★★★★★
I never went to the doctor again for BCCs and I have treated dozens of them over the last 30 years or so using the Milk Thistle. You simply break the stem near the top where it is soft, wait a few seconds for the white sap to rise, and dab it on. Then leave it. After an hour or so it will turn a brown colour and after a few days will turn almost black. It sticks like tar and will not come off, even in the shower, providing you dont scrub it! After a week or so it will gradually wear off and the BCC will be much reduced if not gone altogether. Persistent cases may need a second application. It is painless, does not leave a scar or loss of pigment; it is simple to use and it's free! The whole world should know about the old fashioned "cow-cocky" remedy, but I guess that would put a lot of fancy skin cancer clinics out of business.
★★★★★
My latest success is on my nose. The latest scab falling off shows pink new skin with no trace of aberrant skin, and with no white skin forming with the application of h2o2. On my nose of course I was nervous and of course everyone had a comment over the month or so that it took to finally get rid of it. I did not dig deep as I did before, but just had patience, applying the h202 day and night. When a scab formed, each time I applied iodine several times to help the new skin beneath to form.
Apple Cider Vinegar, Baking Soda, Peroxide
★★★★★
To be frank, I maintained this for 30+ days (though the entire experience was 2-3 months worth) and I think it was all worth it as an alternative to having surgery and a big scar on my head. I took ongoing pictures of the area and created a simple video to show the progress. Yes, it seems like a long time in hindsight, but eventually the area began to fully heal and no more questionable areas were to be seen. The doctor (to his great surprise :) rechecked the area and told me no more sign of BCC. Now I only have a small spot where all this went on, but it healed over with natural skin tones and the scar isn't significant (considering all the little dents and dings we have on our heads by the time you're my age)!
So, to me, the ACV is what I think is the strongest factor, and the ACV, Hydrogen peroxide, baking soda mixture is the most powerful paste imho. I also use a Hydrogen peroxide & baking soda-only mixture if I want to apply a less aggressive mix to anything that looks vaguely suspicious. And I drink an occasional teaspoon of ACV in water, since I've read that can help too.
(My disclaimer: this worked for me, ymmv, and definitely check with your doctor. If it had been anywhere else on my body I might have accepted the suggested Mohs surgery and been done with it instantly...but I still keep the above paste/mixtures handy.)
Baking Soda and Coconut Oil
★★★★☆
★★★★★
After a week, it got a bit irritated with some small amounts of blood expressed. At that point, I cut away the hair in the area and started applying a Band-Aid to keep it from my pillow when I slept. In the shower every day I washed my hair normally and then applied pHisohex anti-bacterial face wash as an antiseptic and then rinsed that as well.
After eight weeks the bleeding stopped and signs of the BCC were disappearing. I kept applying the mix for four more weeks just in case. Now the hair is growing back well although it's a little lighter and the only way I can tell where it was it is a slight dent in my scalp. I stopped six weeks ago. In a follow-up visit to my doctor I had to show him twice where the BCC used to be.
FYI, I consulted three more surgeons who all said it needed to be cut out and one even said I'd need a skin graft (where no hair would grow) to cover the wound. At that point the (free) surgery wouldn't actually be available for another three months as I am a public patient with a low time-priority issue. None of them would discuss my self-treatment for legal reasons.
In retrospect, I'd try the Black Salve as a quicker treatment and possibly more certain cure. Thank you EARTHCLINIC!
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It is now 21 month post above treatment and my forehead is mostly free of spots until I get to my hairline, both top and side of temples where I was not able to apply ACV part of this routine. My thinking is that the treatment was effective, but just out of interest and 2 spots possibly still there, I'm planning to repeat it next week to see if my skin reacts differently. If there is still evidence of BCC I would not do this treatment again but would try Curaderm.
To summarise:
I applied VCO/BS (Virgin Coconut Oil/Baking Soda) combination 2x daily all over my forehead up to my hairline and for the first few days treatment was very painful. Immediately after first application skin looked terribly red and inflamed. Washed it off before retiring and applied 1/2 strength ACV dressing for 1-2 hours (stings considerably for a while) before sleep and repeated this first thing in the morning before applying again VCO/BS.
