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Cancer is Reversible – Prof. Flavin’s 50 Years of Research & Chemo Triggers Metastasis

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Cancer is Reversible – Prof. Flavin’s Fifty Years of Research!

Aug 05, 2025

This is a guest post by Prof. Dana Flavin. You can read more about Prof. Flavin’s work on her website linked at the end of the article.

Changing the cancer narrative

Fifty years ago if someone had told me that cancer was reversible, I would have scoffed at them and said that they were insane. I thought then that a cancer diagnosis was a death sentence. We now know it does not have to be.

After reversing stage IV cancers over the years by implementing combinations of nutrients, off-label drugs, and diet, I am seeing that much of cancer reversal is in our own hands. It took me decades to test, research, implement and more to find the best combinations of anti-cancer therapies to help cancer patients. This is not rocket science just 50 years of daily researching the literature and seeing gradual improvements in my patients over time, as I delved deeper into the science behind what a cancer cell is and how it deceives our immune system.

What is a cancer cell?

To start with, cancer is an embryonic cell gone awry as it fights to survive. They are correct that it is a trophoblast, originally defined as the outer layer of cells in a blastocyte that provides nutrients to the embryo to help it to bind and grow in the uterine wall. But in cancer tissue, this cell is changed, mutated in order to feed itself, the cancer cell, rather than its original place in fetal development. This is why certain retinoids (Vitamin A derivatives) are helpful in cancer patients to help to attack the trophoblasts. Cannabis oil is also helpful here.

Detoxing from heavy metals

Cancer cells are very programmed and need to be inhibited at multiple sites. These cancer cells also contain many toxins, bacteria, viruses, heavy metals and more. This is why, for example, a metal detox is imperative for cancer patients, as the metals destroy the healthy frequencies coming from the mitochondria and cause DNA to continue to replicate. Exercise also helps to decrease heavy metals and additionally reduces the blood vessel growth to tumours (VEGF), as well as helping to sweat off toxins in the body. Interleukin 15, a very important support against cancer, is elevated with exercise and raises the immune system. Exercise also helps the mood, decrease depression and lower cortisol. Stress and depression feed cancers.

The role of diet

A proper diet is essential in cancer reversals. Many substances in food can stimulate tumour growth, including sugar, white flour, cow’s milk products, red meat and even chicken and turkey. Some of these are methionine-containing foods. Methionine feeds tumours. The wrong foods also change the pH and create acidity in and around tumours. This acidity allows fungi to grow and helps to feed tumours. Even the bacteria in our GI tract can go to a tumour and feed it methionine. That is why the good bacteria in the gut must be supported. Sauerkraut, kimchi and other cabbage fermented foods are excellent for improving our gastrointestinal anticancer bacteria. Additionally, probiotics and medications like ivermectin are helpful. They raise bacteroides, a good bacteria, and lower the fumicutes, the bad bacteria that feed tumour cells. Other bacteria that are important in cancer to help reverse the cancers, are Akkermansia and S. Bouldarii. They can be raised by foods or via supplementation.

Eliminating parasites

Many patients, unbeknownst to them, have parasitic infections lowering their immune system, therefore we incorporate antiparasitic medications including fenbendazole and mebendazole. They not only fight parasites, they also block the glutamine from feeding tumours. Fenbendazole additionally blocks the sugar receptors on the tumour cells (GLUT2).

The immune system can be elevated, additionally with low dose naltrexone (LDN, 4.5 mg) to reduce cells that will downregulate the immune system. LDN lowers the T suppressor cells, FOX P and Interleukin 10 ,which are immune suppressors. This allows our bodies to fight cancer more efficiently. Sometimes in treating cancer, we add a substance originally used in children with elevated lactic acid, dichloracetate, to block the anaerobic metabolism in cancers. This allows pyruvate to enter the tumour cells, reoxygenates the tumours, and prevent the cells from dividing.

The role of electromagnetic fields (EMF)

EMF (e.g. from mobile phones) and geopathic disturbances underground also effect tumour growth. That is why it is important to protect patients from these disturbances including reducing exposure by shutting off wifi, not carrying cell phones on on the body, protecting against cell phone towers, and more. One must avoid negative magnetic fields; thus, even sleeping with ones head to the south can represent additional stress for a cancer patient, whereas sleeping with one’s head to the north would have a reducing influence on tumour growth.

The role of water

In my practice, we make sure the water patients use in teas and juices is pure and healing. This means no fluoride and no heavy metals in the water, and that it is alkaline. Sometimes if the urine pH is too acidic we add some aluminium-free baking soda to the water to help the body stay alkaline.

