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casualraven24 said:I saw some stuff on an alternative health site about OCC, MMS, colloidal silver, DMSO, and MSM. Apparently, they aren't even that expensive and could be helpful, especially in severe cases. Now, I'm not sure if anyone here actually has experience with them—where to buy them, how to use them, what kind of results you get, etc. If you know a specific company where this stuff can be sourced, feel free to send me a DM.
I also came across some mushrooms that help, specifically those IMMUNOMAX capsules (Japanese mushroom extract) and GRAVIOLA capsules (Brazilian paw paw, which is supposedly great at killing cancer cells). I'm stuck on what to choose; there's just so much out there, and I have no idea if certain methods or supplements clash with one another.
Listen, casualraven24, run for the hills from anything being peddled without oversight that claims to cure everything from a common eye twitch to AIDS and cancer. That kind of thing simply doesn't exist. It’s a fantasy. It doesn't exist because human biology is incredibly complex, and the diseases attacking us are equally intricate. First off, if these "miracle cures" actually worked, wouldn't cancer rates be plummeting instead of climbing? When I say "control," I’m talking about actual medical professionals, not some self-proclaimed gurus or snake oil salesmen. Go read the threads on MMS very carefully and look at what people with actual education are saying about it. Personally, my hair stood on end reading the nonsense those "geniuses" claim versus what sensible, educated people are reporting.
As for those substances that supposedly kill cancer: they sprayed cancer cells with garlic, and they died... unfortunately, the analogy for treating cancer doesn't work like that. The problem is far more complicated due to the sheer nature of the disease and the terrifying speed at which malignant cells can divide within the body.
There is no such thing as a universal cure for cancer. What does exist are
substances that bolster the immune system, which is the most critical player in the fight against cancer. In that regard, you need to look toward alternative approaches.
Megan Chase63 said:That’s exactly what I’m thinking, but honestly, if you heard how confidently he defends his herbal concoctions, you’d be just as confused as I am. I don't know whether to stop the tea while she’s undergoing chemo—I’m terrified things might get complicated. I mean, can herbal tea actually be dangerous? Could it cause some kind of adverse reaction when mixed with chemotherapy drugs????
Is it seriously possible that nobody on this forum has ever heard of the phytotherapist John Branko, P.E., from Indianapolis??? He makes preparations for treating all sorts of ailments too...
I think I received your email, so I replied there, but I'll post my response here as well so everyone else can see:
Herbs might sound completely healthy and harmless, but they are essentially packed with naturally occurring chemicals that can wreak havoc if they clash with the compounds found in chemotherapy. That is why doctors strictly advise against consuming these kinds of mixtures—which often have unknown ingredients and are produced without any rigorous oversight—during chemotherapy treatment.
Personally, I suggest giving your mom certain immunostimulants that you can pick up at a pharmacy, which have undergone standardized testing. This includes things like Noni, Aloe, Beta Glucan, native propolis, Royal Jelly, and so on.
There is one golden rule regarding cancer treatment that you absolutely have to understand and accept:
Avoid therapists who:
-refuse to cooperate with the oncologist and suggest abandoning conventional medical treatment
-recommend treatments whose effectiveness hasn't been proven, yet there is plenty of evidence regarding their harmfulness.
-propose treatments where the price tag vastly outweighs the proven results
-guarantee that their approach will work, especially when you are desperately trying to get well
I am not saying we should exclude any form of treatment, but I simply place more trust in scientific evidence and proven medications. When dealing with cancer, even one tiny mistake can be fatal. Chemotherapy is prescribed and administered by highly trained scientists who monitor your blood and your entire system at every single moment to ensure things don't spiral out of control. Unfortunately, most alternative preparations are handed out without any real supervision or control.
gentlemaker35 said:Does anyone know the hours for blood work at that community health center? Also, is there any chance they offer testing on Saturdays?
Thanks!
