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gloe
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 Posted - 01/14/2015 : 03:56:35
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Thank you Cheryl,
I have not found that the new radiation treatment is available near me. Let alone someplace they will take my HMO insurance. It is hard as a patient to find these things. A dermatologist may know, but that involves going to one. And a derm doc may not want to refer me, preferring to convince me that cutting me up is the only way to go.
I think about having surgery and all that would entail. I think about the possibility that this is SCC and could spread all over my body. I don't want to "face" that.
Thanks everyone for your help. I will keep you updated.
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mark72
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Posted - 05/08/2015 : 12:29:42
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Today I tried dandelion milk, from the base of the flower. Cutting short the stem 2mm from the base of the flower it takes 2 - 3 seconds for the milk to appear. Applied in a small suspicious area and the reaction was imminent. A yellowish scab was created in an hour and later turned brownish. I applied 3 times in 3 hours. The problem is that a have to stay in the field with a mirror in my hand. For me isn’t any problem because the field is connected to my yard. In 10 minutes I was able to milk 10 to 15 flowers. This is free, and there are testimonials about Dandelion milk anti cancer activity.
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mark72
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Posted - 05/08/2015 : 17:23:21
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http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/special/metro/urban-jungle/pages/110419.html
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3018636/
The Efficacy of Dandelion Root Extract in Inducing Apoptosis in
Drug-Resistant HumanMelanoma Cells.
Received 22 June 2010; Revised 12 November 2010; Accepted 8 December 2010
3. Results
3.1. Effect of Dandelion Root Extract (DRE) on Human Melanoma Cell Viability. In order to investigate whether Dandelion Root Extract (DRE) reduced cell viability in
human melanoma cells, the A375 cells were treated with 1, 2.5, and 5 mg/mL concentrations of DRE. DRE was found to reduce cell viability in a dose-dependent fashion,
over time, in A375 melanoma cells as was measured by WST-1 assay. Based on metabolic activity of A375s, it was confirmed that treatment at 2.5mg/mL DRE resulted in 50% reduction in cell viability against control within 24 hours (Figure 1(a)). After cells were imaged with Hoechst dye, it was found that by 48 hours there was a clear
induction of apoptosis at concentrations above 2.5mg/mL (Figure 1(b)), as distinguished by brightly stained nuclei and Using the effective and subeffective doses, we sought to
confirm that apoptosis in A375 cells was indeed induced, using the Annexin-V binding assay. The assay confirms that by 48 hours the phosphatidyl serine has flipped from the
inner leaflet of the plasma membrane to the outer leaflet after treatment with 2.5mg/mL DRE (Figure 1(c)).
3.2. Evaluation of DRE Toxicity onNormalHuman Fibroblasts. With DRE having proven its efficacy in successfully killing this aggressive, chemoresistant form of skin cancer, DRE toxicity on normal cells had to be evaluated.
4. Discussion
Dandelion Root Extract (DRE) has thus far been used in traditional medicine as a detoxifying agent for digestive disorders, for lung, breast, and uterine tumours [2], and
most interestingly, to treat chronic diseases of the skin [4].
However, there has been little scientific advancement made in this field with regard to the effect of dandelion root extract on cancer, and even more so on chemoresistant,
human malignant melanoma skin cancer. Previous work with Taraxacum has not provided much mechanistic detail with regards to apoptosis induction, instead highlighting its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. In this study of human melanoma cells, we show that Dandelion Root Extract (DRE) is more than a worthy chemopreventative, it is fast-acting, nontoxic, and therefore specific in its targeting.
It was confirmed that treatment at 2.5mg/mL DRE resulted in 50% reduction in cell viability against control within 24 hours. After cells were imaged with Hoechst dye, it was found that by 48 hours there was a clear induction of apoptosis at concentrations above 2.5mg/mL DRE resulted in 90% reduction in cell viability, and after 72hours at 95% of melanoma cells Were destroyed inducting Apoptosis.
The treatment continued for 92 hours.
I have decided to take a calculated risk. I have to treat my small spot for 92 hours 2 to 3 times per day, and after rest and tread for healing.
It is not a very good idea to treat more than a spot, and greater the spot bigger the risk, because (DRE toxicity on normal cells had to be evaluated.)
Do not do it. I’m responsible for my actions. If anybody decides to do it, then you take your risk, and you, and only you are responsible for your ACTIONS.
