Herbal Alternative Medicine for Pet Cancers

Chance

Veteran Member
Adding this thread for alternative treatment for dog/cat cancers.

Some good info out there on Artemisinin and mushrooms.

This mushroom treatment looks pretty good. They tested it on hemangiosacrcomas.

About time THEY do some serious testing of these alternative medicines/treatments as their regular treatments often fail!

Other cancers may respond also.

They sell this on amazon too. I just ordered some for me and my dog - I have Lyme Disease and this stuff is for immunity health too - so I'll give it a try.

https://www.amazon.com/im-yunity/s?p...i'm yunity

Found this:

"Coriolus versicolor(turkey tail mushroom, trametes versicolor, kawaratake, yun-zhi) is probably the best documented medicinal mushroom. An isolate derived from Coriolus versicolor, known as polysaccharide-K (PSK or PSP), is used in some countries as an adjunctive therapy for patients undergoing chemotherapy for cancer. Also known by its brand name Krestin, it is intended to counteract the negative effect that many chemotherapeutic agents have on the immune system. A detailed scientific review of polysaccharide-K by the MD Anderson Cancer Center, reported 40 clinical and 55 animal studies have been conducted on this mushroom isolate.

PSP in China and PSK in Japan, both mushroom extracts are government registered anticancer drugs, commonly used as a supplement to surgery, radiation and chemotherapy.

http://www.imyunity.com/about-i-m-yu...mushrooms.html

And this:

https://penntoday.upenn.edu/news/co...urvival-time-dogs-cancer-penn-vet-study-finds

Compound Derived From a Mushroom Lengthens Survival Time in Dogs With Cancer, Penn Vet Study Finds
PHILADELPHIA — Dogs with hemangiosarcoma that were treated with a compound derived from the Coriolus versicolor mushroom had the longest survival times ever reported for dogs with the disease. These promising findings offer hope that the compound may one day offer cancer patients — human and canine alike — a viable alternative or complementary treatment to traditional chemotherapies.
 
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Chance

Veteran Member
There are also clinical trials on going across the country to check into - might be something there of interest to you for your pet. Like the Penn Vet study done in the previous post.

http://www.vet.upenn.edu/research/clinical-trials/penn-vet-clinical-trials/

Current Clinical Trials at Penn Vet - more at the link

EQUINE NECK ARTHRITIS – Comparison of synovial inflammatory biomarkers with radiographic and standing robotic computed tomographic (CT) signs of cervical facet osteoarthritis
The purpose of this trial is to compare synovial inflammatory biomarkers (molecular signs of inflammation within the joint) with radiographic and standing robotic computed tomographic (CT) evidence of osteoarthritis in the cervical facet joints in horses.

Clinical trial for dogs with atrial fibrillation
The goal of this study is to determine whether slowing down the heart rate in canine atrial fibrillation improves survival.

CANCER - Trial for Dogs with Mast Cell Tumors, B Cell Lymphoma, or Histocytic Sarcoma
Seeking dogs with specific tumors to help us further cancer research.

OSTEOSARCOMA - Use of a Novel Immunotherapy for Dogs with Bone Cancer of the Leg
Further evaluation of the Listeria vaccine in dogs with osteosarcoma.

HEART MURMUR - New study evaluating a novel prescription diet for dogs with heart murmurs.
A study evaluating whether a new prescription diet will slow the progression of mitral valve disease in dogs.

ARTHRITIS - Pilot Study Evaluating a Therapeutic Mattress in Dogs
Assessing the Big Barker therapeutic mattress in dogs with osteoarthritis

Perianal Fistula Clinical Trial
A study of the cutaneous and rectal microbiome and the effect of cyclosporine therapy.

TRANSITIONAL CELL CARCINOMA - Clinical Trial Using Immunotherapy For Female Dogs With Bladder Cancer
A modified Listeria vaccine for female dogs with bladder cancer.

CRUCIATE TEAR - Clinical Trial for dogs who had a Cranial Cruciate Ligament (CCL) Rupture & TPLO Surgery
Assessing novel therapeutic that will be evaluated for its effect on the development and progression of osteoarthritis in dogs following CCL rupture and TPLO surgery

A Study Evaluating an All-Natural Supplement for Dogs with Arthritis
Evaluating a natural plant-derived supplement for dogs with arthritis

A Study Evaluating an All-natural Supplement for Itchy Dogs
Evaluating an all-natural plant derived supplement for dogs with pruritus

Coagulation in Septic Peritonitis in Dogs
We are testing a heparin derivative that is anti-inflammatory without being anticoagulant.

