AMERICA NOW just had a segment on BAKING SODA CURING CANCER

The problem with your post are that anecdotal evidence (your stories of friends, etc) means nothing to people who want to see actual scientific studies.  If a product is that good, they should conduct a clinical trial to show they are that good.  Peer review papers, clinical trials, SOMETHING scientific.  Obviously, MSKMC hasn't seen anything scientific or they wouldn't discount the product.  Vitamins, to date, haven't been proven to cure cancer.  People want to see results that they can trust, not testimonials.  Maybe that works for you, but most of us require a little more proof.  I do not trust any company who charges high costs for their product and uses only testimonials for proof.  If they won't submit their product to strict scientific controls, then call me skeptical but I probably won't buy in to their product.  If you want to use this product as COMPLIMENTARY — a supplement in addition to scientifical proven treatment, then that makes more sense.  Just like changing diet and using other supplements – many use complimentary approaches.  But as a replacement for a scientifically studied treatment, I want to see data.

As for your comments on chemo, most treatments for melanoma are NOT chemo.  Chemo suppresses and kills the immune system.  Most treatments nowadays for melanoma boost the immune system so the body's built in mechanisms can kill melanoma.  Both chemo and radiation are not considered very effective for melanoma.  Yervoy, IL-2, Interferon, TIL and others are considered immune system boosters and are thought to be a better choice for melanoma treatment than chemo.

Just my 2 cents.

My onc’s first yervoy clinical-trial patient didn’t have long to live, now he carries a picture of her and her baby in his lab coat pocket. She remains NED. Clinical trials can and do save lives.

My onc’s first yervoy clinical-trial patient didn’t have long to live, now he carries a picture of her and her baby in his lab coat pocket. She remains NED. Clinical trials can and do save lives.

My onc’s first yervoy clinical-trial patient didn’t have long to live, now he carries a picture of her and her baby in his lab coat pocket. She remains NED. Clinical trials can and do save lives.

Clinical trials and tests are very expensive and there are no economic interest in testing baking soda for cancer treatment. So testimonials is everything what we have and will have. In youtube video from dr. Simoncini there are some other doctors testimonials that had cured cancer with baking soda.

Clinical trials and tests are very expensive and there are no economic interest in testing baking soda for cancer treatment. So testimonials is everything what we have and will have. In youtube video from dr. Simoncini there are some other doctors testimonials that had cured cancer with baking soda.

Clinical trials and tests are very expensive and there are no economic interest in testing baking soda for cancer treatment. So testimonials is everything what we have and will have. In youtube video from dr. Simoncini there are some other doctors testimonials that had cured cancer with baking soda.

The problem with your post are that anecdotal evidence (your stories of friends, etc) means nothing to people who want to see actual scientific studies.  If a product is that good, they should conduct a clinical trial to show they are that good.  Peer review papers, clinical trials, SOMETHING scientific.  Obviously, MSKMC hasn't seen anything scientific or they wouldn't discount the product.  Vitamins, to date, haven't been proven to cure cancer.  People want to see results that they can trust, not testimonials.  Maybe that works for you, but most of us require a little more proof.  I do not trust any company who charges high costs for their product and uses only testimonials for proof.  If they won't submit their product to strict scientific controls, then call me skeptical but I probably won't buy in to their product.  If you want to use this product as COMPLIMENTARY — a supplement in addition to scientifical proven treatment, then that makes more sense.  Just like changing diet and using other supplements – many use complimentary approaches.  But as a replacement for a scientifically studied treatment, I want to see data.

As for your comments on chemo, most treatments for melanoma are NOT chemo.  Chemo suppresses and kills the immune system.  Most treatments nowadays for melanoma boost the immune system so the body's built in mechanisms can kill melanoma.  Both chemo and radiation are not considered very effective for melanoma.  Yervoy, IL-2, Interferon, TIL and others are considered immune system boosters and are thought to be a better choice for melanoma treatment than chemo.

Just my 2 cents.

The problem with your post are that anecdotal evidence (your stories of friends, etc) means nothing to people who want to see actual scientific studies.  If a product is that good, they should conduct a clinical trial to show they are that good.  Peer review papers, clinical trials, SOMETHING scientific.  Obviously, MSKMC hasn't seen anything scientific or they wouldn't discount the product.  Vitamins, to date, haven't been proven to cure cancer.  People want to see results that they can trust, not testimonials.  Maybe that works for you, but most of us require a little more proof.  I do not trust any company who charges high costs for their product and uses only testimonials for proof.  If they won't submit their product to strict scientific controls, then call me skeptical but I probably won't buy in to their product.  If you want to use this product as COMPLIMENTARY — a supplement in addition to scientifical proven treatment, then that makes more sense.  Just like changing diet and using other supplements – many use complimentary approaches.  But as a replacement for a scientifically studied treatment, I want to see data.

