Deirdre (Connecticut) on 01/01/2022
I tried a number of different protocols, as detailed in this thread:
https://answers.earthclinic.com/anal-sac-tumor.html
None of them seemed to be helping. THEN I started doing DMSO and organic and raw (Bragg) apple cider vinegar topically dropped in near his bladder because he seemed to be having issues there and he looked remarkably better a few minutes later with increased energy. The amazing Art from CA recommended I try DMSO with Colloidal Silver.
Here is what Art wrote - incredibly helpful!!
"On the alternative cancer sites and in science, DMSO is itself known to have anticarcinogenic effects and in some cases has shown the ability to revert cancerous cells back to normal cells. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/labs/pmc/articles/PMC3328470/
Here is a quote from the review :
'Our results suggest that DMSO may be an important stimulator of the tumor suppressor protein HLJ1 through AP-1 activation in highly invasive lung adenocarcinoma cells. Targeted induction of HLJ1 represents a promising approach for cancer therapy, which also implied that DMSO may serve as a potential lead compound or coordinated ligand for the development of novel anticancer drugs. '
... The effective DMSO dosing is in the 5 to 6% area at direct contact with a cancer cell, so you will have to dilute it with something and CS seems good because of its known anticancer effects by itself. You could see if he can tolerate 50% DMSO with 50% CS. If he doesn't tolerate that ratio, try 40% DMSO with 60% CS. I think when you go below 40%, DMSO is not nearly as effective as a transdermal penetration enhancer, but I would consider further reductions to reach tolerance by him.
So after Art sent me that, I began the DMSO and Colloidal Silver starting with 1 droppersful of each mixed together once a day. I am up to 3 droppersful at the moment with a day off once or twice a week.
I use a dropper and drop the solution right where the lump is on his bum and the rest of it on his stomach where there isn't much fur.
This is the remedy combo where we've been making progress. His appetite returned in full force after two weeks on the protocol and he started gobbling down his freeze-dried raw food, which he refused to eat starting in October.
Now he seems to be doing quite well for an old dog with a tumor. The freeze dried raw is so much better than the kibble he was eating, which made him terribly thirsty.
Also, I put removable sticky paw pads on him to help him walk as even the carpet is slippery at this point. Those pads have helped him tremendously. Here are the pads on Amazon if anyone is interested.
One thing I realized recently is that I don't think people really understand how much assistance dogs need when they get older. Because they become increasingly unsteady on all fours, they have a harder time drinking water. I suspect some get very dehydrated and the owners might not realize it and think their dog is ready to be put down when, in fact, they just can't drink enough water on their own anymore. Just my two cents caring for two big elderly dogs! I make sure my dog gets plenty of water throughout the day and I also keep a belly support under him while he drinks so he doesn't lose his balance. I've seen him just give up on the water because he can't hold himself steady if I don't help him.
I think my vet would be surprised that he's made it this long after diagnosis at his advanced age. Of all the protocols I have tried for my two dogs since the summer, the DMSO and Colloidal Silver have been the most effective, with no side effects other than slightly increased thirst a short while after applying the DMSO/CS. Sorry I didn't know about this for my other dog's shoulder tumor but it may have been too late for her anyway.
Thank you so much, Art!!!! APPRECIATE YOU!
Replied By Art (California) on 01/02/2022
I am very happy to hear that it has helped him to have a better life!
One of the effects of silver other than its pathogen neutralizing effects is that it creates reactive oxygen species (ROS) which is detrimental to all cells, but more so to cancer cells than normal cells. This is similar to chemotherapy in that sense, only chemo is a much more potent generator of ROS. Silver seems to be a milder form that will work at a slower pace and do less damage in the process.
It is too bad that he was not able to tolerate melatonin in his food as it has multiple anti-cancer effects. Just a thought, melatonin dissolves in DMSO, perhaps a little melatonin added to his 50/50 mix might have an additive effect. If you are going to consider that option, dissolve the melatonin in the DMSO and then add the AgNPs as you have been. This will put melatonin where it needs to be and may keep too much melatonin from getting into his circulation and reduce the potential for his intolerability to melatonin.
Art
Replied By peter (chicago) on 01/02/2022
Replied By Deirdre (Connecticut) on 01/03/2022
Hi Peter,I used 99.99% pharmaceutical grade DMSO. Here's the link on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ZNV5N8U/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Replied By Deirdre (CT) on 01/31/2022
Well, it really looks like the DMSO and Colloidal Silver is the winning combination for halting the growth of my dog's anal gland tumor. I upped the dose and now mix 1 tablespoon of DMSO and 1 tablespoon of Colloidal Silver in a small dish and use a dropper to apply it to his belly where there is less fur, near his tumor in the anal area, and at the base spine and tail. After applying a dropper at a time from the solution, I then rub it in with clean hands as quite a bit tends to run off if I don't. He tolerates it pretty well as it's at 50/50.
He stopped having accidents in the house for the most part and, as I mentioned previously, is in very good spirits for an old guy with the addition of colloidal gold to his dinner.
If I decide to skip a day with the DMSO and silver to give him a break, he ends up having an accident and generally doesn't seem to be doing as well. So I do it every day now, no breaks.
Part of his walking sideways issue comes from a severely arthritic left hind foot, which the sticky paw pads really help with.
Hope my post will inspire others to try it. DMSO + CS are really amazing.
Replied By Art (California) on 01/31/2022
Hi Deirdre,I am glad to hear that he is doing well!
Have you tried putting your solution on a cotton cloth that has been folded to create 4 or more layers that are similar in size to the area of application, then putting another multilayer cotton cloth over it and wrapping it in place with an Ace wrap for 20 minutes to a half hour? This can increase the active time that the solution is at work and still allow time for the skin to recover between applications.
The second folded cotton cloth is there to help keep the wet pad from drying to fast and to also help prevent the dmso from damaging the elastic Ace wrap.
If you are concerned about the length of time that the dmso will be on his skin and possibly irritating it, just apply your 50/50 mix as usual and as soon as you are done with that application, apply the cloth as I described above, but only wet the folded cotton cloth with colloidal silver and then apply to his skin and secure in place with the Ace wrap for a half hour. Your initial dmso/cs application will leave his skin "open" (skin barrier function perturbed) for up to 15 minutes. Applying the silver only cloth and wrap during this period should allow more silver to reach into the target area for a longer period of time. Leave the wrap in place for a half hour and remove. Keeping the silver cloth wet with CS should increase the effectiveness and the silver is healing to the skin after the dmso application. Good luck!
Art
Replied By Deirdre (CT) on 02/01/2022
Hi Art,Yes, you did mention this to me a few months ago. I did it for a while at the beginning but then stopped at some point. Thank you for the reminder! Going to order another ace wrap and do it again. Appreciate the help as always!