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Press-Pulse Protocol Costs

There are patient costs associated with the Press-Pulse Protocol, as the components are not typically covered by insurance that is aimed at standard of care therapy, although it might be possible to work with your healthcare provider to see what services and medication/ supplements might be covered. Below is a summary of out-of-pocket expenses that might be incurred for the different components, in USD.

Ketogenic diet

The ketogenic diet is an individual way of life for three to six months. It may be helpful to have a coach or nutritionist assist with menu suggestions, monitoring of macronutrients and glucose/ ketone/ and the glucose/ketone index. However, be aware that the Nutrition community is not generally supportive of a ketogenic lifestyle, particularly for an extended period of time.  Hopefully they will be helpful to you if presented with the scientific data supporting a time-limited ketogenic diet and cancer.

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy costs vary among facilities, although some offer a package price that can make it more affordable.  A rough estimate is $1,000 per week, for 3 treatment per week to 2.2 atm for a duration of 90 minutes. HbOT is usually continued for approximately 3 months, but needs to be addressed in light of continued PET scans and levels of tumor markers.

6-Diazo-5-Oxo-L-Norleucine (DON)

At this time DON is used for research purposes only and is not readily available.  There are other glutamine blockers have been studied, although the patients were not on the ketogenic diet at the time, and therefore did not have the same results as  those seen on the Press-Pulse Protocol. DON can cost up to $30,000 for a full course over a 6 month period. Hopefully with funding, HRF or other research facility will be able to study the effects of a glutamine blocker in conjunction with lowered blood glucose.

Repurposed Drugs

The costs of repurposed drugs and supplements will obviously depend upon which medications are selected, and which ones might possible be covered by insurance while working with your healthcare provider.

Glucose Monitors

Continuous glucose monitors cost approximately $70/ month for two 2-week 24 hour monitors, which could potentially be covered by insurance. In addition, an over the counter finger stick glucose monitor costs $35.

Ketone Monitors

Continuous ketone monitors/ test strips and lancets cost approximately $120.

PET scan

We have noticed that many patients that reportedly have Stage I or II cancer undergo a full body PET scan, they are actually found to have metastatic disease with Stage III or IV cancer.  A PET scan typically costs approximately $2500.

Neurofeedback Device

Sens.ai is an example of a home eurofeedback device used to decrease stress.  It costs $1500. The office based units available include Braimaster, Cereset and Brainworks.

Cancer Screening Tests

Cancer screening tests can be used to identify cancer at an early stage, and can also be used  once finished with the Press-Pulse Protocol to assess for residual or recurrent disease. There are a variety  of tests available that use a liquid (blood) biopsy to screen for either a circulating cancer stem cell, a cancer signal, a DNA fragment, or biomarkers that look for DNA mutations or deletions.  Examples of such tests are the Galleri (or Grail) test, RGCC, Guardant Complete, and Partum which is available in Europe. Hopefully soon these will all be covered by insurance, however the out of pocket expense is approximately $1,000 per test.

The information provided on this website is for educational and research purposes only, and does not substitute for professional medical advice. You should consult your physician or health care professional to determine if any of the information is right for your unique needs.

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