Safety And Effectiveness Of Antibody Therapy For Dogs With Splenic Hemangiosarcoma
This trial evaluates the safety and effectiveness of an antibody therapy designed to inhibit VEGF and delay or prevent spread of hemangioscarcoma after surgery

CATARACTS - Novel Therapeutic for Dogs with Cataracts
A novel plant-derived topical treatment for dogs with cataract disease

More clinical trials here:

AVMA Animal Health Studies Database
Welcome to the AVMA Animal Health Studies Database (AAHSD)!*Veterinary clinical studies conducted to investigate novel therapies or to collect samples or information to gain further understanding of a disease provide the best scientific evidence to guide the clinical care of animals, and oftentimes, people too. For recent examples of veterinary clinical studies in the news, see*here.

Veterinarians and animal owners may search the site to find studies that might be relevant to their patient or pet, either for a particular condition or even to provide health data or a sample from a normal animal. Animal owners interested in participating in such studies are encouraged to discuss their eligibility for any relevant study with their veterinarian.


https://ebusiness.avma.org/aahsd/st...mpaign=aahsd&utm_term=print&utm_content=javma
 
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Chance

Veteran Member
Yunnan Baiyao Capsules

I just had an interesting conversation with my vet.

My vet prescribed Yunnan Baiyao for a dog with hemangiosacrcoma (my vet was told to give this by an animal cardiologist) - the dog is cured now! A follow up CT scan was done by the cardiologist and there are NO SIGNS of the tumor. They told the lady to stop the mushroom treatment (this mushroom stops bleeding from tumors and can cause strokes - that's why they said to get off of it.)

Wow! This is amazing!
 

rickd94

Contributing Member
According to Sarah Westall - Companion C60 is running a Dog Cancer trial, using 2 products together, 1 is a "magic" composition, other 1 has enhanced C60 formula.
good things happening, but not done/reported yet...
 

Chance

Veteran Member
Follow up on Yunnan mushroom.. My vet has had many dog cancer patients on this...She has seen no clots, no side effects at all.

She had a dog diagnosed with aggressive nose cancer who was given 3 months to live...he lived a full year once on Yunnan mushroom.

My vet did not know mushrooms act synergistically..maybe the dog would have done better with adding a mushroom complex like Dr. Mercolas for dogs found on Amazon.

I talked with my vet about what I'd discovered with mushrooms...sent her the research...
 

Chance

Veteran Member
Dog Cancer Treatment
Wanted to pass this on to anyone who's dog has been diagnosed with cancer. I know 'western medicine' treatments can be hard on the dog, have poor results, are super expensive, etc.

I found a second vet in my area who is using mushrooms and curing cancer in dogs. These are cases documented with CT scans, biopsies, etc.

Just got back from an 'integrative' vet visit with my dog, Jazzy. Went in for arthritis/lumbar treatment/suggestions.

I noted this vet had bottles of powdered mushrooms on her shelves...so I told her about my vet and her experience with Yunnan baiyao mushroom healing hemangiosarcoma in a dog (documented with CT scans before and after). And how my vet puts all of her cancer patients on it now.

The vet we saw today said she had 6 dogs with cancer referred to her since she opened her private integrative vet treatment center last Sept. They were referred for other problems...not the cancer. She had never treated a dog for cancer before - she did rehabilitation/PT only the last ten years.

Before she opened her private integrative medicine center she did a lot of research - looking for more 'natural' treatments and came across mushrooms, manuka honey, etc. She liked what she was reading and found a company that she was impressed with that sold mushrooms for dogs - Canine Matrix. (sold on Amazon also) She also said she purchased a lot of manuka honey - but we didn't have time to talk about that. (I know that's used to treat/cure cancer) She also said she came across research that CBD shrinks tumors, so she'll use that too.

When these ill dogs came to her, she suggested Turkey Tail mushroom, Yunnan mushroom, other mushrooms for the cancer, plus whatever else she though might help the dog with mobility issues/other problems it came in with...then they discovered the tumors began to shrink and disappear.

I asked what kind of cancers these dogs had:

One dog had thyroid cancer - a 7" x 8" lump on his throat - his vet gave him 4 weeks to live. After starting the mushrooms, the owner noted the tumor was shrinking. The tumor is gone now. I think she said that dog came to her last September...dog appears to be fine now all these months later - no more tumor.

Another dog had hemangiosarcoma on his penis - couldn't draw his penis back inside the sheath due to the size of the tumor...she said it's shrunk so small now that it can retract now - I believe this dog was seen by her a couple of months ago....the owner isn't going to do the 'western' cancer treatment because it's shrinking.

Another had soft tissue sarcoma - that's gone.

Another had carcinomatosis - she said those tumors are gone.

She said that results are amazing! She used the word 'astounded'. She said more research needs to go in to treating cancer with mushrooms.

She recommends the 'treatment' dose for a few months and then going to a maintenance dose after that. (In my research, I found that a mushroom complex works even better with the Turkey Tail as mushrooms have a synergistic effect on each other.)

She uses the dose of 1/2 tsp per 25# per day of Turkey Tail mushroom for several months...then cuts back to a maintenance dose. She says there is info on the label for amt/wt.