Continued this treatment for about 3 (maybe 4) weeks. Occasionally applied fresh aloe vera to support healing. Pain subsided at end of first week and slowly over time redness and inflammatory-look disappeared too. The one spot on bridge of my nose was not treated with ACV but has also disappeared. A friend (84) who was diagnosed with BCC treated it with colloidal silver, that she makes herself, and that was also successful.
Thanks to all of you who are sharing experiences and blessings of good health to all.
Eggplant, Apple Cider Vinegar
★★★★★
Apple Cider Vinegar, Baking Soda, Peroxide
However, to kill it completely I think personally this is the way to go. We haven't tried hydrogen peroxide because he was dead against it. So, I have only used baking soda. Praying we come through this as it is kind of gross. He has two areas on his back that look like bullet or arrow wounds. I am not kidding. I feel for him and have see his bright personality go into the depths of humility really fast as the roots of this cancer is being extracted and destroyed. What a journey! Thanks for letting me sob!! :)
Hydrogen Peroxide
★★★★★
Turns out back in December 2010, I was premature declaring victory over the cancer on my nose. It did in fact come back once again a few weeks afterwards. I continued to fight it then, but I was unable to totally eradicate it. The problem was that the cancer had several roots and even though I'm pretty sure I got one of the roots out - the biggest one - the constant bleeding that is part of the normal attacking of the site with the h2o2 obscures the rest of the area, so that it was not easy to see where to strike these other roots residing in the same area.
After several months of this, I was becoming quite frustrated, and of course, the constant comments from family and friends everytime the new h2o2 attacks reopened the nose area leaving new scabs and worse that looked pretty horrendous, it was disheartening. Could they in fact be right - was this was finally beyond me, and did I need medical attention?
One physician treating my 94 year old mother looked at me, scanned closely, and volunteered more than once - and again as we left - that, yes, my nose needed to be looked at by a dermatologist.
Searching everywhere for new ideas, I came across Mike's (from Durham, NC) amazing report for his success Under Melanoma cures, against what may or may not have have been a Melanoma, with Melatonin mixed into coconut oil. This report by the way should be generally available on more than the melanoma site, as it applies to all skin cancers and skin issues. Mike reported success grinding melanoma pills into a powder and then a paste with coconut oil and rubbing it in.
I already had melatonin in powder in my capsules and I mixed it in coconut oil and tried it on the three sites on my nose. They succumbed within a week to ten days. It was amazing. Almost no bleeding and the white areas of unhealthy skin rubbed off each day, then every other day, eventually simply healed up with almost no fuss. I could hardly believe it after the months of constant battling and bleeding with the h2o2.
A small red spot appeared a few weeks ago and I treated it again quite easily. I at this point am declaring it finished. I still have a slight indentation - but nothing compared to the hole I had dug with the h2o2, and at least as good as the slight indentation left on the side of my forehead by the Moes surgery done by the Derm at Northwestern Med Center several years back. There's a slight color difference - slightly less pink, a little whitish in spots if you look closely - putting my face way up to the mirror, but generally it looks as normal as other slightly sun-damaged skin. You can't even tell there is an indentation actually unless you run your finger over the area, so I think I did a better job than the doctor, since that forehead indentation is visible if carefully viewed.
Thanks so much to Mike and of course for this wonderful, wonderful site which has helped so many of us help ourselves.
Iodine
Bloodroot
★★★★★
Hydrogen Peroxide
H2O2, Oil of Oregano, Clotrimazole
Just saying. I don't think that what they call BCC is cancer. I think it's a fungal infection.
Eggplant, Apple Cider Vinegar
★★★★★
Within a few days they went from red to pink and were no longer smooth but matched the texture of the rest of my skin. Now three to four weeks later they are faded pink, almost completely gone.
I made the solution by cutting an eggplant into 1" pieces, stuffing them into a jar, and adding apple cider vinegar to cover, then let it sit for a while (at least a week, probably longer), shaking the jar whenever it occurred to me.
