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Cancer


The following page is my personal outline, notes, and research on the vast amount of data on cancer and its potential early detection and treatments.  

If you’ve found your way to this page it should not be construed as medical advice, a medical cure, or a medical diagnosis of any type. Please seek help from a qualified doctor or integrative oncologist.  

These notes are my way of putting the highlights from what I’ve researched into one document I could personally refer back to easily at any time. If it looks unfinished, that’s because it is. Until proven & replicable anti-cancer protocols have been created the research will continue…  

Now let’s begin. 

Why I Created This Cancer Research Page 

Why would anyone read over 100 books on cancer and study 1000+ published articles on the topic if it is not something they are dealing with or specialize in in their clinical practice?  

The reason for me is simple. I am fascinated by the fact that we now know how to cure all of the other 5 main causes of mortality (death), but not cancer. Yes, contrary to what conventional medicine has been telling us all of these are reversible:  

  1. Heart disease 
  2. High blood pressure 
  3. Type 2 diabetes 
  4. Alzheimer’s/dementia 
  5. Cancer 

I have detailed podcasts on each one and as long as they are attended to before they become terminal, they can each be halted or reversed depending on the state of the tissue destruction in the body.  

However, this is not the case for cancer.  

Cancer can be cured, but it is not a routine procedure. There is no one or even one of a dozen protocols to choose from that would be guaranteed to work, as they would for the above stated dis-eases.  

Therefore, my mind wants to know why.  

Although cancer does run in my family, it is not so much that I am afraid of it, but rather a bit mystified that there is not a natural protocol (yet) that we have discovered that could systematically eradicate it from the body.  

I am also not looking to be the one that cures cancer – I don’t assume that I am even capable of that, nor do I have the resources to run the clinical trials necessary. My goal instead is to open source what I’ve found to have real scientific validity and a few of the hidden potential treatments that gives one their best opportunity to heal and remain cancer-free. 

How I Found This Information  

So that I will always remember my sources and be able to review them in the future, I am creating a directory of books, articles, forums, and other useful sources on this page. 

And, so as to avoid jumbling and jumping between resources and valuable findings, I will note all of the books and articles at the bottom of this page. However, there will be specific links to published research when I share treatment plans in order to prove their potential validity and to gather additional facts.  

As stated earlier, this note-taking session is by no means meant to be definitive since I have personally drawn from over 25,000 pages of books and 1000+ published articles – Rather, this article/source is meant to serve as an outline or guide from which to jump off of and explore, or revisit. 

Now let’s explore the origins of how one may “get cancer.” 

Part 1: Cancer Detection

 

How Does Cancer Start?

Interestingly enough, cancer cells are always being created in our body, however, a healthy and strong immune system is easily able to target them, kill them, and remove them. 

Therefore, although cancer is a multi-factorial disease (and will be the number 1 cause of death most likely in the next decade affecting 1 out of every 2 people), if we are not viewing cancer as a mitochondria (energy) and immunological condition we need to think again.  

Treatment protocols must be focused not just on removing the cancer cells, but must also work to rebuild a healthy immune system while squelching the inflammation (that affects our mitochondria). After all, many people with cancer, even after it has been successfully removed, have a recurrence just a few months to years later.  

Besides an imbalanced immune system, these are other critical factors in the development and spread of cancer. 

1. Genetic Factors

Although genetics matter, and they do leave you more susceptible to cancer, ultimately, the other factors on this list enable the expression of those genes. Therefore, genetics are not to blame, but instead, the other outside factors listed below. 
 

  • Inherited Mutations: Some people inherit genetic mutations from their parents that increase their risk of certain cancers. Examples include BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations associated with breast and ovarian cancers. 
  • Family History: A strong family history of cancer can indicate a genetic predisposition to the disease.

2. Environmental Toxins:

  • Carcinogens: Exposure to certain chemicals and substances can increase cancer risk. Examples include tobacco smoke, asbestos, and certain industrial chemicals. 
  • Radiation: Both ionizing radiation (e.g., X-rays, radon gas) and excess ultraviolet (UV) radiation. 

3. Lifestyle Factors:

  • Diet: Poor diet, including high intake of processed meats, low intake of fruits and vegetables, and excessive alcohol consumption, can increase cancer risk. A poor diet, especially combined with a high-stress lifestyle, can lead to many functional nutritional deficiencies, which leaves the body in a weakened state.  
  • Physical Activity: Lack of physical activity is associated with an increased risk of several types of cancer, including breast and colon cancers. 
  • Tobacco Use: Smoking and the use of other tobacco products are major risk factors for various cancers, including lung, mouth, throat, and bladder cancers. 
  • Alcohol Consumption: Heavy alcohol use increases the risk of cancers of the mouth, throat, esophagus, liver, breast, and colon. 

4. Biological Factors:

  • Hormones: Certain hormones, such as estrogen, can stimulate the growth of some cancers, such as breast cancer. With pesticides and other environmental factors leading to a rise in estrogen, we must be cautious of endogenous toxins. The same may be true for higher levels of testosterone or human growth hormone since they are pro-anabolic (growth factors).
  • Chronic Inflammation: Long-term inflammation can damage DNA and lead to cancer. Conditions such as inflammatory bowel disease can increase the risk of colon cancer.

5. Infections:

  • Viruses: Some viruses are known to cause cancer. Examples include human papillomavirus (HPV) linked to cervical and other cancers, and hepatitis B and C viruses linked to liver cancer. Having these viruses do not necessarily mean one will get cancer, but they can wear on the immune system and should be kept in balance. 
  • Bacteria and Parasites: Certain bacterial infections, such as Helicobacter pylori, and parasitic infections can also increase cancer risk.

6. Immune System Dysfunction:

  • A weakened immune system, whether due to HIV/AIDS, immunosuppressive drugs, or other factors, can increase the risk of cancers such as lymphoma and Kaposi’s sarcoma.  
  • Besides major diseases leading to immune system imbalance, high levels of stress, poor eating, low physical activity, lack of sleep, and potentially even worrying about becoming ill can tax immunity and leave yourself open to cancerous growth. 