I was excited to hear about the mushroom therapy for cancer and that a veterinarian in my area had 'discovered' that Turkey Tail mushroom is the most researched mushroom in the world for cancer treatments - all kinds of cancers. This is what I came across last year when my dog was diagnosed with nasal cancer - ended up being a wrong diagnosis, but it got me researching and finding out about mushrooms, honey, CBD, etc.) There are cancer trials on going with this mushroom.

Amazon sells various mushrooms - I use Om brand, the bulk because it's cheaper - easy to spoon in the bowl.

Just wanted to pass this on as an alternative to western cancer treatment.

Chance
 

Chance

Veteran Member
These mushrooms can be used prophylactically to prevent cancer. Don't wait until your dog gets cancer.

50% of dogs ten and older get cancer.

Just use a maintenance dose every day. Per the integrative vet. Just add to their regular food.
 

Pinecone

Has No Life - Lives on TB
Thanks for the information Chance. I'm a bit confused. Which two mushroom treatments do you or is your vet recommend. I'm asking for someone whose dog has skin cancer, and another who's lost two dogs to two different cancers. Thanks!
 

Chance

Veteran Member
Came across this NIH research on mushrooms.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4684115/

Immune Modulation From Five Major Mushrooms: Application to Integrative Oncology
Table 7
Summary of Potential Clinical Applications

Type of Cancer Indicated Mushroom
Nonsmall-cell lung cancer Cordyceps
Lung cancer Reishi
Gastric cancer PSK (turkey tail)
Hepatocellular carcinoma Agaricus, reishi
Leukemia Agaricus, reishi
Lymphoma Cordyceps
Breast cancer Reishi, maitake, turkey tail
Colon cancer Maitake, reishi, turkey tail
Prostate cancer Reishi
Sarcoma Reishi
 

Chance

Veteran Member
I sure hope this pans out - seems we get all these really cool studies/results...and then never hear about them again.

This could be used for our dogs/cats too - if gets approval.

Measles Virus Wipes Out Golf-Ball-Sized Cancer Tumor In 36 Hours

FEBRUARY 9, 2019 AT 1:35 AM

https://returntonow.net/2019/02/09/measles-virus-wipes-out-golf-ball-sized-cancer-tumor-in-36-hours/

She had an advanced case of multiple myeloma, a deadly cancer of the blood spread throughout her body and bone marrow, when researchers offered her a last-ditch resort — a massive dose of the measles.

Within 5 minutes, she got a splitting headache and a fever of 105, followed by vomiting and shaking.

Within 36 hours, a tumor the size of a golf ball on her forehead had disappeared, and within two weeks there was no cancer detectable in her body.

“It’s been the easiest treatment I’ve done by far,” she tells CNN.

The virus strain was engineered and weakened in a lab, and then given in a dose strong enough to vaccinate 10 million people.

Subsequent clinical trials have shown similar results with ovarian cancer, breast cancer and non-Hodgkins lymphoma, according to a 2016 research paper titled “Measles to the Rescue.” And current trials are looking at the effect of the measles on glioblastoma multiforme, mesothelioma and squamous cell carcinoma.

“We recently have begun to think about the idea of a single shot cure for cancer — and that’s our goal with this therapy,” Russell said.
 

Chance

Veteran Member
I sent the above article to a M.D./Ph. D. friend of mine - he did a follow up on the drug fenbendazole.

Here is what he sent me:

Hopeful, somewhat astonishing and overdue.

Chance - One of the drugs is mebendazole - a human anti-helminthic drug, in the same class as fenbendazole, the veterinarian medication to which you referred me.

Others include nitroglycerin, propranolol, and cimetidine - amazing!


I have forwarded all of this info to my veterinarian for her to peruse, since she treats various animals for cancer.


The Repurposing Drugs in Oncology (ReDO) Project https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4096030/

The Repurposing Drugs in Oncology (ReDO) ProjectThe Repurposing Drugs in Oncology (ReDO) Project seeks to repurpose well-known and well-characterised non-cancer drugs for new uses in oncology. The rationale for this project is presented, examining current issues in oncological drug development, challenges for health systems, and existing and future patient needs. In addition to discussing the advantages of repurposing, the paper also outlines some of the characteristics used in the selection of drug candidates by this project. Challenges in moving candidate drugs into clinical trial and subsequent practice are also discussed.*

Conclusion: The first six drugs to be investigated by the ReDO project are listed in*Table 1. They were selected based on the above criteria from a list of more than sixty non-oncological drug candidates with recent evidence of anti-cancer activity. Other candidate drugs on our list include: EPA/DHA, PUFAs, losartan/ARBs, chloroquine/hydroxychloroquine, statins, propranolol/beta blockers, omeprazole/PPI, and polysaccharide K (PSK).