Nature’s apothecary

Many herbs and even fruits and vegetables can work on cancer. One of these is oregano oil to lower the fungi surrounding tumours. Organic figs, red grapes, tangerines, eggplant, carrots, cruciferous vegetables etc. all fight cancer. One herb, Dandelion root, is excellent to help in many cancers to raise the immune system, as is red sage, or Danshen, from China, that repairs the mRNA in tumour cells.

What I have shared above, though it may be little known, is pure proven science derived from decades of reading, researching and testing. Thus we can now say, Cancer is reversible: WE NOW KNOW HOW!!!

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Note from Dr. Tess Lawrie, “A Better Way“ : Follow this link to see how many scientific articles have been written about dandelion and cancer, for example. If the dandelion “weeds” and herbs in our gardens fight cancer, this potentially poses quite a threat to the cancer drug industry. Might this be why glyphosate (Roundup) as a dandelion weedkiller and other biocides have been so widely promoted, I wonder…?

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https://www.thefocalpoints.com/p/breaking-chemotherapy-reactivates?

BREAKING: Chemotherapy Reactivates Dormant Cancer Cells — Triggers Metastasis

New landmark study reveals that standard cancer treatment can backfire — with devastating consequences.

Nicolas Hulscher, MPH
Jul 23, 2025

Chemotherapy is supposed to kill cancer — not bring it back. But a groundbreaking Cancer Cell study by He et al has revealed that common cancer drugs like doxorubicin and cisplatin can reawaken dormant tumor cells, triggering deadly metastatic relapses — especially in the lungs.

These “sleeping” cancer cells, known as disseminated tumor cells (DTCs), can lie hidden for years before reactivating. This study is the first to directly prove that chemotherapy itself can wake them up. (See link for article)

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Activism, Cancer, Herbs, Inflammation, research, Supplements, Treatment

Expert Briefing on Ticks & Lyme Disease

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Expert Briefing on Ticks and Lyme Disease

May 29, 2025

Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health experts Nicole Baumgarth and Thomas Hart discuss ticks and the growing threat of Lyme and other tickborne diseases.
Lyme disease is on the rise in the U.S., according to the CDC, mainly in the Northeast, Upper Midwest, and parts of the West. In 2023, state health departments reported more than 89,000 cases of Lyme disease in humans to the CDC, but the actual number of cases is likely much higher due to underreporting and misdiagnosis.
If left untreated, Lyme disease can lead to serious complications affecting the heart, joints, and nervous system. Other tickborne illnesses are also of concern, including Powassan virus and Heartland virus. There is currently no vaccine against tickborne illnesses.
Ticks Pose an Increasing Health Risk https://publichealth.jhu.edu/2025/tic…
Tickborne Diseases Are on the Rise—Here’s What To Know https://publichealth.jhu.edu/2023/lym…
Lyme and Tickborne Diseases Research and Education Institute video    • Lyme and Tickborne Diseases Research and E…  
Ticks Are Dangerous video    • Ticks Are Dangerous  
About Ticks and Tickborne Disease https://www.cdc.gov/ticks/about/index….
Lyme Disease Surveillance and Data https://www.cdc.gov/lyme/data-researc…
Lyme Disease https://www.cdc.gov/lyme/index.html
  • 00:00 Introduction
  • 01:40 What is Lyme disease
  • 04:12 Rates of Lyme disease
  • 9:10 Status of a vaccine
  • 10:30 Tracking infection rates
  • 11:25 Vaccine challenges
  • 13:30 Ubiquity of tick bites
  • 14:45 Diagnosing lesser known tickborne illnesses
  • 16:10 How to improve diagnosis
  • 19:00 Diagnosing illnesses
  • 20:10 This year’s tick season
  • 20:40 Symptoms of Lyme disease
  • 22:10 Other tickborne illnesses
  • 23:20 Dogs and ticks
  • 24:40 Ticks in the environment
  • 25:30 Preventing tick bites

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**COMMENT**

Sadly, researchers continue to slice and dice this complex illness into a singular infection they call ‘Lyme disease,’ when truth be told, patients are often infected with numerous things working synergistically together, making the illness much more complex, harder to identify and treat, and much harder to overcome. So the very name, ‘Lyme disease,’ is inadequate for most patients.

I realize why they do this: due to their very specific work, they must omit variables to conduct research – at least within the current allopathic model of one drug and vaccine, for one disease.  Unfortunately, this is often not what we are dealing with at all in reality.

