Posts by Harold Richardson4

It’s absolutely unreal. My husband had this untreated sinus infection that just spiraled out of control, and he ended up running a fever north of 104. He spent days hooked up to an IV at the hospital. Thank God everything turned out okay in the end.

BLAISE...
Please accept my sincere condolences regarding the irreplaceable loss of your mother. Stay strong; I know things feel heavy right now, but better days will eventually come.

shadowmason6 said:Linda Campbell, if it weren't for you (and everyone else here, naturally!)!!!

I visited the oncologist this morning—she was perfectly lovely, truly five-star service... except, of course, she couldn't tell me whether taking beta Glucan and Native Propolis alongside chemotherapy might trigger any side effects, so she recommended my mother avoid them during treatment. Can anyone share their own experiences regarding this? Honestly, how am I supposed to bolster her immunity if we have to stop these supplements now...

I don't even need to mention that she knows absolutely NOTHING about the Imele injections! I got the impression she thinks it's some unverified herbal concoction... Meanwhile, I am personally looking into supply chains—pharmacies near Dolac, or perhaps sourcing from Germany...
I am relying on the lived experiences of those who have walked a similar path, but it would be a relief if an oncologist actually possessed knowledge about things that could complement standard therapy. As it stands, every step feels precarious, left entirely to our amateur guesswork.

Her diet has been overhauled since the diagnosis (not counting the hospital days when, following surgery, she was served heavy veal stew, massive steaks, mashed potatoes, and fresh salad—half of which she couldn't even touch)... she’s also drinking herbal tea per a nutritionist's recommendation, plus matcha for a metabolic shift

Mom starts her first cycle on Monday (out of six scheduled). Keep your fingers crossed for us 🙂
The oncologist did mention that the treatment is relatively mild and side effects (like hair loss or nausea) are rare, though oral cavity reactions are more common... We shall see...
Thanks!

First, I want to express my deepest condolences regarding Alenka's passing. It is truly devastating that this cursed disease we are all fighting has claimed yet another young life, unfortunately.

My mother took both beta Glucan and Native Propolis (liquid) throughout her chemo; in fact, she stayed strictly on them. Since she didn't have a stomach, we would just open the capsules for her.
By all means, one must follow medical instructions, but I don't believe in sticking exclusively to them. One should arm themselves with other experts too—nutritionists, homeopaths, second opinions, and so on. Besides, it's different for every body; everyone reacts uniquely.

shadowmason6 said:Aside from the native propolis (she's already finished one bottle), my mother started taking beta 1.3 Glucan today (though I think I'll order that online next time just to save some money). I am somewhat concerned about overdoing it—considering she had intestinal surgery—but this R. Regulat seems to come highly recommended...
Naturally, our oncologist told us there is no need to take anything extra before chemo if her appetite is fine. 🙄At this point, I find myself relying more on your collective experiences; it seems doctors rarely suggest anything outside their own specific protocols.

Linda Campbell, I noticed you were advised to take selenium, enzymes, and that "basenpulver" powder. Did you actually find them helpful?
I also read mentions somewhere regarding injekcija imela, but now nobody seems to be talking about them anymore. How did you manage to get them? Initially, I assumed they were administered alongside the therapy, but if I understood correctly, you mentioned giving them after the second cycle?

darkmaker70, greetings! How are things progressing on your end?

And yes, Melissa Kim45, hang in there!

Our oncologist in Austria gave us a mandatory recommendation to use selenium, enzymes, and injekcija imela. We sourced them through relatives in Austria; they were about 100 USD per box, which I believe contained 5 or 6 ampoules. There are several varieties available, such as Iscador or Helixor; my mother used the latter. She administered them herself following her chemotherapy sessions. To clarify, it isn't during the chemo itself, but rather afterward—during the intervals between treatments. I neglected to mention a crucial detail earlier: after chemo, it is absolutely vital to consume massive amounts of fluids to flush the toxins out of the system as quickly as possible so the body can begin its recovery. It is paramount.
Injekcija imela is standard practice globally alongside all therapies for such severe illnesses, especially with chemo. It is only here in America that doctors tend to shrug their shoulders, appearing completely oblivious to anything utilized outside their immediate circle. They don't even attempt to educate themselves on things that don't fall directly under their jurisdiction. Our physicians had no clue about beta Glucan or similar products; some didn't even know what Megostat was. They are simply perpetually overwhelmed and buried in paperwork...
Injekcija imela acts as an anti-carcinogen and boosts the immune system. Along with everything else, do not neglect nutrition and, most importantly, herbal teas. Research which teas Breuss recommends for specific types of carcinoma. Definitely look into that product from Natura Viti I mentioned the other day—give them a call. Those are the enzymes you need.

