Dear Bob:
Use "Radioactive Seed Implants" as your search criteria, you will come
up with plenty on the Internet. My father had this type of therapy 15
years ago at Sloan Kettering in NYC - It did not "cure" him, but his
doctors claimed it slowed the progression of the disease. Diagnosed at
65, my dad died of the effects of prostate cancer at 73. I have learned
a lot about prostate cancer and the treatments options and now believe
that while the treatments he underwent (seed implants, hormone
ablatement therapy, radiation treatment for bone mets, and castration)
may have changed the progression of his disease, these treatment did not
extend his life or improve his quality of life.
I now work with Dr. I. William Lane, Ph.D. in the research using shark
cartilage (a file is attached with more information), because I have
come to realize that therapies that focus on strengthening the body's
own defenses, keeping patients alive, with a high quality of
life(typically non-toxic therapies) are more successful than aggressive
therapies that aim to "Kill" the cancer. We have a network of cancer
survivors, including many men with prostate cancer who would be willing
to speak with you or your father about the therapies they have
undergone, and their knowledge of living with prostate cancer. If you
would like the names and phone numbers of these people, please call
Marian Murphy at Cartilage Consultants in Connecticut, (phone
860-628-6061). She can also answer questions about shark cartilage
research and help you locate doctors with experience using natural and
nutritional medicine in patients with prostate cancer.
Best wishes,
David Wales
Answers to the Most Important Questions About Shark Cartilage
by I. William Lane, Ph.D. (c) Copyright 1997 Cartilage Consultants, Inc.
The approaches described by Dr. Lane in this communication are not offered as cures,
prescriptions, diagnoses, or a means of diagnosis to different conditions. The
information must be viewed as an objective compilation of existing data and
research. Dr. Lane assumes no responsibility in the correct or incorrect use of this
information and no attempt should be made to use any of this information without
the approval and guidance of your doctor.
1. What is shark cartilage?
In most animals the skeleton is made of calcified bone, and cartilage is a flexible
tissue, the "gristle," found between bones, but in sharks the entire skeleton is
composed of cartilage. Shark cartilage supplements are derived from the
skeletons of sharks caught as food. The meat, nerve and blood vessel tissue that
surrounds the skeleton is removed and the remaining cartilage is dried and
pulverized.
2. How does shark cartilage work?
Natural whole shark cartilage is composed of proteins, carbohydrates,
mucopolysaccharides, glucosamine sulphate, chondroitin sulphate, calcium,
phosphorus, zinc, magnesium and other minerals. Each of these components has
beneficial properties effecting a variety of medical conditions, so shark cartilage
can be said to "work" on many levels.
Proteins in shark cartilage inhibit the development of blood vessels, which support
tumor growth. Immune stimulation and anti-inflammatory effects are attributed to
macroproteins, mucopolysacchrides, chondroitin and glucosamine sulfates. The
ratio of minerals in shark cartilage is nearly identical to that found in human bones,
so shark cartilage is an ideal supplement to maintain proper joint function.
Minimum daily nutritional requirements have been established for these minerals
and the use of supplements to attain higher doses is considered beneficial for
osteoporosis, arthritis, autoimmune disorders, cancer and other medical
conditions.
3. What is the effect of shark cartilage against cancer?
Shark cartilage attacks cancer by inhibiting the development of the blood vessels
which supply the food that tumors need to grow - in effect starving tumors of a
needed blood and food supply. Harvard's Judah Folkman, M.D. identified that the
establishment of a blood vessel network, a process called angiogenesis, was a key
phase in the development of cancerous solid tumors. In their avascular (meaning
without blood vessel) stage of development, tumors are limited to a size of 1 to 2
cubic millimeters - the size of a pencil point. Tumors produce chemicals that
attract capillaries toward them. Once vascularized and connected to the
circulatory system, cancers have the fuel for explosive growth, and the means to
spread throughout the body. The more vascularized a tumor is, the more
aggressive it is.
It has been established that the tumor induced capillary bed is fragile, subject to
collapse and must constantly be replaced. Researchers reason that because cancer
cells are hardy and resistant to attack, but the blood vessels supporting them are
weak, it makes sense to attack the weak link. This new treatment mechanism is
called antiangiogenesis ("anti" meaning against, "angio" meaning blood vessels,
"genesis" meaning development). Deny the tumor food, cutoff its roadway to the
rest of the body, and allow the cancer to wither and die.
