Enzyme Therapy: Killing Cancer Naturally (cont'd)
Q: Is enzyme therapy a cure for cancer?
A: We can't yet call it a cure but we've had some encouraging study results. In a small pilot study of 11 patients, nine (81 percent) survived one year, five (45 percent) survived two years, and at this time, four have survived three years. These results are far above the 25 percent survival at one year typical of pancreatic cancer patients. Larger studies are being done to further test the effectiveness seen so far.
Q: Are there downsides to enzyme therapy?
A: Enzyme therapy is part of a rigorous regimen of pills, diet, and detoxification. It requires patients to be very determined and disciplined.
Q: Will my doctor believe this is a legitimate treatment for my cancer? Where can I get it?
A: This approach is still controversial and considered experimental. Dr. Gonzalez and his colleague, Dr. Linda Isaacs, are taking new patients with a variety of advanced cancers, in addition to the clinical trial patients.
Q: How much does enzyme therapy cost? Will my insurance pay for it?
A: The first year of treatment runs in the neighborhood of $10,000, with subsequent years somewhat cheaper. Most of the costs are for supplements but this also includes costs for the required juicer and water filter. Since the treatment is considered alternative, very little is covered by insurance.
For further information about enzyme therapy, Dr. Gonzalez and Dr. Isaacs, and the Columbia clinical trial, visit www.dr-gonzalez.com.
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