As for your comments on chemo, most treatments for melanoma are NOT chemo.  Chemo suppresses and kills the immune system.  Most treatments nowadays for melanoma boost the immune system so the body's built in mechanisms can kill melanoma.  Both chemo and radiation are not considered very effective for melanoma.  Yervoy, IL-2, Interferon, TIL and others are considered immune system boosters and are thought to be a better choice for melanoma treatment than chemo.

Just my 2 cents.

The problem with alternatives is that there is no profit in them for pharmaceutical companies so they don't bother testing them. You can't put a patent on a vitamin, herb, or mineral. The Sloan Kettering web page on complementary treatments is a good resource to check for contraindications and for general information. But I would not use them as my sole source when researching complementary treatments.

What happens all too often with complementary treatments is that some patients feel that "more is better" and that's not always the case. All too often they wind up doing themselves more harm than good by throwing something off balance in the body.

I am taking Cellect. It's not cheap but it is doable. I've seen more expensive supplements with mystery ingredients ("specially patented formula") in them. At least the folks at Cellect are up front about what's in their product. As for it working? I really don't know and have nothing to offer. But what I do notice is that if I'm lax with taking it I feel tired and blah and as soon as I resume taking I get my energy back.

While interferon is an immune system booster, my understanding is that it's effective in only a small number of people, it's highly toxic, and it makes you sick for a year. Given that, how much less effective and worse can consuming something like baking soda be? 

Fortunately some great strides have been made in researching and developing new drugs that are less toxic and more effective than interferon. All we can do is hope and pray that some day soon melanoma will become nothing more than a chronic treatable condition.

The problem with alternatives is that there is no profit in them for pharmaceutical companies so they don't bother testing them. You can't put a patent on a vitamin, herb, or mineral. The Sloan Kettering web page on complementary treatments is a good resource to check for contraindications and for general information. But I would not use them as my sole source when researching complementary treatments.

What happens all too often with complementary treatments is that some patients feel that "more is better" and that's not always the case. All too often they wind up doing themselves more harm than good by throwing something off balance in the body.

I am taking Cellect. It's not cheap but it is doable. I've seen more expensive supplements with mystery ingredients ("specially patented formula") in them. At least the folks at Cellect are up front about what's in their product. As for it working? I really don't know and have nothing to offer. But what I do notice is that if I'm lax with taking it I feel tired and blah and as soon as I resume taking I get my energy back.

While interferon is an immune system booster, my understanding is that it's effective in only a small number of people, it's highly toxic, and it makes you sick for a year. Given that, how much less effective and worse can consuming something like baking soda be? 

Fortunately some great strides have been made in researching and developing new drugs that are less toxic and more effective than interferon. All we can do is hope and pray that some day soon melanoma will become nothing more than a chronic treatable condition.

Linny, I think that's great that you feel Cellect is a good product for you.  I'm all for what makes anyone feel they have more control over their disease.  My comment to o2bcheri still stands, though.  She wonders why everyone doesn't jump on the Cellect bandwagon instead of taking chemo or radiation.  The cost versus scientific proof is the issue.  I understand about not being able to "patent" vitamins.  I understand clinical trials and scientific reviews are expensive.  Any alternative product is going to be subject to criticism without benefit of scientific backup.  And often times, there is no monetary reward for studying those types of products which is why they will always be "alternative".  It's a no win situation.  There aren't a lot of good options for melanoma although there are more now than ever before.  Even the scientifically studied options, like Interferon, can be controversial. 

In lack of great options, treatment for melanoma is very personal.  I've been on this board for over 10 years and have seen the gamut from extreme supplements to the other extreme.  One of my favorite people on this site was Glenda, a 10+ year stage IV survivor.  She said if she only had a short while to live, she was going to enjoy her life and eat whatever she wanted.  "All Natural Ron" and his "Green Monster" regimen went the other route.  Both are no longer with us.  Each chose the route that was best for them.  Alternative therapies will always be greeted with some skepticism here because of their lack of scientific proof.   Some people are willing to embrace any alternative and complementary approach and others want ones with actual proof and scientific data behind.  It's all very personal.  The key is respecting other people's choices and not "advertising" your own as the way everyone should go. 

Best wishes to all on whatever treatment they choose!

