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Free Radicals and How They Impact Health

12/13/2021

Oasis of Hope is a Tijuana-based medical clinic that offers a mix of alternative and conventional therapies designed to achieve recovery from cancer when past treatments have failed. One focus of Dr. Francisco Contreras and his Oasis of Hope team is on addressing free radicals, which can undermine health and accelerate aging.

As described by a University of Nebraska professor emeritus, aging occurs in tandem with oxidation. Examples of the oxidation process include a peeled apple turning brown shortly after it’s exposed to air and rust corroding metal over time. Human cells rely on oxygen as a basic source of energy, but oxidation can also harm health.

Free radicals form when oxygen molecules lose an electron. This generates energy in ways that are destabilizing, as the free electron (radical) seeks to unite with another electron stolen from a surrounding molecule. The chain electron reaction that can result is often described as “cellular chaos.” Unchecked, free radicals trigger an accelerated program of cell degeneration and disease, with effects ranging from high blood pressure to tumor growth.

The body receives significant exposure to free radicals each day, regardless of one’s lifestyle. The key is to limit their destructive capacity by avoiding nutritional and environmental factors such as pesticides, radiation, pollution, foods high in saturated fat, and physical stress. Taking these steps as part of a holistically designed program can help reduce the potential of tissue injury and cancer, while also slowing down the aging process.

What Is Radio Frequency Ablation?

9/28/2021

Oasis of Hope, for 58 years, has been a world leader in cancer research and treatment. Located in Tijuana, Mexico, Oasis of Hope offers numerous cancer treatment and therapy methods. In the past, it utilized radiofrequency ablation (RFA).

RFA employs entirely localized, extremely high temperatures to kill cancer cells by using the heat generated by radio waves. The term "radiofrequency" refers to a form of electrical energy, and ablation means destruction. The radiologist uses imaging tests to direct a thin needle through the skin or an incision into the tumor tissue. High-frequency radiation is transmitted through the needle and causes the surrounding tissue to heat up, killing the cells.

RFA is most frequently used to treat a small area of cancer that is causing discomfort or agony. Oncologists do not utilize it as the primary treatment for most tumors (larger than five centimeters). Doctors use radiofrequency ablation to treat malignancies in the following areas: adrenal lobe, breasts, bones, kidneys, livers, lungs, pancreas, and the thyroid.

Generally, oncologists do not use RFA as the primary treatment for cancer. Suppose the patient is affected with primary (original cancer in the part of the body where it started) and secondary cancer (cancer cells that have spread to another part of the body and formed a new tumor there). In that case, RFA may is used alone or in conjunction with other therapies to treat people living with cancer.

Oasis of Hope has advanced and substituted RFA treatments for targeted prodrugs that are non-invasive and more effective.

Natural Vitamin B-17 Supplements Part of Cancer Fighting Equation

9/7/2021

Guided by Dr. Francisco Contreras, Oasis of Hope offers patients from around the world a combination of alternative and conventional cancer treatments. Focused on individual care that considers the whole person, Oasis of Hope integrates the use of supplements, including shark cartilage and vitamin B-17, into wellness regimens.

Known naturally as amygdalin and synthetically as laetrile, B-17 as a compound found most abundantly in apricot kernels and bitter almonds. It is also accessed in many traditional diets through staple ingredients such as papaya, cassava, sweet potato, unrefined rice, and yam. When it comes to daily diet, a moderate amount, such as five apricot kernels, is recommended, as too much amygdalin in the system has negative effects.

The efficacy of natural B-17 has been researched in clinical settings, with one study finding that amygdalin reduces cancer cell proliferation and growth in vitro. In a study at the Pasteur Institute, mice with human cancer strains ingested amygdalin (500 mg per kilogram of body weight) on a daily basis. This was demonstrated as delaying tumor growth, while increasing survival rates by up to 100 percent.

Within a clinical therapeutic setting such as that developed by Dr. Contreras, natural B-17 supplementation is part of a broader program that includes healthy eating, immunotherapy, and supplements such as vitamins C and K3.

