Things to Consider and Links To Additional Information and Other Useful Resources
Before
considering the use of nutritional supplements such as shark Cartilage
, we urge everyone to consult with their physician or other qualified
health care professional to advise him or her that you are planning to
use shark Cartilage or any other nutritional supplement, either instead
of conventional treatment or as an adjunct to conventional
therapy. This will allow you to consider his or her opinion as to
whether shark Cartilage or any other nutritional supplement will
conflict with any conventional therapies he or she may have
prescribed.
We also urge you not to
abandon mainstream medicine's diagnostic capabilities. A delayed
diagnosis may allow, for example, a treatable cancer to advance to a
stage where it is no longer treatable.
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Because
shark Cartilage products are all natural and non-toxic, many people are
taking shark Cartilage products in conjunction with "conventional"
cancer therapies such as radiation and chemotherapy. However,
because shark Cartilage theoretically affects the development of new
vascular systems (which apparently is why it seems to produce positive
effects against cancer tumors and other angiogeneisis-dependent
diseases, as discussed below):
SHARK Cartilage SHOULD NOT BE TAKEN BY PREGNANT WOMEN, CHILDREN OR ANYONE WHO HAS RECENTLY UNDERGONE SURGERY.
It
is only by studying available literature on treatment alternatives,
treatment modalities, success rates, side effects and availability
(including cost of and legality of various treatments), that one can
truly make an informed and intelligent decision as to what treatment is
best for them.
Suggestions for Using the Internet to Find
Out About Nutritional Supplements, such as Shark Cartilage Products, as
Potential Aids in the Fight Against Cancer and other
Angiogenesis-Dependent Diseases.
The
Internet can be a great source of information regarding standard and
newly-developed, yet "unproven," alternative treatments for Cancer and
other angiogenesis-dependent diseases. You may also find lists of
ongoing clinical trials. Some patients go to chat rooms which provide a
place to talk to others facing similar medical conditions.
However, all of this can be confusing and even misleading. For example, an informative and helpful discussion on
choosing a cancer treatment ("conventional," "alternative" or a
combination of the two) that is right for you, is Steve Dunn's Cancer Guide
-- we believe the methodology he suggests for conducting research on
cancer as a basis for choosing an appropriate cancer therapy should be
applied by all individuals seeking information on cancer therapies that
are best suited to the needs of that particular individual. There
are many other useful oncology sites which we have listed below. We realize that shark Cartilage , as a nutritional
supplement and potential aid in the fight against cancer and other
angiogenesis-dependent diseases may not be right for everyone. However,
if you've been told by your physician that there is nothing more
conventional medicine can do for you, or have decided nontoxic,
non-invasive natural alternatives, such as shark Cartilage , might
compliment or enhance the conventional therapies you are taking, or
plan to take in the future, you may find the information on the
following pages useful.
Although many individuals have published
data tending to establish the therapeutic benefits of shark Cartilage
in the treatment of cancer and other degenerative diseases, at the
present time, the FDA classifies shark Cartilage as a dietary food
supplement. Thus, because shark Cartilage has not been classified as a
drug with "proven" therapeutic benefits, no specific medical claims can
be made and none are intended or should be implied.
Real
Life has created this service for the sole purpose of dialogue,
exploration, research and education. This service and all related
content within this service is not intended for the purpose of
diagnosing, prescribing or treating any one individual's personal
condition or specific disease. Real Life provides the information
contained herein for all to review, so those interested may further
educate themselves about natural, non-toxic alternatives or adjuncts
that may enhance their quality of life. Any final decisions on how to
use the information set forth herein is left to the sole discretion of
the reader and/or the readers personal physician. All liabilities
related to use of this information for self prescribing or diagnosing
without proper advice of a qualified physician or other qualified
health care practitioner is hereby expressly disclaimed. The Angiogenesis Foundation
The Angiogenesis Foundation is a non-profit organization created by
Harvard-trained physicians, scientists, and humanitarians who share a
vision that healthcare in the 21st century will be revolutionized by
medicines that control angiogenesis. This site provides a wide range of
resources for patients, researchers, doctors and anyone interested in
this promising new scientific field. CANCER RESOURCE LINKS
Alliance for Lung Cancer Advocacy, Support, and Education
This is the only non-profit organization dedicated solely to helping
those living with lung cancer improve the quality of their lives
through advocacy, support, and education. American Association for Cancer Research (AACR)
AACR is a scientific society of over 15,000 laboratory and clinical
cancer researchers. The site provides extensive public education
resources and access to professional journals. American Cancer Society (ACS)
This nationwide community-based voluntary health organization dedicated
to preventing cancer, saving lives and diminishing suffering from
cancer through research, education, advocacy, and service. This site
provides extensive information resources for patients. American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
ASCO is a leading professional society representing physicians from 95
countries who treat people with cancer. This site allows users to
search the Journal of Clinical Oncology and the ASCO annual meeting
abstracts. Association of Cancer Online Resources
Helpful to anyone who needs information about cancer, this cancer
information system provides access to more than 75 cancer-related
e-mail lists. Canadian Cancer Society
A national community based organization of volunteers whose mission is
the eradication of cancer and the enhancement of the quality of life of
people living with cancer. Canadian Lung Association
A non-profit organization providing information on a wide range oflung
diseases. Offers support, advocacy and public information programs. Cancer Control Society
Since 1973, the Cancer Control Society has brought life-saving information to thousands of patients and their families.