Table 1.It may be noted that the list does not include a number of non-cancer drugs which have increasingly attracted attention from the oncological community, for example, the anti-diabetic drug metformin or aspirin. Metformin has become a significant object of clinical cancer research in recent years, driven in part because of the strong epidemiological evidence that it reduces cancer risk in patients with type II diabetes [41], which has also spurred on significant pre-clinical and clinical exploration [42–44]. This level of interest has moved from the laboratory to the bedside, and there are now more than fifty trials investigating the use of metformin in cancer treatment, as well as prevention. It is clear then, that the repurposing of metformin as an anti-cancer agent has moved into the mainstream, and has no need of further effort to make the case for it.

Aspirin is also missing from our list despite significant levels of interest in the anti-cancer properties that it may possess. While there is some evidence that aspirin may have some influence on cancer treatment post-diagnosis [45,*46], the bulk of attention has been on the prophylactic use of aspirin, including for those at high risk due to Lynch Syndrome [47], or from previous incidence of colorectal cancer (CRC) [48]. And, as with metformin, there is also a wide range of pre-clinical and clinical activity around aspirin and cancer such that there is little that a project such as ours could do to add to the debate, in contrast to the situation with lesser investigated drugs such as mebendazole, nitroglycerin, or cimetidine.

The first six drugs to be assessed by the ReDO project: Mebendazole ( anthelminthic for threadworm infections). Nitroglycerin (vasodilator for angina). Cimetidine (H2-receptor antagonist for peptic ulcer), Clarithromycin ( antibiotic for respiratory tract infection). Diclofenac (NSAID for pain relief). Itraconazole (antifungal for broad spectrum antifungal)*

This paper has outlined a number of issues with current oncological drug development, economic pressures imposed on health systems due to increased costs of new cancer treatments, and the increasing incidence of cancer, both in developed and developing countries.

Drug repurposing of existing non-oncological agents, particularly low-cost and generic drugs with known toxicity profiles has been proposed as a strategy to address these issues. While the advantages of repurposing are many, and have been outlined above, we should focus in this concluding remark on the ultimate benefit that we are seeking.*The authors of this paper are a diverse group of researchers, clinicians, and patient advocates all working in the not-for-profit sector. We seek new treatments that meet the needs of existing patients in as short a time-frame as possible and at a cost that is affordable both in developed and developing countries. Most of all we seek treatments that are at least as efficacious as existing standard of care treatments, including the newer targeted therapies which are emerging into clinical practice, but with lower toxicity and offering an improved quality of life to patients. There are numerous hurdles to overcome to make drug repurposing a reality, but perhaps the first of these is in convincing clinicians and patients alike that there really are old drugs already in the pharmacist’s cabinet which can provide some value to cancer patients in fighting their disease. We hope that this paper, and those that accompany it and focus on individual drugs, can provide the scientific rationale and the evidence that this is the case.
 

Chance

Veteran Member
Just to update this and give a short overview:

Turkey Tail mushroom is THE big one used by my dog's Integrative Medicine Vet. (dose of 1/2 tsp per 25# per day)

The other is the Yunnan Baiyao used by my dog's regular Vet. (Jazzy, my dog, was last prescribed 2 capsules 3 times a day for her weight of 90#)

Use both together. Yunnan is very good for bleeding tumors/cancers - it is used to stop/slow the blood lose and it is anti-tumor, anti-cancer.

Or use the Turkey Tail with the matched up mushroom in the list below:

Type of Cancer Indicated Mushroom
Nonsmall-cell lung cancer Cordyceps
Lung cancer Reishi
Gastric cancer PSK (turkey tail)
Hepatocellular carcinoma Agaricus, reishi
Leukemia Agaricus, reishi
Lymphoma Cordyceps
Breast cancer Reishi, maitake, turkey tail
Colon cancer Maitake, reishi, turkey tail
Prostate cancer Reishi
Sarcoma Reishi

Always use at least TWO mushrooms together - they work synergestically - more cancer fighting/more T cell production.

There is also a nice priced 7 mushroom mix at Costco.

I add the powdered mushroom directly to my dog's food. If in a capsule, I open the capsule and sprinkle it on the food because my dog spits out capsules.

Turkey Tail comes in bulk on Amazon - I buy the Om product.

I buy organic, USA - except the Yunnan comes from China.
 
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Suzieq

Veteran Member
I have Lyme Disease

Hello Chance,

Sorry to hear you have Lyme Disease. I my self had Lyme Disease in the past.

My doctor sells a produce that kills Candida Yeast Overgrowth. I did some research online and found it is also used to treat Lyme Disease. The company that makes "Biocidin" is Bio-Botanical Research Inc. From what I read, the company makes two products.

Online is a audio interview where they talk about how it is used in the digestive track to go after bacteria and one that's used outside the digestive track. They also talk about treating Lyme Disease.

Check out link for more information and listen to podcast, which is located on website: https://www.drkarafitzgerald.com/20...clinical-strategies-botanical-antimicrobials/

"Biocidin"
https://www.amazon.com/Bio-Botanica...gateway&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&smid=AQHSHADJFLP9X
 

Chance

Veteran Member
Just heard about this today - for those interested in stem cell treatments:

Adequan is a drug used to treat arthritis in dogs and horses. It is similar to naturally occurring glycosaminoglycan in cartilage.

