Treating Cancer with Herbs
By Dr Heather Matheson, DVM BSc
Balanced Paws Veterinary Care Ltd.
info@balancedpawsvet.com
Eastern Currents, a local herbal company, has asked what my favourite golden flower herbal formula is and why. There are many, it is tough to choose just one, the herbal formulas give me so many more tools in my tool box. If I am forced to choose one, Blood Palace (Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang) would have to be it & here is just one example of why.
Robyn, is the owner of Best Paw Forward Dog Training in Nanaimo, she is a truly exceptional person and does amazing work. Her ‘right paw’ is Rudy, a 12 year old Miniature Schnauzer. Rudy is a demo dog for Robyn’s classes, shows tricks, demonstrates training, works in her first aid classes, a huge and important part of Robyn’s life.
In August 2011 Rudy was diagnosed with lung cancer. A 5 cm round bronchial adenocarcinoma was surgically removed along with Rudy’s left middle lung lobe. Rudy recovered well although the prognosis was guarded. In December 2012 Rudy’s cancer resurfaced, X-rays showed 4 tumours in his lungs varying from 1 cm to 2.5cm in size. Surgery was not an option & the prognosis poor. Blood Palace was started at a dose of ½ tablet three times daily. Rudy is not only still with us but has excellent quality of life. He still does all of his jobs on a daily bases, the biggest and most important job being Robyn’s best friend. He coughs occasionally but still goes on his walks and has a smile on his face. That is 3 & ½ half years and counting that Blood Palace has given Rudy & Robyn. That is pretty darn amazing!
Robyn has given her consent to tell Rudy’s tale & use his picture.
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