Cancer Hope Network
A non-profit organization that provides free and confidential one-on-one support to cancer patients and their families.
Cancer Information Service
The National Cancer Institute's link to the public, interpreting and
explaining research findings in a clear and understandable manner. Cancer Online
Cancer Online a full-text, electronic implementation of Cancer, an
interdisciplinary international journal of the American Cancer Society,
and its new Cancer Cytopathology section. The site offers access to
current issues of the journal, as well as links from reference
citations to MEDLINE abstracts. Clinical Trials Listing Service
You can use this site to find a wealth of information related to
clinical trials, such as a listing of more than 41,000 industry and
government-sponsored clinical trials as well as new drug therapies
recently approved by the FDA. ClinicalTrials.gov
ClinicalTrials.gov provides patients, family members, health care
professionals, and members of the public easy access to information on
clinical trials for a wide range of diseases and conditions. The U.S.
National Institutes of Health (NIH), through its National Library of
Medicine, has developed this site in collaboration with all NIH
Institutes and the Food and Drug Administration. healthfinder®
The US Department of Health and Human Services' healthfinder® is a free
gateway to reliable consumer health information. healthfinder links to
online publications, clearinghouses, databases, Web sites, and support
and self-help groups, as well as government agencies and not-for-profit
organizations that produce reliable information for the public. International Agency for Research on Cancer
Part of the World Health Organization. IARC's mission is to coordinate
and conduct research on the causes of human cancer, the mechanisms of
carcinogenesis, and to develop scientific strategies for cancer
control. The Agency is involved in both epidemiological and laboratory
research and disseminates scientific information through publications,
meetings, courses, and fellowships. International Union Against Cancer
The International Union Against Cancer is devoted exclusively to all
aspects of the worldwide fight against cancer. Its objectives are to
advance scientific and medical knowledge in research, diagnosis,
treatment, and prevention of cancer, and to promote all other aspects
of the campaign against cancer throughout the world. Particular
emphasis is placed on professional and public education. Lung Cancer Online
Lung Cancer Online is a gateway to lung cancer resources for people
with lung cancer and their families. It is intended to facilitate the
time consuming and often frustrating process of learning about lung
cancer, treatment options and support services. The site provides
extensive information and links to resources about lung cancer. MEDLINEplus
MEDLINEplus will direct you to information to help answer health
questions. MEDLINEplus brings together, by health topic, authoritative
information from the U.S. National Library of Medicine, the U.S.
National Institutes of Health (NIH), and other government, non-profit
and health-related organizations. Preformulated MEDLINE searches are
included in MEDLINEplus and give easy access to the medical research
literature. National Cancer Institute (NCI)
The NCI is the U.S. government’s principal organization involved in
cancer research. This site provides links to all the NCI’s other sites
and services, including NCI CancerTrials and the Cancer Information
Service. National Cancer Institute Cancer Trials
This site, run by the U.S. National Cancer Institute, provides information and news about clinical trials.