shadowmason6 said:The mere mention of that Secretary makes me feel physically ill. 🤮
Don't let statements from someone like that discourage you. 🙂!
You are all operating on a level far beyond this.

Linda Campbell Thank you... I’m feeling a bit of anxiety creeping in right now, but I suppose I just have to accept whatever comes my way. What exactly helped your mother when she was dealing with nausea? I’ve been reading about certain homeopathic remedies—those little pellets—on here. Where can one actually go to pick those up?

My mother always leaned toward the basics—fresh sprouts, popcorn, grapes. I’ve also heard quite a bit about those homeopathic options; a friend of mine whose father battled stomach cancer tried them, and they were incredibly effective. While listening to NPR, I heard about an impressive product that I actually ended up using myself for CIN 1: R. Regulat from Natura Viti. They interviewed a man who used it during chemotherapy, and he claimed it completely eliminated his side effects. You should look up the number for Natura Viti, give them a call, and do your own research; apparently, the results regarding chemo tolerance are outstanding. It is entirely plant-based—soy, peas, chestnuts, various fruits and vegetables—but all fermented. Personally, my immune system was in a terrible state; I was dealing with CIN 1, E. coli, small wounds, bleeding, and all sorts of issues. However, after just one bottle and some Centrum vitamins, my Pap smear came back clear. Give it a try. Wishing you the best of luck, Melissa Kim45—hang in there.

shadowmason6 said:I can only build upon what Angela Wright experienced—every single doctor I’ve consulted has completely brushed off my questions regarding IP6 & inositol.
I've attempted to reach Dr. Žižek on her personal cell number a few times, but she hasn't returned my calls. I will try once more.
Martinko, could you clarify which specific types of illnesses Dr. Žižek has the most expertise in treating?

On another note, my mother is about to begin chemotherapy following the Mayo protocol. It involves 5-fluorouracil and leucovorin, administered five days a week (they mentioned half-hour sessions), followed by a three-week break, repeating this for six months. If anyone has navigated this treatment and can share how it was tolerated or what the outcomes were (the diagnosis is Dukes C, moderately differentiated), please let me know!

Damn, I know you went through this exact same protocol. How are things looking now? Hang in there!

My mother underwent that exact same protocol for stomach cancer. She endured the 1st cycle terribly—constant vomiting, weakness, and nausea; she didn't start feeling human again until the 12th day.
Her hair began falling out immediately after the 1st cycle, but she handled the 2nd and 3rd cycles remarkably well; the 2nd cycle, in fact, passed with absolutely no side effects at all.

Lisa Martin50 said:One really ought to wash up after sex, though I can't help but feel a certain level of apathy toward the whole ordeal lately. It feels like just another chore on an endless list. 🙄

It isn’t just about the wash; you absolutely have to make sure you urinate first. It is non-negotiable. 👍

Dana Carter2 said:I rely on Carefree intimate wash and daily liners for my hygiene. I’ve been doing this for years, and while I am fully aware it isn't the healthiest habit, I simply can't seem to break the cycle. I’m attempting to cut back when I'm at home, but whenever I head out, I feel compelled to use them just to feel secure. A friend of mine was told by her gynecologist to use a specific intimate gel for the vulva, yet it seems doctors can't even agree on the best approach. It's a bit of a toss-up, really. To make matters worse, I’ve never had issues before, but after a recent bout of inflammation, I was prescribed vaginal suppositories—who knows what triggered it. The truth is, I find it impossible to clean myself with nothing but warm water.

