Guest guest Posted August 21, 2011 Report Share Posted August 21, 2011 BCO NEWS Breast Cancer Options 8th Annual Fundraiser & Silent Auction Healing & Miracles: An Afternoon with Bernie Siegel, MD Sunday, October 2, 2011 Starting at Noon Wiltwyck Golf Club, Kingston NY Tickets $50 _Click Here to Buy_ (http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=e5f8nncab & et=1107235721705 & s=535 & e=001lyGWvaf8SCO\ YBsVmaXv3PTfrwFeXb6zo3Py-tzK_cAUCUb2U oPFNbVdiwbVR-6fy3UguVAinijzae0fqUuVpmEJbPMusG7I-b_xvKxSR00Rpb80IisomayLzqj7W 9W8rlh4Moj50f23eaiUfE9VTkaalARnpALGx9sgrOD7EWAI=) _Like us on Facebook _ (http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=e5f8nncab & et=1107235721705 & s=535 & e=001lyGWvaf8SCN\ S1ZHNQw21lhJiuVpBYFiXOqZzQ_3RJf_O9d-afJoUBjg0cZ3 KONAxJV-7Z2Ze95cyQDIE9tV22K5OpPiKRhX0MnQlGblVu7HS8WL4tVRJAikHL4xKPVbV8_HsH0G jKR-yq_ClzP5Bn63oEaQY4UEAtNPn-pGSOcbpVBHFyij78Q==) _____________________________________________________________________________ New Study Shows Modified Citrus Pectin Activates Powerful Immune Responses _www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/new-study-shows-modified-citrus-pectin-act ivates-powerful-immune-_ (http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=e5f8nncab & et=1107235721705 & s=535 & e=001lyGWvaf8SCP\ 1Kd9przXR5XmVB2k5kv1_lRbIcJYEVh2U5HztDxmuO9-O00 kjGAyZNOfIc8pi-yK0t_KKZV1vxRRh6ZeIaZ5IYcO9V3QcqRiJ0AhqdHoKj5OElKN_ARR8pCFzgA FxAS1i0YqAwWbdn1tXS4POQP0nIU_NEldqdAY9anYWtWXShgVtVrAV9KG9IpKG5x_mRnYI4L6FFl rs2icM5ifkNpDk) _responses-127817263.html_ (http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=e5f8nncab & et=1107235721705 & s=535 & e=001lyGWvaf8SCP\ 1Kd9przXR5XmVB2k5kv1_lRbIcJYEVh2U5HztDxmuO9-O 00kjGAyZNOfIc8pi-yK0t_KKZV1vxRRh6ZeIaZ5IYcO9V3QcqRiJ0AhqdHoKj5OElKN_ARR8pCFz gAFxAS1i0YqAwWbdn1tXS4POQP0nIU_NEldqdAY9anYWtWXShgVtVrAV9KG9IpKG5x_mRnYI4L6F Flrs2icM5ifkNpDk) PRNewswire - 08-16-11 SANTA ROSA, Calif., Aug. 16, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Groundbreaking research demonstrates the ability of a specific form of Modified Citrus Pectin (MCP) to greatly enhance immune function. The study found that MCP activated B-cells in a dose-dependent manner, and induced a highly significant dose-dependent activation of T-cytotoxic cells and Natural Killer (NK) cells. The NK-cell's cancer killing activity was demonstrated against live leukemia cancer cells. The study is published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. The research focuses on MCP's immunostimulatory properties in human blood samples, resulting in modulation of different arms of the immune system. Immune researchers at the Dharma Biomedical LLC (Miami, FL) are excited. " The dramatic ability of MCP to activate different components of both the innate (NK-cells) and adaptive (T-cytotoxic) arms of the immune system, demonstrates that MCP can be used in a very strategic manner to support immune function, which may prove useful for a variety of immune compromised health situations, " says lead researcher Dr. Steve Melnick.MCP induced an increase in B-cells, T-cytotoxic cells, and NK-cells in a dose dependant manner, meaning the higher the dosage, the greater the effect. Researchers demonstrated that MCP induced a dramatic ten-fold increase in NK-cell activation, and furthermore a significant 53.6% increase in the NK-cells' functional ability to identify and destroy leukemia cancer cells. Mechanism of Action (How MCP Works) Melnick further explains, " The Modified Citrus Pectin used in this study consists of various polysaccharides that come in contact with different receptors or proteins on the membranes of immune cells. The immune cells become activated as a consequence of this very specific interaction. " Melnick continues, " What I found impressive was the selectivity, and in those cases the magnitude of