They take walk-ins from 7 to 9 AM on weekdays. It’s always a madhouse, but they move through the line pretty fast. If I were you, I'd aim for 8; if you show up right at 7, you'll be fighting off a crowd of grandmas all trying to be first in line.😍
Megan Chase63 said:I’m dealing with a similar nightmare right now. My mom was diagnosed with Stage IV ovarian cancer with metastases spread everywhere. The doctors basically told us there was no point in even attempting surgery or treatment, so we went out and bought this massive herbal blend from a phytotherapist based in Indianapolis. It’s a mix of 180 different herbs, and he’s insisting his tea will cure her—he actually told us to ditch conventional medicine entirely. But here’s where things got complicated: despite what the specialists said, the medical team decided to move forward with surgery anyway. She’s twenty days post-op now, and she starts her first round of chemo tomorrow. We’ve been giving her these herbal teas since the surgery, and now I’m stuck in this agonizing limbo. Should we keep going with the teas alongside the chemo, or are we potentially sabotaging her recovery with contraindications? We asked the herbalist about it, and he just brushed it off, saying there’s no issue at all and she can drink it whenever she wants during chemo. He claimed that if we asked the doctors, they’d think we were insane because they won't acknowledge anything outside of standard medicine. Now we’re caught in the middle, completely unsure of how to proceed. Has anyone else here ever tried using treatments from John Branko, P.E., the herbalist from Indianapolis?
Look, honey, why don't you go ahead and ask that herbalist of yours to sign a formal, written guarantee? Tell him to put it in writing that your mom will pull through without any conventional medical treatment using nothing but his weeds, and then let's see how much he actually has to say to your face.☕
You knock it back in a shot first thing in the morning, then you carry it all day👍
stormymaker24 said:Unfortunately, it looks like I’ll be joining your ranks. I recently started a thread here about my nephew dealing with rhabdomyosarcoma, which was already a massive shock for the whole family.
And today, my mom (51) told me she has breast cancer. We didn't even get a chance to really talk about how bad it is; I had to head out (I live in Washington, D.C., not with them), and she’s feeling under the weather with a cold. As it turns out, she’s known about the cancer for a while now (one day she called me all determined, saying she was taking me to a private clinic for an exam regarding my endometriosis issues that won't quit, and it only just hit me that she likely called me the same day she found out, or maybe a few days later) but she didn't tell me—not because she wanted to, but simply because of my exams.
I don't know all the details; she hasn't told my sister yet, so we only spoke briefly and quietly. All I know is that it’s stage two and likely showed up about a year ago. Her breast is visibly deformed from the tumor, and for a year, they were just treating her eyes thinking that was the issue, and the doctor was incredibly hesitant to even give her a referral for an ultrasound and biopsy. 😠
She’s going in for surgery this Friday—they’re going to perform a mastectomy—and then it’ll be chemotherapy, radiation, and whatever else is necessary. She’s heading to the MD Anderson Cancer Center, and she’s actually quite satisfied with the care and treatment they’re providing so far. According to her, there are no metastases, which is, honestly, the one silver lining in this whole mess.
Right now, I can't tell if I'm angry at her for not telling me sooner, for not getting the biopsy earlier, for not pushing her to go sooner, for her doctor being so incompetent, or for just not knowing enough about the subject to have said anything useful.
I’m oscillating between crying, being optimistic, making plans, and feeling completely lost... honestly, I have no idea where to turn. Coming here felt like it might make sense, so I reached out. I've read some stories here from people who went through the exact same thing, but I don't really have the strength to read them properly right now.
I'm holding onto the hope that breast cancer is cured more often than it is fatal.
And thank you, Angela Wright, for the recommendation for that book three pages back—I think that’ll be the first thing I buy for her.
In the meantime, I have a few questions: what happens after the surgery? How long will she be in the hospital? What’s the best way I can support her? What should I expect? Anything at all...
Thanks, everyone.
