Support resources for families dealing with cancer and other serious illnesses

I want to thank everyone for all the kind wishes, though deep down, I feel like it might already be too late.

I’ve tried everything within my power, but the real issue is his lack of seriousness; he just doesn't grasp the gravity of what he's fighting, and he's too terrified to even admit it to himself.
The situation is further complicated by his parents, who are shielding him from the reality of his diagnosis and failing to provide the proper nutrition he needs... honestly, the whole setup is just devastating.
In a way, the disease itself isn't even the "smallest" part of this struggle, because I truly believe so much more could have been done if people had taken this seriously. Whether it's driven by fear, sheer panic, or just plain ignorance, I honestly can't say...

As it stands, he's been pulled from his treatment plan, and that's that. Now comes the hardest part, watching him endure all this pain and suffering...

Hi everyone! First off, much respect to everyone here fighting their own battles against cancer.

I’m not quite sure how to approach this, but I wanted to ask for some input. To give you a quick backstory—my mom has been sick for six years now. She has breast cancer that has spread to her bones. It started with surgery followed by Taxol, then radiation, which caused her hair to fall out. About four years ago, she went through chemo again—I wasn't really following the specific drugs used at the time—and she lost her hair then, too. Exactly one year ago today, they discovered metastases. She was on Herceptin combined with Tykerb, which actually helped at first; her markers dropped significantly. But after a while, things started climbing again.
Recently, she’s been seeing a Filipino healer in a suburban neighborhood. She says she feels like she walks better after each session, but when we checked her markers again, they had tripled. Now she’s heading back onto Taxol, so we’ll just have to see how that goes.

I wanted to ask if anyone here has experience with Filipino healers? We found out about them because my dad met someone who had lung cancer and didn't even try chemo; apparently, after a lot of sessions with a Filipino practitioner, he was cured and is back to working normally today. If you know anyone who has gone through this, please share your stories. And please—I'm asking nicely—don't just jump in to say it's a scam or anything like that.

rapidseal49 said:Thanks for all the kind words, everyone, but honestly? I think it might already be too late.

I’ve tried everything in my power, but the real issue is his own denial. He isn't taking this seriously; he doesn't truly grasp the gravity of what he's fighting, and frankly, he's too terrified to even admit it to himself.
Then there's the family dynamic, which isn't helping either. His parents are shielding him from the reality of the situation and aren't even managing his nutrition properly... it's just a mess, all of it.
In a way, the illness itself is almost the "minor" issue here. If people actually understood the stakes, so much more could have been done. The real tragedy is how little people seem to take this seriously—whether that stems from pure fear, sheer panic, or just plain old ignorance, I haven't the slightest clue.

At the end of the day, he's been pulled from the treatment plan, and that's that. Now comes the hardest part: watching him suffer through this.

Unfortunately, you hit the nail on the head. The worst part is when people refuse to face reality. They try to play games with cancer, acting as if they can outsmart it, but you can't defeat an enemy you refuse to acknowledge exists. You have to accept it before you can fight it.
Regardless, I’m holding onto hope that things improve, because at the very least, hope is the last thing to flicker out.
Wishing you nothing but the best.

Amanda Hernandez6 said:Hi there! First off, major respect to everyone here fighting against these devastating diseases.

I’m not quite sure how I can be of help, but I wanted to ask you all something. To give you a bit of context, my mom has been sick for six years now. She has breast cancer that has metastasized to her bones. Initially, she had surgery followed by Taxol treatment, then radiation once her hair started falling out. About four years ago, she went through chemotherapy again—I wasn't really following the specifics at the time—but she lost her hair during that round too. Exactly one year ago today, they discovered metastases. She was on Herceptin combined with Tykerb, which actually seemed to work at first; her markers dropped significantly. But then, after a while, they started climbing again.
Lately, she’s been seeing a filipinac in a Suburban neighborhood. She claims she feels better every time she finishes a session, but when we checked her markers recently, they had tripled. Now she’s heading back onto Taxol, so we’ll just have to wait and see.

I wanted to ask if anyone here has any experience with filipincs? We found out about this because my dad met someone who had lung cancer and didn't even attempt traditional chemotherapy; apparently, after a long course of treatments with a filipinac, he was cured and is back to working normally today. If you know anyone who has gone through this, please share your stories. And please, I beg you, don't just jump in and tell me it's a scam or something similar.