You’ll get there, honey. You'll manage once you stop irritating your own mucous membranes along with everything else.

mistygull21 said:What on earth is sage??

Sage—or more accurately, Salvia. If you want a real remedy, try using it as a gargle for your throat and mouth; the results are nothing short of spectacular. You can then go ahead and convince yourself that the topical treatments work just as well. Personally, I take a little bit of a "hands-on" approach by applying some to my nether regions after rinsing. I use those disposable applicators you find at CVS. It’s truly an experience; you really ought to try it.

My daughter is practically screaming at the thought of using any kind of intimate wash. She claims plain water is just lukewarm and useless, and while she thinks a mild, standard soap might work around the edges, she’s convinced that rinsing with sage would be much better—especially when things start feeling "off" down there. I ended up tossing everything out of our cabinet, and honestly, it’s been a revelation. I’ve started incorporating sage into my own routine too, and the sensation is incredible; it feels almost clinical, like everything is perfectly balanced and sterile. I used to waste money on brands like Lactacyd and Hygieia, but it was all nonsense that just ends up stripping the mucous membrane. My doctor gave me that exact advice, and I finally decided to listen. Everything has been perfectly fine since then.

Linda Hill29 said:Happy Easter, everyone!
I’m facing a real struggle here, specifically regarding my father. Most of you have likely navigated this territory already, so I am hoping someone might offer some guidance. My dad is currently undergoing chemotherapy following surgery for gastric carcinoma; he's being treated with 5-fluorouracil and cisplatin. He is having an incredibly difficult time. For five days now, he has been dealing with constant nausea and vomiting—mostly just saliva at this point. We have tried Thorecan, Zofran, and Kytril, but nothing seems to touch it. He can't eat a single thing; even the thought of food makes him sick. I honestly don't know how we are going to make it through this treatment protocol. It has reached the point where he feels nauseated just arriving at the hospital, or simply at the mention of IV lines and infusions. I've heard that marijuana can be quite effective for nausea. Does anyone have experience with this, specifically regarding tea? I'm curious about dosage and actual efficacy. I feel a bit ashamed even asking this, but I really need to know what you all think.

My mother went through the exact same chemo regimen. For her, the nausea lasted about 14 days after the first cycle. She made it through. Try looking into homeopathic tablets designed for nausea and vomiting. Fresh ginger sprouts can also work wonders, much like raisins. After her second cycle, she didn't deal with many side effects at all. Try to get him out for walks—get him some fresh air, ideally in the woods or somewhere at a higher elevation. It will do him good; you'll see. We used to take my mom hiking in the mountains. She would always come home completely exhausted, but it truly helped her.

👍

Grace Fowler said:Greetings to my dear friends!

First and foremost, I want to extend my sincere gratitude to all of you for the kind wishes and the positive energy you’ve sent my way during my recovery. It truly means a lot. Now, for some absolutely phenomenal news: as many of you know, I have been locked in a relentless battle with cancer for nearly a decade, and this was my third recurrence. To make matters worse, every single modern diagnostic tool available—the CT scans, PET scans, and MRIs—pointed toward an active, progressing tumor. In fact, my oncologist told me straight to my face that there was no doubt about it. However, following my pathology results, the reality is quite different. There are absolutely no malignant cells here. :-)) What can I even say? It started with a juice cleanse, followed by a healthy dose of skepticism, and ended with an overwhelming amount of congratulations... :-)))))). Honestly, I can’t quite put into words how much positive energy I’ve received to fuel my continued fight, especially given how incredible these test results look. I will state this with absolute certainty: the immunotherapy and galvanotherapy treatments I underwent in Germany following my last round of chemo played a massive role in securing these results. Now, I am preparing to head back to Germany for another round of treatment. We’re going to try to tackle the pulmonary issues where some changes still linger, even though the scans show everything is in regression and my markers have returned to normal levels... :-)
Sending my best wishes, a few smiles, and a warm hug to everyone out there. :-)
With my sincerest regards, Vasa din TOOOOOOOOOOO