Langer and Lee at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology discovered that
cartilage from several types of animals contains natural angiogenic inhibitors.
These compounds were found to be proteins and were determined to be 1,000
times more concentrated in shark cartilage than cartilage from bovine or other
sources, making shark cartilage the logical cartilage to work with in further
antiangiogenic research. Subsequent analysis identified four specific proteins in
shark cartilage as providing an antiangiogenic effect.
4. Dr. Lane, how did you become involved in the research on shark cartilage?
Over the years, I have worked around the world on the development and
management of marine resources. In 1983, when M.I.T. announced its discovery
about shark cartilage and cancer, I advocated more cancer research using whole
shark cartilage, but soon learned that many "serious" scientists were interested
only in studying isolated agents, preferably patented synthetics (pharmaceuticals),
the profits from which could justify the research investment. Considering that
500,000 people a year were dying from cancer in the U.S. at the time, I felt that
ignoring the promising and available compounds in shark cartilage was callous in
the extreme, and I determined to pursue research on my own.
5. Can you summarize the research supporting the use of shark cartilage?
In vitro (test tube) and in vivo (animal) studies show that shark cartilage inhibits
blood vessel formation and has antitumor effects. Early studies I directed used the
CAM assay which measures blood vessel inhibition in developing chick embryos.
On a scale where "zero" means no inhibition and "two" means complete inhibition,
various preparations of shark cartilage scored 0.85, 1.1. and higher, compared
with a potent pharmaceutical inhibitor, heparin/cortisone, which scored 0.75.
Similar in vitro results have been reported in the skate embryo sac vascular model,
and in endothelial (blood vessel cell) tissue cultures. The CAM assay was useful in
the early days of my research, but is a relatively crude technique. Recently, I have
been using strictly biological evaluations, particularly a method developed by Dr.
Lott at North Texas University which measures effects directly on tumor
development, and allows comparisons between various cartilage supplements.
M.I.T.'s study was done in rabbits (the rabbit cornea V2 carcinoma model) and
showed that local application of shark cartilage preparations inhibited blood
vessel development and tumor growth. My study at the Institute Jules Bordet in
Brussels showed similar results for oral administration in mice grafted with human
melanoma. At 21 days, tumors in mice receiving no treatment were 3 times the
size and weight of the tumors in mice fed my shark cartilage preparation at a dose
of 1.2 grams per kilo of body weight for 19 days.
The U.S. cancer research community did not see the value (or money) in testing a
whole, natural product, preferring instead to study single agent pharmaceutical
compounds, so I was forced to conduct human clinical trials in other countries. At
a hospital in Mexico, eight patients with advanced, non-responsive tumors (6
different tumor types) were treated with an extremely concentrated form of shark
cartilage (91% protein) via retention enema. No adverse effects were noted and at
11 weeks, and 7 out of 8 patients exhibited positive responses. Five were tumor
free, and two had 89% tumor reduction. The high protein, 91%, and the lack of
carbohydrates in this product, meant that the effect was coming from the protein,
not the often touted carbohydrates (mucopolysacchrides).
A larger controlled clinical trial was conducted in Cuba at the top military hospital
with 29 bed-ridden, terminal patients with stage III and IV cancers, that were non-
responsive to prior therapies (this is the "Cuban Trial" that was investigated and
reported favorably by the news program "60 Minutes). The 90% protein product
used in the Mexican study was too expensive and difficult to manufacture for
mass production, so a 34% protein product was used. The dosages used were 1
to 2.25 grams of shark cartilage, per kilo of patient body weight, per day in four
divided dosages. For the first 6 weeks, the shark cartilage was administered via
retention enema, and for an additional 10 weeks either orally or rectally as each
patient preferred.
At 16 weeks 15 patients showed improvement based on weight gain, blood
markers, immune response and Karnofsky index (quality of life measurement).
Tumor size reduction ranged from 15 to 67% in prostatic cancer, 12 to 25% in
ovarian cancers, and no regrowth of surgically removed central nervous system
tumors. Patients continued to take shark cartilage at a maintenance dose of 20
grams per day, and as of June 1995, 34 months after the start of the trial, 14
were alive and well.