To be honest, this is the first I've heard of it, but you've definitely piqued my interest.
How much does it cost?
How do you go about getting treatment?
Where exactly is it located?
I would actually consider taking my dad there.

I’ve heard that Dr. Sasha Tešić specializes in treating cancer patients. He follows the principles of New Medicine—you can find more details by searching Google for Dr. Hamer or New Medicine—where the primary focus is addressing the cancer itself before moving on to anything else. He completed his studies in Japan and I believe he did some work in China as well. Many people I know have consulted him, and he seems like a decent man who won't overcharge you if he isn't able to provide the help you need. He primarily works from CT scan results, which need to be provided on a CD or film, as he can interpret everything from those scans with incredible precision. He practices in a suburban neighborhood outside of the city. It is absolutely vital that conventional medicine hasn't interfered with the patient yet, because sometimes they tend to cause more harm than good; furthermore, a patient truly needs to believe that their treatment will work, because without that faith, nothing happens. You can read more about this approach here: http://www.grombol.com/pregled1.asp?...edicina&id=648
It covers topics like metastasis and chemotherapy as well. For anyone currently battling this or for their loved ones, I would highly recommend reading the book "You Can Heal Your Life" by Louise Hay. She dealt with cancer herself and recovered, and she explains exactly how that process works in her writing. Both Dr. Hamer’s methods and hers are rooted in the connection between the psyche and the brain, which then manifests in the organs. This is precisely why mainstream medicine often struggles to cure cancer; they are merely treating the symptoms rather than the underlying causes, which ultimately lie within oneself. I hope this information proves helpful to someone out there.

Rachel Brown63 said:I’ve heard that Dr. Sasha Tešić treats cancer patients. He operates based on the principles of New Medicine (if you want to dig deeper, just Google "Dr. Hamer" or "New Medicine"); his primary focus is tackling the cancer itself before moving on to anything else. He completed his studies in Japan and I believe in China as well. Quite a few people I know have consulted him, so he seems like a decent guy—he won't fleece you if the treatment isn't working. He mostly works from CT scans, provided they are on a CD or film, and he can read everything from them without error. He practices in a Suburban neighborhood. It is absolutely vital that conventional medicine hasn't messed with the patient yet, because sometimes they end up doing more harm than good. Plus, the patient really needs to believe the treatment will work; if you lack that faith, you won't get anywhere. You can find similar ideas here: http://www.grombol.com/pregled1.asp?...edicina&id=648
it covers things like metastases and chemotherapy too. For anyone suffering or for their loved ones, I’d highly recommend the book "You Can Heal Your Life" by Louise Hay. She dealt with cancer herself and recovered, and she explains exactly how that happened in her writing. Whether it's with Dr. Hamer or Louise Hay, the whole concept centers on the psyche and the brain, which then manifests in the organs. That’s why mainstream medicine struggles so much with cancer—they are busy treating the symptoms rather than the root cause, and the root cause lies within you. I hope this helps someone out.

Well, thanks for the info. Someone will probably find this helpful, and honestly, you should try everything possible—at least you can say you gave it every shot.
Basically, if anyone has any information at all, please post it. Every little bit of insight is more than welcome.

I would personally begin with this first option, because people tend to scramble toward alternatives only when it's already too late; usually, by then, doctors are merely discussing surgery, but the body has become far too weak to endure the procedure. I have seen individuals on other forums who truly found relief through this. I know a young woman whom this helped recover from a brain tumor after they had given her only a year to live at Salisbury. Even my friend met his current wife because he managed to save her life during a severe case of sepsis when she was practically fading away. It isn't as if God just reaches down and performs miracles out of thin air; you still have to listen, follow the protocols, and have faith, because without that, nothing happens.

Rachel Brown63 said:If you ask me, I’d start with this first option. Everyone tends to scramble toward alternative treatments only when they're already backed into a corner. By then, most doctors are just looking at surgical options, and honestly, by the time you get there, the body is often too exhausted to even fight back. I’ve seen people on other forums who actually found relief through this. For instance, a girl I know was cured of a brain tumor after the specialists at Salisbury gave her nothing more than a year to live. Even my friend met his current wife because he stepped in and saved her life during a massive case of sepsis when she was literally fading away. Look, I’m not saying anyone is being lifted up to the heavens by divine intervention out of thin air—you still have to listen, follow the protocols, and have a bit of faith. Without that, none of it works.

