Rattanapan Pansri only wished to hear some good news from the second doctor about her husband who was earlier diagnosed as suffering the final stage of colon cancer. unfortunately, the second opinion turned things from bad to worse.

“The first doctor said my husband would die within four months. And at that time our three kids were still very young. I didn’t know what to do,” recalled Rattanapan. “We sought a second opinion and the situation got even worse. The second doctor told us that our primary doctor lied and that the truth was my husband would not live longer than two months.”

Rattanapan’s husband, Kampon, decided to undergo an operation to remove parts of his damaged colon while the rest of the colon, unfortunately, still did not function well. while Kampon saw no improvement in his condition after the operation and got weaker every day, Rattanapan was forced to think about preparing for a funeral.

But while conventional medicine was not able to save her husband’s life, Rattanapan finally found hope in a herbal remedy _ pak-king grass.

“I realised many years ago I used to feed pak-king grass to my father who was then suffering skin cancer and, surprisingly, his condition improved. So I thought why not try this with my husband. I started preparing pak-king grass juice for him twice a day. My husband was taking it regularly for 12 years. now it has been almost 22 years since his cancer diagnosis and now the doctor finds no trace of malignancy in his body,” said Rattanapan, a retired nurse.

Chananya Songprapa shared similar positive experiences with pak-king grass after the weed, which was thought to originate from Yunnan, China, successfully kept her psoriasis _ a chronic inflammatory skin disease _ at bay.

“The disease started with itching especially in the areas underneath the clothes. And the more I scratched, the more pus-filled and yellowish bumps developed,” recounted Chananya, a finance and budget officer. Symptoms of psoriasis involve the abnormal and rapid proliferation of skin cells which bring about thickened and red skin. The disorder is caused by an abnormal immune system.

Chananya visited a doctor and was prescribed three doses of medication both for oral and external use. Despite no improvement, she was advised by her doctor to stop taking the medicine after finishing all the doses to prevent chemical accumulation in her body. she decided to try pak-king grass as recommended by one of her friends. she bought ready-to-drink pak-king grass juice from a supermarket and drank one bottle every other day. only one month later, the pus-filled bumps dried out, the affected areas got much smaller and there was almost no more itching.

Murdannia bracteata or pak-king grass is sometimes referred to as Ya Tevada , or cure-all grass.

“I have been dependent on pak-king grass juice regularly for 10 years so far. I used to stop [drinking] it for a few months and then I started to itch again. now the skin disease is cured. My doctor was astonished,” said Chananya.

Pak-king grass or Murdannia bracteata has become more popular as an alternative cure among patients who fall victim to several diseases especially cancer. According to Supaporn Pitiporn, chief pharmacist of the Chao Phraya Abhaibhubejhr Hospital, even though cutting-edge medical technology to conquer cancer is now widely available, surprisingly the number of patients suffering cancer has been constantly on the rise.

“Currently the number of cancer patients in Thailand increases by 23% each year which accounts for approximately 240,000 newly diagnosed cases annually. And about 60,000 Thais die of cancer each year,” said Supaporn.

To back up the effectiveness of pak-king grass as a cancer remedy, Assoc Prof Wisuda Suwittayawat, head of the Medicinal Plant Information Centre, Mahidol University’s Faculty of Pharmacy, cited laboratory trials on mice and explained that pak-king grass contains anti-inflammatory and anti-mutation properties.

“Scientifically speaking, pak-king grass can help cut down two enzymes called cyclooxygenase and lipooxygenase, which are responsible for inflammation. At the same time, chemicals called bracteanolide a and B in pak-king grass can help reduce inducible nitric oxide which also leads to inflammation,” she said.

Wisuda also added that pak-king grass is proven to be effective in preventing mutation of cells. The grass also alleviates side effects caused by conventional cancer treatments such as chemotherapy and radiation therapy including nausea, drastic weight loss and burning.

“Pak-king grass also boosts the production of DT-diaphorase _ an enzyme whose function is to get rid of toxic substances that can be the cause of cancer. it also stimulates the body’s immune system and the production of enzymes which act as antioxidant agents,” noted the pharmacist, adding that there has not yet been any clinical trial on humans regarding the effectiveness of the herbal healer.

