2012 Riordan IVC and Cancer Symposium

Is Cancer a Non-Healing Wound?

The 3rd Riordan IVC and Cancer Symposium will once again explore the underlying causes of cancer, with the intent of elucidating new ways to treat the disease in a non-toxic fashion. Many cancer risk factors are associated with wound-like conditions: the chronic injury and inflammation of smoking leading to lung cancer; liver, colon, and prostate inflammation leading to cancers of these tissues; chronic stomach infections and ulcerations that set the stage for gastric cancer.

Chronic inflammation appears to be a common denominator of both cancer causation and propagation. Inflammation can be triggered by chronic irritation or injury as induced by radiation or carcinogenic burden. The biological consequences of infection, stress, aging, and malnutrition can further amplify the inflammatory processes that surround the genesis and growth of cancer.

Could cancer be understood then as a non-healing wound? Does intravenous vitamin C mimic a dose response curve where adequate tissue levels of ascorbate replicates an ancient inflammatory-modulating, wound-healing response to chronic injury and infection?

The Riordan IVC Protocol for Cancer is well recognized in the integrative and orthomolecular medicine community and is commonly used as an effective adjunct to conventional oncologic therapy. More than 80 IVC practitioners from around the world attended each of the 2009 and 2010 Riordan IVC and Cancer Symposiums to discuss cancer protocols. Our 2012 symposium will serve as an excellent opportunity for IVC practitioners to become more involved with IVC Therapy, adjunct therapies and expound new approaches to treating cancer.

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2012 Riordan IVC and Cancer Symposium October 5-6, 2012 (Sunday AM tours and IVs) Theme: Is Cancer a Non-Healing Wound?
Friday 10/5/12	Saturday 10/6/12
7:15 – 8:30 "Registration/Breakfast" Dome 1 & Cafe	7:00 "Blood Draws (Antioxidant Panel)" Dome 5
8:30 – 9:00 "Welcome" Ron Hunninghake Panorama Room	7:00 – 8:45 "Breakfast" Cafe
9:00 – 10:00 "KUMC IVC Ovarian Cancer Study" Garrett Sullivan Panorama Room	8:45 – 10:00 "What Is the Best Way to Dose IVC for Cancer Patients?" Ron Hunninghake, Manjeet Riar, Thomas Levy, Michael Gonzalez, Jorge Miranda-Massari, Garrett Sullivan Panorama Room
10:00 – 10:30 "Break – Exhibitors & Blood Draws" Dome 6	10:00 – 10:30 "Break – Exhibitors & Blood Draws" Dome 6
10:30 – 12:00 "IVC, Inflammation, and Bi-oxidant Paradox" Ron Hunninghake, Charles Hinshaw and Nina Mikirova Panorama Room	10:30 – 12:00 "The Dental Link to Cancer" Michael Margolis Panorama Room
12:00 – 1:30 "Lunch & Blood Draws" Cafe	12:00 – 1:30 "Lunch & Blood Draws" Cafe
1:30 – 2:30 "Life Wounds, IVC, and the Doctor-Patient Relationship" Mike Bauerschmidt Panorama Room	1:30 – 2:30 "Surviving the Cancer System" Mark Fesen Panorama Room
2:30 – 3:30 "IVC Case Studies" Jennifer Kaumeyer and Bill Wassell Panorama Room	2:30 – 3:30 "IVC Prevents and Treats Cancer-Associated Sepsis" Michael Gonzalez and Jorge Miranda-Massari Panorama Room
3:30 – 4:15 "Break – Exhibitors" Dome 6	3:30 – 4:00 "Break – Exhibitors" Dome 6
4:15 – 5:15 "Better Oxygen Utilization Improves Cancer Outcomes" Frank Shallenberger Panorama Room	4:00 – 5:00 "Food-based Macrophage Activating Factor: Can It Help Cancer Patients?" Marco Ruggiero Panorama Room
5:15 – 5:45 "Panel – All Friday Speakers" Panorama Room	5:00 – 5:30 "Panel – All Saturday Speakers" Panorama Room
5:45 – 6:30 "Drinks & Hors d’oeuvres"	5:30 – 6:00 "Drinks & Hors d’oeuvres"
6:00 – 9:00 "Dinner Arrangements on your own"	6:00 – 9:00 "Banquet in the Pyramid, Entertainment"
Sunday Morning 10/7/12
8:30 – 9:30 "Riordan Clinic Tours (Prior registration requested)"