Political difficulties between the U.S. and Cuba prevented continued collaboration
between myself and the Cuban researchers, interrupting plans to present these
results in peer review journals, but I believe that the investigation by CBS "60
Minutes" was far more thorough than any peer review. Mike Wallace and his
team did not report what I said or wrote, they visited Cuba in person. They
interviewed the doctors and patients first-hand, and had the results, X-Rays, CAT
scans, and biopsy slides, reviewed and confirmed by top oncologists in the U.S.,
including researchers at the National Cancer Institute who agreed that the
remarkable results merited further study.
Details on these studies are available in my books, SHARKS DON'T GET CANCER,
and SHARKS STILL DON'T GET CANCER available in most libraries and book
stores, and via mail order (see the last page of this booklet for details).
6. Where does the research stand now?
Presently my efforts are being funded by Lane Labs-USA, and assisted by doctors
and scientists around the world. With their help, knowledge of how shark
cartilage works and methods of processing natural shark cartilage into a stable and
effective oral supplement have been refined. Currently, an advanced form of
shark cartilage, developed specifically for medical and scientific research is
undergoing human clinical trials in several countries. In the U.S., the F.D.A. has
been sufficiently convinced of its potential to allow Phase II clinical trials (study
approval was granted specifically on this form of shark cartilage identified by
brand name, not on shark cartilage in general).
Animal studies and reports from doctors and their patients have confirmed the
superior effectiveness of this clinical formulation of shark cartilage. The results
from studies in Venezuela, and Japan have been particularly encouraging. In
Venezuela, a prominent surgical oncologist has documented hundreds of cases
showing favorable outcomes in patients with cancerous and pre-cancerous
conditions. The Japanese research shows excellent responses on end-stage
cancer patients, previously considered terminal.
7. For advanced cancers, what is the recommended dosage and dosage schedule,
and for how long should it be taken?
In animal and human studies, the dosage used for advanced cancers is 1 gram per
kilo of patient body weight per day of clinical quality shark cartilage (a kilo equals
2.2 pounds). However, because shark cartilage is believed to show a dose
response (higher doses have a greater or faster effect), and because high doses
show no associated toxicity, many practitioners recommend higher doses on very
advanced or rapidly developing cancers. Dosages of up to 2 grams per kilo of
body weight, per day have been shown to be well tolerated and effective.
Based on the 1 gram per kilo of body weight formula, here are sample daily
dosage and schedule recommendations*:
Patient Weight Daily Shark Before Before Before Late
Weight in Kilos Cartilage Dose Breakfast Lunch Dinner Evening
40 lbs 18.2 18 grams= 3 scoops 1 scoop 1 scoop 1 scoop -
80 lbs 36. 36 grams= 6 scoops 2 scoops 2 scoops 2 scoops -
120 lbs 54.5 54 grams= 9 scoops 3 scoops 3 scoops 3 scoops -
160 lbs 72.7 72 grams=12 scoops 3 scoops 3 scoops 3 scoops 3 scoops
200 lbs 90.9 90 grams=15 scoops 4 scoops 4 scoops 4 scoops 3 scoops
220 lbs 100 100 grams=17 scoops 5 scoops 4 scoops 4 scoops 4 scoops
* Assumes use of clinical quality shark cartilage shark cartilage powder
which comes with a 6 gram measuring scoop.
Shark cartilage is thought to work through the effect of intestinally absorbed
whole proteins, so if taken orally it should be taken on an empty stomach, 45
minutes before eating to minimize the effects of stomach acid and digestion. Daily
dosages can be divided into two, three or four equal portions depending on patient
preference. Try to come up with a dosage regime that is easy to comply with
every day (it is a big help if you can get a family member to prepare doses and
keep track of your dosing schedule). Many high dosage patients take up to 24
grams at a time, mixed in water or juice, with a blender or just well shaken in a
cup with a lid. Clinical quality shark cartilage has a minimal taste and odor and
can be easily taken by almost anyone.
Generally, patients stay on a high dose regime until the tumors are largely gone
and blood markers are normal. This is usually a minimum of 20 weeks, but will
frequently take longer. When the patient has shown significant improvement and
is largely cancer free, the dosage can be lowered by 50% for 4 weeks, and then
to a maintenance dose of 8 to 20 grams per day.
8. When I take shark cartilage, what effects should I look for, and how long before
I notice any changes?
