NUTRITION vs. CANCER
Cancer patients must arm themselves with knowledge regarding the value of nutrition as an essential component in their battle against cancer. Visit http://Turning-the-Tables.com and click on the Cancer Support Services link (on the left side of the home page) for further information about this important topic.
CONGRESSIONAL TESTIMONY "Integrative Oncology -- Cancer Care for the New Millennium"
In spite of all the evidence to the contrary, many people still believe that federal government agencies and the many governmental and non-governmental research institutions in the United States have no conflicts of interest and are indeed fulfilling their missions as protectors of public health and centers of unbiased science. If you don't believe the Prescription Drug User Fee Act funding program presents a conflict of interest -- nearly half of all the money the FDA receives for regulating drugs and for reviewing/monitoring the various activities of the drug companies comes from "User Fees" paid by the very entities the FDA is supposed to be scrutinizing [yes, the drug companies] -- and if you think the research funding bureaucracies of America function without bias, you should know that the facts presented in Burton Goldberg's Congressional Testimony (click to view) are as true today as they were in June, 2000 when he testified before the House Committee on Government Reform.
2007 CHRONOLOGY OF EVENTS -- Government Abuse of Power Fails to Intimidate Dr. Forsythe
James Forsythe M.D. Cleared of Any Wrongdoing
August 9, 2007 For Immediate Release
Reno, NV -- Well known Nevada medical oncologist and homeopathic physician, James Forsythe M.D., H.M.D., was cleared today of any wrongdoing in a thirty-month federal investigation and criminal indictment by the Food and Drug Administration and the U.S. Attorney's office into the use of human growth hormone.
"It was unfortunate that this investigation was ever initiated. Everyone now understands that questioning the use of human growth hormone was terribly misguided, and I am grateful to be vindicated," says Forsythe.
Dr. Forsythe's attorney Kevin Mirch says not only has justice been served but the FDA has requested that Forsythe author the very first protocols for the use of human growth hormone in the medical community across the nation. "This is the first time in the history of the FDA that they have asked a doctor in private practice to draw up the guidelines for using a drug," says Mirch, and adds, "This is a complete reversal of their original intentions when they attacked my client two years ago."
Forsythe, age 68, has been a pioneer in integrative therapies and wellness medicine for more than thirty years. His Century Wellness Clinic and Cancer Screening and Treatment Center of Nevada have drawn thousands of patients from all over the world and have also turned Forsythe into an educator in his own profession.
"There is far too much misunderstanding in the medical establishment as to the efficacy of a number of alternative therapies such as hormone replacement therapy." says Forsythe. "I'm sure this has been a learning experience for the FDA and the federal government and I am looking forward to working with the FDA in educating medical professionals and regulatory officials as to the best uses for human growth hormone.”
Forsythe, a retired Army colonel and doctor in Vietnam, has been through many tough situations in his life but says that the last two years have been the most difficult. Not only did he know that what he was going through was totally unjustified, but the investigation was also placing a tremendous burden on his ability to treat more patients.
"I have never lost my passion for bringing healing and hope to as many people as possible. I can increase my patient work load again now that the federal government has seen fit to drop all charges -- they have even gone as far as to encourage me to keep doing what I've been doing all along."
Excerpted from the Health Freedom Alliance newsletter, August 17, 2007:
We now have the privilege of reporting a shining entry in the diary of health freedom victories. Board-certified oncologist and homeopathic physician James Forsythe, M.D., H.M.D., has finally been cleared of any wrongdoing after a long series of vicious attacks initiated by a rogue FDA agent. These attacks were then perpetuated by the U.S. Attorney's office in the form of a criminal indictment and an investigation that can only be described as Gestapo-like.
The FDA agent who told Dr. Forsythe's cancer patients that the palladium lipoic complex supplement they were taking was "poison" must now swallow the poison of knowing that his attack on those patients' health freedom has ended in complete and utter failure…a great victory for cancer patients everywhere.
The charges against Dr. Forsythe were based on an allegation regarding the primary source of the human growth hormone he was innocently and legally ordering from a licensed pharmacy in Carson City, Nevada. It is now quite clear that the “primary source” excuse was a smokescreen contrived in a despicable attempt to justify tormenting Dr. Forsythe to prevent him from continuing his outstanding work with cancer patients.
Dr. Forsythe’s attorneys have mountains of documents and witnesses confirming that the rogue FDA agent referenced in the August 17 newsletter, among his many indiscretions, lied in his attempt to obtain a search warrant, practiced medicine without a license and is responsible for the deaths of eleven patients who were unable to be properly managed by Dr. Forsythe because the aforementioned FDA agent delayed the return the seized medical records for 29 months.