Look, the fact that she didn't tell you is actually a sign of how strong, decisive, and faithful she is. She sees this as a problem she has to tackle and resolve herself. And truthfully, her not telling you immediately wouldn't have changed the outcome much. She would have gone in for the surgery and therapy regardless, and she would have had your full support either way.
It’s going to be okay.
If I were you, I’d suggest she talk to her doctors about the possibility of a new tumor developing in the other breast down the road. It happens more often than you'd think, and many women choose to opt for a bilateral mastectomy right away. It sounds extreme, but it saves you the mental anguish. Take Kristina Appelgata (Kelly Bundy) as an example; she made that choice because living with the constant stress of "what if" was too much to bear. Thankfully, reconstructive surgery has come such a long way. I actually watched a documentary once about a group of women in the UK dealing with breast cancer diagnoses. They followed several women's journeys from amputation through reconstruction. They even used advanced techniques to create new nipples, and some even went to tattoo artists to get realistic pigmentation so they looked natural. It looked so seamless that only someone who knew would ever realize.
Look, honey, if you want real results, it’s all about overhaul—you need to completely revamp your lifestyle and what you're putting on your plate. Everything you need to know to make those changes is laid out right there in the book.😉
Susan Diaz91 said:
I’d like to ask some of the knowledgeable members here a few things:
1. Is it actually true that you can wait months just for an initial consultation and processing at an oncology department? I heard that ever since this new centralized scheduling system kicked in, everything has slowed down—apparently, this has been the reality since January 2009.
2. Is there any truth to the idea that people are waiting for chemotherapy? Specifically, are there priority lists where younger patients get bumped ahead of others? (If that's the case, what's a realistic timeframe for my 71-year-old mother to actually get her turn)?
3. Is it true that Terceva will once again be reserved for "select" patients? Meaning, it won't be prescribed to everyone who needs it because Medicare will just allocate a specific amount of doses to a specific hospital and call it a day... leaving anyone who can't access it for whatever reason without their medication, regardless of what they are legally entitled to.
4. Is TERCEVA on the approved drug list as of March 1st? (Because if it isn't, I have no clue how we'll even get our hands on it.)
THANKS FOR THE HELP
Regarding Terceva, here is the current situation:
Changes are coming; we're going to start taking action.👍
boldtinker46 said:Can anyone tell me how much a session with a decent chiropractor costs? I'd also love a little breakdown of how the whole process works.
I’m based out in San Diego and I'm looking to see a chiropractor because my job is pretty physical and I'm starting to feel the toll. Plus, I've had terrible posture since I was a kid—really hunched over and never standing quite straight—so I'm hoping this can fix my alignment and get everything back where it belongs if it's even possible.
My old man went to some lady near a local church. He paid $50 per session.
Look, you're absolutely right
jadetinker42 said:Just wanted to let you know that another "game" wrapped up today...😢😢😢
Osteosarcoma vs. Youth: 1-0.😢
She was only twenty-six...😢
Robert, please accept my deepest condolences.😢
Hang in there—we've all got your back.
placidheron24 said:I believe both believers and non-believers deserve access to the facts, which is exactly why I shared those news reports and the study.
Don't you dare come at me with that "you have no clue" attitude.
The reason my post will likely stay buried is because of those forum rules you keep throwing in my face, and honestly, I get the feeling most people here would rather ignore information that’s sitting right in front of them in plain sight.
Fine then, if you're so sensitive, I'll drop another article right here—and if anyone thinks reading this might cause a mental breakdown or some massive confusion, feel free to just keep scrolling.
It's pretty obvious you're peddling something here, indirectly spreading misinformation designed to lead people down the wrong path. My takeaway? You didn't come here with good intentions. In fact, there's a perfect term for your behavior on this board:
troll.
