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Cancell/Cantron/Protocel (PDQ®)     
Last Modified: 03/20/2008
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Adverse Effects

The reported side effects of Cancell/Cantron/Protocel include temporary, moderate fatigue during the first few weeks of treatment and nausea. Reviewed in [1,2] One patient who exceeded the manufacturer’s dose recommendations experienced diarrhea for a few hours but was reported to be fine the next day. Reviewed in [2,3]

References

  1. Questionable methods of cancer management: Cancell/Entelev. CA Cancer J Clin 43 (1): 57-62, 1993 Jan-Feb.  [PUBMED Abstract]

  2. Cancell Alternative Cancer Treatment. Available online 1. Last accessed March 19, 2008. 

  3. Sheridan JV, Sheridan JE: How Entelev/Cancell Works. 1992. Available online 2. Last accessed March 19, 2008. 



Glossary Terms

Cancell (kan-SEL)
A liquid that has been promoted as a treatment for a wide range of diseases, including cancer. The ingredients thought to be in Cancell have been tested, and none of them has been shown to be effective in treating any form of cancer. Cancell is not available in the United States. Also called Protocel, Sheridan’s Formula, Jim’s Juice, Crocinic Acid, JS–114, JS–101, 126–F, and Cantron.
diarrhea
Frequent and watery bowel movements.
dose
The amount of medicine taken, or radiation given, at one time.
fatigue
A condition marked by extreme tiredness and inability to function due lack of energy. Fatigue may be acute or chronic.
nausea
A feeling of sickness or discomfort in the stomach that may come with an urge to vomit. Nausea is a side effect of some types of cancer therapy.
side effect
A problem that occurs when treatment affects healthy tissues or organs. Some common side effects of cancer treatment are fatigue, pain, nausea, vomiting, decreased blood cell counts, hair loss, and mouth sores.


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1http://alternativecancer.us/cancell.htm
2http://alternativecancer.us/how.htm