Cell Signal Transduction Therapy - Combatting Cancer Naturally

8/10/2021

Located in Tijuana, Mexico, Oasis of Hope is a hospital that combines allopathic and alternative treatments to deliver new pathways to fight cancer. One vital aspect of the patient experience offered by the Oasis of Hope is meaningful assistance in implementing exercise and dietary habits that help bolster the body’s healing powers and innate ability to control pre-existing cancers.

Dietary regimens encompass not only food intake but supplementation that fights cancer. This involves combining safe, currently available drugs with nutrients and natural, plant-derived chemicals. This combination helps suppress overactive signal transduction pathways present in tumor cells and boosts under-active immune system pathways that work against cancer.

The compounds and nutrients employed within Cell Signal Transduction Therapy include familiar substances such as milk thistle extract, green tea extract, and fish oil-derived omega-3 fatty acids. In addition, less familiar ingredients such as diclofenac and boswellic acid are incorporated into the therapy regimen.

What to Expect When You Visit Oasis of Hope for Cancer Treatment

7/1/2021

A world-renowned health care facility based in Tijuana, Mexico, Oasis of Hope offers a diverse range of cancer therapies and treatments based on alternative and complementary health philosophies. Oasis of Hope’s cancer clinic has been assisting patients since 1963 and is led by Dr. Francisco Contreras.

Located only a 25-minute drive from San Diego, Oasis of Hope is easily accessible. A shuttle driver is available to meet guests at the San Diego airport, at the San Diego train station, and elsewhere in the city to take them to the clinic. Free roundtrip transport is provided to patients and one accompanying guest from the train station and the airport. Once patients and guests arrive at the clinic, a full treatment plan is provided to the patient at the clinic. This does not necessitate travel away from the clinic during their stay.

Patients of the clinic are provided with concierge service to ensure their treatment plans are organized and to enhance patient satisfaction. All testing, treatments, and surgeries are provided at the clinic. Patients stay on site in hotel-like accommodations, are provided with an organic diet, and even have access to a garden area and Sunday church services at the chapel. The facility provides a relaxing environment in which patients receive their treatments and heal while building relationships with others working at and visiting the clinic.

Exercise and Nutrients that Naturally Suppress Cancer

11/20/2017

Serving the needs of patients worldwide, Oasis of Hope Hospital is a Tijuana institution with a half-century of experience providing access to leading-edge cancer treatments, from low dose chemotherapy to epigenetics. One of Oasis of Hope’s distinct offerings takes advantage of a location only three blocks from the Pacific Ocean and focuses on overall nutrition and aerobic exercise as a predictor of success in fighting the spread of cancer.

In addition to shifting to a low-fat vegan or quasi-vegan diet, many patients also begin taking special nutrients and phytochemicals that are naturally derived from plants. Those employed within cell signal transduction therapy include green tea extract and milk thistle extract, as well as fish oil-derived omega-3 fatty acids. Patients may also begin a regimen that includes salsalate, diclofenac, boswellic acids, and disulfiram.

Taken together, a properly planned supplement regimen can boost under-active pathways and help in the suppression of signal transduction pathways that are overly active in cancer cells. The ultimate effect is to starve cancer cells of their capacity to grow and spread into diffuse organs, as well as inhibit cancer cells from creating new blood vessels that serve to nourish the tumors.

A General Review of Small Cell Lung Cancer Symptoms

11/9/2017

Cancer treatment and research center Oasis of Hope provides a multidisciplinary approach to cancer that focuses on alternative treatments and utilizes a dedicated team of physicians with significant clinical experience. Cancers treated at Oasis of Hope include small cell lung cancer (SCLC), one of the two primary types of lung cancer.

Also called oat cell cancer, SCLC represents approximately 10 percent to 15 percent of all lung cancer cases and manifests when cells within the lungs begin growing uncontrollably. SCLC tends to spread quickly throughout the body, and the rapid cell growth of cancer cells can develop into tumors. Symptoms of SCLC can range from persistent coughing and coughing up blood or rust-colored phlegm to shortness of breath and fatigue. Patients may also experience chest pains that worsen with laughing, coughing, or deep breathing.