I'll say it again:
you don't have a clue! And I'm saying that with the same level of sheer audacity you use when you post stuff like this.☕
placidheron24 said:I'm just sharing news articles based on chemotherapy research. If that bothers you, maybe we should just ban all information and studies since they might "harm" the patients?
EDIT: Deleting the last part of my post because of this.
Look, placidheron24, what you're throwing out here are studies where an average person can't even begin to grasp the actual results or the core objective, simply because they lack the deep technical knowledge required to see the full picture.
Scientific research is a constant, ongoing cycle aimed at finding new methods that are less toxic and less invasive while maintaining—or even improving—efficacy.
So, stop posting about things that could cause massive confusion for people actually battling illness, especially when you aren't an oncologist, a biologist, or a chemist. You don't have the expertise to weigh in on this.☕
That’s exactly why the forum rules exist in the first place.😳
And I honestly still don't get why you felt the need to post this😕
placidheron24, what exactly are you trying to accomplish with this post?🤷
Promoting euthanasia, peddling snake oil, selling weird pills that supposedly cure cancer... what is this?☕
Look, cancer is a brutal, ugly disease, and right now, chemotherapy and radiation are the best tools we have in our arsenal. They are incredibly invasive methods, sure, but they are controlled procedures performed by trained professionals. On the flip side, some patients think that just getting chemo and radiation is a magic bullet that solves everything. Unfortunately, it doesn't work like that. Fighting cancer is an incredibly complex process where chemo and radiation represent only one small, albeit vital, part of the battle. What matters most is willpower and faith. Having the faith that you can fight back and the will to actually overhaul your lifestyle and diet. We all carry cancer cells inside us. For some, they develop; for others, they don't, simply because they live healthier lives and maintain stronger immune systems.
It’s funny how all these self-proclaimed geniuses love to lecture people about how "harmful" chemotherapy is, yet they conveniently forget to mention the damage caused by smoking, a junk food diet, excessive omega-6 intake, obesity, or a sedentary lifestyle. Nobody seems to want to talk about or offer real advice on actual cancer prevention.
Also, are you even aware that posts like this can shatter the trust of people who have just received a diagnosis—people who are lost, uninformed, and incredibly vulnerable to any kind of influence? This happened to my Mom. Now she's gone, and maybe, just maybe, she could still be here. Can you really take responsibility for that?
You know, before you start throwing these things around, you really need to walk a mile in their shoes, and believe me, from that perspective, things look completely different.
brightgardener8 said:Can you give me the title of the other (blue) book by David Servan Schreiber?
healing-stress treatment😉
David Servan Schreiber is an internationally recognized clinical professor of psychiatry at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and a co-founder of the Center for Integrative Medicine. He also helped establish the American branch of Doctors Without Borders—the organization that earned the Nobel Peace Prize 1999—and is the author of the bestseller Against Cancer - New Way of Life, which explores managing stress, anxiety, and depression without relying solely on medication or psychotherapy.
He was working alongside two colleagues on a research study using an MRI machine. They were running trials on student volunteers—basically, the students would follow specific commands while the doctors monitored their brain activity. One day, one of the students didn't show up. Not wanting to lose momentum or fall behind schedule, Dr. Schreiber decided to hop into the MRI himself so his colleagues could run the test on him. As soon as they started the scan, they saw something that changed everything: the man had a brain tumor. It was incredibly aggressive, with a prognosis of only six months. That single moment triggered a complete transformation of his life. By diving deep into everything modern medicine has to offer and leaning on what little we know about how the body’s natural defenses work to fight back, he embarked on a grueling fifteen-year journey from diagnosis through remission to full recovery. He eventually wrote "Against CANCER-new," a book that serves as both a touching memoir of his search for balance and a radical critique of our environment, lifestyle, and past traumas. It’s an inspiring yet sobering call to action, built on the premise that cancer cells lie dormant within all of us, and it is ultimately up to each individual to clear their own "field."
Two days ago, a doctor gave a lecture in Washington, D.C. that tied directly into the core concepts of this book—which, by the way, is finally available in English.