I agree; you really have to believe in things. Miracles happen every single day.

Rachel Brown63 said:If I were in this position, I’d start with the first option mentioned. Everyone tends to pivot toward an alternative once it’s already too late; doctors usually just want to cut things out, and by then, the body is far too weak to handle it. I know people on other forums who actually found relief. There’s a girl I know personally whom a brain tumor was supposed to kill—they gave her a year to live at Salisbury—but she was cured. Even my husband met his current wife because he saved her life when she was literally dying from sepsis. It’s not like I’m claiming someone is being lifted to heaven or performing miracles out of thin air; you still have to follow certain rules and actually have faith, otherwise, nothing happens.

Personally, I wouldn't be exclusive about any approach, including conventional medicine. My mother completely shut out traditional doctors from the start. She relied entirely on alternative methods through a very famous, highly successful energy healer. She followed a strict macrobiotic diet—I was the one cooking for her while researching books, working on her spirit and mental state, and practicing meditation. We even swept her living space to eliminate bad geopathic radiation, used homeopathic remedies, and did Reiki sessions... And yet, in the end, the cancer returned and she passed away.
If everything worked exactly how it's portrayed, people wouldn't be getting sick in such massive, rapidly increasing numbers, nor would they be dying at such high rates—especially not the wealthy and powerful. Furthermore, there is no legitimate evidence of these successes. It all boils down to hearsay. Whether people want to admit it or not, conventional medicine still holds the highest success rate in treating cancer based on actual, verifiable evidence. No matter how much sense what alternative medicine claims might make, it's still all just hypothesis.

Rachel Brown63 said:If you ask me, you have to start with this first option right away. Everyone starts scrambling for an alternative once it’s already too late—by then, doctors are just looking to cut things out, but the body is often too weak to actually recover. I know people on other forums who have found real success through this. There’s a girl I personally know who beat brain cancer after they told her at Salisbury she only had a year left to live. And a friend met his current wife because he saved her life when she was literally dying from sepsis. It’s not like God is just reaching down and performing miracles out of thin air; you still have to listen, follow certain rules, and have faith. Without that, nothing happens.

Please, if there is any way you can put me in touch with that girl. My mom passed away from a brain tumor, and through that whole struggle, I met so many others who are still fighting the exact same diagnosis.

Angela Wright said:Please, if there's any way you could put me in touch with that girl. My mom passed away from a brain tumor, and through everything we went through, I met so many other people who are still fighting that same diagnosis.

Honestly, getting to talk to someone who actually beat a brain tumor would be huge.

Speaking of which, John Doe hasn't checked in for quite a while. 😕
Wondering how his wife is doing.

Honestly, I’d love to hear a firsthand account from someone who actually beat cancer. I know there was that one news anchor over at ABC who supposedly recovered.
My dad dealt with a brain tumor, and after eight years, it came back. Unfortunately, the recurrence was just too much for him.
I think the location and type of the tumor are everything when you're talking about a brain cancer recovery. Even if it's technically benign, if it’s sitting right on a nerve or in a bad spot, things get incredibly difficult very fast.

I can't stand those "it's all in your head" or "you caused this yourself" statements. Look, I agree that lifestyle and diet play a role in overall health, but when it comes to a brain tumor? I don't see how a person is "responsible" for that.

Furthermore, I am a firm believer in alternative medicine. We spent months putting my dad on a macrobiotic diet and using Rife's generator along with countless other holistic methods to try and help him. In the end, it didn't work out the way we prayed it would... but I still believe we shouldn't be ruling out either approach.

I just finished reading an interview in the latest issue of Doctor at Home featuring Nancy Pelosi; she also dealt with a brain tumor...
It honestly warms my heart to see people fighting through illnesses and recovering, and I hope to see even more success stories like this.

P.S. I’m currently working on gathering signatures for an association petition, and the response has been incredible. People are genuinely interested—there are so many who are struggling against our healthcare system or paying massive amounts out-of-pocket for various medications, and they're eager to contribute to something that could actually drive major changes in our medical landscape.

