practices for years. Hopefully, conventional practitioners will see this latest discovery as validation of more integrative modalities. At least, we must continue to research and test complementary methods of therapy with all diligence. The Connie Thompson Foundation was established with the objective of creating awareness and assisting in the funding of integrative options in cancer therapy. Learn everything you can about this new strategy for the war on cancer. Get personally involved.