First and foremost, his main argument is that we all carry cancer cells inside us right now—it’s just a matter of whether they actually turn into a disease or not.
He argued that the true culprit behind the activation of cancer cells—those things that turn into a galloping disease—is nothing more than our lifestyle, our diet, and the environment we choose to inhabit. He doesn't just make claims, though; he backs them up with concrete evidence. Take the case of Denmark, for instance, which maintains an extensive DNA database for its population. His research there suggests that cancer isn't some inevitable genetic curse handed down through our bloodlines, but rather a disease triggered by adopting specific lifestyles. Specifically, he looked at a sample of 1,000 adopted children where the biological parentage was clearly documented. When they tracked how many of these children developed malignant diseases linked to their biological parents' genes, the results were telling: it wasn't happening. Instead, these children were developing cancers that mirrored those of their adoptive parents, simply because they had inherited their adoptive families' habits and dietary patterns.
Think about what happened after World War II. We saw this massive, sweeping expansion of malignant diseases, and it wasn't an accident—it was a direct consequence of our environment becoming increasingly toxic. We’re talking about a deliberate, systemic poisoning of our surroundings. People were consciously pumping toxins into the air and soil, essentially turning our ecosystem into a slow-motion chemical weapon. If you want to pinpoint the most dangerous culprit in this entire mess, look no further than pesticides. It’s a calculated destruction that we are still paying for today.
Look, if you want to understand how to actually fuel your body—especially when dealing with serious health issues—you have to look at the math of your macronutrients. We’ve completely messed up the ratio. Our modern diet is absolutely drowning in Omega-6 fatty acids, which are everywhere, while we’re starving ourselves of the Omega-3s we desperately need. It’s a fundamental imbalance that we need to fix immediately. But there is one bigger culprit that everyone needs to face head-on: sugar. You have to cut it out. Period. It isn't just about weight or energy crashes; it’s biological warfare. Tumors thrive on glucose. They crave it. If you don't believe me, look at how doctors actually find them. When a patient goes in for an MRI or a PET scan, they aren't just using random chemicals. They use a contrast agent that is essentially glucose tagged with a radioactive isotope. Why? Because the tumor is so hungry for sugar that it sucks up that glucose like a sponge, causing the isotope to light up on the scan. That "glow" is the literal visual proof that the tumor is feeding on sugar. It’s the same logic you should apply to your pantry. You need to stop eating white flour and anything processed from refined grains. It’s empty fuel for the wrong kind of cells. Instead, pivot entirely to whole grains and whole-grain flours. If you want to fight back, you have to change what you put on your plate. Simple as that.
You really need to prioritize loading up on fresh fruits and vegetables. Ideally, you should be hunting for produce that hasn't been sprayed with heavy pesticides, isn't genetically modified, and—if you can swing it—is strictly organic. It’s about what you put in your body.
He claims his secret to successful recovery boils down to two things: having absolute faith in conventional medicine—which quite literally saved his life—and pivoting to a lifestyle and diet that allowed him to maintain remission and eventually achieve full recovery. At the same time, he leaned heavily into various "alternative" methods. This actually provides a perfect roadmap for how to spot the total snake oil peddlers that clutter the alternative wellness industry. Since much of this field lacks rigorous scientific backing, there’s plenty of room for scammers to run their grifts. To illustrate, let me quote him directly:
HOW TO SPOT THE FRAUDS:
There are a few straightforward rules of thumb you can use to steer clear of traps and charlatans. Watch out for therapists who:
- Refuse to coordinate with your oncologist and actively push you to ditch conventional medical treatments.
- Advocate for "miracle" therapies that lack any proven efficacy, yet come with mountains of evidence showing how much harm they actually cause.
- Propose expensive regimens where the price tag is wildly disproportionate to any actual benefit.
- Guarantee success, promising their approach will work as long as you just "want it badly enough."