Every person and situation is unique, but based on the research and reports from
doctors I can generalize about patients who use clinical quality shark cartilage at
recommended dosages. In almost every case by 4 to 6 weeks an improvement in
well-being and quality of life is evident. By the 8th to 10th week, significant pain
reduction will occur, particularly in those with bone cancers. The 12 to 14 week
period is critical. Changes may begin to occur within the tumor itself, reflected in
tumor growth and blood markers. Frequently, it is at this point that tumor growth
and increases in blood markers slow or stop.
Significant tumor reduction usually takes 20 weeks or longer. Some patients will
reduce their daily dose at this point (be cautious about reducing the dose too
soon). Because the experience of thousands of users has shown shark cartilage to
be safe at high doses for long periods of time most practitioners recommend not
cutting back on the daily dose until multiple and sequential tests show sustained
improvement. Many patients have told me they did not see tumor reduction for a
year or more, but that disease stabilization, improvement in quality of life, and
being able to return to a normal, active life-style was sufficient incentive to stay
on the high dose regime for longer periods.
The tumor response to shark cartilage therapy may come more slowly than that
which occurs from chemical or radiation treatment. However, shark cartilage
therapy doesn't trigger the severe adverse side effects associated with
conventional therapies. Although indications are that higher doses result in a
faster response and therefore appropriate for very late advanced disease, it takes
time for shark cartilage to have an effect. Patients considering this therapy should
have at least 8 to 10 weeks life expectancy. Waiting until a patient only has a
few days to live does not give it enough time to work.
9. If shark cartilage is effective on stage III and stage IV cancers, will it help in
earlier stages?
I believe that shark cartilage can help at any stage of cancer, but I would never
suggest that a patient abandon the currently accepted treatments. Controlled
clinical studies with shark cartilage have involved late-stage patients for whom no
other therapy is thought to exist, however positive "anecdotal" reports from
doctors and patients suggests that clinical quality shark cartilage may be
appropriate in earlier stages. There are many stages in the progression of cancers
when there are no appropriate, "proven" therapies, and where using shark
cartilage may be prudent: -- When cancer has been detected, but when a specific
diagnosis of cancer type or location is lacking. -- The "watchful waiting" periods
between surgery and adjunctive therapies. -- And of course, in the end stages
when all surgical, radiation, chemotherapy and other options have been exhausted.
Consult with your oncologist and doctors who specialize in natural and nutritional
therapies, and also seek out and learn from cancer survivors.
10. Can shark cartilage be combined with other therapies?
As I always say, consult with your doctors. Most cancer therapies involve
multiple treatment modalities. Chemotherapies, surgery and radiation are
combined to the extent that their combined effect does not enhance the toxic or
detrimental side-effects of each separately. Shark cartilage itself has no known
toxicity and has not been shown to reduce the effectiveness or increase the
toxicity of other therapies. In the rationale that directs the use of "poly-therapies",
shark cartilage is harmless, and therefore, in most cases, allowable.
Shark cartilage may also be combined with most natural and nutritional therapies.
Non-toxic therapies which aim to strengthen the body's own defenses, and focus
on keeping the patient alive and healthy, rather than kill the cancer at any cost,
share much philosophically with the shark cartilage approach. Consult with a
health care practitioner who specializes in natural and nutritional therapies for
specific recommendations.
11. Is shark cartilage a cancer preventative?
My research has focused on late-stage cancers, but theoretically it should help.
Many "anecdotal" reports from doctors and patients have shown improvement in
precancerous conditions. Shark cartilage (specifically Clinical quality shark
cartilage) is certainly a safe and a healthful supplement, helpful in arthritis,
psoriasis and number of conditions. Many doctors who specialize in preventive
medicine do recommend shark cartilage in combination with dietary guidelines,
proper exercise and the use of specific vitamins and supplements. My present
belief, shared by many of the doctors I work with, is that a dosage of 7 to 10
grams per day should prove to be a fairly good prophylactic dose for those who
are at risk of cancer, or who have been treated and are presently cancer free.
12. Which is more effective, shark cartilage in the powder form or in caplets?
The only difference between the two is that caplets will contain inactive binding
agents. Both should be equally effective, so the choice is up to patient preference,
what ever is easiest to use on a regular and consistent basis. Many tell me they
use the powder at home, and take caplets at work or when traveling. Powdered
shark cartilage is easier to take at high doses and is generally more economical.
