Posts by dustypilot2

rustymoose54 said:There are also people who have actual soy allergies.

And then there are those who have turned "healthy eating" into a whole new religion.

Thank goodness they are—though one shouldn't become completely obsessed... you simply cannot ignore certain statistics and just turn a blind eye to the rise in various illnesses.
When it is your own health on the line, perhaps you too will find yourself being overly "religious" about it; as it stands now, there are just people who are being preemptively paranoid. And so be it.
It is certainly better than smoking like a chimney and eating like a slob—just acting as if nothing could ever go wrong!😁

Sandra Hayes88 said:Well, manners aside.
If someone has an intolerance to certain foods, they simply shouldn't be eating them.
It's that simple.
As for milk—it isn't even certain that it's healthy for adults.
Infants drink milk while they are infants; once they grow up, they stop drinking it, don't they?

That’s true... where did you get the idea that milk is healthy, driftinggull13? Did your cat tell you?
😁

I read the same thing regarding the reasoning for avoiding milk—that it's meant for young offspring rather than adult animals. In essence, humans are the ONLY animals that continue to drink milk after they reach adulthood... so, it makes sense to assume it might not be good...

Anyway, I tried some soy milk in the hope that I wouldn't have to give up my coffee with milk,🙂 but to me, it was DISGUSTING—I ended up just throwing it out. It's not that I'm struggling with the change, but rather, why would this even be considered a substitute for milk when it doesn't taste anything like milk? I just don't get it.
It was a total disappointment.

I suppose I'll try rice milk next, and if that fails too, then so be it.

By the way, has anyone else tried it? Does it actually taste like milk, or is it as bland as soy?

Elizabeth Miller8 said:These types of situations are precisely what we are given—to facilitate true self-discovery.

Yes, right. We absolutely *need* these kinds of situations. Thank God I went through that exact experience so I could actually know who I am now, right?? NO...👎

I ended up hitting my head against the wall—and let me tell you, I walked away with a massive bruise.

So... is there really no one here?

Gary Jones10 said:You are only partially correct here.

Chemotherapy—or cytostatic therapy—is also utilized in cases where doctors cannot say with 100% certainty that surgery has removed everything.

And when a case is caught in its "very early stages"—surgery is performed. That is because the outcomes are at their absolute best then.
Of course, surgical intervention doesn't apply to things like leukemia—which is essentially "blood cancer," to put it simply—or certain brain tumors located in hard-to-reach areas, regardless of how small they might be.

By equating chemotherapy solely with hopeless cases, you aren't being accurate, nor is it fair to those currently fighting cancer.

Fine, that is true. Either I misunderstood you or I didn't express myself clearly enough—I really don't have the energy for a deep analysis right now:
but in the event of metastasis where surgery isn't an option, chemotherapy cannot provide a cure; though, thank God, one can still live for many years with it.
Bravo, I am aware that it is also used after surgery just to be safe.

In the case of metastasis without the possibility of surgery, chemotherapy is indeed a hopeless situation—meaning it cannot cure the disease. Naturally, if it is an early stage, even without surgery, it is a completely different story.

northernskipper41 said:I have also learned that they serve processed American liquid food later on—but my grandfather clearly didn't fit the standard treatment protocol. I am not entirely certain if the doctors are at fault; the system itself is fundamentally broken—though, in my view, we might even be receiving care that is too advanced relative to our actual financial means.

And even regarding chemotherapy—most of those treatments don't actually "cure" cancer; rather, they simply extend life (the battle against cancer often continues for the duration of one's life)—though, of course, that depends heavily on the specific type of cancer and various other clinical details...

Look, the fault lies entirely with that doctor—because when he asked my father about his diet, Dad simply replied, "Well, I eat, but not enough." And frankly, they were weighing him every seven days, so they clearly saw the man was only 50 kg... anyway. Herceg told him, "There is nutritional supplement food available, we'll order some," and he kept telling him that for two whole months. TWO MONTHS. Out of sheer laziness, they waited, only for us to find out later that for that specific supplemental food, you actually need a prescription from a general practitioner just to prevent such drastic weight loss. To make matters worse, that doctor was incredibly rude in other areas as well... but regardless.