the effect. For example, polysaccharides derived from mushroom species are known for their immunomodulatory effect. However, in my experience, those effects are considerably lower than observed in the case of T cytotoxic and NK cell activation with this Modified Citrus Pectin. " USDA scientists that co-authored the study analyzed the specific structure of this MCP. Critical Information for Optimal Immune Support There are two important aspects to the end results of this study when it comes to NK cells. The first one is how many of our NK cells, a specialized subset of T-lymphocytes that destroy infected and cancerous cells are activated by MCP. In other words, how many are awakened from their " sleep " and ready to fight harmful invaders and cancer. MCP exerted a dramatic 10 fold increase in their activation, greater than the positive control Interleukin-2 (IL-2). Additionally, once the NK cells were activated, their actual functional activity level, and specifically against cancer, was demonstrated to be statistically significant. Dr. Isaac Eliaz, study author and MCP expert says, " I have seen first-hand the transformative power of MCP in helping to fight disease and restore health. While I was recommending MCP in my clinical practice for the treatment of cancer and heavy metal toxicity, I had always known that the benefits reached far beyond what had been scientifically proven at the time. After all, many of my patients who came to me for solutions to their chronic diseases became the vibrant examples of how MCP, used as part of an integrative and holistic health program, had not just added years to peoples' lives, but quality as well. Thanks to this recent landmark immune study, we now know that the powerful immune supporting actions offered by Modified Citrus Pectin represent a significant factor of this vibrant health equation. " Resources: Ramachandran, C., Wilk, B.J., Hotchkiss, A.,Chau, H., Eliaz, I., Melnick, S.J. Activation of Human T-Helper/Inducer Cell, T-Cytotoxic Cell, B-Cell, and Natural Killer (NK)-Cells and induction of Natural Killer Cell Activity against K562 Chronic Myeloid Leukemia Cells with Modified Citrus Pectin. BMC Complem. Altern. Med. 2011, 11:59. Modified citrus pectin (MCP) increases the prostate-specific antigen doubling time in men with prostate cancer: a phase II pilot study _www.nature.com/pcan/journal/v6/n4/full/4500679a.html _ (http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=e5f8nncab & et=1107235721705 & s=535 & e=001lyGWvaf8SCM\ lsnbSroeky_tJO oiMzb7EYfXMuAIoZ-IwIW35yGLJOu86CGgRij7fJ8IwdWhXfdm5mtihjMBBFCGiWGZ3uU0wsD9yc yhN9wIqjaWdPKbpTDKlSS7JfDDzgkc2mklHYem-xZyAWmcArYMVOMNyheialxtnGiCsykk=) Modified Citrus Pectin-What is the evidence? _www.cancer.org/Treatment/TreatmentsandSideEffects/ComplementaryandAlternati veMedicine/DietandNutrition/modified-_ (http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=e5f8nncab & et=1107235721705 & s=535 & e=001lyGWvaf8SCM\ OcqmOnyAYJpYCT2u9hf5Npto3XVxhJtgE R7wBOwdA82ubSe-6Ktki-VqNd0yof5A_RKP17azxmmsXhHih11ivwcY5Ref9FeQy79iB-JFO5T6c XldBEeY3RnQ-bnyU3J4Y9SbZ9OwAQfcDM3SRFuAVXik5r5N90gkdDcomgAut8mycLhH27lHBfANp j1_6TBC-R-SZAANGXBFqOD-4GwZnsLe0qJpqyIKNq6m5vcIlfDcI_EwJGWhn) _citrus-pectin _ (http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=e5f8nncab & et=1107235721705 & s=535 & e=001lyGWvaf8SCM\ OcqmOnyAYJpYCT2u9hf5Npto3XVxhJtgER7wBOwdA82ubSe-6Ktk i-VqNd0yof5A_RKP17azxmmsXhHih11ivwcY5Ref9FeQy79iB-JFO5T6cXldBEeY3RnQ-bnyU3J4 Y9SbZ9OwAQfcDM3SRFuAVXik5r5N90gkdDcomgAut8mycLhH27lHBfANpj1_6TBC-R-SZAANGXBF qOD-4GwZnsLe0qJpqyIKNq6m5vcIlfDcI_EwJGWhn) Several animal studies found that MCP helped reduce the spread of prostate, breast, and skin cancer. Animals with these types of cancer that were fed MCP had a much lower risk of the tumor spreading to the lungs. For example, one study examined