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Study: Startling Connection Between Lyme & Blood Cancer

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Lyme Disease And Blood Cancer: A Startling Connection Revealed In New Study

May 7, 2023

Two Borrelia Spirochetes Attached to Leukemic Lymphocyte
  • A groundbreaking study by renowned researcher Alan B. MacDonald reveals a hidden link between Lyme disease and Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), a slow-growing blood cancer.
  • The study found that some people had Borrelia (Lyme) infections in their blood for three years before being diagnosed with CLL, even though they didn’t have any symptoms.
  • The study discovered new findings, such as Borrelia bacteria getting into both healthy and cancerous white blood cells, highlighting the need to better understand the connection between Lyme disease and other health issues for more accurate diagnosis and treatment.

Introduction: Uncovering a Surprising Connection Between Lyme Disease and Blood Cancer
Imagine the shock when a groundbreaking study, published in the Journal of Clinical Review and Case Reports on May 15, 2023, unveils a hidden link between Lyme disease and cancer. In the eye-opening research, “Invasion of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) Bloodstream Tumor Cells by Borrelia Spirochetes,” renowned researcher Alan B. MacDonald reveals astonishing insights into the connection between Lyme disease and CLL, a slow-growing blood cancer.

The Study: Examining a CLL Patient with Borrelia Infections
In this study, Dr. MacDonald investigated the case of a 66-year-old woman with a family history of breast cancer and CLL. The patient had gradual onset of axillary lymph node enlargement (swelling of lymph nodes in her armpit area) in 2019, and subsequent tests confirmed a CLL diagnosis. Interestingly, the patient was found to have asymptomatic Borrelia (Lyme) infections in her bloodstream, including both Borrelia miyamotoi and Borrelia burgdorferi.

Findings: Lyme Infections Before CLL Diagnosis
The study found that the patient had Lyme infections in her blood without showing any symptoms three years before being diagnosed with CLL. Blood tests from 2016 using a special technique called Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization (FISH) showed that Lyme bacteria were sticking to a special type of white blood cell that helps fight infections. In 2022, when the patient’s white blood cells turned cancerous, the tests still showed an ongoing infection with two types of Lyme bacteria (Borrelia burgdorferi and Borrelia miyamotoi).

Significance: Unprecedented Observations in CLL and Lyme Infections
This study shares some new discoveries about the connection between Borrelia (Lyme) and blood cancer (CLL):

  1. Some people had Borrelia infections in their blood for three years before being diagnosed with CLL, even though they didn’t have any symptoms.
  2. One person with CLL was found to have two different types of Borrelia bacteria in their blood at the same time.
  3. Borrelia burgdorferi bacteria were seen sticking to and entering healthy white blood cells, something that was only seen in labs before.
  4. Borrelia bacteria were also seen entering cancerous white blood cells, which is a completely new finding.
  5. Borrelia miyamotoi infections have been found in patients with a specific type of blood cancer, but this is the first time they’ve been shown to actually enter the cancerous cells.
  6. Groups of Borrelia bacteria were found in patients’ blood samples, both before and after developing leukemia, and these groups have been linked to cancer in other cases.

Summary: Borrelia Implications Beyond Lyme
A groundbreaking study by Dr. Alan B. MacDonald investigates the link between Lyme disease and a slow-growing blood cancer called Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL). The research looked at a 66-year-old woman with CLL who had Lyme bacteria in her blood without any symptoms, three years before being diagnosed with CLL. The study discovered new findings, such as Lyme bacteria getting into both healthy and cancerous white blood cells. This highlights the need to better understand the connection between Lyme disease and other health issues for more accurate diagnosis and treatment.

About the Author: Dr. Alan B. MacDonald
As an expert in Lyme disease and tick-borne illness complications, Dr. MacDonald has made several appearances on the Tick Boot Camp Podcast, discussing this groundbreaking study (PDF) and more. He is known for his cutting-edge research on Lyme disease and tick-borne illness complications. His research emphasizes the importance of understanding the link between Lyme disease and other medical conditions, such as CLL, to better diagnose and treat patients affected by these illnesses.

Photo Description
The featured photo in this blog post depicts a lymphocyte cancer cell with two Lyme disease spirochetes attached. More specifically: “Immunohistochemistry with monoclonal antibody CB10 specific for protein OSP A of borrelia burgdorferi group sl spirochetes. Two borrelia spirochetes (black arrows) are attached to a large caliber leukemic lymphocyte. Magnification 1000x original.”

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**Comment**

Mark my words: this will only be shared between sick patients and the doctors who dare treat us. 

A few points:

“The integration of any foreign gene into your chromosome can cause cancer immediately,” warned microbiologist Dr. Sucharit Bhakdi.

“[It] can cause all sorts of inflammation and moreover will cause this gene to be transmitted to your offspring,” he explained.