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Lyme, research, Testing, Ticks, Transmission, vaccines

Study: Lyme Can Not Survive Inside Mosquitoes Or Be Transmitted to Mice

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Why You Can Cross Mosquitoes Off Your Lyme Disease-Worry-List

by Cara DeAngelis, Ph.D. on June 24, 2025

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A new study finds no evidence that mosquitoes can transmitBorrelia burgdorferi, the bacterium that causes Lyme disease. This study reinforces that ticks are the only proven source of infection.

What did the study show?

Many Lyme disease patients have questioned whether a mosquito bite could have been the source of their infection, especially as many do not remember finding a tick. This new study published just this June in the journal Parasites & Vectors offers strong reassurance that mosquitoes are not capable of carrying or transmitting the Lyme disease bacteria, Borrelia burgdorferi. Even when exposed under lab conditions, the bacteria could not survive inside mosquitoes or be passed to mice.

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Graphical abstract from Pekľanská et al. (2025), “Experimental evidence rules out mosquitoes as vectors of Lyme disease,” Parasites & Vectors. Image reused under an open-access Creative Commons license (CC by 4.0).

Why does this matter?

It’s common for patients to be unsure of how or when they were infected, and that’s completely understandable. Many people don’t recall a tick bite because the deer tick nymphs responsible for most Lyme disease cases are very small (the size of a poppy seed!), and their bites often go unnoticed. With that in mind, knowing Lyme disease is only spread by ticks helps patients and families focus on the right prevention strategies and worry less about every mosquito or bug bite. 

How was the study done?

To find out if mosquitoes can spread Lyme disease, scientists ran a detailed series of lab experiments. First, they let different species of mosquitoes feed on mice infected with Lyme-causing bacteria. In some cases, a few mosquitoes did pick up the bacteria, but the numbers were extremely low and the bacteria quickly died during digestion.

The researchers also tested whether the bacteria could survive long enough to be passed on to a new host, either naturally or through interrupted feeding. In every case, the answer was no. The bacteria couldn’t stay alive or infectious inside mosquitoes, and they never made it into the saliva, which is the only way a mosquito can transmit disease. 

To make sure the experiment was working properly, the researchers also included infected deer ticks, which did successfully transmit the Lyme disease bacteria to mice. These findings confirm that mosquitoes cannot maintain or transmit the bacteria that cause Lyme disease.

What is the takeaway?

This research addresses a long-standing question within the Lyme disease community about the potential role of mosquitoes in transmission. By providing evidence that mosquitoes cannot serve as competent vectors for Borrelia burgdorferi, the findings help refine public health messaging and support prevention strategies that remain focused on tick exposure.

To learn how to protect yourself and your family from ticks, visit our guide on how to be Tick AWARE.

Publication: 
Pekľanská M, Kuníková K, Vlčková R, et al. Experimental evidence rules out mosquitoes as vectors of Lyme disease. Parasit Vectors. 2025;18(1):206. Published 2025 Jun 4. doi:10.1186/s13071-025-06823-x 
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**Comment**
I find it incredibly sad that we are over 40 years into this madness and it took this long for this study to be done.  Sad.
We desperately need properly done transmission studies for all things Lyme/MSIDS.
One thing to keep in mind: the study found mosquitoes seemingly can not carry or transmit Lyme.  This could change in the future with different lab techniques and technology.  Science is forever changing.
And lastly, the article makes it appear that ticks are the ONLY way to get Lyme.  This is patently false as congenital transmission has been proven.  There is also much to indicate it can be transmitted sexually as well.
The fact transmission studies have not been done shows clearly how far behind we are in knowledge of this complex illness impacting more and more people every year.

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Activism, mosquitoes, research, Ticks, Transmission

704 No More: Restore Local Control Over Cell Towers and Antennas

https://www.704nomore.org/

Section 704 undermines public health, environmental protections, and individual rights

Our mission is to change that. Let’s protect children’s health and the environment by taking back local control of cell towers.

Section 704 and other FCC preemptive actions enforce the FCC’s outdated RF radiation guidelines, ignoring mounting evidence of harm, particularly to children. These laws and preemptive actions also strip away our personal freedoms and property rights, and override the states’ traditional police powers that protect our health and welfare.

704 No More is a legal initiative led by Children’s Health Defense (CHD) and is led by attorney W. Scott McCollough, who brings decades of expertise to the fight for local control and public safety in the telecom space. They are dedicated to impactful strategic litigation and advocacy, and are determined to turn challenges into victories.

Through this initiative they aim to:

  • Tackle the broad federal preemption that prohibits local authorities from denying cell tower applications based on health and environmental effects;
  • Give you and your community a say when it comes to if and where cell towers are placed in your neighborhood;
  • Provide legal recourse for those harmed by wireless radiation; and
  • Protect our constitutional rights and freedoms.