Notwithstanding the plant’s health-related benefits, Wisuda recommended that pak-king grass should be consumed in moderate quantity. Fresh pak-king grass leaves contain a high amount of calcium crystals so if consumed too much, it could bring about calcium crystallisation in the kidneys.

“So if you want to take pak-king grass regularly to keep your cancer or other diseases at bay, I would suggest you take it in the form of juice as the calcium crystals found in pak-king grass leaves would be broken down during the juice-making process,” advised Wisuda.

Those who are not diagnosed as suffering cancer, however, have no need to take pak-king grass as a preventive shield against malignancy.

“There is no way we could eat all types of herbs to prevent all diseases. If you do so, it means you put too much unnecessary workload on your liver and kidneys,” noted Wisuda. “Therefore, just like any other types of herbs, I would suggest that they are consumed properly and appropriately. otherwise, your liver and kidneys will have to work very hard to get rid of what exceeds the body’s requirement.”

“So the best defence against diseases is to consume adequate nutritional intakes each day, avoid grilled food which contains a high amount of hydrocarbon believed to potentially cause cancer, have enough rest and exercise regularly. When it comes to health, bear in mind that too much of something is not good.”

Pak-king grass

HOW TO PREPARE THE HERBAL REMEDY

RECIPE 1 Pak-king grass concentrate

This is the most popular pak-king grass preparation method. Rinse pak-king grass with water. Dip the entire grass (including leaves, trunks and roots) in saline or vinegar solution (two teaspoons of salt or vinegar per one litre of water) for 20 minutes. Pound three grass leaves using a clay or wooden mortar until it becomes a paste. Add two tablespoons of boiled water. then strain it through white thin cotton cloth. The correct dose for adults is two tablespoons of grass juice twice a day: 30 minutes before breakfast and at bedtime, while children are advised to reduce the dose to  to 1 tablespoon.

Ideally, this recipe should be prepared by using fresh pak-king grass. And the drink should not be kept overnight.

RECIPE 2 Steamed pak-king grass

Steam about 10 pak-king grass leaves until they become very soft and tender. this should take approximately eight hours. The liquid from the steaming process can be sipped all day, but it should not be kept overnight.

RECIPE 3 Pak-king grass juice

Put 6-7 pak-king grass leaves as well as half a glass of water in a juicer. Add apples or other seasonal fruits and juice them together. Drink three glasses of this pak-king juice per day.

PRECAUTIONS Possible side effects of pak-king grass concentrate, after being consumed for seven to 10 days, include sleeping difficulties and bad mood. Some people will experience dark-colour urine or faeces. these conditions are signs that the grass is taking effect and will later disappear. after taking pak-king grass concentrate for more than 20 days, if the disease does not improve, patients should stop the remedy. this reaction suggests the body does not respond to the herb.

Pak-king grass is categorised as a cold herb. those with low body temperature are therefore advised to add a few slices of ginger or Chinese wolfberries during the grass preparation process.

Contact the Chao Phraya Abhaibhubejhr Hospital’s Medicinal Plant Information Centre on 037-211-289 or 086-149-5656.

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symptoms of colon cancers

It tends to vary among different people, but the most common symptoms are:

A change in your bowel habits that lasts more than a few weeks
Rectal bleeding or blood in the stool
Significant weight loss
Persistent or chronic stomach pain

I found this good article about preventions for colon cancer too. It's pretty informative and is worth reading for sure. I hope this helps!

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This is great for colon cancer prevention. I know from experience, and it's really helpful.

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bleeding out of the rectum.
like it causes bleeding.

People who have tried solving the gallbladder problem by using the liver and gallbladder flush, claim that this method is effective and leaves no side effects. Many people are actually afraid of gallbladder surgery, so they decide to use the flush method. Let us see what this really is.

The Liver and Gallbladder Flush

According to some sources, the liver and gallbladder flush is good for several reasons. first, some believe that colon cancer is possible after gallbladder surgery. No need to explain how frightened a patient can be after reading something like this, so everyone will try to avoid gallbladder surgery. therefore, gallbladder flush comes as a better option.

Second, some people are afraid of gallbladder surgery side effects. we don’t know how reasonable this fear really is, because not all patients have side effects after the surgery. the liver and gallbladder flush is considered more natural, so people tend to think that it will leave no side effects.

We could read about benefits of gallbladder flush. Purifying the blood was one of these benefits. However, we don’t know if this is 100 % true.