Thank God, I have been keeping you in my thoughts constantly—especially when your surgery date was approaching. It is truly good to see you checking in with us every once in a while.
Well, that is simply fantastic.👍
Could you please provide us all with a bit more clarity regarding these treatments? Specifically, I am interested in what exactly is being utilized in this immunotherapy and galvanotherapy approach—how do they actually work in tandem? Furthermore, what was the sequence of events that led you to seek medical attention over in Germany?

slyseal28 said:My dear friends,

A woman reached out to me by phone today; she’s been diagnosed with ovarian cancer. She doesn't have a computer at home, nor does she have internet access. She’s going to try her best to find someone with a computer who can show her our site. In the meantime, let’s support her by sending her a collective letter of encouragement.

She told me briefly that it is Stage III ovarian cancer and that what she truly needs is support—someone to talk to, specifically someone who has conquered this same disease.

To all of you fighting ovarian cancer, and those who have already come through the other side: I am asking you, please, email me your stories. Tell us how you are fighting, what your diet looks like, and everything else we struggle with here. Let’s send her a letter so this woman knows she isn't standing alone. Let's encourage her and lift her spirits... All it takes is a few minutes of your time and the cost of a stamp.

I know many of you have already shared your experiences, but rather than me hunting through old posts, please just email me your stories directly so I can send them to her on behalf of all of us.

Whether it is a full story, a letter, or just a few sentences of support, please, send it to my email.

I just wanted to let you all know that, through the help of our fighter, I sent an email to the lady containing plenty of support along with some seasoned advice regarding treatment, and I even included my phone number. She actually called me a little while ago to thank me personally. I cannot tell you how happy that made me. We spoke for quite a long time, and I feel an immense sense of fulfillment being able to be useful in this way, especially during this Lenten season... I will certainly check in on her again soon to see how she's doing and if she needs anything. Currently, she is waiting for approval for a new round of chemo... She has two children, ages 4 and 8... I am wishing her nothing but the very best.

Angela Wright said:Folks, we are heading to Congress next week to sit down with our representatives.
Please use your posts to list everything you believe is absolutely vital that we ask them about or highlight as our top priority right now. I am holding out hope that we can achieve at least some progress on these fronts.

It wasn't even the fact that my mother spent an entire chemo cycle—which lasted three days, from 9 AM to 2 PM—sharing a bed with another woman. They were both in the same bed, both undergoing treatment. You honestly wouldn't believe it, but there it was. What truly bothered me more was that not one of those women—and there were ten or fifteen of them in our small local hospital—had seen, let alone spoken to, a psychologist or a psychiatrist. Is that even remotely acceptable? Personally, I would advocate fiercely for access to mental health professionals like psychologists or psychiatrists when facing such heavy diagnoses. It shouldn't just be for the patients themselves, but for the families too, who are equally subjected to intense shock and pressure, often left in total ignorance, gripped by panic, and terrified of death and the great unknown...

cosmicridge5 said:I’ve been reading through your threads intensely for the last few days... My God, there are just so many kind, wonderful souls gathered in one single place. 🙂 🙂

All of this... until very recently, it felt like some distant, imaginary dimension to me...

But now, it seems as though it will soon become my only reality.

How does one maintain the will to live when someone incredibly vital stands right on the precipice of existence?

I yearn to be a child again. I want to be three years old, sliding down a snowy hill on my dad's skis. I want him to hold my hands while Mom takes our picture.

I want to retreat into the past so desperately that my present moment carries almost no weight. Right now, it carries absolutely nothing.

How do you stay alive? Is it when you finally stop wanting to?
I feel an infinite, crushing nausea.
Despite all my healthy organs functioning perfectly fine.

Just give them to him.

And please, don't bother answering how to stay alive... That was rhetorical. I have very little interest in a life like this.

While reading all these discussions about cancer and chemotherapy lately, my strongest impulse was to send a message to Zazie.
Then I read that she passed away.
So I spent hours hysterically scrolling through her posts... and noting down the books she used to read...
I don't know if or when I will find the strength to read again, but if I do, I will start with the ones she recommended.
Sending you love, Zazie...