7. Age:

  • The risk of cancer increases with age, as the accumulation of genetic mutations and prolonged exposure to carcinogens can lead to cancer development over time. Although age is certainly a factor with most forms of cancer beginning to develop from 40-60 years old, diagnosis does not usually come until 65 and over. Therefore, age is mainly a proxy for a lifetime of accumulation of toxins and a weakening (lowering energy) of the organism.  

Although this is not an exhaustive list, the main factors above should be accounted for when creating a new anti-cancer lifestyle to combat or hopefully prevent cancer from occurring. (Protocols listed below)

Early Detection Cancer Testing 

Having worked in the health, fitness, and wellness field now for 25+ years I have seen even some of the fittest people I know get cancer. They didn’t deserve it (although no one does), and unfortunately, until recently we weren’t able to detect cancer until usually it was too late for many. 

The good news is we now have a few early detection tools for cancer (and Alzheimer’s) that very well could save countless lives. Here are some of those modalities (no doubt the list will grow each year): 

1. Imaging Tests:

  • Full Body  Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRIs): Used for early detection of tumors, clots, cysts, and aneurysms. These can be done through a doctor or on your own at a SimonONE or Preneuvo. Non-contrast, non-radiating MRIs are my top choice and my family is using them to replace mamograms (which contain radiation). 
  • Low-Dose Computed Tomography (LDCT): Recommended for early detection of lung cancer in high-risk individuals, such as long-term smokers.
  • Quantitative Transmission Ultrasound Tomography (QTUT): is an imaging technique that uses ultrasound waves to create detailed images of internal body structures. Unlike traditional ultrasound, which primarily provides images of tissue surfaces, QTUT captures detailed information about tissue properties, such as density and elasticity. This makes it particularly useful for medical applications, including breast cancer screening, liver imaging, and other soft tissue evaluations.
  • Colonoscopy: Used to detect colorectal cancer and polyps in the colon and rectum. It involves examining the entire colon using a flexible, camera-equipped tube. However, there are also accurate non-invasive colon cancer stool tests now. 

2. Blood Tests:

  • The Grail Test by Galleri: The one lab my private clients and I run is this one that looks at 50+ early cancer detection signals in the blood. Its accuracy ranges based on the organ/part of the body it is looking at, but it will continue to improve. 
  • Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Test: Measures the level of PSA in the blood to detect prostate cancer. Although there is controversy around what to do with a high PSA, having a level above a 2.5ng/ml before 60 years old and above a 4ng/ml after 60 is certainly worth looking into. 
 
  • Complete Blood Count (CBC): Can detect abnormalities in blood cells, which may indicate blood cancers like leukemia. 
  • Cancer Antigen 125 (CA-125): Measures the level of CA-125 in the blood, which can be elevated in ovarian cancer. 
  • Alpha-Fetoprotein (AFP) Test: Used to detect liver cancer and certain types of testicular cancer. 

3. Genetic & Molecular Tests:

  • BRCA1 and BRCA2 Testing: Genetic tests that identify mutations in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes, which increase the risk of breast and ovarian cancers. 
  • Circulating Tumor DNA (ctDNA) Tests: Detect small amounts of cancer DNA in the bloodstream, providing a non-invasive way to identify certain types of cancer. 

4. Tissue Biopsies:

  • Fine-Needle Aspiration (FNA) Biopsy: A thin needle is used to remove a small sample of tissue from a suspicious area for examination under a microscope. 
  • Core Needle Biopsy: A larger needle is used to remove a core of tissue for more detailed analysis. 
  • Surgical Biopsy: Involves removing a larger tissue sample or an entire tumor for examination. 
  • Note: I am not a big advocate of tissue biopsies which can damage the tissue causing cancer (if it wasn’t already) or cause it to spread and/or mutate. In my opinion it should be done as a last resort to confirm what is most likely already known. 

5. Endoscopic Procedures:

  • Endoscopy: Uses a flexible tube with a camera to examine the interior of organs such as the esophagus, stomach, and intestines. It can detect cancers of the digestive tract. 
  • Bronchoscopy: Allows doctors to examine the airways and lungs for lung cancer. 

6. Endoscopic Procedures:

  • Pap Smear: A test that collects cells from the cervix to detect cervical cancer and precancerous conditions. 
  • HPV Testing: Detects the presence of high-risk human papillomavirus (HPV) strains that can cause cervical cancer. 

 7. Skin Examinations:

  • Dermatologic Examination: Regular skin checks by a dermatologist to detect skin cancers, such as melanoma, at an early stage. 

8. Self-Examinations and Physical Exams:

  • Breast Self-Examination: Regular self-examination of the breasts to detect lumps or changes. 
  • Testicular Self-Examination: Regular self-examination of the testicles to detect lumps or abnormalities. 

9. Other Specialized Tests:

  • Virtual Colonoscopy (CT Colonography): A less invasive alternative to traditional colonoscopy that uses CT scanning to examine the colon. 
  • Transvaginal Ultrasound: Used to detect ovarian cancer by examining the ovaries and uterus. 

10. My Personal Annual Recommendations (beginning around 40 years old):

  • Full Body Non-Contrast MRI  
  • Grail Test w/Annual Bloodwork (MRI more effective if choosing between the two) 
  • Dermatology annual skin check  
  • Fecal Immunochemical Test (FIT Test): Not listed previously. This is an at-home stool smear test to look for potential cancerous polyps/tumors of the colon. It’s easy to complete, inexpensive, and has very little downside except for a false positive which can occur with those with hemorrhoids or anal fissures.  

Early detection through the use of these tools can significantly improve the chances of successful treatment and survival for many types of cancer. Hopefully, in the future, these tests will come down in price and be more accessible to the entire world.  


Part 2: Conventional Medicine Cancer Protocols

  

When it comes to saving your life I am an advocate for an integrative approach. 

That means if conventional medicine truly has a better way than natural medicine (which is rarely the case), I am open to it. 

Having said that, conventional medicine has not changed its cancer protocols in 50+ years… 

Radiation, chemotherapy, and surgery are the big 3. I won’t go into the conspiracies of why they are reluctant to change, but I can say that we are beginning to see some real breakthroughs in a new field beyond the “burn, cut, and poison” approach to treating cancer.  

This new field which I believe may hold many answers to “curing” cancer is called Immunologics.  

Immunologics, also known as immunotherapies, are a type of cancer treatment that harnesses the body’s own immune system to fight cancer. These therapies aim to enhance or restore the immune system’s ability to detect and destroy cancer cells.  

