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Regression Of Osteogenic Sarcoma Metastases Associated With Intensive Meditation

Meares, A. 1978Sarcoma

Meares A. (1978). Regression of osteogenic sarcoma metastases associated with intensive meditation. The Medical journal of Australia, 2(9), 433. https://doi.org/10.5694/j.1326-5377.1978.tb76834.x

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Case Details

Disease Location

Ribs, sternum, crest of ilium

Personal Characteristics

"25-year-old male characterized by an ""extraordinary"" will to live, sought therapuetic alternatives tremendous emotional & physical supporight from girlfriend, & later wife cultivated a deep state of calmness & composure"

Clinical Characteristics

Underwent a mid-thigh amputation for osteogenic sarcoma 2 years prior bony lumps 2 cm in diameter protruding from ribs, sternum, crest of ilium coughing blood containing spicules of bone gross opacities in x-ray films of lungs

Remission Characteristics

Gradual recession of all osteogenic sarcoma metastases

Treatment & Mechanisms

Proposed Remission Mechanisms

Extreme low state of anxiety and subsequent reduction of corightisone levels likely enhanced immune system activity

Clinical Treatment

Brief sessions of radiation and chemotherapy dietary & enema treatment

Non-Clinical Treatment

Acupuncture massage sessions with phillipine faith healers laying on of hands yoga in an indian ashram rigorous discipline of intensive meditation (1-3 hrs daily)