The U.S. Attorney had repeatedly and rightfully stated that Dr. Forsythe’s case should never have been prosecuted, and the August 9 settlement agreement does indeed clear Dr. Forsythe of any wrongdoing. The FDA hierarchy and their private sector bedfellows, however, were very unhappy to hear about Dr. Forsythe’s settlement agreement and they were clearly infuriated by the truthful reports that were published by the Health Freedom Alliance and others.
So “The Empire” struck back -- and the diary of this extraordinary case continued. The October and November entries appear below:
An Inconvenient Truth October 4, 2007
The facts surrounding the unconscionable FDA persecution of board-certified oncologist Dr. James Forsythe were reported in a special issue of the Health Freedom Alliance newsletter several weeks ago (August 17).
Amazing Victory for Health Freedom in America was an appropriate title as that issue was focused on announcing the fact that the federal government prosecutor in Nevada had finally agreed to clear Dr. Forsythe of any wrongdoing.Written documents outlining the details of the settlement agreement were prepared and signed approximately two months ago (August 9).
Not surprisingly, when "higher powers" (those who are pulling the FDA puppet strings) became aware of the settlement agreement, they were furious with the federal prosecutor, Brian Sullivan, whose actions at the time clearly reflected a simple acknowledgement of the fact that Dr. Forsythe is an innocent and compassionate doctor who was being unjustly attacked by FDA henchmen. Indeed FDA enforcement agents and their superiors were obviously embarrassed by the truth, which appeared in this newsletter and other public media. In fact, during the six weeks following the settlement agreement, the pressure on Mr. Sullivan from these “higher powers” had become so intense that he suddenly felt the need to come up with a new story during his testimony before Judge Howard McKibben on Friday, September 28.
At least five witnesses had signed affidavits on August 9 confirming that they had witnessed the signing of papers outlining the details of the settlement agreement. Mr. Sullivan, however, is now claiming that there were "other stipulations" that were not included in the written documents that were signed on August 9. He even admitted that he is under severe pressure from "his superiors" to harden his stance against Dr. Forsythe.
Mr. Sullivan has unfortunately convinced Judge McKibben that the case should be allowed to go to trial in spite of the fact that the “must try by” date (in compliance with a citizen’s right to a speedy trial) has passed.
We now have another ugly chapter in the diary of our ongoing war against the enemies of Health Freedom in America. Those who are pulling the puppet strings in this case, and in all similar cases (there are far too many of them), must not be allowed to continue their assault on our Health Freedom.
As of this writing (10/4/07), Dr. Forsythe’s case is scheduled to go to trial beginning on Monday, October 22. The jury selection process will begin soon.
Federal Judge Tosses Charge October 29, 2007
Acknowledging that there is absolutely no evidence whatsoever that Dr. James Forsythe “introduced drugs into interstate commerce,” Judge Howard McKibben dismissed this ridiculous charge. The jury’s attention will now be focused exclusively on the off-label prescribing charge as the trial continues…
Jury Acquits Dr. Forsythe – Case Closed November 1, 2007
After listening to all of the testimony, the 12-member jury realized that this case was not about off-label prescribing or any other fabricated charge. It was all about a desperate attempt to destroy a good doctor -- the “powers that be” were and are extremely threatened by how well Dr. Forsythe’s patients respond to Poly-MVA and the other elements of his protocol. The power brokers fully expected the Forsythes (Dr. Jim and Earlene) to cower in fear after the armed raids and the unrelenting torment of the “investigation” that followed. But the puppeteers greatly underestimated the Forsythes’ courage and fortitude. Their unwavering determination to stand up against the full force and fury of corrupt corporate interests and their government executioners is something we should all be grateful for. A few brave members of Congress and a relatively small group of courageous people like the Forsythes are all that stand between Health Freedom and a system of virtual Health Tyranny for all of us.
If Dr. Forsythe had been convicted, he would have faced up to five years in prison and a $250,000 fine. But even the most powerful and corrupt power brokers in America have (so far) been unable to change the fact that we American citizens are entitled to be tried by a jury of our peers. If not for the efforts of the Health Freedom Alliance and other like-minded groups getting the word out and raising public awareness regarding the very real and very serious threats to our Health Freedom in America, the jury members might have been completely hoodwinked by the Big Lies that are being perpetrated by the corporate/government propaganda machine. If not for us -- if not for YOU -- the jury would not have had the clear vision of truth that is necessary to arrive at a fair and just verdict. The jury members remained in their deliberation room for a little less than two hours before coming out to tell us what we have known all along; that Dr. Forsythe is innocent and should be free to immediately return to his practice because his patients need him.
We certainly cannot depend upon the corporate media to tell us the truth as their editorial process is infested with conflicts of interest. This newsletter and others like it are our only hope.
Please remember that no effort is ever wasted. Everything you do on behalf of this mission brings us closer to victory.The Forsythe jury verdict stands as a shining example of the fact that we can and will win our battle for Health Freedom.