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
The NIH is part of the federal Department of Health and Human Services
in the U.S. and consists of 25 Institutes and Centers that conduct
medical research. Office of Cancer Survivorship (OCS)
The primary mission of the OCS is to define and coordinate a research
strategy to improve quality of life and health outcomes for all cancer
survivors. This Web site is designed for researchers, health
professionals, advocates, and survivors and their families. You will
learn about what is new in cancer survivorship, and the ongoing
research OCS supports. OncoLink
OncoLink’s mission is to help cancer patients, families, health care
professionals and the general public get accurate cancer-related
information. The site was created by cancer specialists at the
University of Pennsylvania. Oncology.com
Established by a group of professionals from the health care,
publishing and technology industries, this site provides a vast set of
online resources for health care professionals, patients, and their
families. The Cancer Group
The Cancer Group is a group of health care professionals who
specializes in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of cancer. They
are doctors, nurses, scientist, researchers, business professionals and
community leaders who volunteer their time and expertise in an attempt
to provide the general public with a source of relevant information in
the fight against cancer. PSORIASIS RESOURCE LINKS
Canadian Psoriasis Foundation
A non-profit, member-supported organization that provides education to
people about psoriasis and support to patients. The site offers a
selection of educational materials and services. Clinical Trials Listing Service
You can use this site to find a wealth of information related to
clinical trials, such as a listing of more than 41,000 industry- and
government-sponsored clinical trials as well as new drug therapies
recently approved by the FDA. DermWeb
The Web site for the Division of Dermatology at the University of
British Columbia and the Vancouver Hospital & Health Sciences
Centre. The site provides extensive information to psoriasis patients. MEDLINEplus
MEDLINEplus will direct you to information to help answer health
questions. MEDLINEplus brings together, by health topic, authoritative
information from the U.S. National Library of Medicine, the National
Institutes of Health (NIH), and other government, non-profit and
health-related organizations. Preformulated MEDLINE searches are
included in MEDLINEplus and give easy access to the medical research
literature. PsoriasisNet
This Web site provides patients with up-to-date information on the
treatment of psoriasis, as well as extensive educational
literature on the disease. U.S. National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
NIAMS is a component of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) within
the U.S. government. This site provides detailed patient information on
psoriasis. U.S. National Psoriasis Foundation
This is a membership organization comprised of people who have
psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis, their family members, friends,
physicians, nurses, researchers and corporations. The site provides
vast information resources, message boards and links to other sites. AGE-RELATED MACULAR DEGENERATION (AMD) RESOURCE LINKS
MEDLINEplus
MEDLINEplus will direct you to information to help answer health
questions. MEDLINEplus brings together, by health topic, authoritative
information from the U.S. National Library of Medicine, the National
Institutes of Health (NIH) and other government, non-profit and
health-related organizations. Preformulated MEDLINE searches are
included in MEDLINEplus and give easy access to the medical research
literature. American Macular Degeneration Foundation
The American Macular Degeneration Foundation works for the prevention,
treatment, and cure of macular degeneration through raising funds,
educating the public and supporting scientific research. Casey Eye Institute AMD Page
The Macular Degeneration Center is comprised of clinicians, scientists,
and support staff of the Casey Eye Institute at the Oregon Health
Sciences University. The site provides patient information about AMD
and information about clinical trials. AMD Alliance International
The AMD Alliance International is a non-profit alliance of vision and
seniors organizations working to raise the awareness level of
age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and an understanding of options
for treatment, rehabilitation and support services. The Alliance
currently represents organizations based in Austria, Canada, France,
Germany, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom and United States. Canadian Ophthalmological Society
The Canadian Ophthalmological Society is the national member
association of medical eye doctors who provide comprehensive eye care.
Ophthalmologists have specialized medical education and training to
diagnose and treat eye problems and diseases and perform surgery. This
site provides extensive information resources for patients. Clinical Trials Listing Service
You can use this site to find a wealth of information related
toclinical trials, such as a listing of more than 41,000 industry- and
government-sponsored clinical trials as well as new drug therapies
recently approved by the FDA. Macular Degeneration Partnership
The Macular Degeneration Partnership is a non-profit organization with
a mission to provide comprehensive, easily understood information about
macular degeneration to the public. National Eye Institute
The U.S. National Eye Institute (NEI) supports more than 80% of the
vision research conducted in the United States at approximately 250
medical centers, hospitals, universities, and other institutions. The
site provides access to a clinical studies database, public
information, and news and events. The Macula Foundation
A non-profit organization housed at the Manhattan Eye and Ear Hospital,
the foundation supports basic and clinical research in macular diseases
of the eye. This site provides an excellent graphical explanation of
AMD. The Johns Hopkins Hospital Wilmer Eye Institute
The Wilmer Institute is committed to helping patients with AMD and
other macular degenerative diseases through laboratory and clinical
research and by improving the lifestyle of patients who are currently
afflicted with these diseases. The site provides patient information on
AMD, a newsletter and links to support groups. University of California Center for the Study of Macular Degeneration
This website provides information on AMD from the research laboratories
at the University of California, Santa Barbara, Center for the Study of
Macular Degeneration. The center is dedicated to research on the
cellular, molecular and genetic causes of AMD. DISCLAIMER
Real
Life has created this service for the sole purpose of dialogue,
exploration, research and education. This service and all related
content within this service is not intended for the purpose of
diagnosing, prescribing or treating any one individual's personal
condition or specific disease. Real Life provides the information
contained herein for all to review, so those interested may further
educate themselves about natural, non-toxic alternatives or adjuncts
that may enhance their quality of life. Any final decisions on how to
use the information set forth herein is left to the sole discretion of
the reader and/or the readers personal physician. All liabilities
related to use of this information for self prescribing or diagnosing
without proper advice of a qualified physician or other qualified
health care practitioner is hereby expressly disclaimed. |