Individualized Nutritional Protocols

Press Reports

The following selection of articles about the Gonzalez Regimen are arranged chronologically. You may also view articles organized by topic: articles about patients with illnesses other than pancreatic cancer, or articles about the program in general.

  • The Morning Show with Mike and Juliet: Dr. Gonzalez has appeared several times on this popular Fox network national television show, to discuss his treatment and issues related to alternative medicine in general. During a visit on March 11, 2008, Dr. Gonzalez appeared in two segments, first with two of his patients, both seven year survivors of pancreatic adenocarcinoma. Our patients, who beat the worst of odds, were the stars of the show. In a second segment, Dr. Gonzalez discussed his treatment with a pancreatic surgeon from Mt. Sinai Medical School. On April 10, 2008, he appeared again, and spoke about foods that can alleviate or worsen pain.
  • 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. The show can be viewed online.
  • 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 Drs. Gonzalez and Isaacs which includes several case reports of successfully treated 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 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.
  • Alternative Medicine: The April 2002 issue of Alternative Medicine magazine included an article by the health journalist Peter Barry Chowka discussing our efforts over the years to have our work properly tested and mainstreamed.

  • Life Extension: An extensive article about our 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. For subscription information, call 1-888-316-6051.

  • 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 therapy that appeared in the October 1996 issue of Life Extension.



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