Regeneration of the body is another benefit of this method, but again, how can we take this to be true? this can be quite individual. Flush removes the waste and toxins from the body, but is this so simple? According to what many people say – it is simple. we can’t just take their word on this, since gallbladder and liver are very important organs. Whatever you decide to do, you must never do it on your own. your doctor must examine your liver and your gallbladder and tell you what to do.

People who had liver and gallbladder flush had to follow some instructions, like avoid solid foods for at least two days. Natural juices made of apple and cinnamon is recommended for such patients. You should talk to a professional about what you can consume after liver and gallbladder flush.

After these two days, there will be some adjustments. Patients are advised to warm up the right side of the ribs.

Now, we will not express any attitude about this method. However, our duty is to tell you the following: never decide about your health without your doctor’s knowledge. Keep in mind that gallbladder surgery is sometimes the only solution to the problem. In some cases, this surgery prevented serious complications and it just had to be done. of course, people don’t like surgeries and they would do anything to avoid this kind of intervention, but sometimes, this is the only option.

You must visit your doctor and ask for his professional opinion on your gallbladder problem and ways to solve it.

As many as 1 in 17 people in the United States will develop colon cancer symptoms.  Understanding Colon cancer and knowing what the symptoms are can help you to catch colon cancer earlier before it affects your life.  you can save your life by knowing colon cancer symptoms.

The Colon and its Functions

The organ of the colon is about four feet long.   it twists from your small intestines and ends at your anus.  the main functions of the colon are to digest food and to absorb its nutrients, absorbing liquid and electrolytes and concentrating fecal material, and getting rid of the fecal material.  

The cancerous cells in the colon can grow abnormally fast causing tumors.  these cancerous tumors, adenocarcinomas tumors, in the colon can take oxygen, nutrients and space away from organs in the body.  the colon will suffer without adequate oxygen and nutrients that was stolen by a tumor.

If the cancer in the colon isn’t treated the cancer can spread throughout the colon and affect lymph nodes and other organs.   the Liver, bones, brain and lungs can be affected and become cancerous as well.  the rectum can also be affected, and the tumors are sometimes called colorectal cancer.

Colon cancers are usually caused by adenomatous polyps.  these are abnormal cancerous cells clustered together that covers the lining of the inner wall in the colon.   these clusters of abnormal growths can grow and degenerate the colon.  the adenomatous polyps aren’t cancer, but people with them have a higher risk of getting colon cancer.   another form of colon cancer called hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer can run in families.

Having had breast, uterine, ovarian or another form of cancer now or anytime in the past increases the risk of getting colon cancer.  Diseases and habits can also be an indicator of colon cancer.  Crohns disease or ulcerative colitis increases the risk of colon cancer.  being obese, smoking and drug use can also increase the risk of colon cancer.  People who have polyps in their colon, have certain disease, smoke, take drugs, and are obese or who may inherit colon cancer need to know the different colon cancer symptoms.  

Colon cancer symptoms can present themselves very early on, but many times they are missed or brushed off, or may be confused with another illness.  many of the signs of colon cancer are also symptoms of other illnesses.  But careful observation will help to catch polyps and cancer early on.  

•    Bloody stools

One of the more common colon cancer symptoms is blood in the stool.  Blood in the stool means that the colon lining is bleeding.  Depending on the color of the blood can be a good indicator to where the blood is coming from.  If the blood is brighter red the blood is coming from the end of the colon closer to the rectum.  If the blood is dark brown, black and inky the blood is most likely coming from further up the colon and possibly even the end of the small intestine.  

Often blood in the stool is misinterpreted as hemorrhoids and is brushed off.  Don’t assume that hemorrhoids are something to forget since it can also be an indicator of colon cancer.

Certain foods can make the stool turn red.  Eating beets, red licorice other foods can make it look like there is blood in your stools.  

•    Thin or Stringy Stools

If your stool is consistently thin or if stools are becoming increasingly thin this is a good indication of colon cancer.  the stool can be thinner than a pencil.  Stools can become thin when there is something in the way inside the colon.  A tumor, a large polyp or swollen blood vessels can partially block the colon leading to thin stools.  If the stools are not thin consistently it may not be a sign of colon cancer, but it would be a good to talk to your doctor about it.  

