The anemia drugs Aranesp, Epogen, and Procrit are under close watch by the FDA as there are studies and reports stating they may be causing cancer. These drugs are erythropoiesis, which are stimulating agents (ESAs). They are meant to boost the production of red blood cells and the FDA already has out a black box warning out for these types of drugs due to the high risk of cancer.

Although these types of drugs have not yet been banned from the market, the FDA is advising doctors and patients to  carefully review the risks of ESAs and what harm versus what good they can do. The studies the FDA are reviewing, eight in total from the creators of the ESAs, is that tumors grow much faster and their survival rates are much lower for patients suffering from breast, cervical, lung cancers and more taking ESAs.

Frank Mangano’s commentary:

It will be several months or even a year before the FDA makes a decision on the production and distribution of anemia drugs so in the meantime it is important to make the right decision on your own. If you and your doctor are deciding whether or not anemia drugs are right for you, you need to consider these studies. Is it worth it to possibly develop cancer from this drug? The answer is no.

There are some natural alternatives for anemia which are just as effective and far less dangerous options. Iron supplementation can be prescribed by a naturopathic doctor. Dietary sources of iron and Vitamin C are very important healing alternatives for anemia and these can be included in your daily dieting habits. You can find high levels of iron in kidney beans, pinto beans, blackstrap molasses, almonds, leafy greens and more. You should take Vitamin C in a natural health supplement in doses of 250-500mg to aid in the absorption of iron.

The blackstrap molasses is a great source of iron and a natural herb supplement, which has been known to have many healing properties. It can be taken in the form of an herbal tea. All you need is 1tsp per day in boiling hot water. It is extremely important to maintain a high dosage of Vitamin C through your diet with citrus fruits and by taking a supplement to properly distribute and absorb the high amounts of iron being put in your body.

There is absolutely no reason to take anemia drugs which could potentially cause you to develop a life threatening case of cancer. With so many natural and easily accessible alternatives which you simply include in your diet on a daily basis, there are no risks and better results.