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Michael Bauerschmidt, MD, CCT

Dr. Bauerschmidt graduated from the Ohio State University College of Medicine and later earned his MBA from the University of South Florida. He has spent over a decade of his career as a director in emergency medicine. He is the founder and Medical Director of Full Potential Healthcare in Ft Lauderdale, FL, a functional, environmental and integrative medical practice. Dr. Bauerschmidt is a Certified Physician Development Coach with over 100 hours of coaches training. He completed a Fellowship in Environmental Medicine and is a Certified Chelation Therapist, both from the American College for the Advancement of Medicine.

Mark Fesen, MD, FACP

Dr. Fesen graduated from Rutgers Medical School and went on to complete a Medical Oncology Fellowship at the National Cancer Institute in Bethesda, MD. Dr. Fesen is a member of the Institutional Review Board and Ethics Committee for Hutchinson Hospital Corporation. He is a founder and member of both the Hutchinson, KS affiliate of the Catholic Physicians Guild and of the Southwest Oncology Group (SWOG), a CGOP affiliate of the University of Kansas at Hutchinson Clinic. Dr. Fesen has lectured at the national level and is the author of numerous peer-reviewed journal articles and the book, “Surviving the Cancer System: An Empowering Guide to Taking Control of Your Care.”

Michael J. Gonzalez, NMD, DSc, PhD, FACN, Professor

Dr. Gonzalez is a Professor at the Nutrition Program, School of Public Health in the Medical Sciences Campus, University of Puerto Rico. He has a Master’s Degree in Cellular Biology and Biophysics (Nova University), and another Master’s in Nutrition and Public Health (University of P.R.). He has earned Doctorate Degrees in Nutritional Medicine (John F. Kennedy University), Health Sciences (Lafayette University), and Nutritional Biochemistry and Cancer Biology (Michigan State University). He completed a Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Geriatrics at the School of Medicine, University of Puerto Rico. Dr. Gonzalez is a Fellow of the American College of Nutrition, and has authored over 130 scientific publications. He has served as a member on several scientific journal Editorial Boards, such as Biomedicina, the Journal of Orthomolecular Medicine, and Alternative Medicine Reviews. He has obtained several research awards for his work on Nutrition and Cancer. He is co-author of the book, “I Have Cancer What Should I do: The Orthomolecular Guide to Cancer Management.” He is currently Co- Director of RECNAC II project, and Research Director of the InBioMed Project Initiative.

Doctor González and Dr. Jorge Miranda-Massari, founders of InBioMed, are leaders in the development of non-toxic chemotherapy treatments for cancer. They have brought many new concepts into the field, such as the Bioenergetic theory of carcinogenesis, the systemic saturation phenomenon of intravenous vitamin C, the metabolic correction concept for disease treatment and prevention.

Jennifer Kaumeyer, ND

Dr. Kaumeyer, Clinic Director for the Riordan Clinic, has a background in biology and nutrition. She received her Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine from the Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine in Arizona. Beginning in 2008, Dr. Kaumeyer operated a highly successful naturopathic clinic in Raleigh, NC, and later joined the Riordan Clinic staff in early 2011. Although Dr. Kaumeyer treats all conditions, she is especially interested in the treatment of hormone imbalances and gastrointestinal issues. She currently lectures locally on a variety of topics.

