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Cancer and Vitamin C: A Discussion of the Nature, Causes, Prevention, and Treatment of Cancer With Special Reference to the Value of Vitamin C, Updated and Expanded

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Cameron and Pauling treated a large series of terminally ill cancer patients with massive doses of vitamin C. They saw significant increases in the life expectancy of these patients, including some complete remissions.

They gave a later group of terminally ill patients a broad spectrum of other vitamins and minerals with their vitamin C. These patients had even larger increases in life expectancy. Results were best with cancers of the reproductive system.

A Japanese study agrees with Cameron and Pauling but a Mayo Clinic study does not.

As a medical professional I have used this book to preform vitamin c therapy on cancer patients. Even A friend of mine was diagnosed with brain tumor and experienced a complete remission after following the guidelines in this book. Funny how the doctor who saved his life was severely reprimanded for performing vitamin c infusions.

I still don't believe it and neither did the neuro surgeons.

This book explains why the A.M.A. and how the A.M.A. discredits vitamin c trials and their results by pointing out the discrepancies in testing, misleading language, and a total lack of objectivity which should always be prevalent in any scientific discussion. Really, if a therapy is safe, cheap, and provides hope, what's the big objection?

A real eye opener! Extremely informative! A must for all cancer patients!

this is the book that explain not only the conection and the actions of vitamin c on cancer, but also explain the use of the chemotherapy and radiotherapy in the kinds of cancers that it is necessary, and in what kinds it is not.in all over the book there are many case histories that are covered and the explanations on how vitamin c is realy woking on all types of cancers, and why.the expirience of both,( the grate late two times nobel price winner:linus pauling), and the scotish-oncologist: ewan cameron,that in 10 years of therapy of thousands of patients make that book possible to be published.this is linus pauling's last book before he died in 8.19.1994 .in short and in general, it is realy a great book of a combination of a chemist, and an oncologist.i am recommended very much to every one.

This book is excellent. It is one of the few "layman's" books out there that actually present referenced scientific research for the public to truly understand. And the research involves an extremely important health aspect---why millions of people around the world are dying from cancer every year, and why most of them do not have to die if they take several grams of Vitamin C daily. Personally I recommend calcium ascorbate, because it's buffered, and it won't upset a person's stomach. I have taken the liberty of referencing a few sentences of Pauling and Cameron's work in the Cancer chapter of my book "The Failures of American Medicine"...

Cameron and Pauling prove with clinical studies that large doses of Vitamin C taken over long periods of time are effective in controlling many cancers. Linus Pauling earned two Nobel Prizes. He deserved a third Nobel for this book.

