Malignant mast cell tumor disappears on raw diet

[Dr. Jean Hofve]

Just found this case report by cancer researcher Prof. Thomas Seyfriend of Boston College. He has done quite a bit of work with dogs and ketogenic diets. This dog had a nasty mast cell tumor under his nose that completely resolved on a raw, calorie-restricted diet. These are vicious tumors! No other therapies were used. Here's the full report: www.frontiersin.org/journals/nutrition/articles/10.3389/fnut.2023.1157517/full (including pictures!)

 

[Dr. Jeff]

Yay!!

 

[GinnyW]

OH, wow! This is good news for us: we just discovered a small MCT on Yuji. who has been on a nearly keto regime for life (12 yrs). It won't be hard at all to go 100% that way.

I have been having trouble imagining what more I could be doing, and here is a way DO LESS!!! I'm listening....

 

[NancyK]

My dogs are 17 and almost 17 and have not eaten a single carbohydrate in over 15 years. They are still healthy. I am not sure if that is why, however the lack of carbs has definitely not hurt them.

Nancy

 

[GinnyW]

Agreed! I have eliminated he tiny amount of radish, celery, and Gussy's Gut in his diet, and stopped sharing any veg off my plates. Only all-meat treats, and our usual complement of coldwater fish oil, MCT oil, and krill oil. I make kefir from local raw cows' milk and goat kefir for starter. I have a Class 3 laser, and have been lasing this growth (along with some other contusions he suffered last week, in an unfortunate incident where he got tangled in his lead when a giant garbage truck came around a corner and I took evasive action. )
His "regular" vet, with whom I communicate really well, (having educated her on a number of modalities,) identified this growth, which is tiny, and aspirated it to get the diagnosis of malignancy. It's tiny and not open or weepy. She will follow my wishes, and assist as needed.
I have never really used a constitutional remedy on him (lots of acutes from time to time), and am racking my brains now considering the choices. Dr. Loops' practice seems to be based on this approach, judging from his website. But my boy has been very stable, emotionally, no neuroses or fears, no standing issues, and so it's not so easy.

Input, not covered in this thread, and ideas are very welcome. I can do anything...

 

[Dr. Jean Hofve]

Dr. Loops is world-renowned for treating all sorts of cancer. He would be an excellent choice to consult!

 

[GinnyW]

Thank you, yes, I agree - on his fame. I'd need to know a bit more about his prescribing and case management to see if he is a good fit here.