In the News
The following selection of articles and other press coverage of the Gonzalez Regimen are arranged chronologically.
- One Radio Network: On March 1, 2010, Patrick Timpone interviewed Dr. Gonzalez for an hour on his nationally broadcast show. The discussion covered a wide range of topics related to cancer and nutrition, including Dr. John Beard's pioneering work with pancreatic enzymes, and his suggestion that the mammalian placenta represents the ideal model for the study of tumor biology.
- Suzanne's Blog: On February 6, 2010, the actress/writer Suzanne Somers posted an article on her blog written by my patient Carey Reading. Ms. Reading first started with us in February 2009 for treatment of advanced Burkitt's lymphoma, a particularly aggressive malignancy. In her case, the disease had continued to spread despite aggressive chemotherapy. On her nutritional regimen, her cancer has completely regressed and she is enjoying a second chance at life.
- Health Sentinel: On February 5, 2010, this Internet site posted a lengthy article by Dr. Gonzalez entitled "Academic Bias and Fraud" extracted from his upcoming book on the mismanaged NCI-NIH clinical study of his treatment. In the article, also available on this site, Dr. Gonzalez discusses two examples of fraud perpetuated at the highest levels of the academic research community; the promotion of bone marrow transplantation as a treatment for breast cancer, and the HIV-nevirapine clinical trial in Africa. These examples illustrate that conventional scientists will often stop at nothing to promote their cherished theories, and without hesitation will ruthlessly attack those who insist on speaking the truth.
- Knockout - Interviews with doctors who are curing cancer and how to prevent getting it in the first place: In this groundbreaking book, actress and best-selling author Suzanne Somers, long a proponent of alternative approaches to cancer, movingly presents her own battles with the conventional medical system, and presents a number of alternative treatments, highlighting our own nutritional-enzyme regimen. The section on our work includes a lengthy interview with Dr. Gonzalez, as well as interviews with nine patients who have beaten poor prognosis or terminal cancer under our care.
- EXTRA: On November 10, 2009, the television show EXTRA aired a piece about Suzanne Somers and her book Knockout. Dr. Gonzalez and two of his long-time cancer patients appeared on the show.
- The Larry King Show: On October 23, 2009, Suzanne Somers discussed her book Knockout on the Larry King Show on CNN. Dr. Gonzalez, one of the physicians interviewed in her book, appeared as well. A transcript is available.
- The Townsend Letter: The August/September 2009 issue of this alternative medicine journal contained the introduction to Dr. Gonzalez's 1986 monograph One Man Alone, published by New Spring Press.
- The London Times: A patient of Dr. Gonzalez was featured in an article about his long and successful career in The London Times, appearing March 14, 2009. In the interview, he mentioned his nutritional program. With the patient's permission, we provide here the link to the full article.
- Prevention Magazine Website Discussion Forum: In September 2007, Dr. Gonzalez co-hosted an online discussion forum on Prevention Magazine's website. Dr. Gonzalez contributed numerous lengthy answers to questions on a wide range of topics from readers of the site.
- Prevention Magazine: The September 2007 issue featured an article about four women who had chosen alternative methods for treatment of their medical problems. One of these women, diagnosed with aggressive ovarian cancer, refused chemotherapy to pursue our therapy 15 years ago. The article is available on the Prevention website. Subsequently, the nationally syndicated The Morning Show with Mike and Juliet on the Fox network devoted nearly an hour to the four women and their doctors, including Dr. Gonzalez.
- Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine: This peer-reviewed healthcare journal is indexed in the National Library of Medicine. It serves as a forum for research evidence and information concerning the practical use of alternative therapies. The January/February 2007 issue featured a lengthy interview with Dr. Gonzalez as well as an article by Dr. Gonzalez and Dr. Isaacs which includes several case reports of successfully treated cancer patients. The March/April 2007 issue included an article by Dr. Isaacs about evaluating anecdotal evidence and case reports.
- totalhealth: The November/December 2006 and January/February 2007 issues of this popular magazine include a two-part article by Dr. Gonzalez discussing the physiology of the pancreas and the use of proteolytic digestive enzymes as a cancer treatment. The second part of the series also describes in detail a series of patients diagnosed with pancreatic cancer successfully treated with our nutritional regimen.
- Eating in the Raw: Dr. Gonzalez wrote the foreword for this book by well-known model Carol Alt, who reversed her deteriorating health with a largely raw foods diet. Her own personal experiences inspired her to write this book, meant as an introduction to whole foods, raw food eating. In the book, Carol includes information useful to those wishing to pursue a more natural, more wholesome way of eating.
- The Raw 50: Dr. Gonzalez also wrote the foreword for Carol Alt’s second book, The Raw 50, in which she presents easy, everyday raw food recipes along with new information about the practical considerations of this healthy way of life.
- The Deborah Ray Show: In November 2004, Dr. Gonzalez appeared on this radio show, a forum for innovative medicine. A recording of the show is available on this website.
- totalhealth: The June/July 2004 issue of this health magazine included an article by Dr. Gonzalez about the history of the treatment and the current research being conducted in humans and in animals.
- Prevention: The August 2002 issue of this popular health magazine featured an article describing our methods and research, as well as case histories of a long-term survivor of metastatic melanoma, and of a patient with an aggressive neuroendocrine pancreatic cancer who had documented tumor regression while on this regimen. The May 2001 issue included an article which described a patient who is a long-term survivor of metastatic kidney cancer.
- Life Extension: An extensive article about our enzyme therapy appeared in the magazine Life Extension in August 2001.
- The New Yorker: The February 5, 2001 issue of The New Yorker magazine included a profile of Dr. Gonzalez and his research efforts, written by Michael Specter. The magazine is available in many libraries, or back issues can be ordered by calling 800-753-7276 or, outside North America, call 303-678-0354.
- Discovery Health: In November 2000, the Discovery Health Channel aired a program which included coverage of a patient with pancreatic cancer. Tapes of the complete show, titled "Traditional Plants and Medicine," are available for purchase from Discovery Health at 800-475-6636; ask for item number 762195.
- totalhealth: This widely read health magazine published a series of articles about our work. The January/February 2000 issue included an article by Parris Kidd, Ph.D., a well-known authority on nutrition. The July/August 2000 edition included an introduction by the editor, Lyle Hurd, together with an article which we wrote about the historical background of the enzyme treatment of cancer. The September/October 2000 issue included an article about five patients in our practice. The May/June 2001 issue included an article by Dr. Isaacs which was subsequently reprinted in the Townsend Letter.
- Clinical Pearls News: An interview with Dr. Gonzalez that appeared in the November 1999 issue of Clinical Pearls News, a health letter on current research in nutrition and complementary medicine.
- Townsend Letter Interview: The full text of a lengthy interview with Dr. Gonzalez from June 1995 that appeared in the Townsend Letter for Doctors & Patients, an alternative medical journal.
- Life Extension Article: An article about our enzyme therapy that appeared in the October 1996 issue of Life Extension.
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