CUS Veterinary Hospital is big on using this for animals with arthritis. They know it works and have had wonderful results.

Stem cells are being studied in numerous trials and one at CSU is comparing stem cell infections to Adquan injections. To see if the stem cells work as well or better for treatment of arthritis.

The dog owner is not told which his dog is receiving. Improvement is determined by walking the dog on pressure sensitive flooring - this measures the weight placed on each limb as the dog walks. The increase in weight
is indicative of improvement in that limb.



Stem cell therapy for osteoarthritis in dogs

Eligibility: Dogs with chronic osteoarthritis (> 6 months duration) of the elbow, knee or hip are eligible for a study investigating the effectiveness of treatment with mesenchymal stem cells (derived from fat tissues of unrelated donor dogs) for relief of joint pain and reduction of joint inflammation. The stem cells will be administered by direct injection into the joint, for a series of 3 treatments at 2-week intervals. The study will require brief sedation for the joint injections and for collection of joint fluid samples. Costs of stem cells will be covered, as will study costs of joint injections and fluid collections. Study eligible dogs must be in good general health and not currently receiving immune suppressive therapy. Treatment with NSAID drugs is allowable during the study, but new drug treatments are not allowed during the 8-week study period. ​

Contact:
Dr. Felix Duerr (Felix.Duerr@colostate.edu) ​
http://csu-cvmbs.colostate.edu/academics/clinsci/cirm/Pages/current-stem-cell-clinical-trials.aspx

A bit more info on Adquan if your dog has arthritis and you don't want to just treat the pain/symptoms:

Adequan belongs to a class of drugs called Disease Modifying Osteoarthritis Drugs (DMOAD). It is the only FDA-approved product of its type, and has been clinically shown to help treat arthritis while simultaneously relieving joint pain.

Adequan is a prescription medication that can only be dispensed and administered by a licensed veterinarian. That’s because it isn’t just a pill or an ointment, but a treatment requiring injection. When injected directly into your dog’s muscle, Adequan (polysulfated glycosaminoglycan) inhibits bad enzymes that break down cartilage in your dog’s joints.

Currently, Adequan is only FDA-approved for dogs and horses, though some vets do prescribe it for cats as well. Adequan helps relieve the pain of arthritis by soothing and lubricating the inflamed joint in addition to stimulating joint cartilage repair. Simply put, it helps your dog’s body heal and prevent further deterioration of your pets’ joints. https://noahsarkvet.com/the-benefits-and-side-effects-of-adequan-for-pet-arthritis/

Restore. Relieve. Renew.
The FDA-approved formula that’s never been duplicated.
Adequan® Canine (polysulfated glycosaminoglycan) is the only FDA-approved injectable, disease-modifying osteoarthritis drug (DMOAD) that inhibits cartilage loss in the dog’s joint, and may help to:

Restore joint lubrication

Relieve inflammation

Renew the building blocks of healthy cartilage


Adequan® Canine is recommended for intramuscular injection for the control of signs associated with non-infectious degenerative and/or traumatic arthritis of canine synovial joints. https://www.adequancanine.com/


Adequan for dogs is also known as polysulfated glycosaminoglycan and is approved by the Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of canine osteoarthritis. This drug is defined as a disease modifying osteoarthritis drug (DMOAD) as it treats the disease while relieving the pain associated with it.

The drug inhibits the catabolic enzymes that are responsible for eroding the joint. It lubricates the joint and, repairs and binds damaged cartilage. At the same time, it enhances the activity of anabolic enzymes to stimulate the synthesis of proteins and collagen. When injected into the dog’s muscle, the drug is absorbed by the inflamed joints and provides relief. It starts to work within hours and stays in the affected joints for 3 days.https://www.vetinfo.com/treating-dog-joint-pain-with-adequan-canine-injections.html
 

Chance

Veteran Member
Current Stem Cell Clinical Trials at Colorado State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital:


The CIRM and CIRM faculty are currently conducting several clinical trials evaluating stem cell therapy for treatment of diseases of dogs and cats. These trials are supported by several non-profit organizations, including the Shipley Foundation, the Eldred Foundation, and the Canine Health Foundation. Eligibility for each trial will be determined by trial coordinators, and for the studies listed below, treatment must be received at the CSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital. Typically clinical trials will pay a portion of or in some cases all the costs associated with the stem cell treatment. ​

Activated stem cells for treatment of chronic bacterial infections in dogs
Eligibility: Dogs with chronic (> 2 weeks duration) bacterial infections with known drug-resistant bacterial pathogens are eligible for entry into a funded clinical trial to evaluate the effectiveness of activated MSC therapy.