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mark72
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Posted - 05/08/2015 : 17:50:12
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joekimbell
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Posted - 05/13/2015 : 09:34:37
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| cannabis oil was indeed wonderful and very effective in treating cancer' if not for the government and their so called rules in regulating cannabis my wife would have still been alive. thanks to the newly policy for legalizing cannabis else i would have still lost my daufgter to kidney cancer, i was really touched and surprised when i watch lots of documentary on how cannabis oil had helped lot of people whom their family members never thought they could make it after undergoing several ''Chemo'' from the dept of my heart i must say a word of appreciation to DrThomas Fandez for the timely intervention in the life of my daughter suffering from Kidney Cancer. as i am writing this testimony on this Blog my daughter is so strong and healthy in spite he hasn't completed the total Dosage.' for your cannabis and medical consultation try and get in touched with him on his email:dr.thomasfendazhelp@dr.com, he can help and enlightened you more. thanks, good luck. |
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marg
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Posted - 05/19/2015 : 06:51:43
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| I'm hoping there's still someone on this forum who's selling petty spurge seeds, hopefully from organic plants. Also wonder if starting them now would be of any use as they would still be very small plants when the summer weather comes. Does anyone know if they can survive the summer in Eugene, OR? Thanks so much for your help. |
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BobCA
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Posted - 05/19/2015 : 09:03:21
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The good news is that Petty Spurge does grow in Oregon. http://www.pnwflowers.com/flower/euphorbia-peplus
I was going to try seeds but noticed they are growing wild throughout my yard. This year was a particularly good bloom. My climate in CA is a little more arid than yours but before going through the hassle of getting seeds and trying to get them to germinate look around for plants. They are small and grow in shallow soil, between rocks, etc.
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marg
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Posted - 05/19/2015 : 11:22:03
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Originally posted by BobCA
The good news is that Petty Spurge does grow in Oregon. http://www.pnwflowers.com/flower/euphorbia-peplus
I was going to try seeds but noticed they are growing wild throughout my yard. This year was a particularly good bloom. My climate in CA is a little more arid than yours but before going through the hassle of getting seeds and trying to get them to germinate look around for plants. They are small and grow in shallow soil, between rocks, etc.
Hi, Bob. Thanks so much for your reply. I have already looked around for it. You're very blessed that you have it in your yard. If it weren't so hard to ship plants I'd offer to buy some from you. |
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BobCA
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Posted - 05/19/2015 : 12:10:58
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| If you can find a way to ship plants I'd give you some. If you know anyone who drives to the Bay Area I'd be happy to meet them and deliver some plants. I'll probably have them until mid summer. Once the weather gets really hot they don't do as well. |
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marg
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Posted - 05/26/2015 : 06:44:13
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| Thanks so much for the offer, BobCA. Unfortunately I don't know anyone driving there and I don't have a car. (I'm 70 & don't drive anymore.) If I find a way to ship plants it would be great to get some from you. |
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Brigid
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Posted - 05/27/2015 : 14:08:54
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quote:
Originally posted by mark72
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/special/metro/urban-jungle/pages/110419.html
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3018636/
The Efficacy of Dandelion Root Extract in Inducing Apoptosis in
Drug-Resistant HumanMelanoma Cells.
Received 22 June 2010; Revised 12 November 2010; Accepted 8 December 2010
3. Results
3.1. Effect of Dandelion Root Extract (DRE) on Human Melanoma Cell Viability. In order to investigate whether Dandelion Root Extract (DRE) reduced cell viability in
human melanoma cells, the A375 cells were treated with 1, 2.5, and 5 mg/mL concentrations of DRE. DRE was found to reduce cell viability in a dose-dependent fashion,
over time, in A375 melanoma cells as was measured by WST-1 assay. Based on metabolic activity of A375s, it was confirmed that treatment at 2.5mg/mL DRE resulted in 50% reduction in cell viability against control within 24 hours (Figure 1(a)). After cells were imaged with Hoechst dye, it was found that by 48 hours there was a clear
induction of apoptosis at concentrations above 2.5mg/mL (Figure 1(b)), as distinguished by brightly stained nuclei and Using the effective and subeffective doses, we sought to
confirm that apoptosis in A375 cells was indeed induced, using the Annexin-V binding assay. The assay confirms that by 48 hours the phosphatidyl serine has flipped from the
inner leaflet of the plasma membrane to the outer leaflet after treatment with 2.5mg/mL DRE (Figure 1(c)).
3.2. Evaluation of DRE Toxicity onNormalHuman Fibroblasts. With DRE having proven its efficacy in successfully killing this aggressive, chemoresistant form of skin cancer, DRE toxicity on normal cells had to be evaluated.