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Sorry, I'm not familiar with the bloodroot approach but would like to learn more about that if you have time to elaborate?
Like you, I use the Petty Spurge sap for 3 days straight and - like you - find the 3rd day to be the most uncomfortable, albeit a mild discomfort when compared to the surgical "cut & stitch" alternative I endured multiple times over previous years!
I live in Western Australia and have found the plants thrive from the fall through to spring. They don't enjoy our long hot summers very much but seem to endure and self-seed regardless. A truly remarkable herb that seems to need very little care and attention once propagated. I've also had limited success collecting the sap and preserving it.
I did find a cottage business here that seems to have done this - although I think they may have added sorbolene to increase the volume.
Interestingly, I discovered this little plant after being prescribed a topical treatment called "Picato" by my dermatologist. One small tube allowed for 3 treatments and cost me A$140! It worked well, but I figured to treat all my BCC's over time would amount to thousands of dollars, so I researched the key ingredient in Picato and found it to be "ingenol mebutate" - and guess what the key component of Petty Spurge sap happens to be?
I know you can find the plant growing in the wild but as I was not well versed in identifying it, I located a reputable supplier and invested all of A$12 for a healthy batch of seeds. I now have a long term supply growing in my backyard.
Vitamin C Sodium Ascorbate, Hyaluronic Acid
Now one big word of caution, do NOT use hyaluronic acid near that tumor! Hyaluronic acid makes the body tissues more easily breached by cancers which choose to go metastatic.
A very simple and safe cancer treatment is dmso applied several times a day. Wipe on with your clean finger NOT a Q-tip because of the glues used on the Q-tip being in contact with dmso.
Now one more caution. Doctors scare people telling them the sun gives you cancer therefore slather on tons of deadly carcinogenic sunscreen. Woops, hmmm sunscreen is carcinogenic? You bet it is. Very carcinogenic! More than 150 brands were tested and the vast majority had cancer causing agents in the formulation. Very few were safe and effective. Some of them are loaded with nano particulates which pose a severe danger! Nano materials penetrate through skin then travel to organs, the brain, and even find their way into cancer cells. Some sunscreens even had lead and mercury in them. In lab tests many animals got cancer from exposure to various sunscreens. The fda allows virtually anything to be put in cosmetics applied externally just like it didn't soak through and penetrate the skin.
Boral of the story: Be careful what goes on you, and be careful what goes in you.
Pure Gum Spirits of Turpentine
★★★★★
A while back I was reading the book - Merck's Manual of the Materia Medica 1899.
The Merck's Manual of the Materia Medica was first published in 1899 published a small reference book for physicians and pharmacists. It was meant as an aid to physicians and pharmacists, reminding doctors that “Memory is treacherous.” Compact in size, easy to use, and comprehensive, The Merck Manual (as it was later known) became a favorite of those involved in medical care and others in need of a medical reference. Even Albert Schweitzer carried a copy to Africa in 1913, and Admiral Byrd carried a copy to the South Pole in 1929. If you look up turpentine in the 1899 manual of Merck, it will let you know that turpentine therapy is effective for cancerous growths (i.e. skin cancers). From Merck's Manual of the Materia Medica 1899 page 79.
Turpentine, Chian, Merck.
Thick, tenacious, greenish-yellow liq.; peculiar, penetrating odor.—Antiseptic.—Uses: Extern., cancerous growths.
Turpentine, Canada—U.S.P.
Balsam of Fir.—Used chiefly extern.—Dose: 5—30 grn., in pill.
Merck's Manual of the Materia Medica 1899 Download Book Source: https://archive.org/details/mercksmanualofma00newy/page/92/mode/2up
Read on-line: https://www.gutenberg.org/files/41697/41697-h/41697-h.htm
It's the turpentine that comes from Pine trees that targets cancer. A paper published in the journal Prostate in 2008 found that oigomeric proanthocyanidin complexes (OPCs) taken from maritime pine bark, targeted a prostate can cell line known as LNCaP. The LNCaP cells ceased to spread but also ended up dying. OPCs in pine tree oil was found to slow the spread of cancer cells, induce cancer cell death, inhibit processes that lead to cancer, exhibit natural antioxidant, antimutagenic and antiproliferative properties. It was later found that pine needles of the Pinus densiflora variety inhibit many of the processes by which cancer forms the body and directly blocks the growth of a multiple cancer cell lines including MCF-7, SNU-638 and HL-60.
