Advanced Breast Cancer Treatment at CMN Hospital
When Chemotherapy Fails for Breast Cancer
Receiving the news that chemotherapy is no longer working can feel overwhelming. Many women are left searching for other options, hoping for a treatment that doesn’t weaken their body further. At CMN Hospital, we offer scientifically supported therapies that focus on strengthening the immune system while targeting cancer at its source.
Scientific Evidence for Advanced Therapies
Studies continue to show the effectiveness of immune-supporting therapies for patients with breast cancer, particularly for those with Stage 3 and Stage 4 diagnoses. A study from Stanford University found that women with Stage 4 breast cancer who received autologous bone marrow stem cell therapy had a median survival of 60 months, compared to 28 months for those who did not receive treated cells. This research highlights the potential of stem cell-based therapies in improving long-term outcomes.
How Bone Marrow Stem Cell Therapy Works
Unlike traditional allogenic transplants, which rely on donor cells, autologous bone marrow stem cell therapy uses a patient’s own cancer-free stem cells. This method ensures complete compatibility, reducing risks of rejection or complications. At CMN Hospital, Dr. Edgar Payan and his team conduct rigorous testing to ensure that all harvested stem cells are free from cancer before reinfusion.
The collection process is minimally invasive and performed under sedation. A small sample of bone marrow is extracted, processed, and reintroduced into the patient’s system to help restore immune function. This therapy can be used alongside Dendritic Cell Therapy to enhance the body’s ability to detect and fight cancer cells.
Why Avoid High-Dose Chemotherapy?
High-dose chemotherapy can damage the body's blood-forming system, reducing red and white blood cell production and leaving patients vulnerable to infections, extreme fatigue, and other complications. Worse, cancer cells can sometimes hide during chemotherapy, increasing the risk of relapse even after intensive treatment.
Dr. Payan’s approach prioritizes therapies that enhance, rather than deplete, the immune system. By avoiding aggressive chemotherapy, his protocols help patients retain their body’s natural blood-forming and infection-fighting capabilities, providing a better quality of life during and after treatment.
Autologous Bone Marrow Stem Cell Therapy After Chemotherapy
For patients who have undergone chemotherapy or radiation therapy, autologous bone marrow stem cell therapy offers a way to help the body recover. These treatments, while effective in targeting cancer, often severely weaken the immune system. By reintroducing a patient’s own healthy stem cells, this therapy helps restore the body’s natural ability to regenerate blood cells, improving overall health and resilience.
Success and Safety of Autologous Bone Marrow Stem Cell Therapy
Extensive research has confirmed the safety and effectiveness of autologous bone marrow stem cell therapy. Studies from institutions such as the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and Stanford University have shown that using a patient’s own stem cells significantly reduces the risks associated with donor transplants, including rejection and graft-versus-host disease.
Patients undergoing autologous bone marrow transplantation have reported improved survival rates and immune system recovery, particularly when this therapy is used after chemotherapy or radiation. Research published in the journal Nature highlighted that patients who received this treatment experienced better overall health and immune function.
There is Hope for Breast Cancer
At CMN Hospital, we recognize that each breast cancer case is unique. If you have been told that your options are limited or that chemotherapy is your only choice, we want you to know that additional scientifically supported therapies exist. Our advanced treatments provide renewed hope for patients with Stage 3 and Stage 4 metastatic breast cancer, as well as for those with other metastatic cancers.