4. Discussion
Dandelion Root Extract (DRE) has thus far been used in traditional medicine as a detoxifying agent for digestive disorders, for lung, breast, and uterine tumours [2], and
most interestingly, to treat chronic diseases of the skin [4].
However, there has been little scientific advancement made in this field with regard to the effect of dandelion root extract on cancer, and even more so on chemoresistant,
human malignant melanoma skin cancer. Previous work with Taraxacum has not provided much mechanistic detail with regards to apoptosis induction, instead highlighting its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. In this study of human melanoma cells, we show that Dandelion Root Extract (DRE) is more than a worthy chemopreventative, it is fast-acting, nontoxic, and therefore specific in its targeting.
It was confirmed that treatment at 2.5mg/mL DRE resulted in 50% reduction in cell viability against control within 24 hours. After cells were imaged with Hoechst dye, it was found that by 48 hours there was a clear induction of apoptosis at concentrations above 2.5mg/mL DRE resulted in 90% reduction in cell viability, and after 72hours at 95% of melanoma cells Were destroyed inducting Apoptosis.
The treatment continued for 92 hours.
I have decided to take a calculated risk. I have to treat my small spot for 92 hours 2 to 3 times per day, and after rest and tread for healing.
It is not a very good idea to treat more than a spot, and greater the spot bigger the risk, because (DRE toxicity on normal cells had to be evaluated.)
Do not do it. I’m responsible for my actions. If anybody decides to do it, then you take your risk, and you, and only you are responsible for your ACTIONS.
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judo
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Posted - 06/11/2015 : 05:41:01
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| Can anyone recommend whether to carry on treating with PS or just stop and see what happens to the scab please? The scab is about 2mm high now, quite prominent! Diagnosed as AK a year ago, prescribed Aldara but i didn't use it. Changed my diet and treated topically with ACV and thought I'd beaten it but then it just kept scabbing up. I have treated it twice a day with PS for 8 days, and now have had 5 days off - the scab has changed colour from a sort of puss colour to dark red, blood colour. Any thoughts? Thanks. |
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BobCA
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Posted - 06/11/2015 : 09:06:38
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| Judo- I can only speak from my research and experience but I would not continue apply Petty Spurge. Petty Spurge contains Ingenil Mebutate which is the active ingredient in Picato. I use the Petty Spurge just like Picato. Once a day for 3 days. Ingenol Menutate works by attacking cells that divide quickly and often which can be cancer or cells that are regenerating. |
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srains99
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Posted - 06/11/2015 : 09:25:23
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| Agree,when my scab change, I stopped using it. PS saved me from Mohs surgery. PS healed well. Left a healed spot with a small indentation that seemed to be filling in over time |
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judo
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Posted - 06/11/2015 : 10:24:02
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Thank you both for your replies. The scab feels like it has liquid inside it, since I started applying PS I've tried to keep it dry so it's almost like it has a bubble/puddle of liquid/pus underneath a thin dry scab.
Wish I could let a pic but I can't get them to upload for some reason. |
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judo
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Posted - 06/11/2015 : 10:27:24
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| I really want to have a shower and let the water run over my head and wash it off. I think the water would simply wash it off. |
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BobCA
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Posted - 06/11/2015 : 12:11:09
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| judo - By all means take a shower. The water will soften the scab but I wouldn't pick it off. Let it heal from the inside out and fall off. I would, and this is what my dermatologist recommends, after the shower cover the scab with a little vaseline or some other ointment. It will keep it moist and help it heal. No need to cover it. |
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BobCA
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Posted - 06/11/2015 : 12:15:58
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| Niacinamide - In case others have not heard a recent study coming out of New Zealand found that taking a daily supplement of Niacinamide (nicotinamide) a form of Vitamin B3 reduced the recurrence of Actinic Keratosis by over 60%. The cost of the supplement is cheap, less than $10/month. My dermatologist says he sees no harm in trying. I take 500mg daily, no side effects. If you do try it make sure you get the Niacinamide not the common Niacin. |
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BobCA
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Posted - 06/11/2015 : 14:33:34
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| Judo-one more thing. Petty Spurge should be applied and left unaltered for 6 hours. After 6 hours you can wash the area. The topical Ingenol Mebutate works at the cellular level and will attack any abnormal squamous and basal cells. After it kills the cell it will promote a strong immune response. Rather than over apply I would apply once every day for three days and let it react and heal. I would then reapply in a month or two. This way you will catch any cells you might have missed. Zyclara works by a different mechanism but is also effective, it just takes a lot longer. Best of luck. |
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judo
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Posted - 06/11/2015 : 23:52:11
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Thanks so much for the information Bob, really interesting. I did shower it before bed last night and to my surprise it didn't float off, afterwards I dabbed it with some tissue to dry it and lots of pus came out, I deflated it a bit by doing so, and a small part of the scab came off but most is still intact.
