Bleomycin is an anti-cancer chemotherapy drug. It was discovered in 1962 by the Japanese scientist Hamao Umezawa.
It is used especially for solid tumors like lymphomas (Hodgkin’s and non-Hodgkin’s), testicular cancer, ovarian cancer, and cervical cancer.
Chemically, Bleomycin is classified as an antitumor antibiotic. It is made by the bacterium Streptomyces verticillus. The drug binds to the DNA of cancer cells. This mechanism prevents the cells from dividing and growing.
Bleomycin can be administered as a drip to the bloodstream or as an injection into a muscle. Sometime it may also be applied inside the abdomen, the chest, or even directly inside the tumor.
Usually, Bleomycin is part of a chemotherapy combination alongside other chemo drugs.
Tumors that spread to the lungs sometimes cause fluid around the lungs (pleural effusion). For this condition, bleomycin is placed in the space around the lungs to control the fluid.
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- weight loss
- vomiting
- fever and chills
- rash, darkening of the skin, stretch marks on the skin, skin peeling, thickening of the skin
- hair loss
The major limitation of bleomycin therapy is pulmonary toxicity, which can be life-threatening in up to 10% of patients receiving the drug.
How to Increase Efficacy Of Bleomycin
Please note
There are different types of chemotherapy enhancement. Some natural substances can reduce the side effects, some others have similar effects and therefore acting synergistically. The goal of this article is to show that natural substances can be used to improve the chemotherapy outcome. Of course, any treatment should be observed by an experienced physician. It is essential to know the right moment of application, the exact dosage and to have the right formulation.
For my therapies, I only use certified natural products which are mainly applied intravenously into the bloodstream. By doing this, we ensure to have the highest concentration inside and around the tumor cells.