To me, these therapies seem to make sense. After all, if cancer is a failing of the immune system’s detection system, then supporting the immune system to go and locate, and then destroy the cancer cells may just be the answer. 

Here are some key types of immunotherapies used in cancer treatment: 

1. Checkpoint Inhibitors:

  • Mechanism: Checkpoint inhibitors block proteins on cancer cells or immune cells that prevent the immune system from attacking cancer. These proteins, such as PD-1, PD-L1, and CTLA-4, act as “checkpoints” that keep the immune system in check and prevent it from attacking normal cells. 
  • Examples: Pembrolizumab (Keytruda), Nivolumab (Opdivo), Ipilimumab (Yervoy).

2. CAR T-Cell Therapy:

  • Mechanism: CAR (Chimeric Antigen Receptor) T-cell therapy involves collecting a patient’s T-cells (a type of immune cell), genetically modifying them to produce receptors specific to cancer cells, and infusing them back into the patient. These modified T-cells can then recognize and attack cancer cells. 
  • Examples: Tisagenlecleucel (Kymriah), Axicabtagene ciloleucel (Yescarta). 

3. Cancer Vaccines:

  • Mechanism: Cancer vaccines stimulate the immune system to attack specific cancer antigens. These can be preventive vaccines (like the HPV vaccine for cervical cancer) or therapeutic vaccines designed to treat existing cancers. 
  • Examples: Sipuleucel-T (Provenge) for prostate cancer. 

4. Monoclonal Antibodies:

  • Mechanism: Monoclonal antibodies are lab-made molecules that can bind to specific targets on cancer cells. They can work in various ways, such as marking cancer cells for destruction by the immune system, blocking growth signals, or delivering toxic substances directly to cancer cells. 
  • Examples: Rituximab (Rituxan), Trastuzumab (Herceptin). 

 5. Cytokines:

  • Mechanism: Cytokines are proteins that regulate immune responses. In cancer treatment, cytokines such as interleukins and interferons can boost the immune system’s activity against cancer cells. 
  • Examples: Interleukin-2 (IL-2), Interferon-alpha.

6. Oncolytic Virus Therapy:

  • Mechanism: This therapy uses genetically modified viruses that selectively infect and kill cancer cells. The virus can also stimulate an immune response against the cancer. 
  • Examples: Talimogene laherparepvec (T-VEC) for melanoma. 

7. Adoptive Cell Transfer (ACT):

  • Mechanism: ACT involves collecting and using a patient’s own immune cells to treat their cancer. One type of ACT, apart from CAR T-cell therapy, is TIL (tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes) therapy, where T-cells that have infiltrated the tumor are harvested, activated, and reinfused into the patient. 
  • Examples: TIL therapy. 

8. Immune Modulators:

  • Mechanism: These drugs modify the immune system’s response to help it better attack cancer cells. They can enhance the immune response or reduce the immune suppressive environment created by tumors. 
  • Examples: Thalidomide, Lenalidomide (Revlimid). 

Immunotherapies Summary: 

Immunotherapies represent a powerful and diverse set of tools in the fight against cancer. By leveraging the body’s own immune system, these therapies can offer targeted, effective, and often less toxic treatment options compared to traditional methods like chemotherapy and radiation. They have shown promise in treating various types of cancer and continue to be an area of active research and development.  

The only downside I see is that they do not address the reasons why the immune system may have faltered in the first place. Therefore, if immunologics are used I would personally complete many of the natural-based protocols alongside of them to give myself the best chance of not having a recurrence – and, hopefully needing less interventions.  

I am by no means an expert on immunotherapies, and I will suggest “to myself” to seek out the advice of experts in the area after additional research on specific immunologics based on the type of cancer presented.  

Starting Point Research on Immunotherapy: 

https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/treatment/types/immunotherapy 

https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/treatment/types/immunotherapy/immune-system-modulators 

https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/treatment/types/immunotherapy/immunotherapy-video 

https://www.cancer.org/cancer/managing-cancer/treatment-types/immunotherapy.html 

https://www.cancer.org/cancer/managing-cancer/treatment-types/immunotherapy/what-is-immunotherapy.html 

 

Part 3: Functional Medicine Testing 

 

Before Beginning Natural Cancer Protocols 

Unlike the philosophy of “a pill for every ill” that conventional medicine uses, natural health’s aim is to restore the body back to a state of homeostasis.  

So, instead of targeting one specific area (radiation or surgery), the goal is to actually rebalance the entire body – thereby strengthening the body, not just killing the cancer cells. 

The way I prefer to do this is to not guess and instead test to look to see what the body may be missing, or have too much of. I call these finding your unique “deficiencies and toxicities,” and then restoring the deficiencies and removing the toxicities.  

To do this, anyone ages 3 years old and up can run a set of at-home lab tests that they do not need to get permission from their doctor to run. In my practice, I have run over 500,000 Functional Medicine at-home lab tests with people all over the world including the ones listed below.  

These at-home labs include:  

  1. Minerals & Heavy Metals: This hair tissue lab will uncover mineral deficiencies like zinc, copper, and magnesium, as well as heavy metal toxicities such as lead, mercury, arsenic, cadmium, and aluminum. 
 
  2. Stress, Mood & Metabolism: This particular lab includes a saliva sample plus a blood spot (finger stick) to look at these markers: Estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, DHEA, cortisol x 4, TSH, free T4, free T3, TPO, vitamin D3, insulin, HgA1c.
 
  3. IgG Food Sensitivity Test: This blood spot card test will enable you to look at 190 food sensitivities from a delayed response reaction – meaning any of the foods you test high for can be causing inflammation in your body 2-3 days later after you eat them.
 
  4. Omega-6/Omega-3 Inflammation Test: One of the only ways to find an accurate depiction of inflammation in your body due to excess omega-6 to omega-3 ratios. A finger stick blood spot test card is all that is required.
 
  5. Candida, Metabolic & Vitamins Test: One of the very best urine-based labs to look at gut imbalances, energy breakdown in the mitochondria, toxicities, and vitamin deficiencies. 

There are additional labs tests that look for parasites, neurotransmitter imbalances, and even environmental toxins, but they are more specialized and usually never supersede the “Big 5” labs mentioned above. I will not be providing testing or protocol links on this page, but I currently formulate for and use EquiLife labs and products.  