Will report back in a day or two to let you know the progress |
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cheryl21
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Posted - 06/13/2015 : 17:05:31
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Hi Judo,
The results from Petty Spurge are fantastic if you don't allow the scab to get wet, don't put anything on it, leave it alone and just let the scab fall off of its own accord. If you do this the area heals up without leaving any trace of a scar - you can't even tell where you used it. I have been using it for years and got my instructions originally from a doctor.
You should have a good result with what you are doing.
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BobCA
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Posted - 06/13/2015 : 17:23:41
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| Interesting Comment. My dermatologist says leave it on for 6 hours or overnight but then washing is fine. He always recommends never letting a scab get crusty. Apply ointment and it will heal in 3 days. Best of luck. |
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judo
33 Posts |
Posted - 06/17/2015 : 06:50:47
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Many thanks Cheryl, Bob. I have a thin scab covering the area now and the itching has subsided somewhat too. Hoping the scab will come off soon as it looks similar to the one that was there before I started the PS.
What ointment did you use Bob?
Is there a trick to attaching pictures on here, it would be nice to share the results for others to see too..? |
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BobCA
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Posted - 06/17/2015 : 07:14:25
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| Hi Judo - my Dermatologist and surgeon both recommend petrolatum or basically Vaseline but neosporin or aquafor work well and are slightly antibiotic. |
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judo
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Posted - 07/13/2015 : 05:44:06
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| Hi again, just an update for you all. The scab eventually came off, i started to put a drop of olive oil (fairly harmless stuff) on it once or twice a day and within a week or so it came off but did leave a little bit left behind, that came off last Friday. For a couple of days i was scab less but now the little one seems to have bubbled/bled slightly and formed an even smaller one...i'm guessing that I might need to treat this with some more spurge? Any suggestons Bob? |
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BobCA
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Posted - 07/13/2015 : 08:31:46
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I wouldn't recommend using any ore Spurge until the lesion has healed completely. The Ingenol Mebutate will attack the good cells that are trying to heal as these cells are also rapidly dividing. Let it heal first the in another month you can apply not spurge. Not sure about the Olivr oil. The goal is to keep the scab moist.
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svanip
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Posted - 07/14/2015 : 03:30:35
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Hi Everyone,
Just a quick update 5 years on, absolutely no sign of and BCC the area is completely healed and has left no visible scar tissue. For me the petty spurge works brilliantly.
Scott
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Originally posted by Grace2Go
Your bcc area looks great svanip! Thanks for posting the regular pictures of your progress.
My 3 little plants are growing very slowly, but as soon as one is big enough I'll be starting the sap treatment on my bcc.
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Originally posted by svanip
Hi just thought I would put into action a live treatment for your information if anyone would like to see the results....
So far - 24th of March 2010 - I went for a Skin Check with my local GP I pointed out a legion I was concerned about "not seen by Dr" - A Shave biopsy taken following day of a 7 x 4 mm legion on Upper Left Lip region....
9 Days Pass 
Biopsy / Histology result was of a multifocal superficial BCC..
GP referred to plastic surgeon for surgical removal - surgeon not available to see me 12 weeks.....
After much deliberation and investigation I decided to try Petty Spurge treatment - it pretty much grows in every garden as a pest weed here......
6 April Image shows – Start "2 weeks post shave biopsy" - Then the following morning after initial application of the Milk/Sap.
Euphorbia Peplus - Petty Spurge - Radium Weed - Cancer Weed
SEEDS - try here www.beautanicals.com.au ( Service was very good )
WARNINGS:
This substance contains known carcinogens....  Try it at your own risk !!!
You may need to copy and paste this link.....
www.wildflowerfinder.org.uk/Flowers/S/Spurge" target="_blank">http://www.wildflowerfinder.org.uk/Flowers/S/Spurge(Petty)/Spurge(Petty).htm
Treatment:
What does the active ingredient do:
Basically the Sap starts to kill the Cancer Cells (Cell Necrosis) within hours of the application then the active components in the sap induce a secondary inflammatory response at the site of the application within 24-48 Hrs, which in turn generates tumor-specific antibodies to hopefully get rid of the balance of the nasty cells.... Something like that anyway - in very simple terms....