Contact:
Dr​. Valerie Johnson (Valerie.Johnson@colostate.edu)
Dr. Steven Dow (Steven.Dow@colostate.edu)

Stem cell therapy for canine wound healing
Eligibility: Dogs eligible for this study will have large cutaneous wounds that cannot be managed by simple suturing, and typically require multiple bandage changes weekly. Infected cutaneous wounds are also eligible. The study will evaluate the effectiveness of mesenchymal stem cells (obtained from young donor dogs) imbedded in a biological matrix for stimulation of more rapid wound healing and infection control. Eligible patients must be in good overall health, and not be receiving concurrent immune suppressive or immune modulatory therapy. The study will involve twice weekly topical treatments with stem cells in matrix material, and costs of stem cell treatment are covered by the study.​

Contact:
Dr​. Valerie Johnson (Valerie.Johnson@colostate.edu)
Dr. Steven Dow (Steven.Dow@colostate.edu)​

Stem cell therapy for osteoarthritis in dogs
Eligibility: Dogs with chronic osteoarthritis (> 6 months duration) of the elbow, knee or hip are eligible for a study investigating the effectiveness of treatment with mesenchymal stem cells (derived from fat tissues of unrelated donor dogs) for relief of joint pain and reduction of joint inflammation. The stem cells will be administered by direct injection into the joint, for a series of 3 treatments at 2-week intervals. The study will require brief sedation for the joint injections and for collection of joint fluid samples. Costs of stem cells will be covered, as will study costs of joint injections and fluid collections. Study eligible dogs must be in good general health and not currently receiving immune suppressive therapy. Treatment with NSAID drugs is allowable during the study, but new drug treatments are not allowed during the 8-week study period. ​

Contact:
Dr. Felix Duerr (Felix.Duerr@colostate.edu) ​


http://csu-cvmbs.colostate.edu/academics/clinsci/cirm/Pages/current-stem-cell-clinical-trials.aspx
 

Chance

Veteran Member
My personal thought is Turkey Tail mushroom should be a DAILY supplement in EVERY dog's diet!!!

Why Turkey Tail Mushroom Works For Pets With Cancer

April 2019 article: https://whiteoakvet.com/turkey-tail-mushroom-for-pets/ Cancer diagnoses are devastating.

What’s worse than finding out your beloved pet has a potentially fatal disease?

Luckily, those looking for proven scientific relief for their pet may find the answer in the turkey tail mushroom.

According to turkey tail cancer research, the fungi have powerful and beneficial medical powers.

Mushrooms are powerful antioxidants, immune and gut boosters, cancer fighters and cancer treatment boosters.

Turkey Tail Health Benefits
Anecdotally, people have seen the health benefits associated with mushrooms.

The scientific and medical communities are beginning to put time and money into researching the proven benefits of specific fungi.

For example, turkey tail mushrooms contain beta-glucan polysaccharides, which aid in activating and boosting immunity.

Antioxidant Properties
Antioxidants inhibit damage caused oxidative stress in the body.

Free radicals are unstable molecules that cause oxidative stress.

Some cancers are linked to oxidative stress.

Eating foods rich in antioxidants, or adding them as supplements, helps fight this stress.

Turkey tail contains more than 35 different antioxidants, including phenols and flavonoids, according to one study.

Gut Health Boost
Turkey tail contains prebiotics, a beneficial bacteria for gut health.

According to one study, people who consumed a specific turkey tail extract experienced beneficial changes in their gut.

These changes included the suppression of harmful bacteria like E. coli and Shigella.

Cancer Research
Due to the anecdotal turkey tail mushroom benefits for cancer, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved two clinical trials of turkey tail extract

One study will use the mushroom in a vaccine treatment for women with breast cancer.

The other study looks at the effect of turkey tail mushroom extract on patients with advanced prostate cancer who also receive traditional chemotherapy.

According to a study published in Global Advances in Health and Medicine, an 83-year-old woman with advanced, metastatic inflammatory breast cancer used this mushroom and chemotherapy to become disease-free.

Other research, published in the International Journal of Medicinal Mushrooms, proved that this type of mushroom benefits cancer patients with Kaposi’s sarcoma.

The study looked at patients with Kaposi’s sarcoma, a skin cancer common among those with HIV/AIDS, whose treatment included turkey tail mushroom and other wild medicinal East African mushrooms.

In a review of 13 studies, researchers found patients were given 1–3.6 grams of turkey tail mushroom per day in addition to conventional treatment had increased odds of survival.

Another study review shows the benefits of turkey tail on stomach cancer patients.

The research suggests patients are given turkey tail extract and chemotherapy lived longer after surgery than those given chemotherapy alone.

Researchers believe the benefits for cancer patients are due to antibacterial and antioxidant properties.

How To Administer Turkey Tail For Pets
Turkey tail mushroom has many benefits, including boosting immunity, attacking viruses, and potentially fighting cancer.

However, the best way to reap the benefits of this wonder plant is to combine it with other healthful herbs and compounds.

