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Alternative Breast Cancer Treatment Facts & Information

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Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in women and the second leading cause of cancer deaths in women. Worldwide, it is the second most common type of cancer after lung cancer and the fifth most common cause of cancer death. In 2005, breast cancer caused 502,000 deaths worldwide. Breast cancer can also occur in men, however it is less common.

The first sign of breast cancer is typically a lump that feels different from the surrounding breast tissue. According to the Merck Manual, more that 80% of breast cancer cases are discovered by the presence of a lump. The first sign often detected by physicians is an abnormal mammogram. Lumps in the lymph nodes in the armpits can also indicate breast cancer.

If spotted in the early stages, there are viable treatment options for breast cancer available. Typically surgery, radiation and chemotherapy are recommended. There are many alternative medical options as well.

At Sunridge Medical, our highly-trained physicians are experts in providing an integrated approach to the treatment of breast cancer. Our treatment plans are individualized, even for patients with the same type of cancer, and involve both traditional and alternative medicines. We have integrated advanced, research-based alternative medicines with conventional therapies into a comprehensive, individualized treatment program that offers patients optimal success.

Our physicians have found that symptoms can frequently be improved and even reversed with our natural breast cancer treatments. We take a holistic approach to patient care and strive to not only treat the cancer, but also alleviate symptoms, increase quality of life and most importantly, address the underlying cause of the disease.

Even if standard treatments have reached their limits, patients with breast cancer still have treatment options.


Types of Breast Cancer:

There are several types of breast cancer and also several stages of breast cancer. Tumors can either be benign (non-cancerous) or malignant. It is especially important that an individualized treatment program based upon the breast cancer type is made and followed as each type of breast cancer responds differently to certain treatments.

1) Ductal carcinoma in situ- this is the most common type of non-invasive breast cancer. Sometimes difficult to detect, these cancer cells are produced in the milk ducts but have not spread to the breast tissue.

2) Inflammatory breast cancer - diffuse inflammation and enlargement of the breast.

3) invasive ductal carcinoma - most common type of invasive breast cancer and accounts for approximately 75% of all breast cancer. Cancerous cells are found in both the milk ducts and in the breast tissue. Invasive ductal carcinoma can metastasize to other parts of the body if not treated. Typical areas of spread are the bone, lungs, liver and brain.

4) Invasive lobular carcinoma - accounts for approximately 12% of all breast cancers. These cancer cells originate in the lobes of the breast and can spread to other areas of the breast and may metastasize to other areas of the body.


Stages of Breast Cancer:

1) Stage 0 (Carcinoma in Situ)-This can include Lobular Carcinoma in Situ (LCIS) and Ductal Carcinoma in Situ (DCIS). If diagnosed with LCIS, this means that there are abnormal cells in the lobular lining. This is usually non-invasive. Even if located in only one breast, there is increased risk for cancer to occur in both breast. If diagnosed with DCIS (intraductal carcinoma), this means that there are abnormal cells in the ductal lining; the cells have not moved to the breast tissue. This cancer can become invasive, however, if not treated.

2) Stage I - tumor is no larger than 3/4 inch (2cm) accross. This is considered an early-stage, invasive cancer even though cancer cells have not metastasized.

3) Stage II - tumor is typically 3/4 to 2 inches (2-5 cm) across. During this stage, it is possible that the cancer has spread to lymph nodes near the breast.

4) Stage III - considered locally advanced cancer which means that cancer has spread to nearby lymph nodes.

5) Stage IV - cancer has spread (metastasized) to other areas of the body.


How to perform a breast exam on yourself:

It is advised that you perform a breast exam on yourself once a month to check for any changes that may have occurred in your breasts. Some changes may occur naturally due to age, menstrual cycle, pregnancy, use of birth control pills or other hormones. If you see any unusual changes contact your physician.


Common Symptoms associated with Breast Cancer:

  • • Sometimes discovered as a lump, but not always
  • • Pain can be present even without a mass
  • • Thickening of breast tissue
  • • Enlargement of lymph nodes
  • • Breast enlargement
  • • Redness of the skin over your breast
  • • Flattening of the skin on your breast
  • • Indentation or retraction of your nipple
  • • Clear or bloody discharge from your nipple

Risk factors associated with Breast Cancer:

  • • Risk increases with age
  • • Increased risk associated with high fat or high alcohol intake
  • • Increased risk if history of cancer in one breast
  • • Women with early periods, late menopause and late first pregnancy are at increased risk
  • • Women who have had exposure to radiation at an early age
  • • Chemical exposure (arsenic, aflatoxin, benzene, chloroform, DDT, PCB’s and formaldehyde amongst others)
  • •Presence of BRCA-1 and BRCA-2 genes account for 3% of breast cancers

For answers to your questions or to make an appointment, call us TODAY toll-free at (800) 923-7878 to speak with a Patient Care Representative. Let us help you get your life back.


Our Approach

At Sunridge Medical we offer a comprehensive immunobiological treatment program that aims to not only attack the cancer, but also restore the body’s natural defense and regulatory mechanisms including the immune system and detoxification pathways. We offer support through a successfully proven individualized treatment protocol which is based on a blend of traditional medication and advanced, research-based natural medicines. Through this integrated, holistic and comprehensive approach, we are able to identify and treat the underlying causes of the cancer as well as increase the health of the body and improve quality of life. This approach sets us apart from traditional medical clinics and, most importantly, allows for ultimate patient success.