My treatment plan 12 Days twice a day application.....
Pre Treatment Image - 2 Weeks Post BCC Shave Biopsy
Me: svanip@hotmail.com
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First Day of Treatment !
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Day 2 approx 36 Hrs Post Euphorbia Peplus Sap/Latex Application - it is growing
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Day 2 Afternoon Update - Its drying out and not stinging so much..... 
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Day Six - Morning Image - sorry re the lack of weekend images. It was a very painful weekend but not unbearable - the scab had completely covered the inflamed areas and came off on several occasions. I do quite a bit of sport - ie cycling and swimming so with the sweating and being in the water for several hours the area was scab free. The area seems to have stopped growing and feels like it is calming down somewhat ie: less pain and less blistering scabbing etc -I am opting for a review after the 12 Day x twice a day application period which is a little more than most I have read about online using Euphorbia Peplus raw sap only - I will continue to apply until the scabbing has been resolved then rest and recovery. I do not wash the sap off and I have not covered the area -unless showering etc then I re apply and let it dry on the treatment area - The amount of sap I use is quite small - a tiny drop - maybe the size of a pin head or two. This seems to be an ample quantity to soak into the treatment area - the sap is quite watery and not very viscous - it flows very willingly and spreads out over the area rapidly - the activity of the sap appears to radiate out and around the original treatment area without any need to cover it completely be careful this is a very strong substance indeed - as you can see from the images. I noted that several people had stated the the treatment was not painful - well on the face it is quite painful and it burns for several hours, if you can imagine a mild acid or caustic burn - that is what it is similar too - for me anyway.... enjoy
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Day 6 of treatment....
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Day 7 Images - The area appears to be healing and feeling OK the scabbing is very thick and firm now - the treatment area has some skin flaking around the margin - I am still applying the raw sap to the top of the scab after showering etc - it is still burning, so I guess the treatment is still working......
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This afternoons shot of the crusty demon - was a mild burning sensation all day "as usual" no great change today !
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Morning of Day 8 - Feeling similar scab is quite thick still some mild stinging after application of raw sap - not unbearable though.
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Afternoon Day 8 - Its Itchy and annoying !
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Morning Day 9 went for a hard twilight bike ride last night a lot of sweating etc - so in the middle of the scab the dark area is a crater about 3mm deep which obviously washed out with the fluids. this was the location of the original BCC Site - Ewwwwww Gross .....
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Afternoon Day 9 - Not much to report - its very crusty itchy and annoying - the scab is huge and very thick, you cant see it on the image really...
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Morning Day 10 - Went for a 2K swim last night - scab is still mainly intact due to attached beard I think - not much change to the area, it is tender and a little itchy quite a bit of new pink skin is visible - I use a prescription antibacterial cream called Bactroban 2% at night over the entire area - want to minimize any secondary infection after swimming etc.
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Afternoon Day 10 - Feeling OK at the moment not much pain at all today, scab is shrinking "with help" if it wasn't in such a prominent position you would barley know it was there
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Morning Day 13 after some sporting activities and shaving the large scabs came of with a smaller center piece from the original BCC site still remains... have stopped the application of the raw sap and am covering the area with Bactroban 2% to aid in healing the area... lets hope that the BCC is dead and gone !!! 
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Afternoon Day 13
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This is a close up of the site morning Day 13 v's Day 1 pre application..
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Day 14 Scab came off and left area visible......Second image is a close up shot - not sure if the BCC is gone or still alive.....
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Morning Day 15 Healing well.....
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BobCA
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Posted - 07/14/2015 : 06:29:31
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Svanip - That is great news and thanks for the followup. A new study has come out of New Zealand on the use of Niacinamide to significantly reduce the recurrence of Actinic Keratosis (AKs). Niacinamide is the -amide form of vitamin B3. The study has subjects taking an oral dose of 500mg/day. This stuff is really cheap, less than $10/month, and readily available. Not to be confused with Niacin which is also B3. It sometimes goes by the name Nicotinamide.
I am also using Niacinamide serum, a small tab goes a long way, and works by promoting healthy regeneration of skin cells as well as an inhibitor to UV light damage. According to studies it can help the cell's DNA resist mutational damage from the sun's UV light. Niacinamide serum has been used medically to even out skin tone as well as heal acne scars.
