Expanding Horizons in Cancer Care

October 29, 2024

This class with Dr. Richard Amerling is designed to provide you with the latest knowledge and practical approaches in cancer research and treatment. Uncover breakthroughs that could change the way you approach cancer care.

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Cancer remains one of the most complex and challenging diseases, yet conventional treatments have shown limited success in improving survival rates. Dr. Richard Amerling, an expert in nephrology and academic medicine, explores an alternative perspective on cancer treatment—one based on metabolism rather than genetics. His insights shed light on why traditional approaches often fail and how a shift in focus could improve patient outcomes.

About Dr. Richard Amerling

  • Studied medicine at the Catholic University of Louvain in Belgium, graduating with honors in 1981.
  • Completed medical residency at New York Hospital Queens and nephrology fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania.
  • Served as an academic nephrologist at Beth Israel Medical Center for 26 years.
  • Became a professor at Saint George’s University in 2016 but was placed on administrative leave in 2021 for refusing the COVID-19 mRNA injection.
  • Currently serves as Academic Director at GoldCare.

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A Critical Look at Cancer Treatment

Conventional Cancer Treatments and Their Limitations

  • Surgery: Effective for removing localized tumors before metastasis.
  • Chemotherapy: Targets rapidly dividing cells but also damages healthy cells, often leading to significant side effects.
  • Radiation: Used to shrink tumors but can cause damage to surrounding tissues.
  • Despite the billions spent on chemotherapy, the overall cure rate for cancer remains at approximately 3%.

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The Metabolic Theory of Cancer

The Warburg Effect

  • Otto Warburg, a Nobel Prize-winning biochemist, discovered that cancer cells prefer glycolysis (sugar fermentation) even in the presence of oxygen.
  • Unlike normal cells, which rely on mitochondrial oxidative phosphorylation, cancer cells depend on glucose and glutamine for energy.
  • This insight forms the basis of the metabolic approach to cancer treatment, focusing on restricting glucose availability.

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A New Approach: Starving Cancer Cells

Key Dietary and Metabolic Strategies

  1. Carbohydrate Restriction
    • Reduces insulin and insulin-like growth factor (IGF-1), both of which promote cancer cell growth.
    • Helps shift energy production from glucose to ketones, which cancer cells struggle to metabolize.
  2. Ketogenic Diet
    • High-fat, low-carb diet that forces the body to burn fat instead of sugar.
    • Inhibits cancer cell proliferation while protecting normal cells.
    • A traditional ketogenic diet consists of 90% fat, 8% protein, and 2% carbohydrates.
  3. Intermittent Fasting
    • Triggers autophagy, a process that eliminates damaged cells and dysfunctional mitochondria.
    • Enhances immune response and reduces inflammation.
  4. Glutamine Restriction
    • Cancer cells rely heavily on glutamine for energy.
    • Blocking glutamine metabolism disrupts tumor growth.

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The Role of Repurposed Drugs

Several existing medications show promise in targeting cancer metabolism:

  • Ivermectin: Has demonstrated anticancer properties.
  • Mebendazole & Fenbendazole: Originally used for parasites, now studied for cancer treatment.
  • Curcumin, Resveratrol, and Quercetin: Natural compounds that inhibit cancer cell metabolism.

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The Rising Cancer Epidemic and mRNA Vaccines

  • Since the rollout of COVID-19 mRNA injections, there has been a notable increase in aggressive cancers.
  • Potential mechanisms:
    • Spike protein inhibits p53, a tumor suppressor gene.
    • Plasmid DNA contamination found in mRNA shots may integrate into human DNA, leading to abnormal cell growth.
    • Cases of “turbo cancers” are emerging, affecting young, previously healthy individuals.

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Key Takeaways

  • The genetic mutation theory of cancer is flawed; the metabolic theory provides a more promising approach.
  • Traditional treatments like chemotherapy have shown limited success and come with significant side effects.
  • Dietary strategies such as a ketogenic diet and intermittent fasting can help restrict the fuel cancer cells need to survive.
  • Repurposed drugs and natural compounds may offer additional support in fighting cancer.
  • Emerging evidence suggests a link between mRNA vaccines and increased cancer rates.

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Final Thoughts

The current approach to cancer treatment prioritizes pharmaceutical profits over patient outcomes. A metabolic perspective offers a safe, effective, and science-backed alternative that addresses the root cause of cancer rather than just the symptoms. More research and open discussion are needed to challenge outdated paradigms and explore new possibilities for improving cancer care.

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