•    Severe Constipation

Constipation is a difficult sign of colon cancer since it can mean so many different things and might not be a serious condition.  But frequent constipation may be a sign that there is something blocking your colon.  Constipation may also appear when the cancer affects how the colon absorbs liquid.  the colon may be over-absorbing causing hard stiff stools and the stools might not go through the colon due to blockage.  

•    Constant urge to go to the bathroom

The constant pressure to empty your bowels is a colon cancer symptom.  Especially if you don’t need to go to the bathroom, your body telling you that you need to is a sign.  This colon cancer symptom might indicate a tumor in your colon.  the tumor can be making your colon feel full, making you feel the pressure that you need to constantly empty your bowels.  the tumor may be large and this is a sign that you need to immediately go see your doctor.

•    Abdominal Pain

Pain in your symptom is a common sign of colon cancer but an overlooked one.  because abdominal pain is very common people often assume that it isn’t anything important.  But the pain can be a result of a tumor blocking gas and feces blocking the exit.  Gas pains can be a sign that the tumor is blocking gas and it is building up in the intestines.  

Other Colon Cancer Symptoms

Constant fatigue can be a sign of losing too much blood in the stool.  the loss of blood will make you tired and sometimes pale.  another symptom is part of your belly sticking out awkwardly; this can be a sign of a tumor that is blocking the colon and feces and gas building up. 

Other colon cancer symptoms include constant nausea and vomiting, weight loss that is unexplained, infrequent bowel movements, inability to empty bowel, and pain in the rectum.

The  colon cancer symptoms may persist for 14 weeks. If you have been noticing any of these symptoms for a long period of time you need to see your doctor.  the sooner you see your doctor then your doctor will be able to diagnose you sooner, relieve you of your colon cancer symptoms and start treatment.

In conclusion, please read about my personal colon cancer symptoms and how I managed to survive colon cancer.

I have pain in my tailbone and around it, it hurts only in the morning when sat on, or later in day if I flex my but muscles, I went to the doctor and he felt it and there is nothing not a bump or anything, he thinks it is weight or how tall I am and it is pressure on my tail bone I am 6,1 and 15, I weigh 245, does it sound like I have cancer? my mom and grandpa have degenerative spine problem, and my cousin John has to go to a Chiropracter, sorry for spelling.

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Bone pain or muscle pain usually isn't a sign of cancer. Maybe, and I mean maybe, nerve damage, but it's most likely a torn ligament.

P.S. You don't feel for colon cancer. Doctors check it from your stool sample.

I agree with Tom, go to the site.
Also, no i don't think it's colon cancer, you don't have a bloody stool or nauseated, bloating etc. see that site , it's informative.

One test showed possible cancer spreading, but it seems there are no symptoms…is this a good sign?

What kind of test was taken? by the time there are symptoms it is usually too late.

yes you can have it and never know its there spreading all over.. my mother had colon cancer and didn't know it and it was size of a baseball.. they found hers when she was having something else done with a sonogram.. so god was watching over her and the lady that was doing the sonogram.

This includes colon cancer. Colon Cancer Symptoms Diagnosis Medical professionals cannot stress enough the importance that early detection plays in the treatment and curability of colon cancer, or any other form of cancer.

The earlier you can detect this disease, the better the prognosis will be. Colon cancer is highly treatable and curable if found in the earlier stages. if you suspect that you are experiencing any of the signs or symptoms of this disease, you need to contact your physician immediately to schedule an appointment.

If you are in any of the risk categories for developing colon cancer and have never received an exam, you need to contact your physician immediately even if you are not experiencing any of the signs or symptoms. this is considered to be a preventative measure.

It all Depends on the Stages the survival rate of colon cancer patients depends on what stage the cancer is in. Stage 0 and Stage 1 have the highest survival rate because they are the earlier stages and can easily be treated. the prognosis for these stages is above 90% for a five-year survival rate. in these stages, the cancer is caught in the exact place where it has started (Stage 0) or it is only affecting several layers of the colon wall (Stage I).

Stage II colon cancer still has a 50% to 85% chance of a five-year survival rate. in this stage, the cancer is usually now affecting the muscular layer of the colon wall or (depending upon the stage rating system used) could possibly be affecting less than three lymph nodes that lie near the outside of the colon.