Charles Hinshaw, MD

Dr. Hinshaw, Director of the Bio-Center Laboratory at the Riordan Clinic, is a 1958 graduate of the University of Kansas School of Medicine and went on to complete an internship at the Kansas University Medical Center. Early in his career, Dr. Hinshaw served as a General Medical Officer and Flight Surgeon in the United States Air Force. Returning to KUMC after the Air Force, Dr. Hinshaw served as a Resident-Fellow in Pathology from 1961-1965. He later began and operated until 1983, under the direction of Dr. Hugh Riordan, what is now our current laboratory at the Riordan Clinic. Dr. Hinshaw then established a private practice in Environmental Medicine in 1984 but returned to the Riordan Clinic in 2010. During his professional career Dr. Hinshaw has made numerous presentations to civic and professional organizations. He has served as President of the Kansas Society of Pathologists, Secretary of the Advisory Council to the American Society of Clinical Pathologists and President of the American Academy of Environmental Medicine. He is certified by the American Board of Pathology in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology, by the American Board of Nuclear Medicine and by the American Board of Environmental Medicine.

Ron Hunninghake, MD

Dr Hunninghake is the Chief Medical Officer of the Riordan Clinic. He is a 1976 graduate of the University of Kansas School of Medicine. Dr. Hunninghake trained alongside Dr. Hugh D. Riordan for 17 years. He is current member of several Boards of Directors, including the International Schizophrenia Foundation, Japanese College of Intravenous Therapies, Pure North S’Energy Foundation, and the Riordan Clinic. Dr. Hunninghake is the 2011 recipient of the Orthomolecular Doctor of the Year award presented by the International Society for Orthomolecular Medicine, and lectures nationally and internationally on a range of topics, including IVC and Cancer.

Thomas Levy, MD, JD

Thomas E. Levy, MD, JD is a board-certified cardiologist and the author of the books Primal Panacea, Curing the Incurable and Stop America’s #1 Killer!, as well as three other groundbreaking medical books. He is one of the leading world experts on the curative powers of vitamin C. Dr. Levy frequently lectures about the proper role of this nutrient and antioxidants in the treatment of a host of health conditions and diseases to medical professionals all over the globe.

His work currently focuses on the importance of liposomal technology as a delivery system that appears to surpass the bioavailability seen with the intravenous administration of vitamin C, glutathione, and other nutrients into the body.

Michael Margolis, DDS, Doctor of Integrative Medicine

Dr. Margolis graduated from the University of Texas Dental School and later earned his Doctorate in Integrative Medicine from Capital University of Integrative Medicine in Washington, DC. He has lectured nationally and internationally on many important Holistic Dentistry topics and is extremely involved in holistic dentistry through many industry associations. He is a founding member of the Institute of Natural Dentistry, member of the Holistic Dental Association and International Academy of Oral Medical Toxicology, and past president of the International Academy of Biological Dentistry and Medicine.

Nina Mikirova, PhD

Dr. Mikirova, Director of Research at the Riordan Clinic, graduated from Moscow State University in Russia with her PhD in Physics and Mathematics. She earned a MS in Statistics at Wichita State University in Kansas. From 1980 to 1995, Dr. Mikirova worked for the Institute of Bio-Medical Problems in Russia as the senior researcher and chief engineer-designer before becoming part of the team at the Riordan Clinic in 1997. Her areas of interests include: energy metabolism in cancer and normal cells, effect of non-toxic anticancer agents (including high-doses of ascorbic acid) on the inhibition of tumor cell growth and angiogenesis, nutrients as biological response modifiers, effect of nutrients on the level of progenitor and stem cells in circulation, and nutraceutical based mobilization of stem cells in circulation as a new approach to anti-aging medicine. Dr. Mikirova has published articles in numerous peer reviewed journals, consisting of more than 50 articles in the area of bio-medical aspects of solar radiation and 30 articles in the area of nutrients as biological response modifiers.

Jorge Miranda-Massari, PharmD, Professor

Dr. Miranda-Massari is a Professor of the School of Pharmacy at the University of Puerto Rico and a registered Pharmacist. After earning a Doctorate Degree in Pharmacy at the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science, he completed a Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Clinical Pharmacokinetics at the University of North Carolina. He obtained Post-Doctoral training in Pharmaceutical Care in Nephrology from the University of Pittsburgh, and another in Clinical Anti-Coagulation from the Medical College of Virginia. Dr. Miranda-Massari is the author of numerous scientific publications including editorials, reviews and research data in peer review journals. He is also Director of the Education Branch of the innovative InBioMed Project and Clinical Research Director of the RECNAC-II Project, specializing in cancer research. Over the last 10 years, he has given hundreds of lectures on the use of nutrients and botanicals. As co-author of the book, “I Have Cancer What Should I do: The Orthomolecular Guide to Cancer Management,” he provides evidence based recommendations for an integrative approach for those dealing with cancer and seeking to improve quality of life and survival.

