First U.S. Study of Mistletoe Extract to Treat Cancer Mistletoe extract has been widely used to support cancer therapy and improve quality of life, but questions remain due to a lack of clinical trials and data to support its use. Researchers at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center completed the first Phase I intravenous trial in the U.S. aimed at … Read More
Mistletoe Clinical Trial Update: A Brief Interview
This brief interview with Dr. Nasha Winters, ND, FABNO, and Dr. Channing Judith Paller, MD, from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, gives an update on the clinical trial of intravenous (IV) mistletoe extract in patients with cancer. The interview was part of the celebrations at the Believe Big Fundraising Dinner 2018. Interview Transcript: Host: Hey, it’s quite an … Read More
End of Year and Holiday Giving – Keep Believe Big in Mind!
We are so grateful for the generous support of our donors and monthly partners. Without you, we would not be able to help patients and their families with the resources they need, fund the Mistletoe Clinical Trial, provide wellness grants, or encourage patients through Believe Mug distributions. As the end of the year approaches, would you keep Believe Big in … Read More
Integrative Medicine Meeting in Germany
In September we had the opportunity to travel to Stuttgart, Germany to attend the Integrated Medicine Meeting. The Integrated Medicine Meeting was a gathering of over 250 professionals hosted at the headquarters of Helixor, a producer of Mistletoe. Our team met with experts in the fields of integrated medicine from all over the world to learn of new research and case … Read More
Stay Safe this Summer While in the Sun! Fight Cancer
Stay Safe this Summer While in the Sun! Quick Tips About Sun Protection. When you’re outside this summer remember to protect your skin from harmful UV-A and UV-B sun-rays. To reduce the harmful effects wear clothes to shield your skin, find or make shade (go inside, bring an umbrella, or put on a hat), plan to go inside during the … Read More
FDA Approval to Proceed with Phase I of the Mistletoe Clinical Trial! Believe Big
We received the wonderful news that we have been approved by the FDA to proceed with Phase I of the Mistletoe Clinical Trial at the Johns Hopkins Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center! THIS IS HUGE!! You should have heard the “Woo Hoo’s” and seen the celebration when we received the good news! This is an amazing accomplishment for all of us and especially for the cancer … Read More