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Stage III of this cancer has anywhere from a 20% to 50% chance of a five-year survival rate. this stage of cancer, by the TNM staging system, has spread through the colon wall and is now affecting nearby lymph nodes and organs. by the new staging system, the cancer is affecting more than four lymph nodes. the way the disease spreads makes treatment harder and therefore reduces the survival rate.

Stage IV colon cancer is the latest stage, no matter what system of staging is being used. in this stage, the cancer has usually spread to other locations in the body. These usually include the liver and the lungs. At this level, there is usually less than a 10% chance of a five-year survival rate; however, because patients are different and cancer is different in each patient, some studies show that depending upon the masses and the areas that are infected, some patients can have anywhere from a 20% to 30% chance of a five-year survival rate.

You can now see why early detection is so important. Contact your physician if you feel that you are experiencing any of the signs or symptoms of this disease or if you fall into any of the risk categories. It is best if you schedule a regular exam to help your chances of early detection.

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my husbad is only 31 it possible for him to have this deadly disease?

My mom had colon cancer. And died of it a month ago. she was only 38. It doesn't matter how old you are. one symptom is bloody stool and it will hurt very bad. he needs to get a colonoscopy as soon as possible. My mom waited too long and the doctors told her she was crazy. Just because they couldn't find anything wrong with her. They waited so long it had already turned to stage 4. Witch is terminal. good luck and God bless.

Primarily, in my Limited Experience, a Blood Loss Anemia, With a Normal BUN. And a + Occult Blood Test. Confirmation By Colonoscopy and Biopsy.

My name is Jean, I have been diagnosed and living with ulcerative colitis now for 6 years. It has become unbearable. I work 40 hours a week as an administrator. these years have been mostly unbearable. I have tried most of the medications without much success and my symptoms are getting worse.I am due another colonoscopy in a couple of months and fear every time of getting colon cancer. I am 57 years old and my life has been literally controlled by this awful disease. I use mind control most of the time to deal with it. It’s getting very scary to me to see what comes out of my body, I want to screammmmm. I wrote a little poem to express my conclusion:

Colon Removal, here I come. no more fear, nowhere to run.I can’t keep on living this way, so much pain and misery everyday.no dates, not even a love tap, someone help me to get my life back.

I feel like a victim of a demon who came in the night,and hexed me with something he knew I’d have to fight.So, fight, fight, I have and never will surrender,But one thing I will always remember:the others who struggle with this disease,who have hidden in the shadows like me, afraid, humiliated and appalled,don’t give up, there is hope for us all!Medications: any medication details you want people to know about you with regards to colitis…I am taking the medication “Lialda” at present and it helps only a little. not enough!

Medications: I am taking the medication “Lialda” at present and it helps only a little. not enough!

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I have:

Bloody Stools
Thin Stools
Diarehha
Constipation
Abdominal pain
Going poop alot
No solid or "regular" stools
I feel like I have to poop all the time, but only a tiny bit comes out or nothing
I'm tired all the time

I have a doctors appointment for this Friday. Personally, I don't feel these symptoms could be Crohn's or IBL. what do you guys think?

It is possible you have something else besides cancer. obviously you are bleeding somewhere so I advise you to just keep searching to find out where that bleeding is coming from. No matter your age, with your symptoms of having blood in your stool a colonoscopy might be wise to schedule right away to find out if you have colon cancer. You are tired because you are losing blood and are probably anemic or close to it. I wish you the best. hopefully your doctor will help you but you need to be persistent and research on your own too so you can talk wisely to your doctor about your symptoms and condition.

I had colon cancer. my persistence helped me be a survivor.

it could be a variable of IBS….constipation/diarrhea alternating. there are many things to be done to get the bowel working normally again. And when you are not eliminating properly you can definitely feel tired or 'off'. Who wouldn't with toxins reabsorbing daily? see what the dr says..and if you want to improve your situation, you will have to make a decision to DO it. Diet, herbs/supplements, exercise, drinking water – all will contribute to a healthy bowel.

Yep, I have Crohns and I have exactly the same symptoms so try not to think the worst! I know it's difficult but it could also be IBS, or even just stress!!! go get it checked out. even if it is something else then the quicker you find out the better!!

It sounds like Crohn's to me!

leave this to a Dr.
When your car won't run you call a mechanic – right ?