Part 5. A dynamic model for development of cancer (theoretical and practical ideas)

Theory

Formation and growth of malignant tumours is based on tissue hypoxia (low cellular oxygenation). Tissue hypoxia appears due to local effects of some carcinogenic substances (anything that can suppress the respiration of cells) and abnormal lifestyle factors. Both these elements can result in chronic hidden hyperventilation which washes out the CO2 from each cell of the human organism.

Since CO2 is a dilator of small blood vessels, low CO2 concentrations lead to the constriction of the arteries and arterioles causing problems with blood and oxygen delivery. In addition, low CO2 values cause the inability of red blood cells to efficiently release whatever little oxygen they bring (the suppressed Bohr effect). The final outcome is hypoxia in the tissues, including vital organs.

Since all vital organs are going to suffer from hypoxia, malignant cells can thrive in tissues and parts of the body which are most compromised in relation to their oxygenation (the genetic component of cancer). Toxic overload due to smoking, dietary toxins and poisons, radiation, and other causes can intensify local hypoxic effects in certain parts or organs of the organism (the environmental component of cancer). Further growth of the tumour and its metastasis are also controlled by the same factors, where tissue hypoxia plays the central role.

Development of cancer or growth of tumours is a dynamic process which is sensitive to changes in our breathing. For example, for modern man early morning hours are the times of severe hypoxia. Hence, usually tumours grow during early morning hours and stagnate or even regress during the remaining part of the day. Even short periods of overbreathing (30-40 minutes) weakens the immune system, creates tissue hypoxia, and promotes growth of tumours.

This model does not explain the basis for all cancers since more research is required to establish the exact chain of events for various conditions.

Conclusions: Tissue hypoxia appears due to local effects of some carcinogenic substances (anything that can suppress the respiration of cells) and abnormal lifestyle factors. Both these elements can result in chronic hidden hyperventilation which control dynamic of cancer.

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