1. Helps kill colon cancer cells.
In vitro studies have shown that DRE induces selectively programmed cell death, or apoptosis, in more than 95% of colon cancer cells. In vivo studies with mouse models, oral administration of DRE has shown that the growth of these cells can slow by more than 90%. Treatment with DRE activates multiple cell death pathways in activated cancer cells.
2. It can cure pancreatic cancer.
Pancreatic cancer currently has a mortality rate of 100%, so any potential treatment is welcome. Rectal therapy appears to induce autophagy (the body’s natural self-destruct mechanism) and apoptosis in human pancreatic cancer cells, without significantly affecting healthy cells. Scientists consider this a promising advance in the treatment of pancreatic cancer.
3. Inhibits the growth of stomach cancer cells
Direct rectal radiation (DRI) can inhibit the growth and spread of stomach cancer cells without negative consequences for or toxicity to non-cancer cells. Stomach cancer is one of the most common cancers worldwide, and the use of DRI in the fight against this form of cancer is currently being actively investigated.
4. Helps eliminate skin cancer cells (melanoma)
DRI has been shown to induce apoptosis (cell death) in human melanoma cells – a type of skin cancer that is resistant to chemotherapy – without negatively affecting healthy cells. This makes it a natural alternative to surgery or more aggressive treatments for melanoma.
5. It can treat bone marrow cancer (chronic myelomonocytic leukemia).
This type of cancer of the hematopoietic cells in the bone marrow and blood is known to be difficult to treat.