Cancer is always a sensitive topic and there are not many of us who haven’t known of a relative or friend who has struggled with this disease. For those who have a poor prognosis every extra day they have to spend with their family is precious and this has prompted me to tell you about a report just published in the Journal of International Medical Research.
As of February 2010, researchers are claiming that terminal cancer patients could live an extra two years or more, if they take a daily dose of five vitamins. In a pilot study, 75% of cancer patients survived up to five months more than the expected one year and some patients were still living up to three years after starting the treatment. The study was carried out by British and Danish researchers and co-author, Dr. Bob Lister, believes that the survival gain is similar to having a new drug. Furthermore, there are no side-effects for cancer patients taking the vitamin cocktail.
Dr. Lister, of the Institute of Brain Chemistry and Human Nutrition has said that the results are significant and called for financial backing to pay for a proper clinical trial. He commented that cancer patients often ask what they can do themselves to improve their quality of life and that taking these vitamins is very safe.
The study took place in Denmark between 1990 – 1999 and included people suffering from a range of cancers, who all continued with conventional cancer treatment. The patients took coenzyme Q10 and six antioxidants including: vitamins A, C and E, folic acid, selenium and beta carotene. For safety reasons, lung cancer patients were not given beta carotene. The doses were large, but did not exceed recommended safety limits. In addition, the patients took small doses of B vitamins and fish oil.
I need to point out that not every cancer specialist agrees with these results. Dr. Joanna Owens of Cancer Research U.K. said that the study was too small to provide any new information about the effects of supplements on cancer. She also said that we don’t yet have sufficient evidence to know if supplements are helpful or harmful when taken during cancer treatment. Her advice is to rely on a varied and balanced diet to provide the vitamins our bodies need.
Let’s all hope that they do more investigation and soon find some clinical proof that this natural method can give cancer patients a little more time.
Rick A. Lee has been a dedicated writer for many years. He mainly focuses on health and fitness articles, but also regularly writes over a variety of niches. You can check out his latest site on cool air mist humidifier which also reviews the best honeywell cool mist humidifier.
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