You'll need to hunt around a little for lotions that contain Niacinamide but I have found it on Amazon http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00J5N0Y4U?refRID=2GDVMYEESA5JB9F3CD58&ref_=pd_ys_sf_s_rp_a1_1_p |
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BobCA
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Posted - 07/14/2015 : 06:43:34
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judo - Sorry for all the typos on my previous reply as I was on my mobile and didn't recheck my typing. Let me please elaborate further.
Ingenol Mebutate, the active ingredient in Petty Spurge and Picato, works by attacking cells that are dividing rapidly. Cancer cells as well as new cells repairing a wound divide quickly. The risk of using Petty Spurge over too long a period of time or in this case, on a lesion that may still be healing, is that it can attack the good cells trying to divide and form new skin. I would hold off using any additional Petty Spurge until one month after the wound has completely healed. Petty Spurge will not help this lesion heal. If the lesion seems to take a long time to heal I would get it checked out. Remember, Ingenol Mebutate is prescribed for Actinic Keratosis and not for squamous nor basal cell carcinoma but many users here have had good results using it on both squamous and basal cell carcinomas. The risk is that with squamous cell carcinoma it can metastasize (spread). We certainly want to catch it before that ever happens.
Regarding the use of Olive oil on a scab - My only concern would be that the olive oil would not provide that topical barrier like a petrolatum (vaseline) and may get absorbed. A bigger concern would be that it could grow bacteria because unlike petrolatum it is organic. If you have an open lesion I would pick up a small tube of aquaphor or neosporin. My surgeon and dermatologist no longer recommend these as they found some people can be alergic and the antibiotic benefit over petrolatum is minimal. |
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judo
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Posted - 07/14/2015 : 07:26:19
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Thank you Bob and svanip, both very kind and useful comments. The PS has definitely done some good, I seem to back to where I was when this initially flared up about 18mnths ago, just a little scab that i accidentally brush off after a shower. To all intents and purposes it does look healed but I'll hang on a bit longer before re-treating. I think that this particular part was so well covered with a scab before that the PS may not have penetrated it enough.
Svanip's treatment was over quite a long time period, I treated for 7-8 days, a couple of drops a day, so maybe not long enough? |
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BobCA
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Posted - 07/14/2015 : 07:54:43
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| judo- If it is a tiny superficial scab that easily picks off it sounds like you may be ready for another treatment of PS. Remember that Ingenol Mebutate works at the cellular level and the small amount we put on will find it's way to the remote cells. I understand people have used it PS many ways regarding duration, application, and some even cover it with tape. I use it the way Picato is prescribed. Once a day for three days. The strongest reaction will come within the first 24-48 hours. Now, with that said, Picato is prescribed for AK and not basal or squamous cell carcinomas so it could be the three day treatment is valid for the most superficial of lesions. Ingenol Mebutate does not get absorbed into the body so your liver and other organs are safe from overuse so the only risk I can see is at what point has it killed all of the cancer and started to react with the normal healing cells. Be aware of that balance and you should be fine. Remember, you can always retreat as many times as it takes. |
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judo
33 Posts |
Posted - 07/14/2015 : 08:07:23
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Thanks Bob, it is very much superficial so I feel much more comfortable about giving it another go. We have some growing in our garden so I'll start another round on the basis that Picato is prescribed and keep you up to date.
Best wishes |
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judo
33 Posts |
Posted - 07/22/2015 : 01:27:13
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| Ok, I put the first drop of PS on last Tuesday evening (just one drop), same on Wed and Thurs, so once a day for 3 days. By the second day the scab had started to grow out an up and continued to do so fr a few days, but still smaller than my initial treatment. Again, although it's was quite red, it was also yellow with puss (that's what it looked like anyway) and it would leak occasionally, especially if I got it wet in the shower. This morning it was pretty loose so I moved it with a q tip (moved, not picked) and it slid off. Underneath it still looks a bit messy but not as bad as the scab thing. Guess I'll just leave it alone now and see what happens, will report back in a week or so with another update. |
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Thomas Haugen
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Posted - 07/23/2015 : 19:46:32
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I have petty spurge seeds for anyone in the USA.
The tiny plants don't seem to like transplanting so maybe best to grow seeds outside in damp, partly shady to shady garden ares. Two months or more to reach a usable 4" size.
Tom |
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Thomas Haugen
94 Posts |
Posted - 08/04/2015 : 16:44:59
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| The seeds are free, just email me through this forum and I'll email you my address. Then send me a padded SASE and I'll mail you the seeds, probably some time later in August. Can't hurry Nature. |
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judo
33 Posts |
Posted - 08/05/2015 : 00:18:44
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Ok so I left it for a week or two and on Monday the last small scab came off, hooray. Unless you knew something was there before, you'd be hard pushed to identify the area. Fingers crossed it stays this way now! For those that might need seeds or a small plant, I live in North Essex, England, so just get in touch if required.
