What you can expect when working with me
You can expect to feel my hand on your shoulder whilst you navigate this adjunctive therapy (the metabolic theory of cancer) during what I know and understand is a difficult time.
I will provide step by step instructions on which supplements are needed for your specific cancer, how to take them, where to source them and what they will do for you. I will provide you with an extensive diet plan, precisely constructed for your specific cancer type, your individual needs and capabilities.
I can give guidance on where you can find a Doctor/GP who can help to prescribe the “re-purposed meds”. I can give advice on specific genetic or monitoring testing for cancer. See this link for more information https://www.genostics.com.au/
If the metabolic theory of cancer is of interest to you, I offer a free 10 minute phone call to go through any more questions you may about this therapy. First full consultation thereafter costs $300.
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What is the metabolic theory of cancer?
The metabolic theory of cancer is an adjunctive approach to use alongside the standard of care treatment.
It is not a new theory; in fact, it was first described in basic terms by Dr Otto Warburg in the 1920’s. He discovered that cancer cells effectively had an altered metabolism/respiration.
Warburg reasoned that cancer was simply a permanent alteration to cellular respiration or metabolism.
Sadly, Dr Warburg died before his work could fully reach its potential. Dr Pederson carried on Dr Warburg’s work in years after his death and many scientists and researcher’s thereafter.
‘Cancer cells need large amount’s of energy to survive and grow. They commonly use an adaptive process called aerobic glycolysis (the ‘Warburg effect’) to generate the excessive energy they need’ (Kroemer and Pouyssegur, 2008; Liberti and Locasale, 2016).
To simplify the metabolic theory of cancer: Cancer needs fuel to grow, it has 3 preferred fuels, namely Glucose, Glutamine and Fatty acids. The idea is that you can block these fuel lines by removing specific dietary compounds and then you are able to “starve the cancer” however, it’s not quite this simple!
Cancer also has many various pathways that are either up-regulated or down- regulated that enable it to grow and spread. This is when certain supplements/nutrients and “re purposed medications” are used in combination to inhibit or upregulate certain pathways.
Basically, the goal is to “STARVE THE CANCER” using a combination of diet, lifestyle, supplements and re-purposed medications.
The metabolic theory of cancer has been spread more widely by the well known book called “How to starve Cancer” By Jane McCellend, Jane has been instrumental in getting this knowledge out to the mainstream. She has helped conceive the Care Oncology Clinic, which is a clinic based in London who specialise in targeting cancers altered cell metabolism. You can see a visual of Jane’s metro map below.
Metabolic Theory of Cancer
Metro Map by Jane McLelland
FAQ’s About the Metabolic Theory of Cancer
Can I combine the metabolic theory of cancer therapy with the standard care of treatment, i.e. Radiation, Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy?
Yes you can, there may be things we add in or take away depending on the specific chemotherapy regime or radiation protocol. Some things I recommend can actually make the chemotherapy/radiation and immunotherapy work better.
What if I feel sick and can’t stomach the supplements?
There are always options to take liquid or powder versions of capsules and tablets which most people find they can tolerate easier taken in a smoothie or juice.
Will I get side effects from the ‘re purposed meds’?
Unfortunately, yes side effects can occur. The prescribing Doctor and myself will often advise when and how to take them to mitigate these risks. A “start low and slow” approach is also always advised.
What if I miss my old diet/eating habits?
You probably will at first, but within a few weeks/month I find most people adapt and go on to find joy and pleasure in their new way of eating, which is now serving them for optimum healing and wellness.
I’m overwhelmed with everything I need to do and change.
This is where my hand on your shoulder comes in – I will guide you through as slowly as you need to go.
Client Testimonial
Thank you Tamara for giving me such great advice, not only about my diet but also putting me onto Jane McLelland’s book, “How to Starve Cancer” and starting me on the “off label” meds and supplements straight away.
I bought the book and gained a better understanding about cancer (mine was pancreatic) how it feeds itself, opened up access to Jane’s fantastic wealth of cancer research and advice based on her findings and trial and error.
My husband and I had booked a three month overseas holiday and while we were in London, I attended an appointment at the Care Oncology Clinic. The doctors confirmed that I was on the right track with my meds and they could not add anything more to my protocol.
I have no doubt that your advice has set me on a path that has saved my life and my last scan showed that the nodal spread had disappeared. To say that I was overjoyed is an understatement as I had been living with this for 4 years.
The knowledge that you have and the work that you do is so valuable, I cannot thank you enough and am so thankful for the referral to your clinic. I have no hesitation in advising others to access your clinic and thank you for your continued advice and fine tuning of my diet and supplements.