Linda Peterson37 said:I just finished reading an interview in the latest issue of Doctor at Home featuring Nancy Pelosi—she actually dealt with a brain tumor herself...
It truly warms my heart to see people fighting back against these illnesses, and honestly, I wish we saw even more success stories like this.

P.S. I’m currently working on gathering signatures for a petition for the association, and the response has been incredible. People are genuinely engaged; there are so many folks out there struggling with our healthcare system or shelling out massive amounts of money for various medications, and they are thrilled to finally have a chance to push for some meaningful reform in the medical field.

I'm also out here collecting signatures and have managed to gather quite a few already. It feels good knowing we can actually step up and make a difference somehow.

Linda Peterson37 said:I just finished reading an interview with Nancy Pelosi in the latest issue of Doctor at Home—she dealt with a brain tumor too...
It honestly warms my heart to see people fighting these illnesses and winning, and I hope to see even more stories like this.

P.S. I’m currently working on gathering signatures for a petition for the association, and the response has been incredible. People are really stepping up; there are so many folks out there struggling against our healthcare system or paying insane amounts of money for various medications who are just happy to finally contribute to something that could actually spark major changes in how our medical care works.

Nancy Pelosi had a benign brain tumor that she had surgically removed. Not every brain tumor is malignant, and even among malignant ones, they aren't all the same. You have some highly aggressive types like glioblastoma, while others grow so slowly over years that a person might actually pass away from old age before the tumor ever becomes fatal.

Jane Smith underwent surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy with Temozolide, which is the standard protocol for glioblastoma and grade III astrocytoma—though I’m not entirely sure which specific one she was diagnosed with.🤷 My guess is it was a grade III astrocytoma. I truly hope her remission lasts as long as possible and that she never has to deal with this again.

I would be truly grateful if you could put me in touch with that young woman. My own mother passed away from a brain tumor, and through the long, difficult journey we navigated together, I found myself connecting with so many others who are still fighting that very same diagnosis.

Unfortunately, I don't have their direct phone number on hand, but I do have the contact information for the Doctor at 098-210-845 or 2915-775. Regarding the discussion on metastases, here is exactly what the report states:

There is simply no such thing as "advancing" microbes, nor are there advancing metastases or wandering metastatic cells that supposedly circulate through the bloodstream at large; despite the claims, no one has ever actually detected them.

The whole concept regarding metastasis remains an unverified, unsubstantiated, and ultimately unprovable hypothesis. In my observations of cancer patients, I have yet to see a single scientist actually witness a tumor cell traveling through arterial blood. If cancer cells were truly capable of migrating to distant organs, they would inevitably have to travel via the arterial system, given that venous blood and lymphatic channels only flow inward toward the heart.

When we discuss "metastases"—which, in reality, aren't actually present—within the framework of German New Medicine, I believe what is truly occurring is that the individual experiences an iatrogenic sense of panic. For instance, simply receiving a diagnosis can trigger this reaction, causing the person to acquire a new DHS through a fresh biological conflict.

Take, for instance, the case of a patient suffering from breast cancer whose child was tragically injured in a car accident. Let's say that after spending three months in the hospital, the child finally recovered, only for the mother to discover a lump in her left breast during a checkup. The medical team informed her that a full mastectomy was mandatory to prevent the risk of malignant cells spreading or traveling through the bloodstream to cause distant metastases; they insisted she begin chemotherapy immediately to ensure any remaining cancerous cells were completely eradicated.

Following such a devastating diagnosis, especially when you consider the specific medical procedures she’s undergone and the grim prognosis that followed, this young mother is now facing a whole new wave of conflicting emotional shocks.

