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Grace Fowler said:So, I'm finally back home! I just finished my sixteenth round of the fourth cycle, and honestly, I feel like half a person right now, but being back in my own space makes everything feel so much better!:-)).
Thanks for all the support, everyone... Grace

It is absolutely wonderful that you're back home! Hang in there and please keep us posted!😘

I really feel like you’re already doing everything humanly possible for your mom, and honestly, you have to try and find the silver lining in all of this—not just because it's good, but because it becomes this necessary mental shield you build for yourself. I remember when my dad was trying to comfort my mom (she’s battling breast cancer), he told her, "At least we can be grateful that nothing happened to our kids!" It sounds a bit blunt, I know, but it immediately took some of the weight off her shoulders...😘 You just have to hunt for those positive thoughts because they truly nourish your soul. I know it feels impossible sometimes, but just like you said—we keep moving forward!!! One step at a time!

My mom actually starts her first round of chemo this Thursday, so we’re all just sitting here in this weird state of anticipation... She’ll be getting some anti-nausea meds, specifically Alox, so I’m really praying that helps keep the vomiting at bay.
We actually went ahead and asked her doctor about using Beta-glucan to help boost her immune system, but the doctor acted like she’d never even heard of it and gave us this stern warning about not taking anything without medical supervision!!??🙄

I’m honestly feeling so lost regarding what we should give her to support her immunity. It feels like if you look online, everyone has a different "miracle cure" to recommend, but you can't just go shoving random supplements into her system... I’m just stuck on what the right move is..
I think we might just stick to a solid cycle of eating plenty of fresh fruits and veggies and maybe some aloe vera juice...

Someone mentioned earlier that you shouldn't mix royal jelly with aloe vera juice—does anyone here happen to know anything about that?

I’m just so incredibly happy to hear that you’re spending more quality time with your mom again! 🙂
And honestly, when it comes to the healthcare system, there isn't much else I can say besides: just trust your own gut and believe in your own... 😠

Sending you so much love and luck, Grace Fowler, we are all rooting for you! 👍

Does anyone have a recommendation for a really solid shop or maybe a high-end hair salon that specializes in real human hair wigs? My mom is going to need one pretty soon, and she’s really hoping for something that looks completely natural. She tried a few synthetic ones before, and honestly, they were just a total disaster.
Thanks so much!

Grace Fowler,

Hang in there, seriously! I’m honestly at a loss for words right now, but just please know I'm thinking of you... whenever things start feeling heavy or overwhelming, don't hesitate to jump on here and vent to us on the forum!!!😘

Brenda Richardson33, just remember that time really does heal all wounds... brighter days are definitely on the horizon... hang in there!😘

😘

Angela Wright said:😘

Hey Ivančica, please don't let this get you down too much😳. Just try to remember what the late Zazie used to say about how everything in life is constantly oscillating—just because this specific test result looks bad doesn't mean the next one will be stuck in the same place! It’s actually a huge win that the doctor was able to clear everything out so effectively, and now the chemotherapy is going to step in and take care of any lingering cells. Your mom is going to be just fine, you'll see🙂.

Thanks, honey! Having support from people like you who truly understand what it's like to walk through these heavy moments means the world to me...
It is honestly so beautiful to see someone find the strength to encourage others even when they're carrying their own burdens... I'm definitely going to try to follow your lead and do the same. I really feel like these tough situations are the things that make us stronger in the end... Thank you so much, to you and everyone else! The fight is officially on...😘

Terry Rogers said:Oh, Ivana, my heart just breaks for you... I can only imagine what you're going through right now...
I honestly think I’m going to be in the exact same boat once we finally get the results back for my mom... it's just a coma...

Yeah, it really is a coma. Honestly, the absolute worst part of this whole thing is knowing exactly what kind of heavy thoughts and feelings she’s having to fight through right now; I would give anything to just lift that discomfort away from her, but there’s nothing I can do... You just can't pull someone out of their own skin.
God, I just hope that as time goes on, I'll eventually find a way to adapt to this new reality. Please, keep me posted on how things are going with your mom—maybe we can actually help each other out with some advice. Sending so much luck your way!😳

Well, here I am, unfortunately bringing some pretty heavy news today.
So, my mom just had surgery on her right breast—they ended up removing everything because it had already spread to the lymph nodes. The surgery itself went really well, and the surgeon mentioned he did a thorough job clearing it all out... but, the pathology reports came back showing it’s Stage 3 cancer. Now she’s looking at some really intense chemotherapy, radiation, and oral medications too. Honestly, we're all in a bit of shock because both our family and the doctors were really hoping it would be a lower stage. Her doctor told her straight up that things are serious, but emphasized that there is definitely still hope. She finally made it home from the hospital today and handled the actual procedure incredibly well, though she's feeling completely emotionally drained right now—which is totally understandable, since she's terrified. She told me she’s going to fight with everything she has because she just wants to be here with her family...😘

I really wish I had some good news to share so we could brighten up this thread a little, but life just keeps throwing curveballs at us. Oh, and since we're talking about medical experiences, I have to say that despite the diagnosis, the medical team was absolutely wonderful and treated her with such professionalism.