“This is not a hate speech. This is a speech to make everyone wake up and see the dangers that they are facing because the WHO and the CDC and the FDA and all these guys up there are planning to introduce RNA vaccines worldwide.

And for this bit of truth, Prof. Sucharit Bhakdi is charged with “incitement” and “trivialization of the Holocaust” for statements he made comparing the C19 vaccination program to 1930s/40s Germany. His hearing is scheduled for 23 May in Plön, Germany.  More details here:  https://doctors4covidethics.org/dr-bhakdis-legal-case/

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May 3, 2023 Tick Boot Camp Podcast: Eva Sapi, PhD

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Eva Sapi, Geneticist And Molecular Biologist At University Of New Haven

Eva Sapi

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Launching May 3…

Background
Professor Eva Sapi is a Hungarian-American microbiologist and researcher who has dedicated her career to advancing our understanding of Lyme disease.

Early Life and Career
Born in Hungary, Sapi comes from a family of engineers and scientists. She studied biology at a university in Hungary from 1987 to 1995 and earned her Ph.D. in biology from the same university. She went on to complete postdoctoral work in Germany and Switzerland, where she focused on studying gene regulation in bacteria, and understanding how genes are turned on and off in response to environmental cues.

Early Research
Professor Sapi started her research career studying breast cancer until she was hit with chronic Lyme disease and it paused her life. After finally getting a proper Lyme diagnosis and spending years trying many different pharmaceutical and herbal treatments, Sapi began to feel better and started collecting and studying ticks. She discovered that ticks carry Bartonella and that ticks could carry many different species of bugs that can infect humans, which was not received well by the medical community at the time.

Official Lyme Career Pivot
Next, Professor Eva Sapi joined the University of New Haven in Connecticut as an Associate Professor in the Department of Biology and Environmental Science. She was also appointed as the Director of the Lyme Disease Research Group at the university, where she continued her research on Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses.

Popular Work
Sapi is known for her groundbreaking research on the persistence and treatment of Lyme disease. She was the first to discover that Borrelia burgdorferi can form biofilms that protect it from antibiotics and the immune system. Her current research, with James Goldman, a Columbia University professor of pathology and cell biology, centers on a case in which a woman received 16 years of antibiotic therapy and still died from Lyme disease. Their findings – published in Healthcare 2018 – supported her earlier discoveries that Borrelia can form biofilm, a protective layer around itself, making it extremely resistant to antibiotics.

Notable Achievements
Professor Sapi has authored 70 peer-reviewed scientific papers on Lyme disease and trained more than 100 graduate students in Lyme disease research. She is a sought-after speaker and presenter and has appeared on radio and television programs. Her groundbreaking research has earned her several recognitions, including the research trailblazer award from LymeDisease.org in 2018, and the Courage Award from Lyme Connection of Ridgefield. Her ultimate goal is to identify novel antibacterial agents that are effective in killing all forms of Borrelia.

Recent Breakthroughs
Sapi’s research has also shown that some herbal remedies, such as Stevia, can be effective in treating Lyme disease. Her recent breakthrough, with her students, is in the potential of liquid, whole-leaf Stevia extract in reducing biofilm mass. In a recent study, they found that liquid, whole-leaf Stevia extract is an effective treatment for Lyme biofilm. This finding is significant because Borrelia biofilm is a protective layer around itself, making it extremely resistant to antibiotics.

Lyme and Cancer
Sapi’s research has also found evidence that Borrelia may be present in breast cancer tissues, as well as ovarian and endometrial cancer. She and her students are focusing on Borrelia, examining more than 400 invasive breast cancer tissues. A significant number of samples were positive for Borrelia, suggesting that the bacteria may play a role in breast cancer development and metastasis.

Looking Ahead
Professor Eva Sapi’s work on breast cancer and its link to Lyme disease has opened new avenues for research and has the potential to lead to novel discoveries in the field. The scientific community and the Lyme disease community are fortunate to have such a dedicated and passionate researcher leading the charge in advancing Lyme disease research, including its role in cancer.

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Growing Connection Between Infections & Cancer

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Growing Evidence Between Infections & Cancer Part 1

Dr. Armin Schwarzbach, July 2022

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There is significant research to suggest that infections contribute to the forming of, or even cause, cancers. In this first, of a two-part webinar series, Dr. Schwarzbach will present evidence that will substantiate this claim. The potential behind such findings is huge for patients worldwide regarding not only unrealised and future therapeutic interventions, but also the prevention of cancers.

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Growing Evidence Between Infections & Cancer Part 2

Dr. Armin Schwarzbach

AONM

There is significant research to suggest that infections contribute to the forming of, or even cause, cancers. In this second of his two-part webinar Dr. Schwarzbach presents evidence that will substantiate this claim. The potential behind such findings is huge for patients worldwide regarding not only unrealised and future therapeutic interventions, but also the prevention of cancers.

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