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CASE TWO demonstrating the use of
the Banerji protocol Squamous cell carci- noma remission in 6 weeks
In February 2012, Bedford the 12 y/o large crossbreed dog developed a mass on the LHS of his head. He had been sneezing for some time and had mild epistaxis (nose bleeds). Biopsy and radiography were performed. The maxillary sinus showed a loss of bony architec- ture and a soft tissue mass. The frontal sinus showed soft tissue density. The biopsy diag- nosed squamous cell carcinoma. Tramadol and NSAIDs were prescribed and specialist referral arranged. That report confirmed a 5 cm diam- eter palpable mass. An MRI or CT scan was advised, with surgery the best option and potentially palliative radiation. The owner couldn't afford any of this.
31 June 2012, Bedford was brought to me. His story shows the importance of specific stresses in the development of serious disease. This has been known and utilised by homeopaths for 200 years, and is now becoming recognised conventionally. The owner tells the story; “Bedford was my 'first born' and became my world. Then I had my first boy child two years ago, who takes my time and energy. Bedford became very protective of him and goes and checks if he cries. He has become more clingy to me. He is like Cary Grant, being strong, calm, stoic, cool and collected. He doesn't need to be the alpha – he has a stag-like energy. He is regal like a tame lion. If I cry he howls and comes close. He is very sensitive to reprimand. If there are raised voices he is next to me pro- tecting me.”
The themes in the case appeared to be respon- sibility and care, which are themes of the gold series. I again prescribed Aurum muriaticum (gold chloride) 200c three times daily. As well as mouth tumours this remedy is known to treat cancer of the nose.
10 July 2012, Bedford has deteriorated badly and his tumour grown considerably, as can be seen in the picture. He could not close his eyes completely and was on eye ointment and painkillers. Home euthenasia was discussed.
29 July 2012, Bedford came to me again. I reassessed the prescription. The gold series had seemed a good choice, but in fact there was no domination in the case. Bedford was a
'tame lion'. The tumour had caused bony destruction, and Banerji recommends the rem- edy Symphytum for cancer involving the bone. This is a plant from the borage family, and has a colloquial name 'knit-bone', having been used for centuries to help fracture healing. Jan Scholten taught me that the whole borage fam- ily can be used in homeopathy, when there is a sense of invasion of your space in the family, where you feel your role is diminished and you need to work hard to be noticed - 'forget-me- not'. Thus Symphytum seemed an obvious choice and was given in the 200c potency three times daily. The effect was dramatic and immediate with swift resolution of the tumour, as can be seen from the picture taken one month later. His local practice referred to him as the miracle dog.
Over the next 2 years Bedford developed ken- nel cough signs, some arthritis and had some seizures. He was PTS due to a seizure aged 14, nearly two years after the tumour first appeared.
CASE THREE demonstrating classical homeopathy and the recently understood lanthanides Lymphoma of stomach – remission within three weeks
In 9-12 Dorothy the 10 y/o bull terrier suffered weight loss and vomiting unresponsive to symptomatic treatment. The stools became foul smelling and undigested. 11-12 radiogra- phy suggested stomach abnormalities, so a referral was arranged to a specialist oncology and surgery practice. Endoscopy revealed an area of mucosal thickening in mid antrum, which protruded into lumen even on full infla- tion. Biopsies were taken and an epitheliotropic small cell lymphoma was diagnosed. Chemotherapy was suggested to the owner, who preferred to try homeopathy first.
Dorothy was very confident in my surgery. The owner is a dog behaviourist and these are her words; “Dorothy works for me – she is so bright, clever and intuitive. She can read other dogs and knows what level of authority to use. Being a matriarch she is great with puppies that are spoiled monsters. She is a natural leader and is the benign top dog in my pack, although she never wanted the job. However she took it on, as none of the others were capa- ble. She is an independent spirit, a freethinking individual. She is obedient if there is a good reason, but she is not a robot without an opin- ion. She knows her place at the top and has respect from all the dogs. She doesn't need acknowledgement – she knows and is confi- dent in her position.”
Since Dorothy had become ill she was losing weight despite great hunger. She drank fre- quently, restlessly paced about at night, and she was seeking more attention from the owner. I asked why she needed attention, and the owner replied; “She wants reassurance because she feels insecure about her health”. The outstanding mental features were auton- omy and confidence. The remedy required would probably be a mineral. (d). Dorothy is an evolved character who requires control over her own life. She has no great wish to dominate others, but is inherently powerful. Issues of power and responsibility are features of the gold series There is a sub-set of this series known as the lanthanides. The archetypal essence of these elements is autonomy. I chose Gadolinium, which is in column 10 of the peri- odic table.(e).
I also took account of the behavioural changes. Restlessness at night, wanting to be held, and increased frequency of drinking indicate the remedy arsenic. I have used arsenic effectively in the past in feline intestinal cancer.
I prescribed Gadolinium arsenate M bid. Improvement began within days, and she now receives one dose weekly. She has been in full remission for 13 months.
Conclusion
Homeopathy can be extremely useful in treat- ing cancer.
Currently in the UK, due to effective media campaigns, political manoeuvring and continu- ous lobbying, homeopathy is ‘understood’ by vets to be ineffective. However, the vast major- ity have no knowledge of the subject beyond what they read in the newspapers. Veterinary funding for homeopathic research is suppressed.
(a) Homeopathy: Treatment of Cancer with the Banerji Protocols – Prasanta Banerji and Pratip Banerji Prasanta Banerji Homeopathic Research Foundation
(b) A Homeopathic Approach to Cancer – Ramakrishnan (c) Homeopathy and The Elements – Jan Scholten
(d) Insights Into Veterinary Homeopathy – Peter Gregory (e) The secret Lanthanides – Jan Scholten
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