Now we're bracing ourselves for six really tough months ahead... I'm just praying that everything turns out okay...🙂

Angela Wright, I haven't forgotten about our plan to head out to a patio somewhere to grab some ice cream or cake! We’ll make it happen in the next few days; even though this news didn't exactly lift the weight off our shoulders, we’re going to enjoy those little moments while we can...🙂

Terry Rogers said:hey... my mom is facing the exact same thing in a few days.. they're going to do the same thing, right breast and lymph nodes...
is your mom headed for chemo...?
my mom has adenocarcinoma...

Hey, we aren't quite sure which specific type of cancer we're dealing with just yet, but she's actually recovering beautifully and isn't in much pain at all! She'll be coming home this week, so you can tell your mom that the surgery itself really isn't as scary as it sounds. Right now, we're just sitting tight waiting on the test results and instructions for the next steps of her treatment, so I don't know if she'll end up needing chemotherapy or not. Until she starts therapy (whether that's radiation and/or chemo), she’s being super careful about her diet: lots of olive oil and flaxseed oil, legumes, fruits, veggies, soy... oh, and you already made that drink for her with Aloa, Propolis, and alcohol... so once she gets home, she'll start sipping on that. You can find that recipe back on page 21 (I copied it from one of our fellow forum members who had posted it before, though we've heard even more variations of it over the last few pages!). Her doctor has strictly forbidden caffeine and chocolate, and from what I've been reading in medical literature, she needs to stay far away from hydrogenated vegetable oils (so definitely keep an eye on those ingredient labels on everything you buy!).

Keep us posted.... Good luck!

Terry Rogers said:A family member was just diagnosed... they're heading into surgery in a day or two... it's malignant... they're just completely lost on what to do next...
What are the side effects, is it fatal, how does it work, where do we go from here?
Has anyone here actually gone through this... any info at all?
thanks so much

Hey,
Well, I've recently found myself walking this same path too—my mom was diagnosed with breast cancer.
She actually felt a lump herself, and she just had her surgery last week, which went incredibly well! The doctor mentioned they cleared everything out, though the tumor was actually quite large. They ended up removing her right breast along with the lymph nodes under her arm. Now, we're just sitting tight, waiting for the pathology reports to come back so we'll know exactly what kind we're dealing with.
Just try to take things one single step at a time. Honestly, when it comes to breast cancer, the survival rates are actually pretty high, so the most important thing is that it was caught early.

Please keep us posted on what the doctors say, and if there's anything at all I can do to help...

Best!

Angela Wright,

Listen to your heart on this one—if you feel like being there with your mom, then just be there. But I have to wonder, do you think getting back into work might actually help? I don't mean from a purely financial standpoint, though obviously, that helps too, but I mean whether it could give you that much-needed distance from everything going on so you can recharge your batteries... Sometimes, honestly, just being out in the world and staying busy with something else can be such a lifesaver for pulling your mind away from a heavy situation like this...
I really agree with everyone who mentioned that your dad is just completely lost in the middle of all this chaos. You truly didn't deserve those things he said to you, but I really do think he doesn't even realize what's coming out of his mouth right now.
Hang in there!!! Brighter days are definitely coming...

Melissa Kim45 said:It’s me again. I haven’t posted on this thread in forever, but since there wasn't even a whisper of cancer back then, I didn't really feel I had anything to contribute.
But, honestly, I’ve been lurking and reading all of you. 🙂

Even before we got those results, things were already looking pretty grim—mostly because we were just totally in the dark about what was actually happening. Sometimes, life just hits you like a brick wall.
During her last hospital stay, they finally caught the lung cancer during some testing.

The doctor keeps telling us never to lose hope. We’ve gone through so many tests over the last few months that even she seemed shocked it hadn't been picked up sooner. It feels like we lost such precious time. I’m just at a complete loss right now.

Anyway, she’s undergoing more scans tomorrow to see if there are any metastases and where they might be. They’ll be driving her over to the main hospital, and then later to the specialized clinic in Jordanovac.

Mom is so incredibly weak. She’s already dealing with pain and seems to be losing weight, though she was always tiny to begin with. Her appetite is still okay for now.

She’s also been a heavy smoker for years. And even in this state, she somehow managed to sneak a cigarette while she was in the ward. They actually caught her smoking somewhere in the middle of the night!🙄

Just taking it day by day, one step at a time. I have no idea how anyone does this.

I’ve already lived through that moment when someone passes away in an instant and it feels like half your heart is ripped out of your chest. I don't know if I can go through that again. And I truly don't know how much time we have left.