Based on my own understanding—and I say this with all due respect to medical professionals—chemotherapy doesn't actually cure cancer. In my view, it is typically administered when things have progressed beyond the point where surgery is an option, or perhaps very early on when it isn't strictly necessary. But once your doctor delivers that news—that says, "we can't operate"—well, you know exactly what follows next...

Of course—it all depends on whether it was galloping or... well, more importantly, how much it had metastasized by the time they discovered it.

Elizabeth Miller8 said:There is no such thing as a miracle herb that magically cures cancer. These herbal supplements can be quite beneficial for prevention and for strengthening the body's immune system—but even then, one must exercise caution; what serves as medicine in small doses can easily become a poison in larger amounts.

However, speaking from my own experience, I believe one of the most critical elements here is the psychological factor. I have seen patients facing severe diagnoses whose physical condition was so unexpectedly strong that doctors could hardly believe the test results were actually theirs. Those individuals simply radiated spirit and optimism.

Regrettably, I have also encountered those who took their own lives because they simply could not bear the crushing weight of the illness—even when there might have been a genuine chance at recovery.

If someone is dealing with a much milder form of the disease than the case being discussed here on the forum, and they "fall into a coma-like state"—meaning they retreat to bed even when they are physically capable of moving—it is only natural that their health will decline.

Particularly when dealing with the frailty caused by chemotherapy, the mental state is paramount. It is enough to think about a specific food, or even just those vials or needles, and you suddenly feel weak; therefore, it is vital not to dwell constantly on the illness, as doing so only serves to weaken you further.

My father unfortunately passed away a month ago from lymphoma with bone metastases, so regarding this subject, I suppose I know a bit too much.
When a loved one is diagnosed with cancer, people often focus excessively on boosting the immune system, relying on it as a primary solution, while forgetting that it alone won't cure the cancer. Of course, it is very important to support the immunity and maintain weight, but again... how much that truly helps, I cannot say, because unfortunately, my experience has only been with the most aggressive, inoperable cases.
Of all the immune supporters we tried, the most visible effect came from BIOBRAN

NONI, from my perspective—having been by my father's side 24/7—had a much weaker impact...

The psychological factor is the most significant; sometimes, it is the only thing left: ensuring the patient does not descend into depression.
It varies from person to person based on how they react and the severity of the illness, but since several members of my immediate family have passed away from cancer in the last three months, I don't think there is anyone who can react "normally" to the realization of death.
I believe you can help a patient most effectively psychologically by:
Not avoiding the topic of CANCER.
Acting as if the illness is yours as well.

When you spend six months every single day in the oncology ward at a major hospital like the Mayo Clinic, seeing all that sorrow, you find yourself cursing this... system that pours money upon money into all sorts of useless nonsense.

And yes, I don't know if anyone else spent an extended period in the oncology unit at the Mayo Clinic, but I must say that 🙂 🙂 🙂
when I remember those arrogant doctors who, for instance, a) accept envelopes [bribes] when a person is terminal and can no longer receive chemo or radiation,
b) my father had to first drop down to 50kg just so the esteemed Dr. Davorin Herceg would take him seriously. He MENTIONED that there is supplemental liquid nutrition covered by Medicare, provided one has a referral from a primary care physician.
(If anyone ends up under the care of Herceg, please, move to another oncologist—that is the advice we received from the rest of the staff at the clinic, whom we otherwise know privately.)

Would anyone here who has firsthand experience dealing with manic depression or Borderline Personality Disorder mind reaching out via private message?

I am particularly interested in connecting with those currently undergoing treatment—or those who have navigated the process in the past...

Thank you.