Can fighting poison with poison really cure diseases?
In October last year, Ms. Li found that she had symptoms such as fever and nosebleeds for no reason, and went to Shenzhen Hospital for examination and found that her platelets were very low, and the doctor recommended that she go to the hematology department for treatment. Ms. Li came to the hematology department of the hospital on the same day and was diagnosed with acute promyelocytic leukemia, and the doctor introduced Ms. Li to the traditional diagnosis and treatment methods and the new treatment plan of oral arsenic trioxide.
What is arsenic trioxide? It is also known by a more well-known name, arsenic, a poison that has been smelling since ancient times. However, under the transformation of mainland medical scientists, arsenic trioxide has become a good medicine for the treatment of leukemia, often administered in the form of injections, and about 90% of patients can control the disease through injections.
However, the injection of therapeutic drugs should be carried out every day in the hospital for 6~8 weeks, and then the injection will continue to be injected for 6~8 weeks, and the cycle will continue until September to 18 months, which will have a great impact on life. Because doctors have designed an oral form of treatment, there is no need to be hospitalized for multiple injections of the drug.
Ms. Li was shocked, but after comprehensive consideration, she adopted the new treatment plan. During the treatment, Ms. Li's coagulation function was stable, and the side effects of the drug were minimal, and she successfully completed the first stage of medication. After being discharged from the hospital after completing the first cycle of treatment, Ms. Li only needs to take medication at home according to the doctor's instructions and does not need to continue to be hospitalized. This is the first successful case of oral use of arsenic trioxide in the treatment of acute promyelocytic leukemia in Chinese mainland.
1. What kind of technology is arsenic anti-cancer?
Arsenic trioxide (As2O3), commonly known as arsenic in ancient times, is a compound derived from natural minerals that is now widely used to treat cancers such as leukemia. Its anti-cancer mechanisms mainly include inducing apoptosis, inhibiting cancer cell proliferation and promoting tumor cell differentiation.
1. Arsenic trioxide is able to inhibit tumor growth by inducing apoptosis in cancer cells. Apoptosis is a programmed form of cell death that is essential for maintaining the stability of the body's internal environment. Studies have shown that arsenic trioxide can induce apoptosis in cancer cells by affecting the expression of a variety of apoptosis-related proteins, such as Bcl-2 family proteins, caspate protease family (caspase family) proteins, etc., thereby inhibiting the growth and spread of tumors.
2. Arsenic trioxide can also inhibit the proliferation of cancer cells. The malignant growth of cancer cells mainly depends on their abnormal proliferation and differentiation ability, and arsenic trioxide can inhibit the mitosis and DNA replication of cancer cells, thereby slowing down their proliferation rate and inhibiting tumor growth.
3. Arsenic trioxide also has the effect of promoting the differentiation of tumor cells. The degree of differentiation of cancer cells is closely related to the degree of malignancy, and by promoting the differentiation of cancer cells, the growth rate and spread ability of the tumor can be slowed. Studies have shown that arsenic trioxide can control tumor progression by influencing the expression of a variety of differentiation-related proteins, such as the PML-RARα fusion protein, which is closely associated with acute promyelocytic leukemia
2. Is it okay to directly eat arsenic to treat cancer?
The clinical treatment of arsenic trioxide is generally administered intravenously, and individual studies have tried to use arsenic trioxide as a topical treatment. Because arsenic trioxide (i.e., arsenic) is toxic, self-administration may lead to poisoning, with symptoms of acute poisoning in multiple systems:
Gastrointestinal symptoms: including nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, and abdominal pain.
Neurological symptoms: headache, dizziness, coma, convulsions, muscle spasms, etc. may occur.
Circulatory symptoms: arrhythmias, hypotension, etc. may occur.
Respiratory symptoms: including dyspnea, cough, pulmonary edema, etc.
Skin symptoms: pathological pigmentation, rash, etc. may occur.
So its use requires strict prescription and supervision, and needs to be carried out under the guidance of a doctor to ensure safety and effectiveness. Therefore, please do not try to take it by yourself to avoid serious consequences for your life.
3. How to prevent leukemia?
Leukemia is a blood cancer caused by an abnormal increase in white blood cells, which negatively affects the bone marrow and surrounding tissues. Prevention of leukemia is very important, and although there are no specific preventive measures, there are lifestyle and environmental measures that can be taken to reduce the risk of developing the disease.
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is essential to prevent leukemia. Eating a balanced diet is key, with plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains and high-quality protein, and less saturated fats and processed foods.
Avoiding exposure to harmful substances is also an important means of preventing leukemia. One of the causes of leukemia is exposure to harmful substances in the environment, such as benzene, toluene, industrial chemicals, pesticides and radiation. Exposure to these hazardous substances can be minimized by using personal protective equipment in the workplace and in life, following relevant safety operating procedures, etc.
In addition, avoiding viral infections can also help prevent leukemia. Some viral infections, such as human T-cell leukemia virus (HTLV-1) and Epstein-Barr virus, are associated with the onset of leukemia. Vaccination, good personal hygiene, and avoiding contact with sources of infection are all important measures to prevent viral infection. #Universal Life Guide##Something Dry##头条讲真的#
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