the effects of MCP on lung metastases from melanoma cells. Researchers injected mice with melanoma cells. In the mice that were also given MCP, significantly fewer tumors spread to the lungs than in the mice that did not receive the drug. When lung tumors did develop in the mice treated with MCP, the tumors tended to be smaller than those that formed in untreated animals. These studies appear to show that MCP makes it difficult for cancer cells that break off from the main tumor to join together and grow in other organs. However, in most animal studies, MCP had no effect on the main tumor, suggesting that it may only be useful for preventing or slowing the growth of metastatic tumors in very early stages of development. Recent laboratory studies of human and animal cells have provided information on how MCP might slow the spread of cancer. MCP appears to attach to galectin-3, a common chemical in many cells. Galectin-3 is present in abnormally high levels in many cancers and plays an important role in the growth, survival, and spread of cancer cells. Although animal and cell studies are quite encouraging, very little information is available about whether MCP is effective in humans. In one published clinical trial, 10 men with prostate cancer were treated with MCP after standard treatment failed. In 7 of these men, blood tests found prostate-specific antigen (PSA, a marker of prostate cancer growth). Their PSA doubling time (a measure of how fast PSA goes up) improved in comparison with measurements done before taking MCP, indicating that MCP may have a slowing effect on the cancer's growth. This study had no control group (in this case, a group of men who did not take MCP), which limits the strength of its conclusions on MCP's effectiveness. It also did not measure survival or other important endpoints. However, taken with the information gained from animal studies, it suggests that MCP may have a role in reducing the growth and spread of cancer. Randomized controlled trials looking at larger groups of people must be done before any firmer conclusions can be reached. ____________________________________________________________________________ _________________ UPCOMING EVENTS FOR BREAST CANCER OPTIONS BREAST CANCER SUPPORT, DISCUSSION & NETWORKING GROUP FOR YOUNG SURVIVORS A support, discussion and networking group for young women diagnosed with breast cancer will be held at the Kingston office of Breast Cancer Options, 101 Hurley Ave starting in September. Young women CAN and DO get breast cancer. While breast cancer in young women only accounts for a small percentage of all breast cancer cases, a young woman diagnosed with breast cancer has psychosocial and medical issues that are different than those of older, post-menopausal women. There are more than 250,000 women living in the U.S. who were diagnosed with breast cancer at age 40 or under, and approximately 10,000 young women will be diagnosed in the next year. The group will meet monthly at dinnertime, either on a Tuesday or Thursday. If you are interested in attending this group please call: 845-339-4673 or email: hope@... +++++ SMART BEAUTY! WHAT'S IN BODY CARE PRODUCTS THAT ARE HARMING YOU?? September 14th at the Living Seed in New Paltz. 2-3PM Michele Tomasicchio from Made With Love will talk on what you may not know about the commercial cosmetics industry and the ingredients they use that are harmful to our bodies. Learn what you should be looking for on labels and also what products are good for you and how to make simple products for yourself. She has a passion for feeling and looking good using ingredients directly from Mother Earth because they don't harm our bodies! She makes cremes and other products using simple ingredients and pure essential. 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