The Alternative Facts of Cancer: An overview of Dr. Paul Marik's "Cancer Care"
Facing a cancer diagnosis? You need this resource in your toolbox.
I am a voracious reader. One effective method I’ve found to absorb and retain information that I read is to read a book thoroughly and then outline its contents for future reference.
If I could make you do that with any book, it may be this one. "Cancer Care – The Role of Repurposed Drugs and Metabolic Interventions in Treating Cancer" by Dr. Paul Marik, demands a serious look.
I have 30 books on Cancer on my bookshelf right now. I have attended over 80 lectures on the subject of cancer, along with having had many discussions with alternative medical personnel who work with oncology. I would trade them all for this one book. This is not a statement I make lightly.
For years I have been studying the “answers to cancer” from the perspective of alternative medicine. That journey has taken me to scores of conferences. I’ve listened to a like number of authors, practitioners and presenters who all have a “solution.” It pushed me to go to Mexico and visit a number of alternative cancer clinics there.
I even took my eldest son, who had a brain tumor, to a specialist in Puerta Vallarta who did dendritic therapy and stem cell therapy. After spending tens of thousands of dollars, it did not prove to be effective.
So when I say I have experience with cancer research both professionally and personally, I want you to understand what I mean.
This latest book is a "must-read" for anyone interested in cancer therapy. It is comprehensive, accessible, and invaluable for both physicians and consumers.
Key Insights and Revelations
Dr. Marik's book reveals crucial insights into cancer prevention and treatment:
Preventability: Did you know that 60-80% of cancers are preventable?
Simple Interventions: Three easy interventions you can do at home can reduce cancer risk by 60%.
Diet Matters: Your diet plays a significant role in cancer prevention and management.
Traditional Options: The book outlines seven traditional cancer treatment options.
Priority Actions: Three basic actions are top priorities in stopping cancer.
Chemotherapy: The book explains that chemotherapy can activate cancer activity and how to determine if it will be beneficial for your specific case.
Dr Marik has notoriety as the physician who has an effective, available therapy for sepsis. The “powers that be” did a controversial and biased study aimed at discrediting him.
But the facts remain: he reduced sepsis deaths in his U of Virginia hospital from 50% to 2% over a two-year period.
For that he got fired.
Here are his comments in the introduction: “Target Audience: This information should be of particular interest to patients with cancer, to help guide them through the complicated issue of using repurposed drugs and lifestyle changes for cancer treatment…..”
I can attest that this book is a treasure trove of combined knowledge of cancer practitioners. The book is easy to read and understand. I think his crowning achievement is boiling down important things to do to help manage health during cancer into a simple list... one that should be helpful to both physician and patient.
Items 1-3 are things for the patient:
Glucose Management and Diet: Controlling blood sugar and maintaining a healthy diet are essential.
Exercise: Regular physical activity is crucial for overall health.
Stress Reduction and Sleep: Managing stress and getting adequate sleep are vital.
He explains how each of these are critical for good health. It is amazing to me that America has now over 60% of adults and 30% listed as overweight, and over 35% of these adults as obese. That said, it’s very easy to say “exercise and eat right,” but it’s hard to do.
Perhaps it is the severity of a disease or disorder that causes one to finally look at lifestyle and make a change. Recently a relative who has smoked for decades finally was diagnosed with cancer. After that diagnosis, she quit smoking. Is that what it takes to take those risks seriously?
The remainder of Dr. Marik’s list is geared toward physicians and practitioners who are helping to put together a treatment plan.
Vitamin D (Sunshine): Ensuring sufficient vitamin D intake.
Melatonin: The importance of this hormone in cancer therapy.
Green Tea: Its benefits in cancer prevention and treatment.
Metformin: A repurposed drug with potential cancer-fighting properties.
Curcumin: The active component in turmeric, known for its anti-cancer effects.
Mebendazole: An anti-parasitic drug repurposed for cancer treatment.
Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Essential for reducing inflammation and supporting overall health.
This book allows us, as consumers, to see what we could do to stop our cancers. He even did a YouTube video that explains and outlines some of the book.
He also lists treatments that
are weakly recommended, (i.e. low dose naltrexone)
are likely neutral, (i.e. resveratrol)
are not recommended (i.e shark cartilage.)
His list covers over 30 repurposed items for cancer treatments. This book is a wildly valuable resource.
But sadly, this resource isn’t easy to find if you need it. If you don’t Google the exact title, or the precise author name, you won’t find it at the top of a search results page. Search engines instead will take you all around the block with the same old medical studies, or give you an AI summary of what Mayo clinic says about cancer treatment. The deck is stacked against alternative ideas, so you’re not going to find much out there aside from cut, poison and burn for cancer therapies… not unless you’re really looking for it.
To be sure, he is not in this for the money. His book costs less than $13.
In contrast, the cancer medical industry is projected to be $409 billion by 2029.
In 2010, there were three oncology drug salespersons for every 10 oncologists.
Drug sales exceeded $103 billion in 2019.
In the first 9 months of 2021, pharmaceutical companies spent over $263 million on lobbying in just nine months.
There are three lobbyists for every member of congress. As Sheila Krumholz, the executive director of OpenSecrets, has said: "They [Big Pharma] have really endless resources to throw at shaping the outcomes of legislation."
Most of us have had loved ones die of cancer. We have watched the devastating deterioration of their bodies and lives. When it comes to dealing with this diagnosis, here are my words of advice:
Wake up.
Get in the best shape you can to prepare for this diagnosis, by living a lifestyle that will ensure that you can be at your best for your loved ones.
And remember, your health depends on you… not your doctor.
Blessings,
The Medical Maverick