This book offers so much more than this brief list; it’s packed with real-world case studies, detailed nutritional data tables, and other essential insights gathered from people the author has met.
To wrap things up, I want to reiterate something the doctor emphasizes constantly: the absolute necessity of psychological support from family and friends. It plays an incredibly vital role in achieving a positive outcome during illness.
Susan Diaz91 said:That's great news.
1) Are those books available in English?
2) Where can I pick them up?
3) What's the damage on the price tag?
Thanks.
1) Yes, they are.
2) You can find them at Barnes & Noble, or check their site.
3) One was about $100 and the other was $40. Look, I don't know if those prices were part of some crazy sale or just standard, but honestly, if one is only $167, I'm buying it in a heartbeat.
brightgardener8 said:Was anyone at the lecture last night?
I ended up stuck in that crowd that showed up ten minutes late, and there wasn't a single seat left...
I was there. I rolled in right at 7:00 and practically shoved my way inside. I actually had to yell at the security guard—what an absolute jerk! We received an official invitation, yet they act like we aren't allowed in. I felt a real obligation to show up for our members. Honestly, my heart went out to the people who were coming straight from chemo or radiation sessions. Toward the end of the talk, a woman actually collapsed. Dr. Schreiber himself jumped up to give her first aid, but the security guard wouldn't even let them open the windows—probably because they were too worried about the humidity hitting those few paintings on the wall.🙄😠
I picked up both books and I've been diving into them since last night. I really regret not finding out about Dr. Schreiber sooner so I could have grabbed his book earlier. In my opinion, every single one of us needs to own his book and read it, especially those who are actually fighting the illness.
It actually validated some of the conclusions I've reached on my own.
I'll write up more details about the lecture tonight. I'm at work right now so I can't get into it.😉
If you want to understand survival statistics—specifically what those median numbers actually mean—you absolutely have to read this.
http://www.cancerguide.org/median_not_msg.htmlIt was written by Professor Stephen Jay Gould, an evolutionary theory specialist at Harvard who many people consider the modern-day Darwin. But honestly, his credentials aren't even the most important part here; the real kicker is that he found himself staring down a diagnosis of peritoneal mesothelioma—a brutal, rare type of cancer linked to asbestos exposure.
He simply couldn't stomach the way survival statistics were presented or how those "survival curves" looked on paper. He went down a rabbit hole of research to make sense of it all, and this essay is the direct result of that deep dive.
Take his words to heart and keep them in your back pocket whenever you're looking at data.I’m going to work on translating this so we can get it posted on our association's website.
Megan Fowler78 said:My entire world just collapsed three weeks ago. What started as a routine checkup for a common cold turned into a nightmare when my wife was diagnosed with Small Cell Lung Cancer.
I am terrified, and I honestly can't wrap my head around the fact that this is actually happening. The doctor here told me there’s maybe a 20% chance, perhaps an 18-month window. I haven't been honest with my wife about the reality; I told her she has an 80% chance of recovery. I’m scared that if I tell her the truth, it’ll break her right at the beginning of treatment, even though she’s incredibly strong and steady. Maybe lying isn't the right move, but the fear is overwhelming. What do I do now? How am I supposed to pretend everything is fine? How can I look at the person I love most and try to feel optimistic about the future?...
When you're staring down a diagnosis like this, statistics don't mean a damn thing. Whether the math says 90% or 20%, the fear sitting in your gut feels exactly the same. You have to grab whatever slim margin you've got and fight. Don't let those numbers paralyze you—they include the people who beat the odds, too. And they beat them because they fought like hell and believed they could win.
Melissa Moore39 Asks:
🙂My mom likely has Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma. Does anyone know what the prognosis looks like? Her doctor mentioned it might be one of the "better" types of cancer, but I'm absolutely terrified. I haven't been able to stop crying for days.
www.zanovidan.hrEverything is going to be just fine.😉