Common Queries with respect to Mistletoe Therapy
1) What is the use of ISCADOR as a complementary or alternative treatment for cancer?
Extracts of mistletoe have been shown to kill cancer cells in laboratory and to boost the immune system and for this reason mistletoe has been classified as a type of biological response modifier and also prevent the growth of new blood vessels needed for tumours to grow.
2) How does Iscador Therapy help in Cancer?
In clinical studies in the course of a supportive treatment in addition to a conventional adjuvant oncological therapy Iscador showed:
1) An improvement in quality of life in terms of an increase in appetite and body weight, normalisation of sleep, thermoregulation as well as improvement of the mood (anxiety, depression, sadness) and taking initiative.
2) Reduction of adverse drug reactions due to conventional therapies such as chemo- and radiotherapy.
3) Reduction of disease –or therapy –related symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea and immuno-depression.
4) Reduction of cancer pains and cancer fatigue syndrome.
5) A reduction of hospitalization time.
6) An improvement of immunological reaction such as increase in body’s natural defences and a decrease in susceptibility to infections.
7) Prolongation of survival rate by slowing the pace of tumour growth.
8) Control of cancer relapse and its spread (metastasis).
3) Can Iscador be taken with chemotherapy?
Iscador is an immune modulator so it can be very well taken during breaks of chemotherapy protocols to boost one’s immunity. It does not interfere with the mode of action of any chemotherapeutic drug in cancer. On the contrary it would be very beneficial to help the blood parameters to stabilize in a short span of time.
4) What kind of cancer can Iscador therapy be useful for?
Iscador therapy is useful in practically all types of solid tumours and its application depends very much on the stage of the disease. But there are certain cancers which have shown a better response when used in combination of post -modern medicine protocols.
5) Is Iscador injection legal?
Yes, they are registered under the European pharmacopeia and can legally be imported for the benefit of cancer patient. Government of India has special provisions for its import.
6) Do they have any side effects?
It is very rare for any person to be allergic to mistletoe plant. There have been no serious side effects documented during its use. To be on the safer side it should be used strictly under the guidance of your physician recommending and prescribing it.
7) How long Iscador Therapy can be continued?
Any therapy shows its efficacy if used judiciously for a long period of time. Injections should be continued for a minimum period of 2 years. But this again relies on the doctor’s judgement regarding the patient and the stage at which cancer is detected or relapsed.
