MedicalConspiracies- Mistletoe therapy cures cancer

Here in the US they tell us mistletoe is poisonous, and in Korea and other countries is used as a tea to cure cancer, there again they also told us that apricot seeds were poisonous too and that also cures cancer, hmmmmmm

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Mistletoe therapy

What is mistletoe therapy?

Mistletoe therapy is part of an extended and integrative approach to cancer care. It is based on the prescribed use of Mistletoe extracts by qualified doctors.

Mistletoe used therapeutically is extracted from the European mistletoe, Viscum album (above), and prepared under strict pharmaceutical conditions.

Mistletoe therapy:

• integrates with conventional cancer treatments
• can be used for a wide range of cancers
• may be started at any stage of the illness.

Mistletoe therapy can be given in a variety of ways:

• injection under the skin (subcutaneous)
• infusion through a drip (intravenous)
• injection into the tumour (intratumour)
• orally (by mouth)
  

Used in cancer treatment for over 90 years, it has been widely researched and is subject to ongoing development.

Mistletoe therapy is one of the most frequently prescribed complementary treatments for cancer in Central Europe. There it is available in GP practices, specialist cancer centres and hospitals.

How can mistletoe therapy help?

Research, clinical observations and patient reports indicate that mistletoe therapy has a range of potential benefits.

These include:

• Improved quality of life

• generally feeling better
• increased appetite and weight
• less tired/more energy
• reduced pain
• better sleep pattern
• felling more hopeful and motivated

• reduced adverse effects from chemo and radiotherapy
• reduced risk of cancer spread and recurrence
• increased life expectancy.

What does mistletoe therapy do?

Mistletoe extracts have been shown in studies to:

• stimulate the immune system
• cause cancer cell death
• protect healthy cells against harmful effects of radiation and chemotherapy.

What does mistletoe therapy involve?

1. Consultation with a doctor experienced in mistletoe therapy.

2. Planning your individual treatment programme together.

3. Starting mistletoe therapy.

Mistletoe therapy can be given in a variety of ways:

• injection under the skin (subcutaneous)
• infusion through a drip (intravenous)
• injection into the tumour (intratumour)
• orally (by mouth)

4. On-going treatment.

Most patients will be taught to self-administer injections under the skin at home as part of the treatment.

Mistletoe therapy usually continues over a number of years. Exactly how long will depend on the type of cancer, its development and your response to treatment.

5. Reviewing

To monitor and optimise your treatment, regular reviews will be required.

Is mistletoe therapy safe?

Mistletoe therapy has an excellent safety record which has been confirmed in a number of studies.

Where mistletoe therapy is combined with other medicines, interactions need to be considered. Mistletoe therapy should always be taken on medical advice and under medical supervision.

Mistletoe therapy is generally well tolerated with few significant side effects, but you may experience:

• flu-like symptoms, including fever
• mild redness/soreness at the injection site.

These indicate your immune system is responding to the mistletoe therapy. Your responses will be monitored by the supervising doctor and advice given.

Where can I get mistletoe therapy?

There are a number of centres around the UK, both NHS and private, where you can access mistletoe therapy delivered by experienced staff. For details see our therapy centres page.

Referral or relevant medical information from your GP or oncologist is generally required.

For further information on mistletoe therapy we also recommend reading the Die Mistel website.

Download our Mistletoe Therapy leaflet (pdf 655kb).

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Mistletoe photos © J Buess

Mistletoe for Cancer UK

Mistletoe for Cancer UK is a UK-wide initiative that has been founded by patients and friends, with the support of health professionals and medical charity Camphill Wellbeing Trust.

Mistletoe for Cancer UK's aim is to build awareness of mistletoe therapy, promote research into the therapy and fundraise to support its development.