Posts by bluewalker30

I wanted to share a few stories with you all...

"So, you think I'm brave?" she asked.
"Yeah, I do."
"Maybe I am. But honestly, it's just because I had incredible teachers. Let me tell you about one of them. Years ago, while I was volunteering at a hospital in Stanford, I met a little girl named Liza who was battling a rare, devastating illness. It turned out her only shot at recovery was a transfusion using blood from her five-year-old brother. Somehow, he had managed to survive the same disease, leaving him with the specific antibodies needed to fight back against hers.
"The doctor sat the little boy down, explained the situation, and asked if he was willing to donate his blood to save his sister. I watched him take one deep breath, and without hesitation, he said, 'Yes, I'll do it if it saves Liza.'"
"While they were performing the transfusion, he lay in the bed right next to his sister, smiling. The rest of us were smiling too, watching the color finally return to the little girl's cheeks. Then, suddenly, his face went pale. The smile vanished. He looked up at the doctor and asked in this tiny, trembling voice, 'Am I going to start dying now?'"
Since he was just a kid, he’d completely misunderstood what the doctor meant; he thought they were taking all of his blood to give to her.
"That's how I learned what true courage looks like," she added. "Because I had the right people to teach me."

den Milman

It’s hard to find the right words or offer much comfort when you realize just how heavy this burden actually is. My dad passed away from leukemia, my sister lost her battle with lung cancer, and nearly six years ago, I was facing breast cancer myself. I went through the whole gauntlet—chemo, radiation, surgery—but thank God, I’m doing well now. These days, I work with people going through similar struggles, trying to offer whatever little bit of help or hope I can. I’m not a doctor or a medical professional; everything I share comes strictly from my own lived experience.
When I was undergoing chemotherapy, the nausea was brutal and my white blood cell count absolutely tanked. I managed to get those numbers back within five days by eating raisins and yeast and sipping on chamomile tea. It honestly felt incredible how quickly things stabilized.
For anyone dealing with hair loss, I found that applying a homemade topical solution to the scalp really helps kickstart regrowth.
Take about a liter of high-quality moonshine, add one small bag of ground cloves (the kind you use for baking), and let it sit in a warm spot for 14 days. After that, strain it, and just dab it onto your scalp whenever you remember. It’s a great way to encourage hair growth, whether you're dealing with the side effects of illness or just looking for a beauty boost...

"Nowadays, both those who are dying and those left behind end up alone. The elderly and the terminally ill are often just sent off to an 'institution to write off' (like N. Marof).
And there’s zero professional support—as I've said before. Neither for the people leaving us nor for those staying behind. That kind of help is absolutely essential, and in a way, this thread and our exchange of thoughts and experiences is what large families used to be for people.
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UNFORTUNATELY, THAT'S THE REALITY... though not everywhere... here’s a bright spot...

Back in St. Louis, a Hospice for palliative care opened its doors on November 11, 2003.

Then, on October 20, 2005, a day hospice was launched thanks to funding and donations from the nonprofit organization "Sisters of Charity".

The day hospice looks after patients during the daytime, helping them make the most of their time. Depending on what they want, patients can spend one or more days there each week. They're cared for by a professional team including doctors, nurses, physical therapists, and social workers. They even provide a meal, warm drinks, and free transportation.

So, who is the hospice actually for?

-The day hospice is specifically designed for oncology patients.

We don't want you to feel alone, forgotten, or discarded.
With a comfortable environment and professional staff, they provide a sense of security, a family atmosphere, and genuine warmth.

Services include:
-Medical checkups
-Nursing support
-Physical Therapy
-Occupational therapy
-Emotional support
-Hairdressing services
-One meal
-Refreshments
Information
The day hospice operates every weekday from 9 AM to 3 PM.
Address
JZU address
UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER ST. LOUIS
phone: 035/25 25 15 ext. 222
dnevnihospis@yahoo.com

A doctor from Chicago who attended the Congress actually broke down in tears, saying her biggest dream is to establish something similar right here in America. All the guests visiting from the surrounding regions were incredibly impressed by everything they saw and heard.

Linda Campbell said:There have been some posts and inquiries here about DR. STACK - CYTOMEDICA. If anyone has any info regarding his treatment success rates, please DM me ASAP. Word is he’s getting some pretty enviable results treating malignant cancers.

I don't want to sound like a know-it-all or push anything on anyone, but has anyone tried papaya tea? About 200ml three times a day.
I used papaya as a concentrate (about half a liter), and my marker levels dropped by half.
Also, spirulina algae is incredibly effective... I'm just talking about what worked for me personally, based on what my lab results actually showed after I started.

Melissa Kim45 said:Just reaching out to help already makes a difference.👍

How did you manage her skin during radiation? My mom only had five (or maybe six, I’m losing my mind) sessions, and the front of her body is so irritated she can barely tell what's going on, plus there's this dark patch on her back that looks like a bad sunburn.
She starts those heavy radiation sessions again this Monday. I have absolutely no clue what to apply to her skin. Calendula creams and aloe haven't really done much.
She's thin and frail, looking like a dried-out twig.
Honestly, I don't know how she endures all of this—chemo, then radiation, then starting over—especially at her age.

God, if that were me, I wouldn't even bother with treatment. 🙄
I'd be totally screwed.👎

I went through 25 radiation treatments, and everything was fine... except for the very last one where the skin got slightly red. Before I started, I began taking Vitamins A, E, and B (Natural W.), and I showered using a jojoba oil gel—but only letting the lather run over the area without actually scrubbing it. After the treatments, I used an aloe gel (ALOE VERA ESI-ITALY)... my skin ended up feeling as soft as a baby's. By the way, besides the aloe, this gel also has tea tree and Vitamin E in it... check it out www.esitalia.com
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I’m new here. I haven't had the chance to read through every single thread yet, but I’ve been through the whole gauntlet myself—surgery, chemo, radiation... you name it, I've done it.
Just wanted to drop in, say hi, and wish everyone a lot of strength while fighting this thing. If I can help anyone out by sharing what I've been through, I'll be happy to do it.