Hang in there! Please don't lose hope, even when everything feels impossible. Sending so much luck your way!!!

rowdyrider11 said:My wife is battling ovarian cancer. It first showed up two and a half years ago. They removed her left ovary, she went through six rounds of chemo, and everything seemed totally fine. But then, about six months ago, the cancer came roaring back with metastases in her pelvis, spine, lungs, and liver. A total disaster! But, of course, we aren't giving up. She started chemotherapy again. After some initial progress, her markers shot up again after the fourth cycle, and they confirmed disease progression. Now she’s waiting to start a new chemo regimen, Topotecan; she was on Paclitaxel before. On top of all that, she’s just suffering so much from pelvic pain. The doctors and the medical establishment... they're basically saying there's no hope left and that I should slowly start coming to terms with it.
No, but her father actually sparked a bit of hope in me! He brought over a preparation made from Aloe arborescens based on a recipe from Father Roman Zaga in Brazil. Along with this remedy, he brought a book by the same priest titled "One Can Be Healed From Cancer," which claims there are a thousand healings from this specific blend of Aloe arborescens, honey, and alcohol. Does anyone know anything about this Aloe arborescens and if it actually works? It was presented to us as the key to recovery, our one true hope. Apparently, regular Aloe vera is much weaker than this Aloe arborescens that only grows in Brazil. Honestly, we've been spending everything we can find on things from this forum and everywhere else. I am praying to God that this works. I'll let you all know how it goes. For now, she takes it for ten days—one tablespoon three times a day before meals.

All I know is this one recipe I copied from the forums; you can find it on the older pages. Since I'm relatively new to all of this, I don't know any other ways. Here is what I managed to copy:

Okay, I found the recipe:

Grind 300g of Aloe vera cactus leaves using a meat grinder.
The plant needs to be at least 18 months old and shouldn't have been watered for 5 days prior to use.
700g of guaranteed pure black wine.
250g of chicory (produced by Frank-Chicago).
400g of honeycomb bee honey.
To this honey, add 2g of royal jelly and 40g of pollen.
500g of 96% alcohol.

Mix all the ingredients thoroughly and put them in a dark bottle. Seal it tightly and leave it in a cool, dark place for 5 days.
Then, strain the liquid and take it according to this schedule:
- During the first week, take one coffee spoon three times a day, at least an hour before eating—though two hours is even better.
- During the second week, use a slightly larger spoon, or maybe one and a half coffee spoons, three times a day, an hour before eating.
- After that, take the rest of the amount using one tablespoon three times a day, an hour before meals.

You use it gradually like this so the body can adjust to the preparation, because it cleanses the system so intensely that it might cause loose stools or something similar.
It can be used for 3 months, followed by a short break of about 20 days, and then used again.

Angela Wright Asks:
Oh, thank God, someone finally showed up!🙂 🙂

Hey, would you want to do something special for my mom and me? Just something for the soul!😳 Hey, why don't you just go find a nice little patio somewhere, grab a seat, and treat yourself to some delicious cake or maybe a big scoop of ice cream?🙂 That’s exactly what my mom and I used to do together, too—whenever we felt like a massive weight had finally been lifted off our shoulders, we'd just sit and process everything. Honestly, I miss those moments with her so much.😢
😘

Oh, absolutely!!! Honestly, it’s been such a long time since anyone has said something so incredibly sweet to me like that. You really touched my heart... 😘 My mom and I would be absolutely thrilled to do that!!!👋
Well, I guess everything really just hinges on exactly what kind of cancer we're dealing with at this point, and we won't truly know the full story until after the surgery is all finished... So, there we go, just taking it one step at a time!

So, my mom just had her full-body ultrasound and everything looks totally fine! Honestly, such incredible news. I’m really holding onto the hope that once the surgery and treatment are all wrapped up, she’ll be completely back to herself and fully recovered. I truly believe we need to share these kinds of wins too, because they give us all a bit of much-needed hope and brighten things up, even when we're dealing with such heavy topics...

Angela Wright, it makes me so happy to hear that you have someone by your side to help you through this, and I truly believe that if they've stuck with you through everything so far, they'll definitely "stick it out" for the rest of the journey too. I know I don't know your situation personally, but that's just how it feels to me looking in from the outside... and I really don't want to sound empty or cliché, but I mean it!

Angela Wright, hang in there! You are dealing with such an incredibly tough situation right now, and my heart really goes out to you. I truly hope you have someone close by who can help you navigate through all this chaos...
Honestly, I'm just hoping this forum can at least provide a little bit of a release valve or a place where you feel a tiny bit better...
On another note, my mom is heading in for an abdominal ultrasound today, and we are all just praying that the breast cancer hasn't spread beyond the initial site..
Hey everyone!

Hey there, everyone!
I’ve been quietly following all the posts in this thread every single day ever since my mom was diagnosed with breast cancer. Right now, we're in that stressful waiting period for her scans—just hoping everything is localized and hasn't spread—before she heads in for surgery. Anyway, I just wanted to pop in, say hi to the whole community, and wish you all nothing but the very best. Honestly, knowing there's a place like this where I can turn for support and advice makes everything feel a little less heavy.

Have a wonderful day!

Anonymous said:Thanks for catching my message, and hey, let me know if you hear anything! Honestly, I'm still trying to wrap my head around how this whole site works—everything feels a little bit overwhelming and strangely organized to me...

No worries at all, as soon as I find out anything, I'll be sure to reach out and let you know!