Guest guest Posted October 24, 2008 Report Share Posted October 24, 2008 Tony, I'm looking into several options, among them IPT, if I can arrange it practially and financially. For those who don't know what it is, IPt uses the well-known ability of tumor cells to uptake sugar at a much greater rate than normal cells. So smaller amounts of chemo are combined with insulin, etc, to enter cells preferentially. Tony or everyone, do you know whether IPT is as effective as full-blast chemo. Bear in mind that my onc says that even with chemo I have only 18 months to 2 years to my expiriy date. Rhoda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 25, 2008 Report Share Posted October 25, 2008 Rhoda. Please do not buy into the trash the chemo doctors tell you. If you decide to use chemo, that's fine--but ignore their time table on life. They gave me only a "couple good years" even if I took both chemo and radiation (which I only did 5 months of the chemo, not 6 as they wanted, nor did I do any radiation at all), and only about 6 months if I did nothing but the surgery. It is now 18 years after the fact. Since belief plays a HUGE part in healing, it is imperative to understand that all the doctors are doing is guessing. They will claim it is based on facts, but they refuse to admit that every person is different. I did not believe them when they told me that--I didn't bother to argue with them, but to myself I said " and just how the heck do YOU know what MY body is willing or able to do?". Keep up with all that good things you have done, and keep trying. You have the heart of a warrior. Samala, Renee ---- Bear in mind that my onc says that even with chemo I have only 18 months to 2 years to my expiriy date. Rhoda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 25, 2008 Report Share Posted October 25, 2008 Can I ask, did your aunt smoke? If so it's possible this is how her cancer started, if not, my condolences in all areas of this! Check ups are important I guess but honestly I think blood work would do the trick, the physicals you get at the doctor's office are all so superficial that I truly don't think worth the visit or the time. Once again, my condolences on your aunt, she went through hell. Hugs today, Bonnie & ACodyPlay online games for FREE at Games.com! All of your favorites, no registration required and great graphics – check it out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 25, 2008 Report Share Posted October 25, 2008 In January my aunts arm started going numb. She went and found out she had a brain tumors. From there they discovered lung cancer and female cancer of all types. Basically she had cancer all in her body. It started at her cervix/lungs and went from there. They gave her 6 months to live. They left out the part that she'd die in exactly six months...from an accidental double dose of chemo. I find it frustrating. Especially since being here and learning that she'd of least had those last 6 months without being deathly ill. She looked and appeared so healthy before they started their treatments. She still died. I'd like to say I'd choose to not put myself through that if I could avoid it. She was in very bad shape inside though. So I can't say what I would do unless I was in the situation. She was 42 and was fighting it with all her might for her 3 children. It made me realize how important annual check ups are.She hadn't been to see a doctor since she had her daughter 17 years ago.--- On Fri, 10/24/08, Gaiacita <gaiacita wrote: Gaiacita <gaiacitaRe: OS and chemooleander soup Date: Friday, October 24, 2008, 9:32 PM Rhoda. Please do not buy into the trash the chemo doctors tell you. If you decide to use chemo, that's fine--but ignore their time table on life. They gave me only a "couple good years" even if I took both chemo and radiation (which I only did 5 months of the chemo, not 6 as they wanted, nor did I do any radiation at all), and only about 6 months if I did nothing but the surgery. It is now 18 years after the fact. Since belief plays a HUGE part in healing, it is imperative to understand that all the doctors are doing is guessing. They will claim it is based on facts, but they refuse to admit that every person is different. I did not believe them when they told me that--I didn't bother to argue with them, but to myself I said " and just how the heck do YOU know what MY body is willing or able to do?". Keep up with all that good things you have done, and keep trying. You have the heart of a warrior. Samala, Renee -- -- Bear in mind that my onc says that even with chemo I have only 18 months to 2 years to my expiriy date. Rhoda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 25, 2008 Report Share Posted October 25, 2008 Hi MattSo Sad to hear what happened to your Aunt at so young an age. It is yet another lesson to us all how chemo and radiation is so damaging to our bodies.[Change of Subject]God gave us real food, but certain people in positions of power feel that that food has to be altered or processed in some way. So now because of this some foods can be very harmful to our bodies. Why cannot it be learned that food is divinley inspired in design why does man have to keep changing it, do they know more than God ?Love in JesusIan--- On Sat, 25/10/08, Matt Ackerman <agzooer wrote:Matt Ackerman <agzooerRe: OS and chemooleander soup Date: Saturday, 25 October, 2008, 7:26 AM In January my aunts arm started going numb. She went and found out she had a brain tumors. From there they discovered lung cancer and female cancer of all types. Basically she had cancer all in her body. It started at her cervix/lungs and went from there. They gave her 6 months to live. They left out the part that she'd die in exactly six months...from an accidental double dose of chemo. I find it frustrating. Especially since being here and learning that she'd of least had those last 6 months without being deathly ill. She looked and appeared so healthy before they started their treatments. She still died. I'd like to say I'd choose to not put myself through that if I could avoid it. She was in very bad shape inside though. So I can't say what I would do unless I was in the situation.  She was 42 and was fighting it with all her might for her 3 children. It made me realize how important annual check ups are.She hadn't been to see a doctor since she had her daughter 17 years ago.--- On Fri, 10/24/08, Gaiacita <gaiacita (AT) gmail (DOT) com> wrote: Gaiacita <gaiacita (AT) gmail (DOT) com>Re: OS and chemooleander soupFriday, October 24, 2008, 9:32 PM Rhoda. Please do not buy into the trash the chemo doctors tell you. If you decide to use chemo, that's fine--but ignore their time table on life. They gave me only a "couple good years" even if I took both chemo and radiation (which I only did 5 months of the chemo, not 6 as they wanted, nor did I do any radiation at all), and only about 6 months if I did nothing but the surgery. It is now 18 years after the fact. Since belief plays a HUGE part in healing, it is imperative to understand that all the doctors are doing is guessing. They will claim it is based on facts, but they refuse to admit that every person is different. I did not believe them when they told me that--I didn't bother to argue with them, but to myself I said " and just how the heck do YOU know what MY body is willing or able to do?".  Keep up with all that good things you have done, and keep trying. You have the heart of a warrior.  Samala, Renee  -- --  Bear in mind that my onc says that even with chemo I have only 18 months to 2 years to my expiriy date. Rhoda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 25, 2008 Report Share Posted October 25, 2008 Yes she did smoke. How does one go about getting blood work without a check up? Thank you for your kind words.--- On Sat, 10/25/08, evian793 <evian793 wrote: evian793 <evian793Re: OS and chemooleander soup Date: Saturday, October 25, 2008, 8:08 AM Can I ask, did your aunt smoke? If so it's possible this is how her cancer started, if not, my condolences in all areas of this! Check ups are important I guess but honestly I think blood work would do the trick, the physicals you get at the doctor's office are all so superficial that I truly don't think worth the visit or the time. Once again, my condolences on your aunt, she went through hell. Hugs today, Bonnie & ACody Play online games for FREE at Games.com! All of your favorites, no registration required and great graphics – check it out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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