Posts by Jessica Booth35

shadowheron4 said:Hi there and welcome. I had stage 3 breast cancer with lymph node metastases. Thank God, after 4 years I have no recurrence, and I'm praying it stays that way. I went through Taxotere and 25 rounds of radiation. It was a rough ride, but I made it through.
When it comes to those survival and mortality statistics, honestly, just skip them; we’re all unique cases here, and even two people with the exact same diagnosis can end up with completely different outcomes. Let me give you an example of a woman I know who became a dear friend through this whole mess—I think I've mentioned her on the forum before.
She had breast cancer that wasn't caught until it had already spread to her bones and liver, so yeah, it was late by the time they found it. Most doctors wouldn't have given her much of a chance, but they decided not to throw in the towel. After 12 rounds of chemo (Taxotere), everything actually receded, but then it hit her brain. They managed to kill that off with radiation. Then came more recurrences in the liver, then the breast, then the lymph nodes in her neck, and it just kept going like that for four years. She went through endless rounds of chemotherapy, but she literally powered through it all on her feet without ever needing to crawl into bed. And look at her now—she's still alive and just as tough as the day it started. All she has is one little scar on her liver and nothing else, even though according to all the stats and percentages, she should've been long gone. So, don't bother looking at the numbers; just focus on helping Mom get through the treatments and keeping her spirits from bottoming out. Just stay by her side and you'll beat this thing together, for sure. Hang in there!👍

Thanks for the support! One of the best things about all this is that Mom has a hell of a spirit and is truly ready to fight. We are too.
Thanks again and fingers crossed,
Best,
Jessica Booth35

cosmicsailor91 said:Greetings to all you fighters!

Hey Jessica Booth35, regarding Biobrand,
my little girl (she's 4 now) went through hell when she was diagnosed with Stage IV cancer that had already spread to her lungs. She endured 8 rounds of chemo, 2 surgeries, a stem cell transplant, MIBG therapy, and the usual radiation treatments.
She's been in remission for 1.4 years now, and I’ve got a good feeling she’s going to stay that way.
Right from the jump, I started her on Biobrand; just one packet a day was enough given how small she is. I’d mix the Biobrand into her bottle during the gaps between chemo sessions or whenever she could finally stop throwing up. Sometimes, the Biobrand would cause her temperature to spike briefly, even hitting 38°C. I always paired it with non-alcoholic propolis spray and some propolis ointment for the skin issues caused by treatment. Whether it actually "cured" her, I can't say, but I do know she never dealt with mouth sores, no skin irritation, and her fungal infections were way more manageable, plus we almost always made it to our chemo appointments on time.
I owe a lot of this to my dad, who survived throat cancer with metastases—doctors gave him maybe a month once they found out—but he's been in remission for eight years now. He insisted that regardless of what the doctors said about her body's state, we stick to not just anything, but specifically boiled goat milk, Aloe Vera Gel, Broccoli extract, and beet juice. I also threw in some echinacea drops and garlic mixed with fruit so she wouldn't taste the stuff. Looking at her now, you'd never guess she was ever sick.

I'm probably going to get dragged for saying this, but as far as those "energy healers" go, I’ve yet to hear a single success story, even though I saw plenty of parents reaching for them. Usually, kids would have a tiny burst of energy and then a crash so hard they wouldn't make it.
We just kept our hearts set on God and left everything in His hands.
🙂

Thanks for checking in and sharing what you went through... my mom has decided to try some Tianshi products as extra support... they're natural supplements... she talked it over with her doctor along with all her test results (she's been on epilepsy meds for 30 years now) and the doctor cleared her to use about four specific things... honestly, I'm a bit of a skeptic, but then again, if she believes in them, that's probably what matters most... she's starting her first cycle of therapy now... txt + xeloda... she's handling it okay... she found some lozenges that help with the dry mouth and that nasty aftertaste...
Anyway, I really hope everything turns out OK...
Wishing you and your family nothing but the best.
Greetings,
Jessica Booth35

I'm in Sedona pretty often (assuming you mean the one out in California), so if you wouldn't mind, could you let me know where I can pick up that cream? Kisses!

Jane,
I sent those contact details over via DM... hopefully they do the trick...

Quick question for the group:
Has anyone actually tried products from Amazon? Any real experiences with their stuff?

Later,
Jessica Booth35

Let them stick to whatever they believe in. Honestly, the main thing is just not losing hope and making sure everyone keeps a positive outlook on the whole mess. It's the same deal with my family; we spend a lot of time laughing and joking around, even when we all feel like we're choking on a lump in our throats.
After her radiation is done, my mom is planning to see this lady who makes herbal remedies. It actually sounds like a decent plan to me, unlike that whole bio-region thing we haven't decided on yet—though I doubt Mom ever will...