 

Part 4: Natural Cancer Protocols

 

The Anti-Cancer Diet

It’d be hard pressed to put any natural health protocol for cancer above changing one’s diet. 

After all, the water we drink and the food we eat is either building our health or deteriorating it from the inside out.  

Therefore, before any fancy treatment protocols, we must improve the nutrition we put in our body. This is so paramount that even conventional medicine recommends most of which I will now be sharing. 

I want to keep this simple and rather than re-teaching myself “how to fish,” simply provide the fish to remember: 

  1. Eliminate all processed sugar (this includes fruit juice – whole fruit is fine) 
  2. Eliminate all processed meat and if you have cancer dramatically reduce meat consumption, or eliminate it – especially red meat. I am not vilifying red meat, but it is pro-anabolic (increases mTOR and I wouldn’t chance my life on it if I had cancer 
  3. Switch from meat to wild fish high in omega-3 fatty acids 
  4. Go mainly plant-based (one meal per day maximum with meat or fish) 
  5. Consume 1/2-1c of beans/legumes daily as a protein at the non-fish/meat meal 
  6. Eat 1-2c of fruit per day (ideally berries) 
  7. Consume 5-8 servings of vegetables per day (some may be juiced if desired) 
  8. At least 3-4 servings of the vegetables should be cruciferous vegetables  
  9. Try to eat the rainbow of colors each day (red, organ, yellow, blue, purple, green) 
  10. Add 2-4 TBSP of extra virgin, cold pressed, organic olive oil (EVOO) per day to your diet 

Simple Meal Plan Example 

Breakfast Smoothie: 1-2c of organic or wild or organic berries (frozen is fine), 16oz water, DNS all-in-one plant-based protein powder. If needed, on the side you can add 1/2c-1c of oatmeal with cinnamon and some crushed nuts on top. 

Plant-Based Lunch: Big salad with 1-2c of cooked cruciferous vegetables added on top. I like broccoli and cauliflower. I also like to add rainbow shredded carrots for crunch. Since I need more carbohydrates for my body type and activity level to keep weight on I add 1/2-1c purple potatoes or yams as well. I add 1/2-1c of cooked chickpeas or other beans for protein, plus 1-2 TBSP of EVOO (organic, extra virgin olive oil) or a 1/2 avocado for healthy fat.  

Paleo-Style Dinner: 1c of asparagus, 1c of arugula, 1c of purple potatoes or Japanese yams (as needed). 4-8oz of rosemary wild salmon with lemon and EVOO squeezed on top. Spices added as desired.  

Water: Reverse Osmosis Filtered water and if possible hydrogen ionized water added. More details on hydrogen water later in these notes. Aim for 1/2 your body weight in ounces of water per day. Smoothies and herbal tea count as hydration totals as well.  

Additional Diet Notes: 

  • This diet involves eating to live, not living to eat 
  • Some adjustments will be needed based on body types (Doshas) 
  • It is not meant to be used for bodybuilding or athletic performance  
  • The portions can be adjusted based on metabolism  
  • The goal is to flood your body with polyphenols (antioxidants) every day 
  • There is no snacking so blood sugar returns to baseline between meals 
  • Ideally, one would go for a walk for 20-minutes after each meal to better regulate blood sugar levels 

Fasting for Cancer 

To maximize results and improve any diet plan there should be some form of intermittent fasting (IF).  

Intermittent fasting is so well researched now that even conventional medicine recommends it for cancer-based recommendations. This is the case due to the fact that when the body does not have new nutrients coming in it is forced to break down the old and recycle or remove it.  

This is called autophagy and in 2016, its “discovery” won the Nobel Prize in Oncology (cancer research). Here are some streamlined recommendations:  

  1. Daily Fasting: Aim for 12-16 hours per day 
  2. Do not skip breakfast, but do skip dinner (or make it earlier) if desired  
  3. Best plan: Eat during daylight hours and not in the dark (ie. 7am – 7pm) 
  4. Stop eating 3-4 hours before going to bed (for best results)  
  5. Eat enough protein, carbs, fiber, and fat at each meal to be satiated until the next 
  6. Do not eat one massive meal per day  
  7. Make dinner easy to digest  
  8. Really anything besides water (and herbal tea or green juice with no fruit) will break a fast  

Everything you could ever want to remember about intermittent fasting is located here (StephenCabral.com/IF).  

FMD: Fasting for Cancer 

One of the best books on fasting for cancer is “The Longevity Diet” by Valter Longo. His newest book, “Fasting Cancer: How Fasting and Nutritechnology Are Creating a Revolution in Cancer Prevention and Treatment” is due out in 2025.  

I’ve read all of his research and it’s pretty undeniable. There have been numerous mouse studies and now there is human clinical data as well. My keynote presentation at the Reimagining Health Summit in 2023 outlined the research and results.  

Essentially, what this anti-cancer diet does is push the body deep into autophagy and enable the old immune cells to die off and kickstart new immune cells while breaking down cancerous cells. In a nutshell, this takes place because cancer cells cannot go into “hibernation” like healthy cells can since they consume so much energy.  

Here is how to complete Dr. Valter Longo’s Fasting Mimicking Diet (FMD) Protocol: 

  1. For 5 consecutive days follow this plan 
  2. Consume 400 calories in vegetables (mainly cruciferous) a day 
  3. Consume 400 calories in extra virgin, organic, first pressed, cold pressed, single source olive oil per day 

That’s it. I’ve tried it before and to be honest it wasn’t that hard to follow. It looks like this: 

Each Meal: 267 calories. 133 calories from vegetables. 133 calories from fat.  

Breakfast: 3-4 cups of baked veggies and add 1 TBSP of EVOO after as a dressing 

Lunch: Huge raw salad (3c of lettuce) + 2c of veggies +1c of shredded raw carrots. 1 TBSP of EVOO as dressing. 

Dinner: 3-4c of baked veggies. 1 TBSP of EVOO as a dressing. 

Using the FMD with Chemotherapy 

As I stated earlier, as someone with an integrative health mindset who only wants the best for people, I will use conventional medicine-based modalities in life-saving situations. 

Cancer may be one of those. 

