Poly MVA is a cancer cure...

[elaine]

..Or so I'm told.

This is an email I received from a friend. We've never had the discussion, Alt Med vs Medicine.

http://www.polymvasurvivors.com/ ....When the doctor reviewed her original biopsy and found the cancer he could tell there was still cancer in her breast due to the edges or margins of the cells he had were cancerous and sliced thru meaning the rest of them as well as however much more were beyond it was still in her. Well after they took her breast last week they poured over all the tissue as well as the main lymph node they removed from her at the same time and they could not find ANY cancer!!! So all I can say is this stuff must work! NO other reason could explain what occured. Just thought I'd share in case you ever know anyone that would like to consider other options before being pushed into chemo and/or radiation. Obviously at this point my sissy definitely won't need chemo YEAH!!!!!! not sure how long she will take this stuff - not cheap at all - but mom and dad are helping her get it and it is better than the alternative, especially for her.

I've responded, to all, since I know everyone on the mailing list. First, for the good news. And secondly, this link to the ACS.

http://www.cancer.org/docroot/eto/content/eto_5_3x_poly-mva.asp?sitearea=eto

Does anyone know about this stuff?

 

[Ducky]

The could pour Vitamin C over a cancerous tumor in a test tube and it will kill the cancer. However an in-vivo treatment is far different than an in-vitro one.

Looks like more BS. It sounds like the Vitamin C anti-oxidant lines, or the coral calcium justifacations. None of them have any basis in fact, and this treatment is no different.

So they "poured" it over in-vitro samples and that killed the cancer. So what? The same is true of pouring gasoline over the sample. Perhaps that should be the new in-vivo treatment?

Idiots. For those out there who are cancer patients, heed this warning from the link above:

Because lipoic acid is a powerful antioxidant, Poly-MVA might interfere with radiation therapy or chemotherapy, making these treatments less effective. While this is only a theory, people getting treatment for cancer should speak with their doctor before taking this supplement.

 

[elaine]

The could pour Vitamin C over a cancerous tumor in a test tube and it will kill the cancer. However an in-vivo treatment is far different than an in-vitro one.

Looks like more BS. It sounds like the Vitamin C anti-oxidant lines, or the coral calcium justifacations. None of them have any basis in fact, and this treatment is no different.

So they "poured" it over in-vitro samples and that killed the cancer. So what? The same is true of pouring gasoline over the sample. Perhaps that should be the new in-vivo treatment?

Idiots. For those out there who are cancer patients, heed this warning from the link above:

Thanks Fowl. I doubt I'll hear back.

I debated replying to her email, but given the nature of it, and that she was promoting the BS to others, felt like I had to say something for the benefit of the others.

She had responded to me with the party line, the big pharma's hold on the government, etc, and that the Alt Med claims can't be tested....blah, blah....

I replied with a quick note, correlation does not mean causation, evidence vs. anecdote and that CAM is a multi billion dollar industry that has the ability to appropriately test it's claims, but does not, and lobbies very heavily against regulation that would require them to do so.

Haven't heard back. Don't really expect to.

 

[sophia8]

Well after they took her breast last week they poured over all the tissue as well as the main lymph node they removed from her at the same time and they could not find ANY cancer!!!

<nitpick>Actually. if you read it properly, it appears that the word the writer meant was pored. As in "looked at".</nitpick>

From the ACS website (my bolding):

Poly-MVA has been promoted as a "metallo-vitamin.” It is used by some practitioners as a way to prevent or treat cancer. Supporters of Poly-MVA have claimed that it is effective against several types of tumors, and that it boosts the immune system, reduces pain, and helps people regain energy and appetite. It has been suggested that Poly-MVA may improve quality of life, especially in those getting chemotherapy or radiation therapy. Some even claim that it may lead to longer survival.
Poly-MVA has also been reported to be useful in other conditions, including asthma, psoriasis, chronic fatigue syndrome, and AIDS.
None of these claims has been documented in human studies.
What does it involve?
Poly-MVA is a reddish-brown liquid that is taken orally. No studies have been done to determine safe or effective doses, although the manufacturer recommends doses ranging from ½ teaspoon to 8 teaspoons a day.
Poly-MVA is used at some health clinics in the United States and Mexico, and is available for purchase on the Internet.
Because Poly-MVA is sold in the US as a dietary supplement (as opposed to a drug), the makers do not have to prove that it is effective, or even safe, as long as they don’t claim their product can prevent, treat, or cure any specific disease....
...The potential risks and side effects of Poly-MVA are not known, as no results from human studies have been reported. Palladium compounds have the potential to cause allergic reactions in some people.

So it's just another "magic mixture" quack treatment that hasn't had any testing at all. Except on the desperate, sick people who buy it.

Anybody trying to push this BS should be asked "If it really cures cancer, why isn't Big Pharma making billions from selling it?"

 

[Ducky]

Sorry I missed that Sophia. However, all the points stand despite my missing that nuance. I agree with your points also.

 

[elaine]

Thanks guys! I don't expect to hear back, but I feel better, passing along the info I did.

 

[Zep]

I'm going to have a flyer that this is an old anti-cancer quack cure resurfacing. The substance sounds like Laetrile, an compound based on cyanide!