Kisses! Hang in there!

hey!
Herbal stuff can be pretty great too... my mom used this cream we picked up on recommendation from Labin for a wound, and she even used it during her radiation sessions... it worked wonders on the burns and her skin bounced back really fast... it's an herbal-based cream. If you think something like that might help your mom, I'm happy to pass along the contact info...
Sending lots of positive energy,
cheers,
Jessica Booth35

Carol Sanchez2 said:Hey, my mom is also dealing with Stage IIIb breast cancer, and the lymph nodes are involved too. She went through Taxotere chemo—which they say is about the best thing out there right now—and she’s heading into radiation next. Her blood counts took a hit during chemo, so she decided to try Beta-glucan, and honestly, it really helped her out. Once she started the Beta-glucan, she didn't have to keep pushing back her chemo appointments anymore. I haven't heard much about Biobran, but Grace Fowler makes a good point... any supplement with a natural base meant to boost immunity is a win in my book, though everyone reacts to them differently.

How’s your mom holding up? Mine is doing pretty well; she handled the treatments okay, and now we just wait and see what the results look like. We aren't giving up!

Grace - Good luck! Hang in there! We're all thinking of you!

Ivanna,
thanks for reaching out... my mom had some real issues with her blood work; she actually had to delay therapy twice, and even now, things aren't looking much better... honestly, I don't even know if she'll be able to start this second round. She wasn't on Taxotere during the first round, but they've prescribed it along with Xeloda now, which they say is incredibly effective. My mom is a fighter, though; she actually cruised through the first round of treatment fairly well... maybe just feeling rough for those first two or three days, but she managed to sleep a lot, which is a plus. Now she's just kind of "crashing"... we found out on Friday that there are metastases in the liver... I guess we're just processing it all right now. One thing about my folks is that they're able to take everything in stride, even this, and having a supportive family behind us helps more than I can say.
I've heard of Beta-glucan too, but Biobran sounded like it might be more "targeted"... here is what they say about Biobran:
"The human immune system is made up of over 130 subgroups of white blood cells. The heavy hitters for defending against disease are lymphocytes, which split into: NK cells (natural killers), T-cells, and B-cells. They circulate through our bodies, picking off malicious microbes that attack from the outside, as well as thousands of our own cells that have become infected or degenerate. Natural killer (NK) cells make up about 15% of all white blood cells. They act as the first line of defense against any kind of bodily assault. Each of these cells carries several tiny granules that function like "ammunition."
Once an NK cell identifies something like a cancer cell, it latches onto the outer membrane and injects these granules directly into the degenerate cell. The granules then "explode," wiping out the cancer cell in just five minutes. The undamaged NK cell then moves on to the next target and repeats the process. A single NK cell, for instance, can destroy up to 27 degenerate cells in its lifetime. As long as the NK cells stay active, everything stays under control. If the cells lose their ability to recognize or kill degenerate cells, things can go south fast. People with low NK cell activity are extremely vulnerable to chronic fatigue syndrome, viral infections, and the development of tumors.

We'll just have to see what works best... Mom is open to anything at this point. Right now, she's applying compresses made from Swedish twigs to the affected area... she was talking to someone who swears by the whole Swedish twig thing... anyway... the main thing is that she wants to fight... and that she still has the energy to do it.
Thanks again, and cheers,
Martin

Grace Fowler said:Hey everyone!!!
I finally got my surgery date set for January 18th (they couldn't even get a surgical team together before then, but whatever), so no biggie, just hoping everything goes smoothly! On a brighter note, that immunotherapy I was doing in Germany after chemo is still working wonders 😍 besides keeping things stable, I’ve actually gained 5.5 kg in just four weeks, yay!!!!👍 I'm feeling way stronger now and ready to go toe-to-toe with this "bastard."

p.s. Jessica Booth35
Honey, I am so sorry about your mom and everything you guys are going through right now. A while back, I was taking Biobran (16 capsules a day) and didn't have any bad experiences, though I can't say they were life-changing either. Honestly, I think any supplement with a natural base meant to boost the immune system is worth a shot, but everyone's body reacts differently. Keeping my fingers crossed that everything turns out okay.
Sincere regards, Grace🙂

Grace,

Thanks for the update and the support. 🙂
Hang in there and give that "bastard" hell!
Jessica

Hey everyone,

So, I finally decided to sign up for this forum... I've been scouring the internet looking for info, help, advice, or just some shred of hope, and somehow I ended up here...
Basically, my mom was diagnosed with breast cancer just under a year ago. They had to do a full mastectomy, but unfortunately, it spread to the nearby lymph nodes... which put her at Stage III. She’s already been through chemo and radiation, but during a checkup about a month ago, her markers shot through the roof. After running all the tests, it turns out the cancer has metastasized to her liver. She starts a new round of chemo this Thursday—Taxotere combined with Xeloda. I’ve done my homework on it, and people say Xeloda is a "smart, effective drug," but while digging around, I stumbled upon the stuff you really don't want to read... things like 5-year survival rates and all that grim stuff...
Trying to wrap my head around all of this is exhausting. Since there isn't a cure and the goal is really just improving or maybe slightly extending her quality of life, I came across Biobran (I've seen it online, and honestly, I've heard whispers about it over the last year while Mom's been fighting this)...
I wanted to ask if anyone here actually has experience using Biobran? Specifically, does anyone know if she can take it while she's undergoing chemo, or should she wait until the cycle is finished? (The doctor mentioned 10 rounds for now, so one full cycle). And obviously, I’d be incredibly grateful for any advice, experiences, or just any kind of help you can offer...
Thanks a million, everyone!
Hang in there,
Jane Doe