BVT for Breast Cancer

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Dr. Weeks’ Comment:  Since Covid days, turbo cancers are on the rise due to spike proteins, creating persistent, inflammation, and immune compromise. These are atypical cancers, which present in already metastatic stage four situations. Even before the rise of turbo cancers, “the big C”, being told you or loved one has cancer was a terrifying piece of news. All oncologists appreciate and agree that new, less toxic treatment treatments are necessary. Everyone is calling for new research. Mother nature has always provided remedies and one of the most intriguing is one that I’ve been involved with for the past 40 years, honeybee venom therapy. I have kept honeybees for over 40 years – even before I started practicing medicine. I founded the American Apitherapy Society (with Charlie Mraz, my mentor and dear friend).
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Here are two recent articles about the role of honeybee venom therapy and breast cancer.
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Cureus. 2024 Feb 25;16(2):e54855. doi: 10.7759/cureus.54855

Bee Sting Venom as a Viable Therapy for Breast Cancer: A Review Article

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Editors: Alexander Muacevic, John R Adler
PMCID: PMC10964279  PMID: 38533165
Abstract
Breast cancer is a kind of aggressive cancer that significantly affects women worldwide, thus making research on alternative and new therapies necessary.The potential impact of bee venom on breast cancer is the main subject of this analysis of this research article. Bee venom has drawn the attention of the world with the help of its constituent ingredients, namely the bioactive compounds, enzymes, and complex blend of proteins. They have a particularly varied chemical makeup and proven anti-cancer capabilities. This is a detailed review demonstrating the components of bee venom and their individual functions in fighting cancer, as well as the results of previously conducted in-vitro and in-vivo research. As described later, bee venom has given positive results in triggering apoptosis, preventing cell migration, inhibiting metastasis and invasion, and suppressing the existing breast cancer cells. It is found to have worked better along with the already existing chemotherapy treatments. These results were also proved with the help of various animal studies that showed reduced tumor development, reduced metastasis, and improved therapeutic effectiveness. Furthermore, certain studies and case reports from all over the world have exhibited consistent results in females affected by breast cancer. This study found that people receiving chemotherapy experienced improved health outcomes and reduced discomfort, with fewer negative side effects. It is important to conduct extensive research on the safety and effectiveness of this treatment because it is yet to be approved. The ideal dosage and administration methods must be explored in clinical trials. Moreover, it is imperative to evaluate the results of any combined treatments with current medications. There should be constant monitoring to prevent any potential side effects. Other important things like allergic reactions and hidden concerns should also be considered.

 

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Toxins. 2022 Jul 5;14(7):460. doi: 10.3390/toxins14070460

Anticancer Activity of Bee Venom Components against Breast Cancer

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PMCID: PMC9318616  PMID: 35878198
Abstract
While the survival rate has increased due to treatments for breast cancer, the quality of life has decreased because of the side effects of chemotherapy. Various toxins are being developed as alternative breast cancer treatments, and bee venom is drawing attention as one of them. We analyzed the effect of bee venom and its components on breast cancer cells and reviewed the mechanism underlying the anticancer effects of bee venom. Data up to March 2022 were searched from PubMed, EMBASE, OASIS, KISS, and Science Direct online databases, and studies that met the inclusion criteria were reviewed. Among 612 studies, 11 were selected for this research. Diverse drugs were administered, including crude bee venom, melittin, phospholipase A2, and their complexes. All drugs reduced the number of breast cancer cells in proportion to the dose and time. The mechanisms of anticancer effects included cytotoxicity, apoptosis, cell targeting, gene expression regulation, and cell lysis. Summarily, bee venom and its components exert anticancer effects on human breast cancer cells. Depending on the mechanisms of anticancer effects, side effects are expected to be reduced by using various vehicles. Bee venom and its components have the potential to prevent and treat breast cancer in the future.

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