The conflict of disfigurement.
The scarring left behind from my previous surgery on my left breast has actually become a site for melanoma development.
The struggle with losing one's self-confidence is often more than just a temporary dip in mood; it can feel like a deep-seated internal conflict that pulls at the very fabric of your identity. I remember a period back when I was working in a high-pressure firm in Chicago, where every minor setback felt like a definitive judgment on my worth as a person. It isn't always about a single catastrophic failure, either. Often, it is a slow, quiet erosion—a series of small doubts that eventually accumulate until you no longer recognize the person staring back at you in the mirror. When that sense of certainty vanishes, it leaves a void that is incredibly difficult to navigate, making even the simplest daily decisions feel heavy and overwhelming. Dealing with this requires a certain level of patience and a willingness to sit with that discomfort rather than trying to outrun it.
It leads to osteolysis of the ribs in the area where my left breast used to be—and honestly, looking at myself this way, I feel like I’ve lost all my worth, just a shell of who I once was.
There is a persistent sense of conflict regarding the pain on the left side of my chest—specifically within the breast that is currently slated for surgery. It is a heavy thing to carry, both physically and emotionally, as I navigate this upcoming procedure.
It can lead to mesothelioma in the left pleura.
The conflict born from a mortal fear is a heavy burden to carry.
It is a known risk factor that can lead to lung adenocarcinoma.

Certain types of conflicts that manifest through organ changes and are often detected quite early include lung adenocarcinoma and melanoma. In my experience, once a child enters the healing phase, you might observe what is known as a Hamer field in the right lateral part of the cerebellum, along with what some call a "distant metastasis" within the organ itself. It is quite common to notice things like rib osteolysis or pleural effusion only during this recovery period, specifically when the underlying conflict finally begins to resolve.

It seems to me that the whole narrative surrounding metastasis is little more than a fairy tale—an unverified, unproven, and ultimately unprovable hypothesis. This is just as speculative as the idea that tumor cells undergo mutations while traveling through the bloodstream. For instance, take the notion of a colon cancer cell originating in the gut—where it develops endodermally as a compact mass—suddenly migrating to the bones and triggering osteolysis by destroying bone tissue. To me, these stories feel like pure madness, reminiscent of nothing more than medieval dogmatism.
There is absolutely no doubt that multiple carcinomas can coexist within a single patient at once, yet I believe we really need to take a step back and fundamentally re-examine how we approach assessing that reality.

Adenoid breast cancer is quite a rare diagnosis, and facing it often feels like navigating an incredibly complex maze without a map. I remember when my aunt was first told she had a malignancy, and the sheer weight of those medical terms can feel overwhelming for any family trying to process the news. It’s a specific type of cancer that requires a very nuanced approach to treatment, much like how you have to carefully calibrate a high-end instrument to get the right results. When dealing with such a specialized condition, having a dedicated team of specialists who understand the intricacies of this particular pathology is absolutely vital for finding the best path forward.
During this conflict-active phase, breast gland cells begin to proliferate. There is a clear biological logic at play here: nature essentially attempts to support a child experiencing developmental setbacks by increasing milk production, as the mother's body tries to compensate for the perceived imbalance. As long as this conflict remains active, the tumor continues to grow in tandem with the increased milk secretion. All of this biological purpose is concentrated within that specific conflict-active stage.

In our modern, civilized society, this kind of psychological pattern in women tends to manifest mostly outside of the actual breastfeeding period. When a woman who isn't nursing encounters that deep-seated conflict regarding mother-infant care, a breast gland tumor can develop, essentially mimicking the biological urge to "provide more milk" to an infant. In these instances, the mother begins to perceive her child through the lens of a helpless infant, regardless of how much the child has actually grown or matured.

When you consider the biological conflict involving fluids or water—specifically looking at the relationship between the brain and the mesoderm—the dynamics shift entirely.
We are looking at an active phase of necrosis within the renal connective tissue. At the same time, there is elevated blood pressure, which essentially serves as a mechanism to force fluid through the gaps created by that necrosis, attempting to functionally compensate for the damage and facilitate sufficient urine excretion.

During the recovery phase, specifically at the site where the kidney necrosis originally occurred, a protrusion filled with fluid begins to develop—what we commonly refer to as a renal cyst. Within the interior of this cyst, there is an accelerated proliferation of cells; then, after about nine months, that fluid is replaced by dense connective tissue that develops its own independent vascular system.
At that stage, it has essentially become "integrated" into the surrounding tissue, and once it undergoes independent induration, it eventually sloughs off to participate in both the production and excretion of urine.

