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Prostate cancer is the most common malignancy in men >50 yrs in USA. Prognosis is
good in early detected, younger patients with the potential for long-term local control,
and even cure, in many patients. Radical prostatectomy is optimal for younger patients
with long term life expectancy. They have the lowest risk of urinary incontinence (2%)
and 50% will be able to maintain erectile potency (if at least one neurovascular bundle
can be spared). Most of this info came from Merck Manual.
Here is a formula Dr. Wang (My oncology instructor) said is good for Qi and blood
stagnation in Liver (often assoc w/hypochondriac pain). It is also a good prescription to
slow the tumor’s growth.
Hua yu tang and tao hong si wu tang jia jian
San leng 15g
E zhu 15
Tao ren 12
Hong hua 6
Qing pi 10
Chi shao yao 20
Dang gui 10
Mu li 15
Xiang Fu 12
Hu zhang 15
Ban zhi 15
Bei jia 10
LV Qi depression with damp heat accum in l.j.- may use Long dan xie gan tang (take at
night (p. 197 Treating cancer with Chinese Herbs by Hong-Yen Hsu) and Gui Pi tang in
the morning for melancholy.
Bensky p 298 - Raw Fu Zi is chemotherapy
Ku Liu San “dry out the tumor” powder used w/vinegar to make a paste and apply to
tumor until it falls off.
Chao mai ya, chao gu yao, chao shan za – fried together decrease toxicity of other very
toxic anti-cancer herbs.
Food therapy:
Green tea- Long jing (dragon-whale) green tea
Bi hua she she cao 60g ban zhi lian 60g as a tea or juice w/honey (for taste). Together
these are anti-viral and anti-bacterial.
Miso soup, sea vegetables (kombu, nori, wakame), dried shitake, grated ginger and
carrots, daikon, tamari, rice.
If available- wild grape (vitis vilsonae, veitch root)
Natural Immune System Strengthening
Common Sense Recommendations for Immunity
-Avoid drugs, caffeine, alcohol and tobacco. These lower immune resistance. Alcohol
reduces the activity of white blood cells and the body's antibody responses. Low or
moderate alcohol consumption seems to stimulate immune functions in a positive way.
-Limit the intake of sweet foods and eliminate the use of refined white sugar altogether.
Sugar impairs both lymphatic activity and the body's ability to engulf and destroy
bacteria.
-Drink plenty of water. Liquids keep the lymphatic fluid thin and circulating easily.
-Eat fresh green and yellow vegetables, some raw, fresh raw fruits, whole grains, nuts and
seeds or nut and seed oils daily. These foods provide essential enzymes, vitamin A,
vitamin B6, vitamin C, vitamin E, selenium, the essential fatty acids and zinc. These
nutrients keep the thymus gland, the lymphatic system and the white blood cells
functioning effectively.
-Eat Barley grass and wheatgrass. These foods are rich in chlorophyll, which aids in the
healing. Leafy greens should be a staple in the daily diet.
-Switch to an immune boosting diet. Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables and fruits. Avoid
saturated fat.
-Snack on raw, unroasted pumpkin seeds. These are a good source of zinc. Zinc is an
important mineral for the immune system that is often deficient in the diet.
-Use nutritional yeast regularly in soups, sauces, salads and sprinkled on cereal. This will
give a boost to the immune system. It is also a good source of B vitamin.
-Include in the diet chlorella, garlic, and pearl barley. These foods contain germanium, a
trace element beneficial for the immune system. Also add kelp to the diet. Kelp contains
iodine, calcium, iron, carotene, protein, riboflavin, and vitamin C, which are necessary
for the immune system's functional integrity.
-Take two small containers of yogurt (with live culture) daily.
-Supply your immune system with adequate amounts of nutrients that promote proper
immune function. Key nutrients include:
Vitamin A is very important in the body's defense system.
Vitamin C may be the single most important vitamin for the immune system. It is
essential for the formation of adrenal hormones and the production of lymphocytes.
Vitamin C should be taken with bioflavonoids.
Vitamin E interacts with vitamins A and C and the mineral selenium, acting as a primary
antioxidant and scavenger of free radicals. Vitamin E activity is an integral part of the
body's defense system.
Zinc boosts the immune response and promotes the healing of wounds when used in
appropriate doses. It also helps to protect the liver.
Caution: Excessive doses (over 100 milligrams per day) may actually depress immune
function.