Research has shown that cancer cells develop in every human being. However, just because a cancer cell is produced in the body does not mean that this will lead to the formation of a tumor or subsequent metastasis. Because of the body's natural defense system which consists of an immune surveillance system, a repair mechanism and other regulatory mechanisms that detect newly produced cancer cells, cancer cells are identified and destroyed before they become tumors. As long as this natural defense system is functioning properly, the body is able to protect itself from cancer.

In all cancer patients, the body's natural defense system is not functioning optimally which means that when a cancer cell is present, it is not destroyed and can continue to grow. Knowing this, once diagnosed with breast cancer, it is very important to make sure that restoration of the body’s natural defense system is included in your breast cancer treatment program.

It is only through a comprehensive, individualized evaluation of the patient that the contributing factors leading to the cancer occurrence can be identified as they are not the same for each patient, even if they have the same cancer diagnosis. What can some of these contributing factors be? In fact, there can be a number of contributing factors. In addition to some of the well-established risk factors of breast cancer such as nutritional imbalances, and improper diet, there are other factors that should be given consideration. For example, risk factors such as genetic predisposition, presence of chronic infections, presence of toxicity, psychological and other immune-suppressive factors can also play a significant part in the development of breast cancer. With this being said, the opposite is also true - if these contributing factors are eliminated, prevention and healing frequently occur.

Research findings in Europe indicate that the course of the disease is not solely determined by the type of cancer cells that are present. It has been shown that no matter what type of cancer is present, the environment in which these cancer cells grow and flourish (the internal environment of the body and the strength of the body’s natural defense systems) plays a significant role in influencing the way in which the disease progresses. This has been demonstrated in numerous studies showing that the incidence of recurrence cancer was reduced dramatically when the patient did things to strengthen their immune system compared to doing nothing.

Although conventional medical treatments such as surgery, radiation and chemotherapy have come a long way in their ability to eradicate cancer cells and tumors, these treatments are aimed only at the destruction of the tumor or malignancy and ignore, and sometimes even aggravate, the underlying disease conditions, which have led to the formation of the cancer in the first place. Unless the cause and preconditions of the initial cancer occurrence are corrected, a high risk of disease progression and recurrence remains. Unfortunately, this is what we commonly see in the current medical system. For example, after receiving only conventional treatment for their cancer, patient's often believe that they are cured and their cancer is in remission only to discover, sometimes only months later, that their cancer is back and more aggressive than it was the first time.


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Our Treatment Focus

• Immune system dysfunction- our body’s best defense for cancer. Natural Killer Cells are an important component of the immune system and function specifically to seek out and destroy cancer cells. Research suggests that a compromised immune system is a major contributor to the development of cancer. Based on this information, a new area of study is emerging called Cancer Immunotherapy, which focuses on using the immune system as an effective way to eradicate cancer.

• Nutritional deficiencies Nutrients are essential for the proper functioning of many complicated processes in the body. Nutritional deficiencies are becoming commonplace due to our modern lifestyles. Without the proper nutrition, the body begins to function poorly which results in an environment where cancer is promoted. A number of common nutrients have been shows to be cancer-protective including selenium, vitamin C, vitamin D, vitamin E as well as others.

• Toxic Overload Syndrome (Impaired Detoxification Pathways) In this polluted world it is not difficult for our bodies to accumulate chemicals and other toxins known as carcinogens. These accumulated carcinogens can lead to free-radical damage to our DNA and trigger mutations in the cells resulting in cancer. Here's something to think about - Isn’t chemotherapy a toxic chemical?

• Cellular Mitochondria Dysfunction- The mitochondria is commonly known as the “power house” of cell. Recent research from Harvard Medical School has identified that mutations to oncogenes (by toxins) in the mitochondria can lead to a process called the Warburg Effect. Here, a cell is able to grow uncontrollably by utilizing glucose better and adapting to low oxygen environments whereby avoiding the apoptosis (cellular death) pathway. Treatments aimed at increasing mitochondrial metabolism are essential.

• Low oxygen, high carbon dioxide ratio leads to low pH. This is a consequence of improper mitochondrial respiration and must be treated - otherwise cancer is harder to treat and more likely to return.

• Treatment of inflammation - When the above factors are present, so are inflammatory risk factors. Patients have dramatically better outcomes if their cancer treatment plan addresses inflammation reduction.

• Treatment of infections Recent research has linked the presence of various infections as the trigger of cancer, for example HPV infections and cervical cancer, candida and breast cancer, and Chlamydia and Lymphoma. In these cases, infections are usually present because the immune system is compromised. Because a tumor grows into and disrupts surrounding tissue, decreased circulation to certain areas occur with provides the perfect low-oxygen environment where infections flourish. Data has shown that when the infection is treated, cancer progression stops.


For answers to your questions or to make an appointment, call us TODAY toll-free at (800) 923-7878 to speak with a Patient Care Representative. Let us help you get your life back.


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** DISCLAIMER: ** We have provided this information for educational purposes so that those diagnosed with cancer can learn more about their condition. Medical information obtained from our website is not intended as a substitute for professional care. If you have or suspect you have a health issue, you should consult a healthcare provider. As of today's medical standards, only conventional medicine is FDA approved for the treatment of cancer. Sunridge Medical does not make any implied or stated claims regarding treatment outcomes with alternative medicine treatments. As with all medical treatments, treatment responses can vary from patient to patient, even if the diagnosis is similar.


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