OK, it’s late, I’m tired and just plain worn out. But hey, mistletoe, right? Just what does this seemingly poisonous plant do for various cancers? Think of mistletoe as an immune stimulation substance, although it does have the ability to directly help those pesky little out of control cells commit apoptosis.
Where do I get this and can any mistletoe plant work? Those are questions far beyond the scope of this post. Most oncologists do not prescribe it. Your choices are limited to natural doctors for now. Generally, it’s a sterile extract that is available in various strengths, injected subcutaneously in or around your stomach area over a period of days, while monitoring the injection site for possible reactions. A reaction at the injection site usually means it’s working somewhat to create an immune response in your body. Which of course can help to fight different diseases and some cancers. While mistletoe therapy is not approved in the U.S., it has been used in Europe and is considered a staple in the arsenal of substances for cancer patients.
Trials have been ongoing in the states and will hopefully bring more attention to this wonderful potential addition in the ongoing search for treatments that improve outcomes in all stages of cancer. Whether mistletoe is right for you should be something you discuss with your doctors. The possibility of a bad reaction is always there with any substance you inject into your body. But for the most part, it has been used safely in Europe for many years.
Disclaimer: This is not an endorsement for any brand or product. This information is presented for your info and your doctors to research this and other therapies that may possibly work for you.
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