Alternative Therapy Helps Mesothelioma Patient Beat the Odds

When Marie Augustine of British Columbia was diagnosed with mesothelioma three years ago, her doctors told her there was nothing else they could do for her. She had pleural mesothelioma and her lung and pleura, the thin sac that protects the lungs, were fused together making the cancer inoperable. She was given 6 months to live.

Not willing to miss her 50th wedding anniversary still seven months away, Marie found a resolve to fight the disease. With the support of her husband and her family, she began taking various alternative treatments with each therapy causing slight improvements in her mesothelioma symptoms. Her son and husband stayed by her side encouraging her and helping to keep her moving.

Finally, they discovered a Brazilian herb called pawpaw that proved to be the right herb at the right time. The fruit from the tree is highly nutritious being rich in proteins, good fats, and complex carbohydrates. The leaves and twigs contain acetogenins known for their anti-cancer properties.

Marie was getting weaker and weaker when her son finally convinced her to give it a try. Within a month Marie began improving and she eventually went from not being able to get up on her own, to walking, driving and even attending local events.

Marie says, “I am extremely fortunate and I would like people to know there is hope. Just don’t give up.”