OUR USE OF CHEMO & SURGERY

Should you require chemotherapy, radiotherapy or surgery, we will collaborate with your oncologist and relevant experts, or alternatively we can call in our associated interventional radiologists, oncologists and specialised surgeons to help build the road map and form part of your team. All hands on deck!

The stigma around chemotherapy is unfortunate and research has progressed significantly in understanding which combination of agents are effective. In certain cancers there is a greater than 90% efficacy rate but at other times chemotherapy is not to be used as the risks outweigh the benefits and quality of life is more important. Many people do not understand this and resist integrating effective immunotherapy or advanced cytotoxic drugs into their therapy programme. All plant extracts are chemicals, all medicines are chemical, and are tools to help reduce the burden of tumor cells and inflammatory states in order to bring the body closer to a state where it can restore itself.

At Malachite we specialise in being able to support different treatment regimes, reduce side effects, safely integrate complementary treatments and help counsel around the different treatment options and evidence for or against including chemotherapy. In cases where surgery is indicated, we can help prepare the body for the operation through replacing vitamin levels and nutrients, reducing inflammation, and in some cases shrinking tumor pre-operatively. Post-surgery we assist with recovery in various ways whilst reducing circulating cancer cell burden and enhancing immune response.

In select cases where we are able to obtain live cancer tissue, this can be sent to Imagen labs for culture (growing) in an environment similar to the body and then testing for chemo sensitivity. The in-vitro testing is done with over 56 chemotherapy agents and several botanical isolates in order to determine which chemo agent and at what dosage your unique tumor cells may be sensitive to, and which botanical isolate would be most effective. Please see “DNA testing” page for more information. This logical approach makes chemotherapy far more selective and effective in difficult to treat cases.

OUR USE OF NATURAL CHEMOTHERAPY

Natural chemotherapy’ infusions can be used in combination with conventional chemotherapy or as an alternative when conventional methods are no longer effective. These natural medicines are known to modulate the immune system, reduce inflammation and may inhibit the growth, mutation and spread of tumour cells. They also have little to no side effects and in many cases have a positive effect on healthy tissue. These infusions work best as adjunctive treatments to your conventional chemotherapy regime, or where appropriate in cases of failed chemotherapy treatments.

OUR USE OF CURCUMIN TREATMENT

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OUR USE OF ARTESUNATE TREATMENT

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You will be pleased to know that our infusions are meticulously sourced from niche pharmaceutical companies, compounding pharmacies and universities from around the world, notably Germany, USA and AUS, and include high doses of intravenous curcumin (derived from Tumeric), artesunate (derived from Artemesia), EGCG (from organic green tea), resveratrol (from red grape skin and knot weed) and high dose ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) with Vitamin K3, amongst others. 

OUR USE OF CHEMOEMBOLISATION

Transarterial Chemoembolisation (TACE)

Malachite Centre works with several interventional radiologists who specialise in the cutting edge field of transarterial chemoembolization (TACE). Here the main arteries supplying the tumor are identified and catheterised, allowing chemotherapy to be injected directly into the tumor’s main blood supply.

The chemotherapy however is infused into “pellets” that not only block the smaller blood vessels within the tumor, but also enable a slow release of localised chemotherapy. This significantly reduces the level of chemotherapy injected into the body, reduces systemic absorption and reduces overall side effects.

For certain kinds of tumors this treatment can be highly effective and we are happy to refer you to a suitable team at one of the nearby tertiary centre hospitals. As this treatment is relatively new, it is not covered by all medical aids.

COMPLIMENTARY MEDICINES

At Malachite, your treatment protocols are enhanced by utilising various complementary treatments which include traditional acupuncture, Phytotherapy, TCM Dui Yao preparations, EM Rx, myofascial release, therapeutic massage, etc. Treatment is dynamic and personalised, and we include not only conventional diagnostics and clinical assessments to monitor progress, but also more subtle complementary diagnostics such as TCM pulse diagnosis, Ayurvedic assessments, live blood analysis, sclerology, iridology, DLOST, and others.

Whilst the above modalities always include supporting the immune system, often we need to enhance this with internationally available or experimental immunotherapy drugs from international sources and clinical trials that target specific receptors on the tumor cells or enhance immune recognition check points. Where appropriate, we may consider other forms of immune therapy that may include GcMAF, Iscador (Mistle toe), intravenous astragalus, mushroom extracts – Ganoderma / cordyceps, virotherapy or dendritic cell therapy.

NUTRITION & SUPPLEMENTATION

Diet is always a big discussion point when dealing with cancer and at Malachite we have the expertise to guide you through this.

As you have probably come to know, cancer doesn’t just affect the place where it has metastasized. Nutrition, energy levels, cell-functioning and immune-system are all compromised.

As digestion and absorption are often impaired in advanced cancer states, Malachite focuses on replacing nutrients through specialised drips and concentrated nutritional supplements to assist with weight management, energy levels and overall resilience.

Oral supplementation does not always achieve the desired outcome and very often patients are over supplementing and further straining the body. We see well-meaning patients arriving to their first consultation with bags full of supplements, several interacting negatively with each other and depriving the patient of good nutrition. In many cases where oral supplementation is not advised, we replace with intravenous supplementation.

We recommend caution with over-restrictive diets that are often void of nutrition for late stage cancers and perhaps strenuous both physically and socially on the patient. Good, clean Mediterranean diets with low GI carbs from organically sourced suppliers, stone-ground flour for any refined carbohydrates, plenty of essential oils, wild caught fish or grass fed meats should be the focus. Avoid excess sugar and dairy and where possible supplement with good quality protein isolates and medium-chain triglyceride (MCT) oil if kilojoule deficient. Eat regular small meals if your appetite is low and consume as many colours as possible. Please consult a professional nutritionist with experience in cancer to help guide you through a customised dietary plan.

We are able to advise you on the best nutrition and supplements to take which will support your treatment, lift your immune system and nourish your body. We are also happy to work with your nutritionist or health care provider involved in optimising your cancer care.

We have several other treatments that are offered at the clinic for select cases which may include ICG photodynamic therapy (PDT), ECCT, sonotherapy, natural chemotherapy or targeted botanical isolate infusions, EM therapy, HFUS, etc. Please feel free to contact us for more information.

We have come to understand cancer intimately. Whilst no one can or should be promising you a cure at this stage, we can guarantee you our full commitment on this healing journey and that we will leave no stone unturned in finding and integrating the best therapies in the world.