For instance, PET | TAO’s Complement Immune supplement contains shiitake, reishi, and maitake, all of which are excellent beneficial mushrooms to administer with turkey tail.

Complement Immune comes in a tasty, easy to administer soft chew for your pet.
 

stormie

Veteran Member
Just now seeing this thread. My lab has a large thyroid mass and a mass in his upper mouth. Vet wanted to biopsy and said if it's the C word that they would have to remove the majority of his upper front teeth and maxilla. I didn't want to put him through that horrific surgery so have been giving him CBD oil with no obvious curing affects. He is 9 years old and still active with age related arthritis. I can tell the thyroid mass is affecting his swallowing ability. He still eats and drinks fairly well though. I'm so thankful to have found this info on the Turkey Tail mushroom. I ordered some from Amazon. Should arrive this week. I'm going to start him on it immediately. I'll post his progress. Thanks for all the great information here!!! Hoping and praying it shrinks the tumors.
 

summerthyme

Administrator
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Stormie... what about doing a minimally invasive biopsy (essentially, a large needle sample) so you know what you're dealing with? And then, if if is (God forbid) malignant, I strongly agree that surgery is NOT a good thing.

My parents had a gorgeous Akita who developed bone cancer in his lower jaw. My idiot brother no longer lived at home (and hadn't ever actually taken care of the dog when he was home) "couldn't bear" to not treat him, so they removed half his lower jaw and part of his upper jaw. My mom had to tube feed him, then went to hand feeding oatmeal, etc. What a TERRIBLE thing to put an animal through! And then, it came back in his spine a few monthe later.

We'll be praying you find the right alternatives for your boy. Have you looked into DCA? I think it was Loup Garou who posted some very interesting info and studies regarding its ability to treat cancer in dogs. Unfortunately, search is set so you need a minimum of 4 characters, so I can't find it. Maybe PM him?

Summerthyme
 
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Raggedyman

Res ipsa loquitur
stormie
review this thread very carefully - there is a SECOND mushroom you'll need to add to the TT - very likely it will be RISHI - (review post #15)

I began dosing an 85 lb Rottweiler with 1 level scoop of TT and 1 level scoop of RISHI twice daily mixed well with her meals.
after 6 weeks I reduced the RISHI to maintenance dose of 1/2 scoop 2 X/day and maintained the TT @ 1 level scoop 2 X/day.

you may be best to continue both these @ full doses - adjusted for the weight of your dog. Chance will likely jump in here as well with her incredibly valuable input. you have NOTHING to loose by trying this regimen and everything to gain

prayers for your boy
RM
 

stormie

Veteran Member
Summerthyme thank you. I will search Loup DCA. Raggedyman thank you for the specific info about RISHI. Ill add it to the TT.
 
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summerthyme

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Summerthyme thank you. I will search Loup DCA. Raggedyman thank you for the specific info about RISHI. Ill add it to the TT.
Oh, and a small tip we learned from Red's last months... the best food we've found to hide capsules in is liverwurst! It's tasty, and soft enough to mold easily around capsules. Because it's soft, they (I've used it on other dogs as well) tend to not try to chew it, so they almost never manage to separate the pill or capsule to spit back out. When we tried hotdogs or cheese, often it took several tries, or I'd just give up and shove the pills down their throat. Liverwurst was much easier.

Summerthyme
 

Border Collie Dad

Flat Earther
Here is a documentary that I watched and bought for myself a while back.
It's called the Truth about Pet Cancer by Ty Bollinger.

Right now, it's on clearance for $37 (I paid a lot more than this.)

I have nothing in this and make no money from it.

Just thought it was full of good information.
 
Oh, and a small tip we learned from Red's last months... the best food we've found to hide capsules in is liverwurst! It's tasty, and soft enough to mold easily around capsules. Because it's soft, they (I've used it on other dogs as well) tend to not try to chew it, so they almost never manage to separate the pill or capsule to spit back out. When we tried hotdogs or cheese, often it took several tries, or I'd just give up and shove the pills down their throat. Liverwurst was much easier.

Summerthyme

Bacon grease works, too, for the same reason - soft, easy to hide the pill, dog's tendency is to gulp it down without chewing/finding pill.


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stormie

Veteran Member
Update on my Lab and also my old Westie girl taking the Turkey Tail. In 2 days it will be a full two weeks that I've supplemented with the Turkey Tail mushroom. I've gotta say they both have more energy. The Lab has an increased appetite. Both are playing again. They even rough house with each other every so often. Neither has wanted to play for an extended period in a long while. Both were itchy and scratched a lot. (no fleas or ticks). Now they don't sit and scratch like they used to. My Lab boy still enjoys a good back scratch from me however. No appreciable difference in the mouth or thyroid tumor in my Lab. Gonna give it more time. I'm just so happy to see both of my companions acting like they feel good again!
 

