cancer

[9th Engineer]

I looked up the threads you mentioned, strange I didn't see them before. You asked people what their background was several times so if it has any impact on your opinions of what I say I'm a second year bioengineering student with an added minor in neuroscience (your mention of two class 4 brain tumors definately caught my attention. This being said I am not what you would call a premed student, premeds just take their bio and chem courses and regurgitate facts onto their exams. We take a bit of a different approach and probably one you'll like a bit better if I guessed. I do not have one iota of loyalty to any sort of medical dogma, I want to know what works and far, far more importantly, why. That being said, both of my parents hold M.D.'s (father is an ER physician, mother is a family doc) so I've heard all the stories people tell their doctors and I have a healthy scepticism of home remedies.

I place the burden of proof on you, but have an open ear for abnormalities.

I read through your treatment regimen and I'd like to hear a bit more detail about the DHEA, Withania somnifera, and Astragalus membranaceus. I'm looking into the last two but I haven't gotten all the way through their sections on www.herbmed.org. I can tell you that the oils, antioxidents, Vit E, liver stimulent, and lemon juice(? Vit C ?) might be good for general health but are not producing the effects on the cancer.


Oh, please stay away from testimonials as evidence. There are some basic clinical trials listed at the link I included and many more out there. Evidence must be clean.

[annoyedsas]

Posted by 9th Engineer

I can tell you that the oils, antioxidants, Vit E, liver stimulant, and lemon juice(? Vit C ?) might be good for general health but are not producing the effects on the cancer.

The antioxidants are to keep me healthy. This was particularly needed whilst having chemo and radio - which really tried to mess me up. The decline in antioxidants after radiation can be subtle but long-lasting. Vit C - again, immune boosting. It can inhibit the conversion of a normal to a cancerous cell after exposure to a carcinogen. I was offered blood transfusions as an option during chemo - this was not an option for me. My white blood cell count and platelet count was increasing throughout the therapy. VIt E (as an oil capsule) I am using to protect the healthy calls from further damage. The lemon juice is to keep my body at an alkaline level.
The DHEA (Dehydroepiandrosterone) is not for an increase in orgasmic intensity! (a disputed effect) but for decreasing insulin resistance. Something else I have going on - insulin intollerance.

Oh, please stay away from testimonials as evidence. There are some basic clinical trials listed at the link I included and many more out there. Evidence must be clean.

I actually hardly ever believe testimonials I read in books. That's contradicting what I have been saying in this forum (ie that this is MY testimonial and people should believe it!). But I know there are only too many of them out there that are purely to promote a product etc. I am not promoting anything other than good nutrition, supplements and belief in myself. I do believe in the other people I have met who have come down this path and are healthy and happy people. I am quite happy for you to place the burden of proof on me. I am still truly amazed I have come this far and have done what I have done through alternative means. Think I've said enough!