And please forgive me for such a dark post; I feel terrible leaving sentences like these here... but, quite frankly, nothing else comes to mind right now.

My regards and best wishes to everyone.

It appears that for most of us here, that carefree era under our parents' protection has already passed... now we enter the second act... the part of life that forces us to become adults who actually understand the nature of problems and burdens, and learn to carry them... the world keeps spinning regardless... with some people or without them... unfortunately... I wish my father would still give me a quick hug before school and fix my hair, and that my mother would call just to ask if I need anything from the garden, giving me the chance to tell her everything that made me smile or made me sad that day...

slyseal28 said:it didn't come through... 🤷

please, send it again...

YOU CERTAINLY GOT IT; you replied to my email... thank you.

AS FOR ME, I RECEIVED MY ID CARD TODAY, so thank you. Just so we're clear, Katherine, feel free to send those materials over. I'll try to coordinate things through my husband and the nursing staff at our hospital out in the Midwest.

slyseal28 said:My dear friends,

A woman contacted me by phone today; she’s been diagnosed with ovarian cancer. She doesn't have a computer at home, nor does she have internet access. She’s going to try her best to find someone with a computer who can show her our site. In the meantime, let's support her by sending her a letter of encouragement.

She told me briefly that it's Stage III ovarian cancer and that what she needs most is support—someone to talk to, specifically someone who has beaten this very disease.

To all of you fighting ovarian cancer, and to those who have already come out the other side: please, send me an email with your story. Tell us how you fight, what you eat, and everything else we struggle with here. Let’s compose a letter to let this woman know she isn't alone. Let's lift her spirits and bring her some joy. All it takes is a few minutes of your time and a postage stamp.

I know many of you have already shared your experiences, but rather than me digging through old threads, please just email me your stories directly so I can send them to her on behalf of all of us.

Whether it’s a full story, a letter, or just a few sentences of support, please, send it to my email.

slyseal28, I was just wondering if you received the email I sent last night to that lady? I had a bit of trouble getting it to send properly.

crimsonscout362 said:Hey everyone, let me get straight to the point: as the title suggests, I was wondering if anyone here has firsthand experience with the spa scene in Santa Barbara or perhaps anywhere else in California. I am looking for some honest recommendations. Specifically, I want to know where I can find truly skilled massage therapists, which locations maintain high standards of cleanliness, and where the service is actually top-notch. On the flip side, please let me know if there are any places I should steer clear of, or if you have any helpful tips on how to make the most of a visit.

Thank you all in advance!

Best regards,😍

I’ve stayed at The Ritz-Carlton several times myself. It isn't exactly over-the-top luxury, but the pricing was quite reasonable during September. The place is exceptionally, remarkably clean and well-maintained; the pools are spotless, the massages are top-tier, and the pedicures are excellent. Even the neighborhood in Santa Barbara is peaceful—not nearly as noisy as the downtown core.

slyseal28, Angela Wright, brightgardener8... CONGRATULATIONS,

It seems you all have finally started making some real headway with the media outlets; I truly tip my hat to the sheer grit and persistence you've shown... hopefully, we'll be seeing those official press credentials in our hands very soon

@DINA

Mila, we were all practically counting the minutes until we heard from you. On the day of your surgery, you were constantly in our thoughts; believe me, there was a lot of anxiety in the air and everyone was crossing their fingers for you... just look at how far you've come
I am genuinely happy for you. Truly, bravo—KEEP PUSHING FORWARD WITH COURAGE. Wishing you a smooth and speedy recovery

Anonymous said:The One I offer my sincerest condolences.

Does anyone here have any actual insight regarding Boswellia supplements or Iscador?
I recall reading something about Iscador here on this forum at some point, but I can't seem to track down the specific thread. Does anyone actually have firsthand experience dealing with GBM recurrences? What’s the best course of action in these situations? It’s all speculation, of course, but there is a growing suspicion regarding the recurring swelling. 😢

I actually wrote to you just a few days ago regarding those Iscador holly injections. If you go back two or three pages, you'll find it. Namely, Linda Peterson37 was asking about the holly injections a couple of days back.