As such, I’d like to present a summary of the research on combining the Fasting Mimicking Diet (FMD) with chemotherapy.  

One study (which has now been replicated) has shown that the FMD is about as effective as traditional chemotherapy on cancer without the side effects. However, when the 5-day FMD was combined with one day of chemotherapy (on Day 3) the results were unlike anything they had ever seen.  

Not only did it knock down the cancer, but the cells did not begin to regrow like they had in either the FMD or chemotherapy alone treatments.  

Here’s what Dr. Longo and his team did for this research breakthrough: 

1-2 Days Before Chemo: Water fast or use FMD. Do not water fast if you have lost too much weight or are in a weakened state.  

Day of Chemo: Water Fast or use FMD. 

1-2 Days Post Chemo: Water fast or use FMD. Do not water fast if you have lost too much weight or are in a weakened state.  

That’s it.  

Not only did this treatment plan have remarkable lasting effects, but patients reported that typical nausea, hair loss, and other typical chemotherapy side effects were either non-existent or greatly reduced.  

Remember, what I stated above: This works because while fasting the healthy cells begin to hibernate and slow down metabolic activity, while cancer cells begin to become more ravenous and may therefore uptake more of the chemo.  

More research needs to be done here, but this has now been going on for about a decade with solid results and I would absolutely add it to my own protocol as needed.  

Nutritional Supplements 

In order of importance, diet and water come first. 

But in second place is absolutely the need for nutritional supplements. This is not the time to believe that food alone should only be used to combat cancer. 

In my opinion, your body has already shown you that it is not strong enough to fight off cancer on its own. Use everything at your disposal, and nutritional supplements are being proven to be a powerful adjunct to a high-antioxidant, anti-inflammatory diet.  

There are so many supplements that one could use and the research is so vast that I am sharing the ones I would use and want to remember. I’ll update this list as new information becomes viable. 

Foundational Supplement Support 

These are products I use every day regardless of whether anyone has cancer or not. It’s easy to assimilate nutrition your body needs in addition to a healthy diet. These products simply fill in the gaps that our weakened soil and toxic environment leave out.  

Daily Activated Multi or DNS Powder: A high-quality Daily Nutritional Support power or Daily Activated Multi Vitamin is essential to get the Vitamin E, methylated B-vitamins, and other nutrients needed to support deficiencies and toxicity removal.  

Daily Omega-3 Support: 2-3g of high EPA omega-3s 

Daily Probiotic Support: 50+ billion live probiotics  

Vitamin D3: 100-125mcg/day or based on lab results  

Daily Fruit & Vegetable Blend: 1-2 servings per day 

Full Spectrum Vitamin C: 2-3g per day of vitamin C 

Daily Digestive Enzymes: 1-2 capsules per meal to better digestive and absorb nutrients  

Note: These EquiLife brand products listed above are the minimum nutrient support that humans need to live in this toxic world. They balance the inflammatory compounds we are exposed to and shore up any dietary deficiencies from soil degradation, lack of sleep/repair, or excess energy output.  

Speciality Cancer Supplement Support  

Entire volumes of books could be written on the nutritional supplement benefits of certain herbs, vitamins, minerals, and extracts. However, I have recorded below the ones that I deem to have the most significant benefit and upside for certain types of cancer.  

Cell Stop: This is a combination supplement that combines many of the nutrients below into one synergistic formula.  

Paw Paw: This is a complicated extract from the Paw Paw tree and should be researched. There are many knock-offs of this product that do not work. It must be harvested at the right time of the year to improve its potency.  

Graviola: Also known as soursop, graviola has some unique anti-cancer compounds and attributes. It can be taken as a capsule or tea. It is sometimes referred to as Brazilian pawpaw, but not to be confused with the supplement above.  

AHCC: Loaded with beta-glucans, this immune system modulator can increase natural killer cells to kill cancer.  

Pectasol: A modified citrus pectin, supports immune function and may inhibit metastasis by blocking galectin-3, making it a valuable adjunct in complementary cancer protocols. 

Inositol/IP-6: Inositol and its derivative IP-6 enhance natural killer cell activity and may promote apoptosis in cancer cells, contributing to improved outcomes in integrative cancer therapies. 

Pomegranate Extract: Pomegranate extract is rich in antioxidants and polyphenols, which have been shown to inhibit cancer cell proliferation and angiogenesis, making it a beneficial addition to cancer prevention and treatment strategies.


Turkey Tail: In terms of fighting cancer, this is my mushroom of choice for boosting the immune system and having it target mutated cancer cells.  

Specific Mushroom Blends: Additional immune-boosting mushrooms may be used to help balance and boost the immune system.  

Sulphoraphane: This broccoli or cruciferous vegetable extract is a sulfur-based compound that helps boost detoxification, antioxidant free radical scavenging, and immunity.  

B17: Often confused with cyanide poisoning, apricots contain Laetrile or Amygdalin that may kill cancer cells. Personally, I would start slow and I may work up to 30-50 seeds per day in divided doses.  

Turmeric (curcumin): Turmeric contains potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that may inhibit cancer cell growth and metastasis.1-4g/day 

Liquid Melatonin: Melatonin is not only the hormone that shuts down cortisol and help the body repair during sleep, it is also a powerful anti-viral, antioxidant, and much more. Humans product about half the melatonin they did as a child when they get past 50 years old. Daily dose of 0.5-5mg, or 20-30+g for cancer protocol  

Sweet Wormwood or FenBen (listed under off-label pharmaceuticals): Sweet wormwood, also called Artemisia has been used for thousands of years as an anti-parasitic and more recently to help with malaria. It has strong research on being anti-cancer.  

Mistle Toe (usually injectable): Surprisingly, this herb has a high affinity for killing cancer cells in the body and is usually used (as an injection) in conjunction with other treatments.  

Bu-Zhong-Yi-Qi (astragulus, licorice, ginger, ginseng, etc): Although this specific formula can be difficult to get, I have translated the formula and the individual ingredients are fairly easy to find and are used in many of the other formulas.  

SCOT Blockers: Alpha Lipioc Acid 1.8g, Garcinia Cambogia 3g, Blackseed Oil 1g, Garlic 2g, Red Algae 8g 

CBD (Cannabinoids): The full spectrum extract (taken as oil, soft gels or gummies) may help reduce inflammation, alleviate pain, and induce apoptosis in cancer cells. 