stormie

Veteran Member
Well I had to lay my beautiful companion down to rest two days ago. The thyroid mass continued to grow and was cutting off his airway. The past couple of weeks the episodes of his breathing struggles were so labored and gasping that each day I thought was his last. When he was still and quieted his breath would return to normal. He was still happy, still eating well, still had energy to get around. The problem was when he used that energy and needed increased air like when greeting me when I came home from work. His larynx would spasm and close to point of horrific struggle. I tried keeping him as quiet as possible. Friday afternoon i was in the backyard, he laying in the shade enjoying smells in the air when suddenly... I won't go into details. Neighbors helped me load him into the car and I was able get him to the vet to stop his suffering. I'm so hurting and missing my boy. He was the best dang friend and companion I ever had. For almost 10 years I was blessed by loving him and he loving me back. I hope I did all i could in giving him the best life.

I tell y'all all this because I just need to. But the main reason however to follow the topic of this thread is that the turkey tail mushroom gave him more quality of life the past few months than he had for quite some time. He was arthritic and had been struggling with getting up. After just a couple of weeks of the turkey tail he was able to get up and trot again showing no stiffness or pain. He even played tug of war with me. My Westie girl, who is 12 yrs. old, is happy and energetic as well. She is missing him too though. Thank you all for the turkey tail mushroom recommendations. All dogs need to have this added to their diet!

P.S. I love my Westie girl, but she is not as loving and kind and compassionate like my boy. She and I are very close as well and I love her to the moon and back. I just had a different relationship with my beautiful black Lab. Thank you for reading this far. I know many of you understand the dark sucking black hole that happens in your heart when you loose your fur friends.
 

Chance

Veteran Member
Just came across this as something to try for pets:

1. Panacur for Cancer

Joe Tippens story, cancer spread, no chance to live.. a vet suggested taking fenbendazole.. Joe was given NO chance to live, and was cleared of cancer in 4 weeks

Since this has been published, other reports of people finding success with some types of cancer, and may also be able to help our dogs and cats with cancer

There is research showing how fenbendazole destabilizes part of the cell walls of cancer cells leading to cell death.

Doses for deworming 50mg/kg once daily for 3 days

Liquid is 100mg/ml concentration

Regimen for cancer is 50mg/kg once daily for 3 days on/ 4 days off

I would suggest trying it for a month to see if your pet will respond..
Dr. Jones/Veterinary Secrets on Youtube
 

Raggedyman

Res ipsa loquitur
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Raggedyman

Res ipsa loquitur
I wanted to share the following in the hopes that it will encourage others here to recognize the efficacy of specific mushrooms in the prevention and management of cancer in both humans and animals. the mushrooms (Turkey Tail https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00MY4OA6A/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 and Imune Complex https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00MY4OH7W/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1) in an anti cancer prophylactic role as we do. for an 80-100 lb dog, the dose is 1 level scoop of each twice a day mixed in their food.

this is a note I received earlier this morning from an individual that reached out to Raggedyann in early - mid March of '20 following a post RA had made on a Rottweiler site regarding our use of the mushrooms above and their role in cancer prevention:

Good morning Dennis,
I am not sure if you remember me or Coolio, but you gave me some advice on treating his cancer last March. I just wanted to let you know that Coolio passed away at home with me on December 27 after a 9 month battle with his bone cancer. He made it much longer than the 4-8 weeks the vet gave him at diagnosis. Just wanted to say thank you for your help and prayers. Coolio had just turned 12 early December so he lived a long life for a big dog! Also thank your wife for me!

Thanks again for your advice and knowledge


some things to recognize . . . the sarcoma family of tumors constitute very aggressive disease - so 9 months in doggie years was a tremendous gift of time. she also incorporated other measures in Coolio's management - here's what she's shared with us . . .

Dennis,
Thank you for your kind words! Below I have laid out the regimen that I have Coolio...I did more research regarding artemix and artemisinin, which I treated him with also. I have attached a couple articles I read regarding these for cancer treatment in dogs!

Morning: Reishi mushroom powder on his food. Arteminisin 100 mg, 1/2 pain pill (if needed), vitamin C 500 mg, Vitamin E 180 mg.

Evening: Turkey tail mushroom powder on his food. Artemix (from all of my research this is the most important med to give consistently), Vitamin D3 50,000 IU. I gave him 3 at night for 8 weeks and then 2 at night.

When the tumor started to grow more I would go up on dosage. Dosage is in the articles below but for large dogs Coolio was around 115-130, 3-6 daily was the dosage I was told. The Artemix is a little expensive 30 pills runs around $80. The Artemix must be given in cream cheese or cottage cheese substance per the articles recommendations, and needs to be 4 hours after dinner if possible. My guy loved his cream cheese snack at night so it is no problem getting him to take them!


she also shared these links with us:

What’s All This Talk About Artemisinin?
Artemisinin Basics for Holistic Dog Cancer Care

New Hope for Treating Cancer
New Hope for Treating Cancer - Whole Dog Journal.
 
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