13. Is shark cartilage more effective taken orally or via retention enema?
Because specific protein molecules have been identified as giving shark cartilage
its antiangiogenic effect, and stomach acid may break these down into amino
acids, I originally assumed that rectal administration, via retention enema, was the
only way to go. Animal studies and human experience with oral administration,
combined with a large body of research showing significant oral absorption of
intact protein, has changed my mind on the subject. I now believe that either
method can be effective, so it is a matter of patient preference. Patients who
can't get use to the taste, suffer from nausea, or are too weak to take shark
cartilage orally, may find the retention enema route easier to comply with. Quite a
few patients mix the route of administration, taking their early morning, or late
evening doses via enema, when it is convenient to lie in bed, and taking doses
orally when they are up and around.
14. How do you take shark cartilage via retention enema?
The object of the retention enema, is to get the shark cartilage into the upper
colon, where large molecule absorption takes place. Unlike taking shark cartilage
orally, you don't have to wait a set period before eating, but you should try having
a bowel movement before taking shark cartilage rectally. Mix the dosage of shark
cartilage with less water than if you were to take it orally, approximately 1 ounce
of water (bottled or distilled water are best) to every 6 grams of shark cartilage
powder and mix well. A disposable "Fleet" enema bottle also works well as an
applicator. Fill with shark cartilage/water solution, insert tip into enema tip into
rectum, and try to squeeze the shark cartilage solution as deeply as possible into
the colon. Lie down on back or side for 30 minutes. The shark cartilage should
not leak out and should be comfortably retained until your next bowel movement
(overnight if you take a dose in the late evening).
15. Does it matter what shark cartilage product I use?
Getting good results with shark cartilage therapy depends on, A) appropriate
dosage, B) consistent and persistent use, and most importantly, C) using a quality
shark cartilage product. I always emphasize the need to use a clinical quality
shark cartilage, because after the "60 Minutes" broadcast on my clinical trial in
Cuba, the market has been flooded by untested "copy-cat" shark cartilage
products. Some are loaded with sugar, or diluted with other ingredients, including
shark protein from non-cartilage sources to boost reported protein content. In
many cases the color (tan), rancid smell, or low cost is an immediate tip-off to
poor quality (most of them have an awful smell and taste clearly demonstrating
putrefaction). I am particularly alarmed by the so-called liquid shark cartilage
products. They are over 99% water, and it is expected that less than a milligram
of some "protein extract" can replace many grams of whole cartilage protein.
A clinical quality shark cartilage is produced for use in animal and human studies,
most shark cartilage supplements are produced merely for sale in a bottle. The
product I am using in my present research is produced in Australia and is the result
of 15 years of research and through the collaboration of scientist throughout the
world. Results from comparative laboratory and animal research show that it is
more effective than any other shark cartilage I have studied. I believe this is due
to the freshness and quality of the raw material used, the all-natural processing
method, and the fact that the end product is highest in cartilage protein. Although
it is being tested in clinical trials as an investigational new drug, it is sold as a
natural supplement in many pharmacies, health food stores, and by mail order.
For information on where it can be obtained, call, 201-236-9090. In a superficial
comparison of color, smell, and taste, side by side with other shark cartilage
products, this clinical quality shark cartilage is obviously superior.
16. What is the difference between shark cartilage and bovine cartilage?
In my opinion the only similarity between is the common word "cartilage." Clinical
quality shark cartilage acts to inhibit new blood vessel development through the
effects of specific proteins, it also contains mucopolysacchrides and does
stimulate the immune system. Bovine cartilage contains mucopolysacchrides which
stimulate the immune system, but is devoid of the proteins needed to inhibit
angiogenesis (some activity is shown in raw bovine cartilage but the processing
with acetone needed to remove the large amounts of fat in bovine tracheal
cartilage denatures all proteins and renders them inactive). It does contain ample
amounts of mucopolysaccharides which stimulate the immune system.
Since most cancer patients turn to cartilage and alternative therapies when they
have failed conventional therapy and are usually in stage III or IV, I believe that
stimulation of the immune system in this advanced stage is too little, too late.
Here shark cartilage, with both immune stimulating and antiangiogenic effects,
primarily the antiangiogenic effect is often highly effective. The confusion
regarding bovine versus shark cartilage result from the exaggerated claims made
by bovine cartilage promoters based on the published results of a single 1985 case
study. However, according to published results in true clinical trials (in peer review
journals and in S.E.C. 10 K filings) bovine cartilage has been effective in less than
3% of 77 cases reported. With early cancers both bovine and shark cartilage can
be effective, in late stages, only shark has shown itself to be effective.