A new set of symptoms may arise after SCLC spreads to other parts of the body, depending on the areas affected. Cancer that spreads to the liver can cause yellowing of the skin, and metastization to the brain may lead to nervous system changes such as seizures, balance issues, or numbness in the limbs. Patients with SCLC may also develop paraneoplastic syndromes due to hormone-like substances that enter the bloodstream and travel to distant organs and tissues. Since the resulting symptoms affect other organs, physicians may suspect other diseases before offering a lung cancer diagnosis.

Oasis of Hope’s C-ACT Protocol for Fighting Stage 4 Cancers

10/30/2017

Offering a state-of-the-art facility near the Pacific coast in Tijuana, Oasis of Hope is known for its emphasis on innovative therapies, nutrition, and overall wellness in fighting cancer. Oasis of Hope has achieved particular success in the area of Stage 4 cancer treatments, which address tumors that have spread well beyond their point of origin.

When metastasis has only spread to a specific region of the body it can still be addressed through localized therapies, from radiotherapy to surgery. If it has gone beyond that, it requires whole-body approaches such as that embodied by the Contreras Alternative Cancer Treatment (C-ACT) protocol.

Over the past four decades, C-ACT protocols have had demonstrated results up to three times as effective as traditional treatments. These elevated survival rates have to do with the integrative approaches employed, which together have the effect of heightening the cancer’s vulnerability to chemotherapy.

In cases where the cancer type is inherently resistant to currently-existing chemotherapies, the CAT-C protocol emphasizes a regimen of extremely high doses of vitamin K and vitamin C. In addition, the CAT-IL protocol centers on daily injections of interleukin 2, a hormone-like compound that fights cancer.

The Selective Cancer-Fighting Properties of High-Dosage Vitamin C

10/10/2017

For more than four decades, Oasis of Hope has undertaken innovative cancer treatments that enable patients to survive and thrive. The Oasis of Hope team emphasizes a multifaceted approach tailored to specific patient needs.

One area of focus involves the antioxidant vitamin C as an alternative treatment in fighting the growth of tumors. When vitamin C is circulated in extremely high concentrations within highly oxygenated blood, it oxidative rather than antioxidative. While healthy cells produce the enzyme catalase, which enables them to tolerate these high dosages of vitamin C, the infusion selectively eliminates cells that are malignant.

This stands in distinct contrast to conventional therapies such as radiation, chemotherapy, and surgery, which also damage healthy cells when eliminating cancerous growths. Unfortunately, among the primary cells destroyed are those in the immune system. This makes infusions of highly concentrated vitamin C an attractive alternative to traditional cancer therapies.

Insulin-Like Growth Factor-1 May Raise Cancer Risk

8/25/2017

At Oasis of Hope Hospital in Tijuana, Mexico, patients receive comprehensive cancer care including alternative therapies. Many treatment plans for Oasis of Hope Hospital patients include nutritional cancer therapy, which can help to address the levels of insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) in the body.

Insulin-like growth factor-1, or IGF-1, is a hormone that exists in the human body to facilitate healthy growth in children. When it is present at high levels in the adult body, however, it stimulates the growth of the epithelial tissue at a rate that supports the growth of certain cancers. At the same time, it suppresses the natural process that eliminates mutated cells from the body, thus further supporting the growth of cancers.

A number of studies confirm that IGF-1 correlates with increased cancer risk. These include a study done by Harvard Medical School, Brigham and Women's Hospital, and the Harvard School of Public Health, which collaborated to find that nurses with high levels of IGF-1 had a 250 percent greater risk of developing colorectal cancer, while those with high levels of IGFBP-3, a protein that binds IGF-1, had the lowest risk for the disease. A second study focusing on a male population, meanwhile, found a 400 percent risk increase in participants with high IGF-1 levels.

IGF-1 is prevalent in individuals with diets rich in saturated fats, particularly if those individuals also maintain a relatively sedentary lifestyle. These elements increase insulin resistance in the muscles and increase the production of insulin, while slowing its removal, which in turn increases IGF-1 levels in the blood. Experts suggest that a plant-based diet with moderate protein levels may counteract IGF-1 concentrations and reduce one's risk of developing related cancers.

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Oasis of Hope Hospital is one of the world's leading institutions in the research and cancer treatments with integrative therapies, combining the best of conventional and Alternative cancer treatments like laetrile therapy, Immunotherapy, IPT, Sodium Bicarbonate.

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