The true biological essence of this process is found within the healing phase itself, which manifests as a sustained, simultaneous improvement in both tissue structure and overall physiological function once that stage concludes. There is an inherent purpose to this specific biological programming; it exists to fulfill a vital biological necessity, ensuring that the body reaches its intended state of recovery.
As we have observed, biological meaning manifests itself in two distinct ways: either through a phase of active conflict or through a stage where that conflict has finally been resolved.
Nature seems to have been given free rein here to manifest both outcomes, though it has done so through very distinct, clearly defined layers.

When examining glioblastoma, there is a distinct biological tension at play; the tumor exists in a state of conflictive activity that stands in direct opposition to how cells spread when controlled by the forebrain. We are essentially looking at a fundamental contradiction—a process of degradation, where the squamous epithelial cells of the mucosa undergo cell death, only to be reconstructed during the subsequent healing phase.

It strikes me as quite profound how we have historically misidentified certain biological processes. For the longest time, what was actually a process of restitution—essentially the body attempting to restore itself or filling in necrotic tissue and ulcers during a healing phase—was mistakenly labeled as cancer or sarcoma. This confusion stemmed from the observation of rapid cell multiplication, specifically mitosis involving large nuclei, which looked like malignancy on the surface. In reality, however, this cellular activity was simply the body’s way of repairing itself.

It is finally becoming clear why we have struggled so much to grasp the true origins of cancer; we simply haven't been able to perceive or comprehend the deep-seated connections within the historical evolution of our own biological programming—specifically, the inherent tendency toward conflict.

Sacred medicine has completely upended everything we thought we knew; at this point, nothing remains certain except for the raw facts.

It isn't just that every individual biological program possesses its own inherent biological logic; rather, even the overlapping combinations of these programs—which might appear to us as a schizophrenic constellation of symptoms—actually hold their own profound biological purpose, a sort of "super-logic." When I speak of this, I am not referring to some abstract ideology, nor am I drifting into transcendental or spiritual territory. Instead, I am pointing to the observable reality that Mother Nature clearly possesses the capacity, and has perhaps even mastered the ability, to intervene during seemingly impossible or hopeless circumstances, such as a psychotic break, by opening a new dimension through which the individual can once again find the strength to navigate a profound crisis. In this light, German New Medicine offers entirely new dimensions for meaningful therapeutic care.

From the perspective of German New Medicine, radiation therapy is completely nonsensical. Up until this point, our entire approach has been centered on the idea that we must prevent the spread of metastases and focus on eliminating symptoms at all costs.

The commercialization of chemotherapy and various cytostatic drugs might just stand as the single greatest deception ever perpetrated by modern institutional medicine. To whoever actually devised this concept of chemo-torture as a standard course of treatment, they deserve nothing less than a monument built for them in hell.

Chemotherapy essentially boils down to administering poisons designed to target cells in an attempt to halt the spread of malignancy. In many ways, I find the process reminiscent of an old-fashioned exorcism or a religious inquisition—an aggressive, scorched-earth approach to cleansing the body. It is widely understood that these cytotoxic drugs primarily strike at the bone marrow, often resulting in temporary or even permanent damage to the reproductive organs, which leads to lasting sterility.

When you consider how certain pseudo-chemotherapy treatments for tumors controlled by the cerebellum function, it becomes clear they offer absolutely no positive benefits, which honestly borders on criminal negligence. In my experience observing these medical protocols, the use of cytostatics actually serves to heighten sympathetic tone, effectively acting as a catalyst that intensifies and accelerates the progression of the cancer itself.

When dealing with tumors controlled by the brain, employing chemotherapy is nothing short of idiotic. We have to remember that chemotherapy works solely through a process of destruction, specifically targeting the bone marrow, which effectively halts any genuine progress toward healing. It truly doesn't matter which specific brain relay is driving the disease's development; the outcome remains the same. What mainstream doctors call a "success" is really just their way of suppressing the body's natural recovery process—a process they have misinterpreted as being malignant.

How do chemotherapy and radiation actually impact the brain?

The unique capacity to resolve biological conflicts resides in the ability to allow Hamer's fields to heal once more. As we understand it, the brain facilitates this through edema during the healing phase. Through this edema, brain cells spread apart, which effectively means that Hamer's fields swell.

Chemotherapy and radiation essentially mimic a relapse of the conflict by halting the healing process, causing the entire swollen relay to constrict again. While the edema recedes, unfortunately, the Hamer field isn't truly healed; after every cycle of radiation or chemo, the body attempts to return to the healing phase, meaning the Hamer fields begin to edematize all over again. With each subsequent round of treatment, the neural synapses stretch out during radiation and contract during chemo. This triggers a catastrophic "accordion effect."

