Por que a IMUNIDADE cai durante a QUIMIOTERAPIA?

Summary

In this video, Dr. Silva explains the effects of chemotherapy and radiotherapy on the body, particularly the liver, intestines, and immune system. He compares chemotherapy to using a tractor to clear a garden of weeds, emphasizing that while it targets cancer, it also harms healthy tissue. To improve recovery, Dr. Silva advocates for nutritional changes, like reducing refined oils, sugars, and flours, and modulating the immune system to enhance tissue repair and fight residual cancer cells. The goal is to optimize the body's biological environment to reduce the risk of cancer recurrence.

Takeaways

• 😀 Chemotherapy and radiotherapy can cause significant damage to various organs and tissues in the body, as they target not only cancer cells but also healthy cells along the way.
• 😀 The body's environment is 'disturbed' during cancer treatment, similar to a garden where weeds (cancer cells) are removed but healthy plants (healthy cells) are also affected.
• 😀 After chemotherapy, the biological environment needs to be gradually restored to promote healing and prevent recurrence of cancer.
• 😀 Nutrition plays a crucial role in recovery. It's recommended to avoid vegetable oils, refined white flour, and processed sugars, as they are highly inflammatory.
• 😀 A diet focused on functional foods that support the immune system and tissue restoration is essential for post-chemotherapy recovery.
• 😀 Modulating the immune system (rather than simply boosting it) is key to improving overall health. This means tailoring immune responses to be more effective and appropriate.
• 😀 Beta-glucans, a substance developed by Dr. Silva, can help modulate the immune system, improving metabolism, tissue restoration, liver and intestinal function, and reducing inflammation.
• 😀 The goal is for a trained immune system to recognize and eliminate residual cancer cells (the 'ghost' cells) that could cause recurrence of the disease.
• 😀 A proper immune response, through training and modulation, can drastically reduce the chances of cancer recurrence after treatment.
• 😀 Dr. Silva encourages patients, professionals, and caregivers to share knowledge and advice on cancer recovery to help transform lives. The emphasis is on holistic support and long-term health management.

Q & A

What happens to the body after 12 sessions of chemotherapy and radiotherapy?

After 12 sessions of chemotherapy and radiotherapy, the body experiences significant inflammation and organ damage. Organs like the liver, intestines, and gonads may be affected as these treatments target not only cancer cells but also healthy tissues, leading to weakness and dysfunction in the body.

How does chemotherapy affect the body in a similar way to a tractor removing weeds from a garden?

Chemotherapy is compared to a tractor removing weeds from a garden because it is effective at targeting and eliminating cancer cells. However, just like the tractor may accidentally damage other parts of the garden, chemotherapy can also damage healthy cells and tissues along the way, leading to broader harm in the body.

What role does inflammation play in the recovery process after chemotherapy?

Inflammation caused by chemotherapy can damage tissues and disrupt the body's normal functioning. Reducing this inflammation is crucial for improving recovery, healing tissues, and restoring balance in the body’s biological environment.

What is meant by 'changing the biological environment' in relation to cancer recovery?

Changing the biological environment refers to making adjustments to support the healing and balance of the body after cancer treatment. This includes reducing inflammation, improving nutrition, and supporting immune function to help the body recover and prevent cancer recurrence.

What dietary changes are recommended for patients recovering from chemotherapy?

It is recommended to avoid vegetable oils, refined white flour, and processed sugars, as these can increase inflammation in the body. Instead, a nutrient-rich, anti-inflammatory diet that supports healing and immune function should be emphasized.

What is meant by 'modulating' the immune system, and why is it important after chemotherapy?

Modulating the immune system means training or adjusting it to respond appropriately to threats, rather than just boosting it indiscriminately. This is important after chemotherapy because a well-modulated immune system can better detect and eliminate any residual cancer cells or harmful cells that may lead to a relapse.

Why is it necessary to 'train' the immune system after cancer treatment?

Training the immune system helps it function optimally, ensuring it can recognize and destroy any remaining cancer cells or potential threats. This reduces the chances of cancer recurrence and supports overall recovery.

What are beta-glucans, and how do they help the immune system after chemotherapy?

Beta-glucans are molecules that help modulate the immune system. By training the immune system to be more effective, beta-glucans can enhance the body's ability to fight off residual cancer cells, improve metabolism, and promote tissue restoration.

What happens if residual cancer cells are left unchecked in the body after chemotherapy?

If residual cancer cells remain in the body, they may lead to a recurrence of cancer. These residual cells, like weeds in a garden, can grow and cause the disease to return unless the immune system is trained to recognize and eliminate them.

How can a patient reduce the chance of cancer recurrence after chemotherapy?

To reduce the chance of recurrence, patients should focus on modulating their immune system, improving nutrition, and reducing inflammation in the body. Additionally, maintaining a healthy biological environment through lifestyle changes is key in preventing a relapse.