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Alternate cure for Hodgkin's disease
Is there a remedy for Hodgkins disease/cancer? I know there are things that help like shark cartilage and betacaratine (sp?) my friend needs some type of additional help not just chemo? Please help!
( 9 Oct 2007)
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Natural cure for Hodgkin's disease Hodgkin's disease is part of a cancer group called ‘lymphomas'. The cells in the lymphatic system of people who suffer from Hodgkin's disease become abnormal. This disease usually begins in the lymph nodes of the neck and then spread to the chest, armpits, the spleen and to the liver.
Hodgkin's disease is relatively rare and can affect people of any age. However, the doctors are unable to identify the reasons for Hodgkin's disease though there have been some theories about this disease being genetically passed on. A person suffering from this disease experience only very common symptoms like a fever, or fatigue and loss of weight. It is only as the lymph nodes swell that they cause other symptoms like pain, coughing and shortness of breath, swelling in the body and even in some cases, paralysis.
Treatment for this disease depends on the stage of cancer that the patient is in. In some cases the patient may need to be inoculated against a variety of illness like flu and meningitis. The treatment may vary but usually leaves the patient with no appetite for food. What a patient of Hodgkin's disease need to do, is ensure that he takes in sufficient food to help him fight the disease. A diet consisting of optimal nutrient intake should be designed for the patient. You will need to consult a physician in order to create a healthy, balanced diet for your friend.
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answered by M W on 3 Mar 2008, 2:46:13
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