MGN-3:  A blend of 3 mushrooms (shiitake, kawaratake, suehirotake) that has been shown to act against carcinogenic toxins and inhibit tumor growth. 

Berberine: At a dosage of 1000-1,500 mg per day, can regulate blood sugar levels, enhance immune function, and exhibit anti-tumor properties. 

Matcha Green Tea (EGCG): Consumed at 2-3 cups per day, provides high levels of EGCG, an antioxidant that can inhibit cancer cell growth and induce apoptosis. EGCG capsules can be taken instead of consuming the tea.  

Pancreatic Enzymes: These specific enzymes are most important in pancreatic cancer, but were also used by Dr. Nicholas Gonzalez in his clinic.  

Proteolytic Enzymes: These enzymes are taken on an empty stomach and instead of digesting food they scavenge the body for dead or destructive tissue that should be eradicated.  

Red Yeast Rice (RYR): Statins have actually been shown to both increase the prevention and decrease the recurrence of certain types of cancer. Could RYR, which statins are derived from have the same effect with far less negatives than the pharmaceutical derivative?  

Estrogen Balance (I3C, DIM): Helps eliminate high levels of estrogen  

T Quench (Saw Palmetto, Nettles, EGCG): Blocks harmful high levels of testosterone  

Hydrogen Water: Hydrogen water is really the only water besides pure pristine spring water consumed at the source (not bottled) that has a negative ORP (no oxidation). This means it helps scavenge free radicals that cause inflammation and aging in the body. Details at stephencabral.com/hydrogen-water  

Note: You do not need to use all of these specialty supplements – They are worth researching since some work better than others for certain types of cancer. Also, note that some supplements like enzymes are usually taken on an empty stomach while others may need to be taken with food.  

Protocol Stacks to Add On 

Any one of the following protocols can be completed on their own or in addition to some of the nutritional supplements above. Some have been anecdotally shown to work better for certain forms of cancer.  

Gerson Protocol 

https://gerson.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Gerson-Guidelines-for-General-Nutrition.pdf 

Nicholas Gonzalez  

https://thegonzalezprotocol.com/gonzalez-protocol/ 

https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/treatment/cam/patient/gonzalez-pdq 

Budwig Protocol 

https://www.nvlv.nl/downloads/budwig-cancer-guide.pdf 

Joe Tippens Protocol  

https://www.laurasmercantile.com/joe-tippens-cancer-protocol/ 

https://i2b.us/fenbendazole-from-md-anderson-to-joe-tippens/ 

Hoxsey Herbal Treatment 

https://citeseerx.ist.psu.edu/document?repid=rep1&type=pdf&doi=47839f91778bce8b3285e36adb63bf4909901bae 

Essaic Formula  

https://essiaccouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/1-Essiac-Black-Root-Medicine-1926-2002.pdf (Original documents) 

Dr. Sebi Diet Plan 

https://www.hamiltonplace.com/products/product/the-complete-dr-sebi-cookbook-detox-cleanse-and-revitalize-your-body-with-alkaline-diet-discov-er-the-dr-sebi-food-list-and-products-and-cook-tasty-meals-barnesnoble-8b654e 

Water Fasting  

https://www.amazon.com/Fasting-Can-Save-Your-Life/dp/0914532235/ 

Juice Fasting (Namely Carrot Juice) 

https://www.amazon.com/Curing-Cancer-Carrots-Ann-Cameron/dp/0692521763/ 

High-Dose Intravenous Vitamin-C  

https://www.cancer.gov/research/key-initiatives/ras/news-events/dialogue-blog/2020/yun-cantley-vitamin-c 

Functional Medicine Detox by EquiLife 

https://stephencabral.com/detox

Heavy Metal Detox by EquiLife 

https://stephencabral.com/heavy-metal

Mold Detox by EquiLife 

https://stephencabral.com/mold

CBO Protocol by EquiLife (for rebalancing the gut) 

https://stephencabral.com/cbo

Note: I personally would never use just one protocol, but instead use a protocol as part of an integrative protocol for healing, or as a 2-4 week solo (like beginning with the 21-Day EquiLife Functional Medicine Detox) before layering others in.  

Non-Supplement Protocols  

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT): Hyperbaric oxygen therapy involves breathing pure oxygen in a pressurized room or chamber, which can enhance the oxygenation of tissues, potentially inhibiting cancer growth and improving the effectiveness of conventional treatments. 

Exercise With Oxygen Therapy (EWOT): Exercise with oxygen therapy combines exercise with the inhalation of oxygen-enriched air, which may boost the immune system, improve circulation, and enhance the body’s ability to fight cancer. 

Sauna: Regular sauna use can promote detoxification, improve circulation, and enhance the immune response, potentially aiding the body in combating cancer. 

Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy (PEMF): Pulsed electromagnetic field therapy uses electromagnetic fields to stimulate cellular repair and regeneration, which may support overall health and improve the effectiveness of cancer treatments. 

Heat/Hyperthermia: Hyperthermia involves raising the body temperature to enhance the effectiveness of cancer treatments by making cancer cells more susceptible to radiation and chemotherapy. 

Cold/Hypothermia: Cold therapy or cryotherapy can reduce inflammation and pain, potentially improving recovery and supporting the body’s fight against cancer. 

Manual Lymph Drainage: Manual lymph drainage, a gentle massage technique, stimulates the lymphatic system, aiding in detoxification and potentially enhancing the immune system’s ability to target cancer cells. 

Rebounding (Trampoline): Rebounding on a trampoline promotes lymphatic circulation, detoxification, and overall fitness, which may support the body’s natural defenses against cancer. 

Photodynamic Therapy: Photodynamic therapy uses light-activated drugs to selectively target and kill cancer cells, making it a promising complementary treatment that can be combined with other therapies to improve outcomes. 

Off-Label Pharmaceuticals  

Although pharmaceuticals would not be my first choice for any health condition some of them are plant extracts that have been patented for drug use.  

Often doctors find “off-label” uses for these drugs that they were otherwise not intended to be used for. The ones below may be helpful as part of cancer treatments.  