Thanks again to everyone on here who helped out :) |
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BobCA
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Posted - 08/05/2015 : 06:00:42
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judo, that is great to hear. Now perhaps you are ready to take the next step, prevention. Ingenol Mebutate, the active ingredient in Petty Spurge, is prescribed also as a prophylaxis to Actinic Keratosis. We have used it here to remove AKs as well as some Basal and Squamous carcinomas. If you take a few drops of petty spurge and rub it over an area likely to have developing AKs, like forehead, arm or ear, once a day for 3 days, any hidden AKs or cancerous lesions will react. This is how my Dermatologist recommends I stay clear of developing cancers. Treat it once a year or every 6 months until you no longer have any reaction.
The latest therapy I have been reading a lot about is Niacinamide. This is taken orally as a vitamin, 500mg, and also applied topically. It has been touted as a "miracle" aging serum as it removes small wrinkles and lines but for us it stimulates anti tumor cells and helps prevent DNA mutations at the cellular level. Research shows that it can keep AKs from recurring by up to 60%. Although Niacinamide is converted from Niacin B3 you want to take the Niacinamide form. Taking too much Niacin can cause skin flushing and itching. |
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Rico818
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Posted - 08/28/2015 : 13:05:35
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Hi all! I am new to the forum. I have been hearing good things about petty spurge sap on skin cancers. I understand that the plant is considered an invasive species in warmer climates of the U.S.. It does seem strange to me that there are no sources for seeds in the U.S. amongst the people who have had good results from the sap on skin cancers.
Because I am new here, I cannot email T. Haugen for his address to get seeds. I am sending for seeds from Australia (Fair Dinkum Seeds) but am leery of the possibility of fakes. If you have seeds that are definitely from Euphorbia Peplus, please post here or email ricklawhon@live.com. Thanks so much |
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BobCA
43 Posts |
Posted - 08/29/2015 : 07:28:17
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Hi Rico818 and welcome. I believe if you click on the user id to the left of the post you will get an option to email the user. I have not tried this however but I have seen the option.
I had wanted to make seeds available but they are so tiny I couldn't figure out a way to harvest them. Then I read here that, I think it was Mr. Haugen, he just sends the entire dried plant and lets you harvest the seeds. For me the seeds are not obvious so if anyone has harvested seeds please let me know how to do it. I'd be happy to send them. The seeds about the size of sesame seed.
My final plants are now dried and not producing sap. The ones in the summer shade bloomed last and lasted the longest. The larger ones (about 10" high) remain as a dried plant, the smaller ones just dry up and go away. I probably won't get another bloom unit late winter/early spring.
Just an aside, it is easy to harvest the sap but it needs to be kept cold and has a short shelf life. I would not recommend buying the sap unless it is shipped cold and guaranteed.
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Rico818
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Posted - 08/30/2015 : 17:51:47
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Hello all. I am so pleased to have had 4 responses already! Thank you! I have not confirmed any additional source yet beyond those that I am expecting from Australia soon. I would like to get seeds from more than one source. I have read that plants grown in different areas, may have different properties and on the chance that the species might have been misidentified by the grower.
I am new to the forum and do not have the ability to contact members by email until I complete some number of posts here. This is #2!!
Please keep the seed or possibly bare root plant offers coming. I will gladly compensate you any agreeable amount. Thank you!!!
ricklawhon@live.com I'M IN Missouri |
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Rico818
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Posted - 08/30/2015 : 19:18:53
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Hello all. I am so pleased to have had 4 responses already! Thank you! I have not confirmed any additional source yet beyond those that I am expecting from Australia soon. I would like to get seeds from more than one source. I have read that plants grown in different areas, may have different properties and on the chance that the species might have been misidentified by the grower.
I am new to the forum and do not have the ability to contact members by email until I complete some number of posts here. This is #2!!
