CASE STUDY 1:
Subject: Feline with Cat Leukemia (FELV)
Diagnosis:
In May of 2001, a 3 years old cat named "Lourenço" was found to be very tired. Lourenço was tested positive for FELV and negative for FIV in May of 2001.
Temperature 38 ºC
FELV is known as cat leukemia and the prognosis was very poor. A decision was made to assist the immune system with the use of Corpet (Coriolus versicolor).
Coriolus versicolor Supplementation
Initiated in May of 2001 with the following schedule:
Days 1-15 - 2 tablets per day (crush tablet (500 mg) and mix with meals)
Days 15-90 - 1 tablet per day (crush tablet (500 mg) and mix with meals)
Observations 1 - July of 2001
-Temperature 37.9ºC.
Lourenço is in a good state and able to move around with ease.
Observations 2 - August of 2001
Lourenço is in a much better state of health and with much more energy.
Comments:
Since August of 2001, the Coriolus versicolor supplementation has been carried out for 30 days every six months (starting September 15th to October 15th) and then from March 15th to April 15th).
This approach allows the immune system to be fortified prior to changes in temperature etc.
CASE STUDY 2:
Subject: Feline with Tumors
Diagnosis:
A 20 years old feline, with leiomynoma plus cysts on base of spine. On June 6th, 1999 the tumor taken off within two months the tumors returned. However, after surgery Coriolus versicolor supplementation was given to feline.
Coriolus versicolor Supplementation:
Days 1-15 - 2 tablets per day (crush tablet (500 mg) and mix with meals)
Days 15-90 - 1 tablet per day (crush tablet (500 mg) and mix with meals)
Observations 1
The cat was very bright and with good appetite, and the owner was pleased. While "put down" six months after surgery, the cat was not expected to survive for two months after surgery.
CASE STUDY 3:
Subject: Feline with nasal polyp
Diagnosis:
A 19 years old feline, with nasal polyp that caused a swelling of the nasal cavity and associated cheek area.
Coriolus versicolor Supplementation:
Initiated in May of 2001 with the following schedule:
Days 1-15 - 2 tablets per day (crush tablet (500 mg) and mix with meals)
Days 15-90 - 1 tablet per day (crush tablet (500 mg) and mix with meals
Observations 1
The feline had a large improvement in appetite and energy. No other treatment was recommended. Polyp is significantly smaller and not distorting face.
CASE STUDY 4:
Subject: Feline with thyroid tumour
Diagnosis:
A 24 years old feline, with 4 cm tumor on thyroid.
Coriolus versicolor Supplementation
Initiated in May of 2001 with the following schedule:
Days 1-15 - 2 tablets per day (crush tablet (500 mg) and mix with meals)
Days 15-90- 1 tablet per day (crush tablet (500 mg) and mix with meals)
Observations 1 - November 30th, 1999
After six weeks of supplementation, the feline is very perky, eats very well and is in a good body condition.
Observations 2 - December 28th, 1999
After four months of supplementation, the tumor has decreased in size and the cat is able to keep weight and eats well.
CASE STUDY 5:
Subject: Feline with lymphoma
Diagnosis:
A 13 years old feline, with lymphoma, all lymph nodes enlarged, poor appetite and body condition. Started Coriolus versicolor supplementation in November 5th, 1999.
Coriolus versicolor Supplementation
Initiated in May of 2001 with the following schedule:
Days 1-15 - 2 tablets per day (crush tablet (500 mg) and mix with meals)
Days 15-90- 1 tablet per day (crush tablet (500 mg) and mix with meals)
Observations 1 - November 30th, 1999
After two weeks at 2 tablets per day, the feline is eating very well and putting on weight. The owner was very pleased. No other treatment.
Observations 2 - December 28th, 1999
The state of the feline is deteriorating when supplementation was reduced to 1 tablet per day. Returning to 2 tablets per day.
CASE STUDY 6:
Subject: Feline with thyroid tumour
Diagnosis:
A 14 years old feline, with thyroid tumour size of a "fist". The tumour has stared to impinge on pharynx.
Coriolus versicolor Supplementation
Initiated in May of 2001 with the following schedule:
2 tablets per day (crush tablet (500 mg) and mix with meals). No reduction in supplementation
Observations 1
After 45 days of supplementation, Coriolus versicolor had reduced size of tumor and cat was eating very well and very energetic. No other treatment.
Observations 2
After 90 days of supplementation the feline went into surgery and had no problem recovering from surgery.
CASE STUDY 7:
Subject: Dog with abdominal tumor
Diagnosis:
On July 24th of 2001, a 10 years old dog, named Boris, was diagnosed with an abdominal tumor after under going an X-ray test.
Temperature 38.5ºC
Prognosis was not very good, so a decision was made to assist the immune system with the use of Coriolus versicolor.
Coriolus versicolor Supplementation
Initiated in May of 2001 with the following schedule:
2 tablets per day (crush tablet (500 mg) and mix with meals). No reduction in supplementation
Observations 1 - September 29th of 2001
-Temperature 38.5ºC.
Boris maintains health status with no deterioration in quality of life.
Observations 2 - December 12th of 2001
Boris maintains health status with no deterioration in quality of life.
Conclusion:
Corpet was able to maintain the quality of life in a severe situation.
CASE STUDY 8:
Subject: Dog with osteosarcoma L. ramus
Diagnosis:
On September 29th, 1998, a Golden retriever with 9 years old had osteosarcoma L ramus of mandible. Initiated Coriolus versicolor supplementation on April 7th 1999.
Coriolus versicolor Supplementation
Initiated on August 1st, 2001 with the following schedule:
Days 1-15 - 2 tablets per day (crush tablet (500 mg) and mix with meals)
Days 15-120 - 1 tablet per day (crush tablet (500 mg) and mix with meals)
Observations 1
No tumor growth from April. Dog had good stable progress until September 8th, 1999 when the tumor stared to go down the pharynx. Put to sleep.
Comments
From April to September, dog in good condition. Good appetite and the owner was pleased. The owner expected the dog to die sooner and considered Coriolus versicolor to be good provider of quality of life.
CASE STUDY 8:
Subject: Dog with mammary tumour
Diagnosis:
In June of 1999, a 12 years old bull terrier, had a mammary tumour with the size of "half an orange" and growing. Initiated Coriolus versicolor supplementation.
Coriolus versicolor Supplementation
Initiated on August 1st, 2001 with the following schedule:
Days 1-15 - 2 tablets per day (crush tablet (500 mg) and mix with meals)
Days 15-120 - 1 tablet per day (crush tablet (500 mg) and mix with meals)
Observations 1
Tumour decreases over 8 weeks and dog is doing well, with good appetite. However in early December when mammary lumps began to grow again, the supplementation was increased back to 2 tablets per day. Unfortunately the bull terrier was "put down" in December 20th due to symptoms of stroke.