Unnecessary measures
Scientists in Australia are working on developing a vaccine for one form of skin cancer.
You’d think that with all the controversy surrounding vaccines, researchers would be a bit more cautious of throwing another one into the mix. But that hasn’t stopped Australian scientists from pushing their new skin cancer vaccine through clinical trials.
This new vaccine, which may be available within 5 to 10 years, would, like many vaccines, be given to children (ages 10 to 12) to “protect against squamous cell carcinoma, the second most common form of skin cancer, but would not protect against the more deadly melanoma.”
So if it doesn’t protect against either the most common or the most deadly form of a disease, why bother? Especially since squamous cell carcinoma is one of the few forms of cancer for which there’s actually a cure. It’s an extract from eggplant called BEC-5, and in studies on people suffering from this form of skin cancer, it caused complete regression of the disease in every single patient who tried it. (Dr. Wright wrote about this skin cancer cure in the December 2005 issue of Nutrition & Healing, which subscribers can download for free by visiting www.wrightnewsletter.com and logging in to the Archives with the username and password listed on page 8 of your most recent newsletter.)
Of course, it’s important to keep in mind that skin cancer can be very dangerous if it’s neglected, so it’s always a good idea to see a dermatologist if you have any suspicious- looking spots on your skin. And if you do have skin cancer and are interested in trying BEC-5 you should certainly consult with a physician skilled and knowledgeable in nutritional and natural medicine. For a list of natural medicine physicians in your area, contact the American College for Advancement in Medicine at (800)532-3688 or visit www.acam.org.
Source:
“Scientists working on skin cancer vaccine,” HealthDay (www.healthday.com), 11/17/08 Babizhayev MA, et al.