17. Does the production of shark cartilage supplements contribute to the over
fishing of sharks?
Sharks are caught primarily for their fins, alone worth $100 to $300 per shark,
and secondarily for their meat worth around $0.50 per pound. Sharks are
routinely fished for these products. The raw shark cartilage is worth just $5 to $8
per shark. No fisherman would catch sharks just for the economic return from the
cartilage, the monetary value for which is just an add-on from a carcass already on
deck. Thus I say the use of shark cartilage causes no pressure on the fishery as
no sharks are caught specifically for cartilage.
Environmentalists opposed to shark fishing overlook two important points. First of
all most sharks are warm water fish, so Florida and California being 28 degrees
North latitude are at the extreme of the shark belt and shark populations off North
America are not indicative of global populations. In Equatorial regions off the
coasts of Central America, Africa, etc., there are ample sharks. Secondly, marine
biologists believe the greatest threat is the over development of coastal regions
and the loss of wetlands and marshes which are necessary breeding grounds for
both sharks and the fish they feed on.
18. Can the blood vessel inhibiting effect of shark cartilage treat other conditions?
Many diseases arise from or are supported by the abnormal formation of blood
vessels which researchers classify as angiogenic dependent. These include
rheumatoid and osteo arthritis, psoriasis, scleroderma and non-cancerous tumors
such as uterine fibroids, breast fibrosis, and hemangiomas (tumors which are a
mass of capillaries). In rheumatoid arthritis and to a lesser degree, osteo arthritis,
cartilage in joints is weakened by invaded blood capillaries. Excess vascularization
of the eye is the most common cause of blindness and occurs with diabetic
retinopathy, macular degeneration and neovascular glaucoma. All angiogenic
dependent conditions should respond to antiangiogenic treatment mechanisms.
Although I haven't been directly involved with clinical research on other
conditions, many health care practitioners have reported positive results and
suggested guidelines for the treatment of the following conditions:
Therapeutic Level Maintenance Level
grams per day grams per day
Rheumatoid Arthritis 20 gms for 4 weeks 4 gms on-going
Major relief should be noted then 8 gms for 8 weeks
Psoriasis 20 gms for 4 weeks discontinue
12 gms for 4 weeks with relief
Diabetic Retinopathy 20 gms for 4 weeks 6 gms on-going
or as a preventative
Osteo Arthritis 6 gms for 3 weeks 2 gms on-going
Notes: Chart assumes patient weight of 100 lbs, adjust dosage to actual
weight. Assumes use of clinical quality cartilage, other shark cartilage brands
typically require higher dosage levels. For the treatment of serious disease it is
always recommended that you consult with a qualified health care
professional.
19. Can the blood vessel inhibiting effect of shark cartilage be dangerous?
I am not a medical doctor. You should always consult with a doctor before
starting any therapy to make sure it is appropriate and safe. The antiangiogenic
effect of shark cartilage is generally safe, because in adults the capillary network
is stable and healthy new blood capillary development is rare. Other than during
pregnancy, wound healing, and in response to blockages in the blood stream, new
blood vessel growth only occurs in connection with angiogenic dependent
diseases.
New blood vessel formation takes place in developing infants, so shark cartilage
should not be taken by pregnant or nursing women. Wound healing also requires
new capillary growth, and so shark cartilage should be used cautiously
immediately preceding deep surgery, and for a period of weeks after, until healing
is substantially under way. Ask your surgeon for guidance.
Shark cartilage will not worsen high blood pressure, in fact the mineral content
may be helpful, but if you have had a recent heart attack or have a history of
coronary artery disease, consult with your cardiologist before taking shark
cartilage. The formation of collateral blood vessels around blockages is important
for recovery from a heart attack. In many cases you need to weigh the risks of
cancer versus the risks of a heart condition.
If you presently have excess blood calcium or diminished kidney function you
should take into consideration the high calcium content of shark cartilage. No
problems associated with hypercalcemia have ever been reported to me, but it is a
situation which should be discussed with a medical professional, and monitored if
necessary.
