What Farrah Fawcett May Have Not Known That Could Have Strengthened Her Immunity to Fight Cancer

 By Hollis Holloway  |   Submitted On July 22, 2009

Farrah Fawcett, even at the age of 62 died too soon. Farrah fought courageously against an enemy that came into her life in the early part of 2008, anal cancer. This cancer proved to be too much for her and her treatments. According to the American Cancer Society(ACS), the overall survival rate following diagnosis of anal cancer is 60% for men and 71% for women.

WHAT IS ANAL CANCER?

This is a rare malignancy that starts in the anus-- opening at the end of the rectum. When found early it is highly treatable. The American Cancer Society estimates 5,290 new cases for 2009 in the U.S., 710 will die. ACS predicts 40,870 new cases of rectal cancer and 106,000 colon cancer.

WHO GETS ANAL CANCER?

ACS reports that 85% of anal cancers are associated with persistent infection with sexually transmitted viruses. Anal infection with papillomavirus (HPV) is a major risk factor for cancer. ACS and the National Cancer Institute report other risk factors:

Being over 50( we said that already).

Having several sexual partners.

Receptive anal intercourse.

Having a weakened immune system.

Frequent anal redness and soreness.

Being a smoker.

SIGNS and SYMPTOMS

Anal itching and/or bleeding

Pain or pressure in the anal area

Unusual discharge from the anus

Lump near anus

Change in bowel habits.

FAWCETT TRAVELS TO GERMANY

Seeking cancer treatment that includes chemotherapy, Fawcett traveled to Germany at least 6 times. Surgery to remove the original anal cancer, laser treatment against liver tumors, and other surgeries and procedures provided little resistance. Early 2008, Dr. Lawrence Piro told her that her liver tumors were no longer active. But in spring 2008 a scan showed new tumors in the liver and regrowth of her original anal tumors. In the summer of 2008, Fawcett entered a clinical trial of an experimental drug, but those treatments did not prove successful.

WEAKENED IMMUNE SYSTEM, A MAJOR RISK FACTOR

Why is a weakened immune system a risk factor? The immune system is your defense system. If it is not functioning at an optimal level your body has little resistance to enemy agents including cancer. Researchers around the globe confirm that to optimize the immune response starts with high levels of GLUTATHIONE(GSH).

WHAT IS GLUTATHIONE?

In his book 'Glutathione(GSH)- Your Key to Health, Dr.Jimmy Gutman explains on page 6:

" GSH is a peptide(very small protein) that occurs naturally in the body when it is manufactured by individual cells. Page 3 same book says" Your life depends on glutathione. Without it your liver would shrivel up and die from overwhelming toxins, your cells would disintegrate from unrestrained oxidative stress and your body would have little resistance to bacteria, viruses, or cancer.

Page 10 same book mentioned above explains:

"A body well-stocked with intracellular glutathione fights illnesses more effectively than one that depends on exogenous(dietary) antioxidants. GSH helps prevents pathogens(an infectious agent; bacteria, virus) from gaining a foothold. Glutathione provides both preventive and therapeutic advantages. This is mainly because elevated glutathione levels enable the body to produce more white blood cells. These constitute the most important division of the immune system's ground troops."

CONCLUSION:

Glutathione(GSH) is a critical element that sustains the functioning and well being of our immune system. Researchers agree that optimizing glutathione levels are paramount in surviving this contaminated environment. Whether Farrah Fawcett knew about this or not, I can't say. However, what we can say is this: Based on the medical information available raising glutathione levels will combat cancer. So the adage, 'What you don't know won't hurt you', technically is not true. In reality, What you don't know could cost you your life.' STAY HEALTHY...LIVE LONGER

Hollis Holloway [http://thekey2livingwell.com] is an Independent Marketing and Wellness Consultant. Hollis educates others on wellness and how to choose the best health products. His education also includes using Attraction [http://free3steprule.com] Internet Marketing to build a successful home business.

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