BoBennett Posted September 13, 2004 Posted September 13, 2004 I have heard many times that when surgery is performed if oxygen comes into contact with the tumor the oxygen will cause the tumor to grow rapidly. Personally I feel that is a myth but I haven’t found anything written on that subject. Anyone know if that is an accepted thought. Bo Quote
Snowflake Posted September 13, 2004 Posted September 13, 2004 You're right, Bo. It's a misconception, an "urban legend"...a "Say WHAT?" moment... After all, if oxygen caused tumor to grow "out of control", lung cancer would kinda be a Miracle-Gro thing, ya know? Quote
Hebbie Posted September 13, 2004 Posted September 13, 2004 I think I posted an article about this a while back. Let me see if I can find it! Quote
Hebbie Posted September 13, 2004 Posted September 13, 2004 Found the link to the Oxygen/surgery article http://lchelp.com/community/viewtopic.p ... ight=false Quote
BoBennett Posted September 13, 2004 Author Posted September 13, 2004 Thanks for the link Hebbie. I am actually inclined to believe the theory that tumors, (cancer) are anaerobic and are caused and or live in an atmosphere with less than adequate oxygen supply. So many theories and so many variables. Thanks all, for the responses. Bo Quote
Frank Lamb Posted September 13, 2004 Posted September 13, 2004 Hi Bo,I always thought the air made the cancer grow crazy fast,I asked my surgeon and onc and they both told me there is no truth to that at all. Quote
DebsSky Posted September 13, 2004 Posted September 13, 2004 Ya know, I actually was told that this morning by a friend of mine. Glad to hear that it is a myth. Prayers for all, Deb Quote
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