20. What are the common problems associated with using shark cartilage orally?
Mild nausea and a bloating feeling sometimes occur. In patients who have
recently had chemo or radiation therapy, these feelings are more common and are
problems no matter what they eat. Ask a health care practitioner for strategies to
restore healthy digestion.
If nausea occurs during the first couple of days using shark cartilage, try taking an
antacid, or an 1/8 teaspoon of baking soda in water, 5 minutes before taking your
shark cartilage. If it is still a problem, cut your daily dose back by a half or two
thirds, to a level you can tolerate, and build back up to the full dose slowly over a
week. Many find it necessary to experiment mixing the powdered shark cartilage
with different beverages until they find a more pleasant taste.
21. How can I find a doctor who is knowledgeable about shark cartilage?
The success of shark cartilage therapy has many health care practitioners
advocating its use. My office maintains directory of health care professionals who
are willing to advise patients on dosage and schedule of use. Please call (860)
628-6061 (in Connecticut), for the names of doctors near you, or for doctors who
will consult by phone.
22. Can I get my regular doctor to help me use shark cartilage?
The ultimate decision to use shark cartilage or any of the other therapy options, is
the patient's, but monitoring by your oncologist or primary care doctor is helpful.
Once they have reviewed the facts, most doctors will agree that shark cartilage is
certainly safe and the research promising. They can help you determine the
proper dosage schedule and provide reports on your progress. Please ask your
doctor to call (860) 628-6061 and my office will send out details on the prior
research and the treatment protocol being used in the F.D.A. allowed clinical trials.
23. Can I talk to people who have used shark cartilage successfully?
I believe that the true "experts" on cancer are the cancer survivors themselves.
My office maintains a network of people who have use shark cartilage successfully
(for cancer, arthritis, and other conditions) and want to help others by sharing
their experiences. They are inspiring to speak with, and what they have learned
about conventional and alternative therapies is invaluable. Call my office, (860)
628-6061, and we will put you in touch with survivors with conditions, age or
geographic locations similar to yours.
24. What other information is available?
My original book, SHARKS DON'T GET CANCER, and the updated, SHARKS STILL
DON'T GET CANCER are the most complete sources of information on shark
cartilage therapy. The video tape documentary, "Shark Cartilage: A Promise
Kept," is also educational, and because it contains the first hand accounts of
cancer survivors, it is inspiring as well. These are available in many book and
health food stores, and can be ordered by phone (800) 742-7534 (find
descriptions and pricing on the last page of this booklet).
My Internet website contains more information, and includes profiles of cancer
survivors, a message forum, and a facility to E-mail my office . My website
address is: http:\\www.drlane.com/
A trained counselor is available to answer your specific questions in my
Connecticut office (Monday - Thursday, 10 am to 4 pm EST), please call (860)
628-6061.
Please send your comments and questions to:
I. William Lane, Ph.D.
CARTILAGE CONSULTANTS, INC.
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Phone: (860) 628-6061
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(c) Copyright 1997 Cartilage Consultants, Inc.
The approaches described by Dr. Lane in this brochure are not offered as cures,
prescriptions, diagnoses, or a means of diagnosis to different conditions. The
information must be viewed as an objective compilation of existing data and
research. Dr. Lane assumes no responsibility in the correct or incorrect use of this
information and no attempt should be made to use any of this information without
the approval and guidance of your doctor.
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SHARKS STILL DON'T GET CANCER by I. W. Lane, Ph.D. and Linda Comac
Published in 1996 this new book includes updates on the latest discoveries and answers the critical questions doctors and patients need to know about the treatment of cancer, arthritis, psoriasis, diabetic retinopathy and other chronic conditions. Dr. Lane provides photographic evidence on the effects in tumor tissues by the administration of shark cartilage, results of the "Cuban" clinical trials at 40 months, details on new clinical trials and profiles of patients, doctors and scientists.
Book - 246 pages, $12.95 plus $3.50 shipping
Audio Tape - 180 minutes $17.95 plus $3.50 shipping.
SHARK CARTILAGE: A PROMISE KEPT Narrated by Dr. Lane.
This video documentary explains shark cartilage therapy through interviews with patients who are using shark cartilage and doctors from around the world who have come to trust the effectiveness of this all natural therapy. Watch it to learn how shark cartilage works, what conditions it can help, what dosages to take - even how to tell the difference between clinical quality shark cartilage and the copy-cats.
VHS Video Tape, 20 minutes $19.95 plus $3.50 shipping
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