I am a "miracle survivor" of advanced ovarian cancer diagnosed 28 yrs ago!
I had maximum allowed chemo - the most aggressive available at the time and it failed. Some theorize that perhaps the chemo failed because I was taking such high doses of anti-oxidants - BUT, that same chemo does not appear to be curing the thousands of other women with ovarian cancer who are not following a vitamin regimen! And within 3 days after my first chemo, after reading Linus Pauling's book and research and following his megavitamin cancer regimen, my gums stopped bleeding and my bruises cleared up. I gradually increased my dose to a daily intake of 40 GRAMS of C, plus I took E and selenium and other vitamins. I juiced, ate organic food, practiced visualization, self-hypnosis to raise my blood counts, attended support groups. Because there were numerous studies being conducted about the medical benefits of cannabis for cancer patients, I was fortunate to participate and the cannabis helped my nausea and definitely increased my appetite despite the intense abdominal treatments I received, because the cancer had spread to my abdominal cavity. Later, after the chemo failed to eradicate the tumor cells, docs were amazed that my skin did not burn from the max dosage of radiation I received to my entire torso daily for 6 wks. I had a 30% chance of living 5 more years and after the radiation I was told they had given me every possible treatment and there was nothing left for me but to go home and return for checkups every few months. Recently, I learned that women who did not die of the ovarian cancer (most did), died of kidney failure from the metal based chemotherapy, cisplatin, on of the 3 chemo drugs I was given. Recent research has shown that lab rats given anti-oxidants with the cisplatin showed far less kidney damage than the rats given the chemo without anti-oxidants (C,E and Selenium). This explains why my kidneys took 27 years to reach late stage renal failure, unlike other patients who died of failed kidneys shortly after chemo was completed. So, Linus Pauling's theories not only were key in my recovery from ovarian cancer, but also saved my kidneys for many years from the brutal assault of the metallic chemo. It is also a shame that radiation is rarely offered to American women with ovarian cancer. The pharm lobby is far too powerful here. I personally got to know other cancer patients in my support groups and later in my work. The patients who somehow "miraculously" were cured after being diagnosed in late stages of some of the most lethal cancers were patients who changed their lifestyles and their diets dramatically. They switched to organic food with a major emphasis on vegetarianism. They became informed and self-educated and ate consciously for nutrition and not only did their cancers disappear, but they looked more youthful and healthy and felt better than ever before. High doses of vitamin C do cause diarrhea, however, interestingly, cancer patients seem to be able to tolerate higher doses of C than other people. The most important thing to remember is that chemo is designed to destroy cells and someone has to pay attention to building the patient's health to withstand the treatments and to fight back with a healthy immune system. Cancer patients MUST gather all their strength and FOCUS on building their bodies, even while undergoing conventional therapy. BE PROACTIVE. LISTEN TO YOUR BODY AND YOU WILL FIND YOU MIGHT CRAVE THE FOODS YOU NEED. I had a powerful craving for raw broccoli when I was dealing with the cancer and in those days broccoli's benefits were not recognized as they are now. I also made and ate tabouli salad with fresh vegetables daily - again, not knowing the benefits of fiber, just trying to be healthy and follow my own cravings. I ate natural yogurt daily and even brought my own food with me to the hospital for my overnight chemo treatments. I forced myself to eat despite tremendous nausea from the treatment to my stomach. The probiotics, the natural bacteria in the yogurt, are very beneficial for chemo patients. I wish strength and courage to all who somehow find their way to this review for yourself or your loved one who is fighting cancer. Read Linus Pauling and other genuises who believe in adjunctive therapies or so-called alternative therapies. There is nothing unusual or alternative about good nutrition - it is common sense! My oncologist knew everything I was doing and did not object. His positive attitude and respect for my role in my own recovery had a great deal to do with saving my life.

This is something we all should be aware of. Cancer strikes every family sooner or later. The Medical Profession will not give us the straight answers to the cause which is the cure. We must educate ourselves if we want to stay healthy. DRUGS are not the answer. Just look around and see for yourself. We are deficient of vitamin C and that is why we are all so sick. Follow the researchers,read and don't just take the Doctors word without doing your homework.
Helen W.

The work from these pioneers was outstanding. Ahead of their time.
A must have for those serious about cancer treatments and vit c

This book is an indepth look at the power of vitamin C as a cancer preventive and cure. It is a must read for anyone who wants to assist themselves during their healing process or do some preventative maintenance for their body. It is a little technical in spots but mostly an easy read.

As a research chemist I am an admirer of Linus Pauling who was probably the greatest chemist of the 20th century and was the only person ever to have received two unshared Nobel Prizes. When Pauling became aware of the fact that most humans are grossly deficient in vitamin C he spent years researching the benefits of this essential nutrient. His first discovery was that adequate doses of vitamin C -- typically 3,000 mg daily or more -- can prevent the common cold and the flu. Later, with Dr. Matthias Rath, he showed that similar dosages of vitamin C can prevent atherosclerosis and heart attacks. As discussed in this book, he and Dr. Ewan Cameron demonstrated that large dosages of vitamin C can extend the lives of cancer patients and, in some cases, achieve complete remission of cancer.

Not discussed in this book is recent research which has shown that 200 micrograms daily of the essential mineral selenium cuts the death rate from cancer in half. Also, supplemental vitamin D has been shown to significantly reduce he risk of getting cancer. Although the orthodox medical establishment tends to ignore evidence of the importance of appropriate supplementation with essential vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients, there is considerable evidence that this is true. I highly recommend this book and also seeing that you get enough vitamin C, vitamin D, selenium, and other essential nutrients.