Janner

Linny, I think that's great that you feel Cellect is a good product for you.  I'm all for what makes anyone feel they have more control over their disease.  My comment to o2bcheri still stands, though.  She wonders why everyone doesn't jump on the Cellect bandwagon instead of taking chemo or radiation.  The cost versus scientific proof is the issue.  I understand about not being able to "patent" vitamins.  I understand clinical trials and scientific reviews are expensive.  Any alternative product is going to be subject to criticism without benefit of scientific backup.  And often times, there is no monetary reward for studying those types of products which is why they will always be "alternative".  It's a no win situation.  There aren't a lot of good options for melanoma although there are more now than ever before.  Even the scientifically studied options, like Interferon, can be controversial. 

In lack of great options, treatment for melanoma is very personal.  I've been on this board for over 10 years and have seen the gamut from extreme supplements to the other extreme.  One of my favorite people on this site was Glenda, a 10+ year stage IV survivor.  She said if she only had a short while to live, she was going to enjoy her life and eat whatever she wanted.  "All Natural Ron" and his "Green Monster" regimen went the other route.  Both are no longer with us.  Each chose the route that was best for them.  Alternative therapies will always be greeted with some skepticism here because of their lack of scientific proof.   Some people are willing to embrace any alternative and complementary approach and others want ones with actual proof and scientific data behind.  It's all very personal.  The key is respecting other people's choices and not "advertising" your own as the way everyone should go. 

Best wishes to all on whatever treatment they choose!

Janner

Linny, I think that's great that you feel Cellect is a good product for you.  I'm all for what makes anyone feel they have more control over their disease.  My comment to o2bcheri still stands, though.  She wonders why everyone doesn't jump on the Cellect bandwagon instead of taking chemo or radiation.  The cost versus scientific proof is the issue.  I understand about not being able to "patent" vitamins.  I understand clinical trials and scientific reviews are expensive.  Any alternative product is going to be subject to criticism without benefit of scientific backup.  And often times, there is no monetary reward for studying those types of products which is why they will always be "alternative".  It's a no win situation.  There aren't a lot of good options for melanoma although there are more now than ever before.  Even the scientifically studied options, like Interferon, can be controversial. 

In lack of great options, treatment for melanoma is very personal.  I've been on this board for over 10 years and have seen the gamut from extreme supplements to the other extreme.  One of my favorite people on this site was Glenda, a 10+ year stage IV survivor.  She said if she only had a short while to live, she was going to enjoy her life and eat whatever she wanted.  "All Natural Ron" and his "Green Monster" regimen went the other route.  Both are no longer with us.  Each chose the route that was best for them.  Alternative therapies will always be greeted with some skepticism here because of their lack of scientific proof.   Some people are willing to embrace any alternative and complementary approach and others want ones with actual proof and scientific data behind.  It's all very personal.  The key is respecting other people's choices and not "advertising" your own as the way everyone should go. 

Best wishes to all on whatever treatment they choose!

Janner

Thank you Janner……well said!  This is a difficult journey, let's honor each other and live….. and let live!

Swanee

Thank you Janner……well said!  This is a difficult journey, let's honor each other and live….. and let live!

Swanee

Thank you Janner……well said!  This is a difficult journey, let's honor each other and live….. and let live!

Swanee

The problem with alternatives is that there is no profit in them for pharmaceutical companies so they don't bother testing them. You can't put a patent on a vitamin, herb, or mineral. The Sloan Kettering web page on complementary treatments is a good resource to check for contraindications and for general information. But I would not use them as my sole source when researching complementary treatments.

What happens all too often with complementary treatments is that some patients feel that "more is better" and that's not always the case. All too often they wind up doing themselves more harm than good by throwing something off balance in the body.

I am taking Cellect. It's not cheap but it is doable. I've seen more expensive supplements with mystery ingredients ("specially patented formula") in them. At least the folks at Cellect are up front about what's in their product. As for it working? I really don't know and have nothing to offer. But what I do notice is that if I'm lax with taking it I feel tired and blah and as soon as I resume taking I get my energy back.

While interferon is an immune system booster, my understanding is that it's effective in only a small number of people, it's highly toxic, and it makes you sick for a year. Given that, how much less effective and worse can consuming something like baking soda be? 

Fortunately some great strides have been made in researching and developing new drugs that are less toxic and more effective than interferon. All we can do is hope and pray that some day soon melanoma will become nothing more than a chronic treatable condition.

I haven't seen compelling data on,especially the sugar business. Everything in moderation is a good motto

I haven't seen compelling data on,especially the sugar business. Everything in moderation is a good motto

I haven't seen compelling data on,especially the sugar business. Everything in moderation is a good motto