Manjeet Riar, MD

Dr. Manjeet Riar has worked in many countries and medical institutions throughout his career, more recently as an anaesthetist in the UK. During his military service working in Borneo, he became interested in alternative methods of treatment which he now follows passionately in and around several clinics in the UK. Although retired, his interest in helping others especially in the field of integrated medicine drives him to be actively involved in pain relief, treating nutritional deficiencies and alternative cancer treatments.

Marco Ruggiero, MD, PhD

Dr. Ruggiero is a professor of Molecular Biology at the University of Firenze, Italy. He has a specialization in clinical radiology and served as Lieutenant Medical Officer in the Italian Army. In 1984-86 he worked on signal transduction and protease inhibitors as a post-doctoral fellow at Burroughs Wellcome Co. (Research Triangle Park, NC). One of his papers on protease inhibitors was presented to the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences by Nobel laureate Sir John Vane. Subsequently he worked as visiting scientist at the Laboratory of Cellular and Molecular Biology (Chief: Dr. S. A. Aaronson) of the National Cancer Institute (NIH, Bethesda, Maryland). His research was focused on oncogenes and signal transduction. In 1992, he returned to Firenze, Italy, where now he teaches in the Faculties of Mathematical, Physical and Natural Sciences, Medicine and Surgery, and Engineering. He has been the tutor of many students preparing Bachelor or PhD theses, several of which have been on AIDS with particular emphasis on the non-viral origin of the disease. He is the author of more than 100 scientific papers in journals such as Science, PNAS or Oncogene, and he has been recently appointed Author in Chief of the “Springer Reference Live: Cancer”.

Frank Shallenberger, MD, HMD, ABAAM

Dr. Shallenberger is presently the President of the American Academy of Ozonotherapy, the first medical ozone society incorporated in the United States. He is also Vice President of the Society of Orthomolecular Health Medicine. He has just finished publication of his new book on ozone therapy entitled, “The Principles and Application of Ozone Therapy – A Practical Guideline for Physicians.” Dr. Shallenberger has just been elected to serve as a charter member of the International Scientific Committee on Ozone Therapy. He is the developer of Prolozone®, an injection technique that has been shown to regenerate damaged joints, herniated discs, and degenerated joints, tendons, and soft tissues. Dr. Shallenberger has authored numerous papers in the international peer reviewed literature on ozone therapy and oxygen utilization. He is the Editor of Real Cures alternative medicine newsletter, and has written “The Type 2 Diabetes Breakthrough” and “Bursting with Energy,” both of which are in their fourth printing. Dr. Shallenberger holds the only patent on the use of respiratory gas analysis to determine mitochondrial function.

Garrett Sullivan, MD, Assistant Professor

Dr. Sullivan graduated from the University of Kansas School of Medicine. He has completed a Fellowship (Integrative Medicine) and a Research Fellowship (Orthomolecular Medicine, Systems Biology & Bioinformatics) at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, where he is also an Assistant Professor. Dr. Sullivan specializes in wellness, integrative oncology, and sustained symptoms/chronic disease.

William Wassell, MD

Dr. Wassell received his medical education degree at the University of Arkansas in 1975. He went on to begin his Diagnostic Radiology Residency at Confederate Memorial Medical Center in Shreveport, LA, which he completed at Louisiana State University Charity Hospital in New Orleans. Dr. Wassell currently practices diagnostic radiology in New Iberia, Louisiana, and has an avid interest in researching known causes and possible treatments for cancer, heart disease, and diabetes. He has published articles relating to Vitamin C and lectured on the topic of radiation. He is a frequent guest on a local radio talk show discussing nutritional and orthomolecular medicine.