Please keep the seed or possibly bare root plant offers coming. I will gladly compensate you any agreeable amount. Thank you!!!
ricklawhon@live.com I'M IN Missouri |
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srains99
13 Posts |
Posted - 08/31/2015 : 04:57:54
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| Contact Will atwwill1227@aol.com. he posted his contact info on the previous page. He lives in the North East and he is the person I got my plantern from. Real nice guy, very helpful. The plant saved me from Mohs surgery. |
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Rico818
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Posted - 08/31/2015 : 09:52:14
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| Thanks srains99! I did get a message from wwill and he says to email in a month. He may have some growth with seeds by then. |
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agare
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Posted - 09/06/2015 : 03:26:08
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Originally posted by mrosen
Just following up on some of my previous posts wondering if anyone out there knows of anyone succesfully using PS on Basal Cell Carcinoma that was a more infiltrative type? I noticed that svanip had success and his was multifocal superfiscial BCC,My BCC area looks different and covers a larger area maybe the size of a nickle where there is AK and now BCC.Also i believe Waverider has had success on superfiscial BCC?Its hard to get info as some have left forum and i dont know what outcomes were and weather they new if they were treating a more invasive BCC with the PS? MY BCC area is very angry right now i think all this stress and anxiety is making it worse...i need to start moving forward on some type of treatment and may start VITC paste(dmso?)at least i think it may hold BCC area till i can get some PS or get MOHS (which i am trying to avoid)The iodine looks interesting also...My BCC goes around my left nasolabial fold which is under left nostral(and against)and wraps around left side. Mrosen
From mrosen's description, I have an almost identical BCC - invasive nodular very close to my nose, beside it and just underneath it - two nodules close together pearly white nodules each 5mm in diameter. I wonder whether PS was successful in treating this. Several years ago I cured a large squamous cell carcinoma on my chest - 3cm by 3cm. I assumed then that any new skin cancer, apart from melanoma, could be treated the same way. Based on the biopsy, my doctor ruled out PS, which he had tacitly approved of previously. I am booked in for an operation in less than two weeks, but decided to put PS on my nose anyway. Now it is red and painful, as it should be and I wonder what the surgeon will think if I turn up for the operation like this. I read that Curaderm can successfully treat invasive nodular BCCs, although it takes a lot longer, but this does not seem to have been the case with mrosen. I guess I am tossing up whether to cancel the operation and continue with PS for at least one more triple dose in about a month, and then if as expected it is not cured, try some Curaderm to attempt to finish it off. Or just go ahead with the operation. I would really like to hear mrosen's views, but really anyone with experience in this.Agare. |
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BobCA
43 Posts |
Posted - 09/06/2015 : 11:49:38
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Hi Agare,
I enjoyed your post because you mentioned Curaderm BEC5 which I was unaware of. I did some research since I am getting very familiar with PS and it mechanisms on cancer cells.
First off, I wanted to clarify that were diagnosed by a biopsy that you have BCC on your face and that your surgeon has advised surgery and not topicals?
I'm going to assume, which is always dangerous, that he is advising surgery because it is maybe a little deeper than surface and because the only clinically approved method to remove 98% of BCC and SCC is surgery. Some derms are now using light treatments with good success but no derm is using a topical, yet.
With that said Curaderm BEC5 shows great promise by killing cancer cells (apoptosis) while leaving normal cells unaffected. However, it is about $120-$150US per tube and it takes twice a day for 8 weeks. In a recent clinical trial 8 weeks 78% people showed success after 8 weeks and further treatment is projected to result in better results. BEC5 kills cancer cells but not not invoke an strong immune response like PS.
Petty Spurge has the active ingredient Ingenol Mebutate. This is is also found in the FDA approved topical called Picato. It is only approved for AK but many users, myself included, have had great results on surface BCC and SCC. It works by also causing cell death but also invokes a stroke immune response further destroying cancer cells. Think of it as chemo with immunotherapy in one does. The real advantage to PS is you only need to use it once a day for 3 days. You can find it growing wild in the Euphorbia Peplus (Petty Spurge) but if you need to buy it as Picato is $900US per treatment.
The other topical, Imiquimod, invokes a strong immune response which attacks the rapidly dividing cells. Cheaper as it is generic now but takes 8-12 weeks to work.
As to you other questions on treating vs surgery; without knowing why your surgeon says surgery is required it is difficult to weigh in. It could be as simple as he can not take the risk by allowing you to self treat and the cancer spreads. The biggest risk for all cancers is that it has metastasized. Scientist are now learning that it is more a function of the type of genetic mutation that causes rapid tumor growth and metastasis than anything else. That is why some prostate cancers stay local and grow slowly while some will metastasize quickly. Your doctor probably wants to make sure he got it all, although that is not 100%, and he can not recommend something that is not yet approved.
Bets of luck, please keep us posted. Bob
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Petty Spurge Herb sap for skin cancers