Please note there is now a lab test that can be performed to see which drugs may be most successful at killing cancer. It’s called, Cytometric Profiling, and it involves a biopsy of tissue. That tissue is then tested against certain drugs to see which ones work to kill the cancer. Although invasive, this is impressive health tech that could save time and lives.  

Here is a non-exhaustive list of pharmaceutical drugs being used for off-label purposes to treat cancer: 

  1. Metabloc™ (a combination of alpha-lipoic acid and hydroxycitrate) has been investigated for its potential to alter tumor metabolism. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20931262/ 
  2. Dendritic Cell (DC) Injections may represent a promising approach in cancer therapy, utilizing the body’s own immune system to recognize and attack cancer cells. This is not really a pharmaceutical since it is an extraction of your own dendrite cells and then reinfected back into your body after being “trained” to kill cancer cells.  
  3. Oxibendazole, Parbendazole, Albendazole, and Fenbendazole (anthelmintic drugs used to treat parasitic infections) have shown potential anti-cancer effects in preclinical studies. https://www.cancertreatmentsresearch.com/community/pancreatic-cancer/parbendazole-and-oxibendazole-are-more-effective-compared-to-fenbendazole-and-mebendazole-in-pancreatic-cancer/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31861153/ 
  4. Cesium Therapy (using cesium chloride) is suggested to increase the pH of cancer cells, potentially inhibiting their growth. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/6522427/ 
  5. Naltrexone (Low Dose Naltrexone or LDN), typically used to treat addiction and autoimmune diseases, may boost the immune system and inhibit cancer cell growth. 
  6. Aspirin, commonly used as a pain reliever and anti-inflammatory, has been shown to reduce the risk of certain cancers and slow cancer progression. 
  7. Metformin, a diabetes medication, has been associated with reduced cancer risk and improved outcomes in cancer patients. 
  8. Propranolol, a beta-blocker for heart conditions, may inhibit cancer cell proliferation and metastasis. 
  9. Disulfiram, used to treat alcoholism, has the potential to inhibit cancer stem cells and enhance the effect of chemotherapy. 
  10. Dipyridamole, an antiplatelet drug, has potential anti-cancer properties through inhibition of nucleoside transport. 
  11. Noscapine, a cough suppressant, has been shown to inhibit tumor growth and metastasis in preclinical models. 
  12. Ammonium Tetrathiomolybdate (TM), used to treat Wilson’s disease, may have anti-angiogenic properties, reducing tumor blood supply. 
  13. Itraconazole, an antifungal medication, has been shown to inhibit the Hedgehog signaling pathway and angiogenesis in cancer. 
  14. Doxycycline, an antibiotic, has potential anti-cancer effects through inhibition of mitochondrial biogenesis. 
  15. Clarithromycin, an antibiotic, may enhance the effects of certain chemotherapies. 
  16. Rapamycin, an immunosuppressant used to prevent organ transplant rejection, inhibits mTOR, a pathway involved in cancer cell growth. 
  17. Finasteride, used for benign prostatic hyperplasia and hair loss, has potential protective effects against prostate cancer at higher doses. 
  18. Tamoxifen, primarily used for breast cancer, is sometimes used off-label for other hormone-sensitive cancers. It is possible this drug could cause other cancers like endometrial cancer and like all pharmaceuticals all options should be weighed.  
  19. Celecoxib, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), has potential to inhibit tumor growth through COX-2 inhibition. 
  20. Thalidomide, an immunomodulatory drug, is used off-label for multiple myeloma and other cancers due to its anti-angiogenic properties. 
  21. Statins, cholesterol-lowering drugs, have potential to inhibit cancer cell proliferation and induce apoptosis. 

Note: In the future, I will link the published research with each corresponding off-label drug. I am also noting that I need to link the corresponding multi-modalities that they work best with. (Ie. Which ones work better when added to intravenous high-dose vitamin C) 

Multi-Modality Chemotherapy + Natural Treatments 

Make no mistake about it, chemotherapy is toxic. The goal of chemotherapy is to kill most or all of the cancer cells before it kills all of your cells (you). However, I have found it interesting that many people that have survived late-stage cancer have combined 1 round of chemotherapy with many of the natural treatment plans listed above. 

Further research is needed, but I believe that it seems like many of the natural modalities may be protecting the healthy cells while ramping up the cytotoxic effects of the chemotherapy. Then, the natural treatments kill the remaining small cancer cells and prevent the recurrence of cancer coming back.  

There are even “Trojan horse” approaches to low-dose chemotherapy right now that use glucose and/or insulin to light up the cancer cells and have them start feeding on the sugar while at the same time, targeted chemo follows in and kills the cancerous cells.  

Personally, I do not know if I would use chemo right away, and I don’t think I would if I had found the cancer early using the testing I listed above. But, I would be open to it if my life was on the line, which is essentially how I look at conventional medicine in general. 

Exercise’s Effect on Cancer 

Interestingly enough cancer has a difficult time surviving in a high-oxygen environment (discovered by Noble Prize winner Dr. Otto Warburg). This has led numerous researchers to look towards exercise and other modalities (like HBOT & EWOT) to increase oxygen to the tissues of the body. 

Having said that, this likely means both aerobic (cardio) and anaerobic (weights) can be beneficial for cancer, but for very different reasons. Aerobic-based cardio increases oxygen in the body and is likely the more beneficial of the two in order to directly affect cancer.  

However, resistance weight training ensures that you keep muscle mass on especially if you are fasting, going more plant-based, or using specific treatments that may make you lose your appetite.  

Therefore, this is the regimen I would suggest: 

Types of Exercise 

  1. Aerobic Exercise: Activities like walking, cycling, running, and swimming can help improve cardiovascular health, reduce fatigue, and enhance mood. It’s generally recommended to aim for moderate-intensity aerobic exercise (zones 2-4)
 
  2. Strength Training: Using weights, resistance bands, or body-weight exercises can help maintain or increase muscle mass and strength, which is particularly important for countering the muscle loss that can occur with some cancer treatments.
 
  3. Flexibility and Balance Exercises: Yoga, stretching, and balance exercises can help improve flexibility, reduce stiffness, and enhance balance, which can be beneficial, especially for older adults or those experiencing neuropathy.
 