Health Impacts of Cell Towers, 5G, and Millimeter Waves:  https://www.704nomore.org/evidence-of-harm

Click on top link to find out more, access downloadable resources, join the movement, and sign up to receive news and updates.  

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**Comment**

I’m currently involved in a group that is reaching out to local reps and Senators to educate them on the dangers of 5G.  We hope to make an impact to protect the public from harm.  

If you have been negatively impacted by radiation from 5G, Smart meters, cell phones, wifi, dirty electricity, or other devices, please email me your experiences so I can share them with the group and with our leaders who are voting on telecom bills that will affect everyone.  As it stands, more and more power is being taken away from local jurisdictions.  We are fighting to keep decision making at the local level so people have a voice.

Email:  Lymecoordinator56@gmail.com

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Activism, research

Lyme Disease Was Behind Her Seizures

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Lyme disease was behind her seizures
Jul01

Lyme disease was behind her seizures

Posted By: Dr. Daniel Cameron

It’s one of the most emotional stories parents share.

They tell me their child was once full of energy and curiosity—but suddenly began struggling.

Fatigue, brain fog, dizzy spells, and even seizure-like episodes.

Brain scans? Normal. EEGs? Clear. Yet the worry remained.

“We were told they were functional seizures—just stress-related. No one believed our child was in pain.”

In more cases than you’d expect, Lyme disease or a tick-borne co-infection was the missing piece.

What Are Functional Seizures?

Functional seizures, also called psychogenic non-epileptic seizures (PNES), look like epileptic seizures on the outside—but don’t show abnormal electrical activity in the brain. They’re often thought to stem from psychological stress or trauma.

But here’s the issue:

Many children with tick-borne illness also have seizure-like episodes without abnormal brain scans or EEGs. And when they receive antibiotic treatment for Lyme disease, these episodes often improve or resolve.

So, the question becomes:

What if it wasn’t “just stress”? What if it was an infection affecting the nervous system?

What the Research Confirms

In a 1998 study led by Dr. Barbara J. Bloom, five children with Lyme disease were followed over time. Two of them had seizure-like episodes—but their EEGs and MRIs were normal. After receiving appropriate antibiotics, both improved.¹

A broader review by Dr. Brian A. Fallon and colleagues in the American Journal of Psychiatry found that Lyme disease can mimic seizures, anxiety, depression, and other neurologic disorders—even when imaging looks normal.²

These studies validate what many parents already sense: The symptoms are real. The child isn’t faking. And treatment can help.

How Lyme Affects the Brain

Lyme disease is caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi, which can invade the central nervous system—called neuroborreliosis.

In children, it may not look like arthritis. Instead, it may show up as:

    1. Seizure-like episodes
    2. Dizziness or fainting
    3. Brain fog and cognitive slowdown
    4. Mood changes
    5. Sensory sensitivities
    6. Trouble sleeping

When test results are “normal,” these symptoms can be misdiagnosed as:

    1. Anxiety or panic disorder
    2. ADHD
    3. Conversion disorder (functional neurologic disorder)

But Lyme and co-infections—like Babesia or Bartonella—can trigger these symptoms in ways that standard tests miss.

A Real-Life Story: Not Epilepsy, But Lyme

A 12-year-old patient of mine developed:

    1. Non-epileptic seizure-like episodes
    2. Dizziness
    3. Brain fog
    4. Light sensitivity
    5. Severe fatigue

Her brain MRI and EEG were normal. She was diagnosed with functional seizures.

But her mother remembered a camping trip. We tested her for tick-borne illness—results came back positive for Lyme disease and Babesia.

With the right treatment:

    1. The episodes stopped
    2. Her thinking cleared
    3. Her laughter returned

Her mother said, “She laughed like herself again.”

What Every Parent Should Know

  • If your child has unexplained seizure-like episodes, trust your instincts.
  • Lyme disease can trigger neurologic symptoms—even when scans are normal.
  • Don’t stop at “normal EEG” or “it’s just stress.” Ask about tick-borne testing.
  • Treatment for Lyme and co-infections has helped many children reclaim their health.
Key Research
  1. Bloom BJ, Wyckoff PM, Meissner HC, Steere AC. Neurocognitive abnormalities in children after Lyme disease. Pediatr Infect Dis J. 1998;17(3):189–196.
  2. Fallon BA, Nields JA. Lyme neuroborreliosis: neurologic and psychiatric manifestations. Am J Psychiatry. 1994;151(11):1571–1583.

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Lyme, Psychological Aspects, research