Prostate Cancer Alternative Treatment

What is Prostate Cancer?

The majority of men that come to The Budwig Center suffer from Prostate Cancer or prostate enlargement which is common in men over 45 years old. Prostate Cancer forms in tissues of the prostate (a gland in the male reproductive system found below the bladder and in front of the rectum). Prostate cancer usually occurs only in older men.

What are the symptoms of Prostate Cancer?

As always the earlier the better when it comes to winning the battle against any form of cancer. If you experience any of the following symptoms, it would be judicious to visit The Budwig Center for more information.

If you have a need to urinate frequently, especially at night;
You have difficulty starting urination or holding back urine;
You experience weak or interrupted flow of urine;
You suffer from painful or burning urination;
Difficulty in having an erection;
You experience painful ejaculation;
You see blood in urine or semen;
You have frequent pain or stiffness in the lower back, hips, or upper thighs.

Case Study by Duke University using the Budwig protocol for Prostate Cancer

Source:
Duke University Medical Center (http://www.mc.duke.edu/)
Posted 7/12/2001
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2001/07/010712080024.htm
New Pilot Study Suggests Flaxseed And Low-Fat Diet
Can Be Protective Against Prostate Cancer

DURHAM, N.C. - A low-fat diet supplemented with flaxseed may help reduce the risk of prostate cancer, researchers from Duke University Medical Center report in the July issue of Urology.

The researchers said dietary fat and fiber can affect hormone levels and may influence cancer progression. Flaxseed is high in fiber and is the richest source of plant-based, omega-3 fatty acids. Studies suggest that dietary fiber reduces cancer risk, and omega-3 fatty acids also have shown a protective benefit against cancer. Flaxseed is also a rich source of lignan, a specific family of fiber-related compounds that appear to play a key role in influencing both estrogen and androgen metabolism.

"We thought flaxseed would be the perfect food for prostate cancer patients," said lead author Wendy Demark-Wahnefried, associate research professor in the department of surgery at Duke. "It's full of omega-3 fatty acids, fiber and lignan. Testosterone may be important in the progression of prostate cancer, and lignan in the flaxseed binds testosterone, so we thought the flaxseed might suppress the growth of prostate cancer cells. By pairing a low-fat diet with the flaxseed supplement, we also thought we could maximize the effect of the omega-3 fatty acids, since studies in animals show that the kind of fat we eat may be important for cancer progression."

The pilot study involved 25 patients with prostate cancer who were awaiting prostatectomy (surgical removal of the prostate). Baseline levels of prostate-specific antigen (PSA), testosterone, free androgen index and total serum cholesterol were determined at the beginning of the study. The tumors of those on the diet were then matched with 25 historic cases, equal in age, race, PSA level at diagnosis and biopsy Gleason sum (a scoring system used to grade prostate tumors) to compare tumor progression and biomarkers after the dietary intervention.

The men were on the low-fat, flaxseed-supplemented diet for an average of 34 days. Finely ground flaxseed was used in the study because, in its natural form, flaxseed is a pointy, tough seed that can puncture the intestines when consumed in the amounts used in this study (three rounded tablespoons a day). The ground flaxseed in the study was vacuum-packed (ground flaxseed can quickly go rancid) and had added emulsifiers for ease of mixing. The men were instructed to sprinkle the flaxseed on their cereal or mix it into juices, yogurt or applesauce. Researchers reported good compliance with the diet and said it was tolerated well.

At the end of the study, the researchers observed that the men on the diet had significant decreases in cholesterol, and both total and free testosterone. While there was a decrease in testosterone levels, they noted that none of the participants in the study suffered decreased libido or sexual dysfunction. There was a trend toward a decrease in PSA levels in men with early-stage prostate cancer (Gleason sums of six or less), but in men with advanced prostate cancer (Gleason sums of more than six) PSA levels continued to rise.

"It's not surprising that a diet therapy that was only taken for an average of 34 days had little effect on men with aggressive disease," Demark-Wahnefried said. "But what we did see was that for the men on the diet, their tumor cells did not divide as quickly and there was a greater rate of apoptosis (tumor cell death) in this group."

What Are The Causes Of Prostate Cancer?

There are a number of causes of Prostate Cancer. Please refer to our main causes of cancer page for further information on the causes of Prostate and other forms of cancer.

Alternative Treatment for Prostate Cancer

Click on the link below to read about the successful Budwig program for Prostate Cancer.

Dr Budwig Protocol for Prostate Cancer

Find out how you can help defeat Prostate cancer naturally by taking part in our effective Wellness Course which will help you to eradicate cancer for good.