Recommended Amount of Exercise 

  • Aerobic Exercise: Aim for at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity or 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic exercise per week. This can and probably should be broken down into 30-minutes, 5 times a week. 
  • Strength Training: Include strength training exercises at least 2 days per week with full-body workouts, targeting all major muscle groups. These can be 5-6 exercises done as a circuit that last 20-30 minutes.  
  • Flexibility and Balance: Incorporate flexibility and balance exercises into your routine at least 2-3 times per week. These types of exercises can be done as part of a dynamic warm-up or even between circuits. They won’t take more than 10-minutes to incorporate with your strength training routines or on off-days.  

Removing Chemicals & Toxins from Your Environment  

In my book, the Rain Barrel Effect, I go in-depth on the over 100,000 man-made chemicals in the environment and how they affect our overall health. My suggestion is to first begin to work on replacing the most toxic substances you use the most. Some of these would include cleaner, non-toxic replacements for: 

  • Water filter 
  • Air Filter 
  • Organic food 
  • Grass-fed or pastured meat, eggs 
  • Wild fish 
  • Non-toxic cookware 
  • Cosmetics 
  • Soap 
  • Household cleaners 
  • Detergents 
  • Air freshers  

Note: All of my favorite products are at StephenCabral.com/resources 

Spirituality & Emotions 

It’s worth noting that the vast majority of seemingly “miracle” cancer survivors against all hope came from people who were able to release the stress, keep a positive mindset, and continue to push forward with the belief that they would beat this dis-ease. 

I’d be remiss if I didn’t also mention that my research has shown a very strong correlation between spirituality and survival rates. Trusting in a higher power, while at the same time doing what needs to be done seems to be a powerful factor in beating cancer.  

I think believing in God, or a higher power, along with learning to let go of much of the stress or trauma that affects your nervous system (and as a result your immune system) is key to being able to not only rid your body of cancer, but keep it from coming back. 

The problem with recommendations in this area is that everyone responds to different de-stressing protocols and spiritual beliefs. Therefore, I would suggest finding what speaks to you and a plan that you could take action on to let go of all of the stress and feel more love in your life each day.  

Here are a few places to research: 

  • Your religious affiliation   
  • Religious books 
  • Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) 
  • Neurofeedback 
  • Internal Family Systems 
  • Hypnosis with Regression Therapy 
  • Neurolinguistic Programming 
  • Dynamic Neural Retaining Systems  

Cancer Forums 

There are many forums dedicated to cancer and cancer-based support. I have not spent much time on them and I would note to myself that they can lead people down rabbit holes of untried, and sometimes unsafe treatment alternatives. However, there are often powerful stories of triumph and tremendous support amongst the communities.  

Here are a couple of forums that may be worth exploring: 

https://www.cancertreatmentsresearch.com/community/ 

https://www.earthclinic.com/cures/cancer2.html?sortby=loved 

https://csn.cancer.org/ 

Cancer Centers 

The following is not an exhaustive list and will need to be updated routinely from our global community. These particular cancer centers, though, do have strong reputations and have been around for quite some time. It’s probably worth it to contact at least 2-3 centers before selecting the one you may ultimately go to for natural or complimentary treatments. 

As a side note, many of these programs are not covered by insurance (unfortunately), and therefore, can be quite expensive. All options should be weighed before deciding to commit the financial and emotional reserves required to stay at one of these locations.  

Natural & Complementary Cancer Centers  

Cancer Doctor

Hope 4 Cancer

The Gerson Institute

True North Health Center

Hippocrates Wellness

Integrated Medicine (for injectable mistletoe)  

New Hope medical Center

Oasis of Hope

Recommended Cancer Books 

Out of the 100+ books on cancer I’ve read the following two sections would be the ones I would return to for reference. Many of the books state the same types of protocols (which I find to be a positive affirmation of what works), so reading more than 10-12 books on natural cancer therapies probably won’t be beneficial. However, I’ve found each book below has its own take and point of reference in which it approaches beating cancer.  

Technical Cancer Books 

Most of the books below are older publications from my personal natural medical library, but the original thoughts and thesis each book presents are timeless. 

Research Links on Pancreatic Cancer  

Pancreatic cancer has been a bit of a research project for me since statistically speaking, it appears to be the deadliest form of cancer. One of the reasons for this is that pancreatic cancerous tumors seem to hide undetected from the immune system beneath a protective dense, matrix-like, fibrin layer.  

I’m optimistic that if we can find a cure or solid treatment protocol for pancreatic cancer then we will have something that most other forms of cancer will respond to as well. For now, here are a few research links on pancreatic cancer that are at least worth noting.  

Additional Topics & Treatments for Future Outline 

These notes below are what I plan to do more research on in the coming months in order to see the true significance of the role they may play in causing cancer – whether it by causal or merely corollary association.  

Causal or Corollary Measures: 

  • High/Low Hormones & Cancer 
  • High Iron Levels & Cancer  
  • Low Vitamin D3 Levels & Cancers  
  • High IGF-1 & Cancer  
  • “Shots” Increased Incidence of Cancer 

Preventative + Treatments 

  • Aerobic Cardio (Zone 4+5) 
  • Meditation or breath work  
  • Supplement + drug stacks  
  • HBOT/EWOT-specific protocols  
  • Sound & frequency therapy  
  • Color/light therapy 
  • Energetic Medicine  

Research Links Need to Be Added: 

  • Supplement section 
  • Pharmaceutical section 
  • Exercise section  

Sonodynamic Therapy  

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5069838/ 

CTC-based chemosensitivity evaluation (new testing to predict outcomes of certain drugs) 

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35023686/#:~:text=CTC%2Dbased%20chemosensitivity%20evaluation%20can,likely%20to%20benefit%20from%20chemotherapy 

Closing 

As stated earlier, these are my personal notes and condensed research summaries on what I believe to hold many of the answers to cancer. This page will be updated as my research efforts continue.  

My goal is to provide specific cancer protocols within the next 12-months that go beyond just listing treatments, diet plans, supplements, etc. However, to do this simply takes time, larger conversations with renowned experts, an assimilation of complex ideas, and then ultimately the creation of a cancer protocol that can be tested in the real world.  

Like many, I look forward to cancer being able to be routinely cured just like every other top cause of mortality. When that day comes, we will then no longer fear early detection of any dis-ease since we will know that there are proven protocols to overcome them. Until then, we have work to do…