In German New Medicine, surgeries don't necessarily have to be rejected. Rather, they should be handled on an individual basis, guided by sound human reasoning.

Morphine is disastrous for any patient. Such interventions are unknown in nature. Ever since we gained access to morphine and its derivatives, our mindset has shifted toward the idea that "we can just switch off the pain with morphine and still recover." However, the logic is flawed because morphine fundamentally alters brain function, causing the patient to lose both willpower and reason, ultimately allowing them to be put to sleep without any fight left in them.

Text sourced from http://www.grombol.com/pregled1.asp?...edicina&id=649

Of course, you don't have to agree with everything I'm saying here; if this information ends up being helpful to someone, then that's wonderful, and if it provides clarity to those who were previously unaware, then I suppose my purpose is served. I truly wish everyone the best of luck.

Rachel Brown63 said:Unfortunately, I don't have her phone number, but I do have the Doctor's number: 098 210 845 or 2915 775.
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Rachel Brown63, it would be a whole lot more convincing if you could actually provide
some kind of contact info for a girl you personally know who actually recovered
from a brain tumor using this method you're describing.

Furthermore, I have one specific question regarding the approval process for
expensive medical treatments.

Basically, the oncology protocol for colon cancer with liver metastases
is—FOLFIRI chemotherapy combined with Avastin immunotherapy
administered every two weeks. (You can read my full story in my previous posts)

Today, the oncologist submitted a formal request to the hospital board and
Medicare for the approval of expensive drugs like Campto and Avastin.

The hospital board shouldn't be an issue, but I'm worried because the request was sent from
Miami all the way up to Washington, D.C. for Medicare review.
Since this is an urgent matter (and the request explicitly states that), I'm anxious
and I'm actually asking you guys: roughly how long does that take?

Has anyone here dealt with something like this before?
So, the drugs are available, but Medicare has to approve them first.
Our oncologist told us that all the criteria for approval
have been met.

How long did you all have to wait for approval for expensive chemotherapy?

Best, C.

I realize this might come across as if I am trying to push my own agenda, though I don't actually have her direct number to provide here. My suggestion would be to reach out to the Doctor directly and ask how they manage their consultations; I know for a fact that when dealing with parents of children, they often share contact information for other families so they can discuss the therapy and treatment protocols firsthand. It is quite possible they follow a similar practice for adults as well. Please understand, I didn't join this discussion to mislead anyone or engage in any sort of deception; I simply wanted to offer a perspective on an alternative path that some might not be aware of, specifically for those who feel like they are losing hope and need to know there is still a chance. I am not here to peddle falsehoods. I just find the current situation difficult to wrap my head around.

Karen Torres17 said:Furthermore, I have one specific question regarding the approval process for medical treatment
involving expensive medications.

Essentially, the oncological therapy for colon cancer with metastases
in the liver consists of chemotherapy following the FOLFIRI protocol and immunotherapy with Avastin
administered in two-week intervals. (You already know my history from my previous posts.)

Today, the oncologist submitted a request to the hospital board and
Medicare for the approval of high-cost drugs, specifically Campto and Avastin.

The hospital board shouldn't be an issue, but what worries me is that the request was sent from
Miami all the way to Washington, D.C. for Medicare review.
Given that this is an urgent matter—which is explicitly stated in the request—I am quite anxious
and I am actually asking you all: roughly how long does this wait take?

Has anyone here gone through something similar?
So, the drugs are available, but Medicare needs to authorize them first.
Our oncologist told us that all the criteria for approval
have been fully met.

How long did you all have to wait for approval for expensive chemotherapy?

Regards, C.

Our association, working alongside an association for American patients, has spent the last six months running a fierce campaign specifically targeting these long delays in approving expensive medications.

In our own case, we waited two full months for Medicare's approval and were forced to pay out-of-pocket for the cytostatics just to pressure them to start the treatment immediately. However, the situation has shifted lately; Medicare is now resolving approvals within a week or two. There shouldn't be any issues moving forward.

That said, if you run into any trouble, please reach out to our association.