Topic: Oncology

Oncology comes up in 7 chapters across 6 episodes of The Higherside Chats Free Show, from November 2012 to March 2024.

November 2012 March 2024

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Dr. Jack Kruse | Light, Water, Magnetism & The Sacred Cows of Health
• 1:05:43 - 1:08:06

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Mitochondrial Oncology and T-Regulator Cells

The segment critiques modern oncology for focusing on surgery and drugs while ignoring the environmental and immune factors of cancer. Dr. Cruz explains that tumors grow when the immune system's T-regulator cells are suppressed by a toxic environment. He notes that sunlight has been shown in literature to activate these cells, yet patients are often kept in indoor, pharmaceutical-heavy environments.

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Dr. Pam Popper | Fighting Medical Tyranny, COVID Policy Consequences, & How We Win
• 11:09 - 12:30

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Criminalizing Medical Misinformation and Financial Non-Disclosure

A proposal is made to pass laws that criminalize the omission of information by medical professionals, similar to penalties for misrepresenting interest rates on a mortgage. Dr. Popper cites the example of oncologists offering expensive treatments that do not extend life without disclosing the lack of benefit to the patient. She expresses a determination to see these deceptive medical practices treated as jailable offenses.

Massimo Mazzucco | Marijuana, Moon Landings, & The Cancer Conspiracy
• 46:54 - 49:29

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Chemotherapy Risks, Profitability of Carcinogenic Treatments

Chemotherapy and radiotherapy are criticized for being inherently carcinogenic treatments that often cause secondary cancers. Despite these risks, the oncology industry remains highly profitable, with some drugs costing up to $40,000 per month. The financial structure of the medical industry creates a disincentive for finding or promoting low-cost natural cures that would render expensive equipment and drugs obsolete.

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Dr. William Bengston | Intention & Energy Healing: Data & Results
• 7:01 - 9:25

Dr. William Bengston | Intention & Energy Healing: Data & Results

Clinical Observations of Malignant vs Benign Growths

Initial clinical observations revealed that while benign growths did not respond to the healing technique, malignant growths showed significant reactions. Dr. Bill Bengston describes moving from these informal clinical observations back into the laboratory to identify the underlying biological mechanisms. He notes that the original healer, Bennett Mayrick, had no formal training and developed his abilities later in life.

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Dr. William Bengston | Intention & Energy Healing: Data & Results
• 9:27 - 13:57

Dr. William Bengston | Intention & Energy Healing: Data & Results

Mouse Models in Cancer Research and Experimental Control

Dr. Bill Bengston explains the selection of a specific mouse model for mammary cancer used at the City University of New York to ensure experimental rigor. This model is highly predictable, with 100% of untreated mice dying within 27 days of injection. The use of mice allows for a controlled environment where variables like diet, sleep, and the exact timing of cancer onset are strictly monitored, unlike human clinical cases.

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THC 37: Dr. Matt Mumber | Sustainable Wellness
• 1:45 - 6:20

THC 37: Dr. Matt Mumber | Sustainable Wellness

Dr. Matt Mumber, Sustainable Wellness and Integrative Oncology

Dr. Matt Mumber, a radiation oncologist and former president of the Georgia Society of Clinical Oncology, discusses his book Sustainable Wellness, co-authored with yoga instructor Heather Reed. Mumber details his transition from traditional medical training at the University of Virginia to integrative medicine after a fellowship with Dr. Andrew Weil. He explains how his experiences at Commonweal retreats in California demonstrated the powerful link between mind-body interactions and cancer regression, leading to the development of his eight-week wellness program.

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