The authors declared that pine exhibits a strong antioxidant, antimutagenic and antiproliferative effect on cancer cells. In a study involving mice tumorigenesis was suppressed by pine needle supplementation in model systems
Another oil of terebinthine pine, known as terebinthe, is another anti-cancer effect that stimulates both the prostate gland and the uterus. It helps to mitigate adrenal fatigue and balance hormone production. It is turpentine pine resin that is among the most regarded anti-cancer remedies in ancient folklore, showing benefits in cancers of the liver, breast, spleen, rectum, tongue and even more. – Dr Fredda Branyon. Source: https://www.freddabranyon.com/blog/cancer-fighting-pine-tree-oil/
Now, this past month I got the chance to test this on two people with skin cancers.
CASE STUDY Mrs. M.
Mrs. M had a Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) on her nose about 7 years ago and went thru a horrible surgery to remove it. She swore she would rather die then go thru that again. Well, last month a strange lesion popped-up on her chest. It looked exactly like how the BCC on her nose first started out. I suggested she try Gum Spirits of Turpentine for the cancer. I told her it would take about 2 weeks of applying it daily to see any results. She agreed and I gave her a bottle with a eye dropped to make it easier to apply. She put one drop on the BCC 2x/daily. She said it turned a ash color, turned dry and crackled, then fell off exposing health tissue underneath. She was over joyed with the results.
CASE STUDY Mrs. J.
Mrs. J has had Squamous and Basal carcinoma cells around her eyebrows on and off for 10 years now. Both cutting and freezing them off. Recently some have developed again and she was tired of getting cut on. She wanted to try turpentine. She applied a drop to each lesion 2x/daily and by the third week they had fell off exposing healthy tissue underneath.
COST ANALYSIS.
Estimated costs:
Excisional surgery: $100-$2,000, Mohs micrographic surgery: $1,000-$5,000, Cryosurgery: $200-$500, and Radiation therapy: $3,000-$10,000.
It's important to note that these are just estimates, and actual costs may be higher or lower depending on the specific circumstances. It's recommended to consult with a healthcare professional for an accurate cost estimate.
Note: I treated both women for less then $1.00 USD if you add the bottle with the eye dropper in…
DISCUSSION.
In both cases I used Sunnyside Pure Gum Spirits Turpentine bought at Rural King back in the paint department.
Brands of Pure Gum Spirits Turpentine available in the USA are:
HUMCO Pure Gum Spirits Turpentine
Diamond G Pure Gum Spirits Turpentine located in Georgia
Sunnyside Pure Gum Spirits Turpentine
Pure gum spirits are a NATURAL, solvent-grade liquid derived from the fresh resin of living pine trees, used primarily as a solvent to thin oil-based paints and varnishes and to clean brushes and equipment. It is distinguished from industrial turpentine, which is a lower-quality by-product of the paper industry containing impurities. Pure gum spirits are known for their high purity, effectiveness, and a fresh pine scent, making it a preferred choice for artists and for certain industrial applications.
In traditional and folk medicine, pure gum spirits of turpentine (or turpentine oil) have been used for a variety of purposes, such as an antiseptic, external anti-sesptic, a chest rub for congestion, pain relief and an internal remedy for parasites.
ACV and Baking Soda Paste
★★★★★
Vitamin C
★★★★★
The doctor went over options and recommended Aldara. I got it then read the side effects and realized it might mess up my immune system, which is already messed up from longterm Lyme. I decided to go back to the derm and ask about the other options.
Meantime, I got on Earthclinic and learned about using baking soda, coconut oil, and vitamin C, among other things.
I started using those 3 for a few days but after researching studies, switched to only C (ascorbic acid) powder. (Some people say L ascorbic is better. After researching it, I think it doesn't matter, though I am not sure.)
