A Mesothelioma victim too weak for chemotherapy and radiation has found hope in an alternative health program.
Marie Augustine was told several years ago that she had only six months to live with her pleural Mesothelioma. Mesothiloma is a form of cancer that is usually linked to asbestos exposure. Thanks to support from her family and an herb called Pawpaw, she is still alive today.
Marie noticed some slow improvement in her health due to the Pawpaw within a month.
Pawpaws are small fruit trees with large leaves that grow in North America. The fruits are dense, yellow-green and pear-shaped, sometimes called Indiana Bananas.
It is not the fruit but the bark of the tree that may have medicinal properties. Though there have been no formal studies on the use of Pawpaw to treat Mesothelioma, stem bark extracts have been shown in labs to inhibit the growth of tumors.
Pawpaw was not the only holistic treatment that Marie used. She also tried Chinese medicine and several other alternatives. Other Mesothelioma survivors have reported use of herbs like Astragalus and Cat’s Claw in their treatment.
If there is one thing to be learned from Marie’s experience, it is to not give up hope. Even with a diagnosis known to most as a death sentence, Marie persevered with a positive attitude and an open mind.