While waiting for the Dr.appointment, did the C for two weeks (including the few days of using the other things as well).
Every day, I am putting the C on as a paste (mixing it with water) and cover it with a Band-Aid to keep light from oxidizing it. keeping it on usually 12 hours but at least 4, as per a study I read.
(I think it is also OK to leave it uncovered and put it on 3x a day.)
Outdoors during the day, I cover it with a Band-Aid whether or not the C is on it.
The C made it sting and turn red; it would fade sometimes, then turn red again with more applications of the paste.
After about a week, it seemed to melt away; a small bit peeled off. Now the area is light pink and smoother, just a little texture, and It no longer turns red from the C, sometimes a little pinker.
When went back to the dermatologist, he asked if I used the Aldara. I said no, just C. He said my skin looks fine, keep using the C, and come back in three months. He said if it is malignant, it will double in thickness during that time. He said if it does not thicken then I am fine, no more to do.
I don't think he was implying it wasn't a cancer to begin with (I am quite sure it is, as I see the "fingers.")
One thing I learned from this is that I had to buy a new bottle of C. I have a really old bottle of it, probably oxidized. As soon as I bought the new bottle, a few days into this process, it had a much stronger effect.
Having studied more, I am concerned that ascorbic acid oxidizes quickly and I may need to replace the bottle every couple weeks, but so far, it seems to still be giving me a sting, and the lesion continues to look better. I'm going to try to find more info on this.
Will update this post after I go back to the dermatologist, or sooner if anything else of note happens.
From the studies it seems that usually the tumors fully go away but in some cases there is some residual cancer even after three months. But with the more "medical" treatments don't always get it all either. This is the main study I was going by. There are a few others online, wish there were more.
https://www.jaad.org/article/S0190-9622(16)30032-9/fulltext
★★★★★
Petty Spurge
I've been growing petty spurge around my home since 2009. I also grow bloodroot but of the two I prefer the spurge for ridding those skin maladies that arrive through age and exposure to the face and neck. A tiny drop of the white sap destroys the outer layer of just about any odd growth and the scab peels away in 7-days, revealing fresh new tissue. Sometimes that single droplet is not enough and the critter grows back; however, doing the same three-days in a row effectively gets to the root of deeper growths. It does ache a bit when you go that 'extra mile', in similar to a bloodroot salve.
The spurge will grow and die back at least twice each Summer. It can be grown indoors if needed for the Winter. The tiny seeds are not harmed by the intense Winters hereabouts.
Every year I attempt to harness the chemical within the plant, so as to have it available in a bottle or salve. So far, I have only managed a weak effect requiring numerous applications --the full power derived via that fresh teensy droplet from the living plant yet alludes me.
Apple Cider Vinegar, Hydrogen Peroxide
★★★★★
Now this is what I know ....from my experience
This is what I am doing
UNDERSTAND THIS IF YOU HAVE A CRATER LOOKING BCC THERE ARE ROOTS AROUND IT AS WELL...YOU CAN NOT SEE THEM ... BUT THEY ARE LURKING BENEATH YOUR SKIN.
I started with the apple cider viniger, slept with a cotton ball loaded with viniger on my forehead.
Dabbed peroxide on it thu the day many times and alternate with the vinegar.
Not only do I put it on the crater itself, but around the area about two inches.
I have been doing this since July 16, 2015
THIS IS WHAT HAS HAPPENED:
The large crater itself turned white, also bits keep coming out, another bcc appeared above the first one, this second one surfaced and is dying, around these bcc several small ones appeared, they are the roots. It looked like small dots at first..then came to the surface showing itself. The peroxide kills it because it dries it out, it cannot live, the apple cider viniger also kills it and soothes the skin.
I found that using the combo as much as possible works ...I sit and watch tv with a plastic cup and Qtip dabbing the peroxide on. I fan it to dry and add some more peroxide , 9 bcc have appeard and are dying off, just think how big of a scar I would have had if I did go for the MOHS
Depending on how long and deep the bcc is you may have a small scar, but better than a big one or having your eyes look weird because of the pull of the skin to repair your face.