ILDZIS said:Regarding Dr. Stakic and Cytomedic Inc, which our dear forum friend was inquiring about on August 17, 2007, on thread 25—since I am new to this forum, please excuse my delay in responding, though I hope this late input might actually be helpful to many.
I want to address our respected new member, Keith Thompson. Dear sir, seeing as you work in a field rooted in humanism, I suspect you might be familiar with Dr. Stakic. He studied in Germany and worked at the clinic of Dr. Hakenthal, who achieved some of the most significant results in oncology treatment in all of Europe. Dr. Stakic eventually left him and actually filed a complaint with the Department of Health and Human Services in Baden-Württemberg, alleging that Dr. Hackenthal was performing euthanasia without authorization and doing everything possible just for the sake of "damn money," as he put it. I dealt with a devastating situation in my own family, and I am profoundly grateful to him; it was thanks to his work that I was able to climb out of a deep darkness—that void you feel when you lose someone you loved dearly. I follow Dr. Stakic’s work closely, and I truly hope to meet him in person one day. Wherever you go looking for information, you will hear nothing but praise, and frankly, it would be appropriate for you to meet him too, given how often he is mentioned in these circles.
Here is why.
Four years ago, my sister's 21-year-old son was diagnosed with a brain tumor back in Sarajevo. My brother-in-law immediately arranged to move him to Ljubljana to see a renowned neurosurgeon, and from there, they headed to Switzerland. They didn't tell me much because my brother-in-law is a public figure and preferred to keep the matter private. All I knew was that the costs were astronomical. They ended up selling a large house in Sarajevo and a villa in Small Alley over in Ilidz. In Switzerland, he underwent surgery immediately, and a month later, he returned home. He looked pale and struggled to move; he had difficulty lifting his arms and his speech was incoherent. He frequently had to go to the hospital in Sarajevo accompanied by two or three friends from his office because walking was such a struggle for him. One day at the hospital, they ran into a young woman whom my sister knew—she was a neighbor of one of the people in their group. She was suffering from the exact same illness and, just like him, she would frequently lose consciousness. They were both hospitalized urgently at the same time and often crossed paths during follow-up appointments. She seemed upbeat and cheerful. She told us she was doing well and was using certain supplemental treatments. We asked the doctor, who confirmed that her tumor had receded, though he couldn't recall the specific name of the medication. He said things were going well for now, though he remained skeptical about future treatments because he didn't want to ignore medical advancements. A friend of my sister's mentioned he knew who she was and that her father owned the tennis courts in Hotonj. Mr. Gabeljic was incredibly blunt and dismissive, refusing any contact under the pretext that his daughter was never sick and never had been. At the tennis club cafe, a waiter mentioned that people knew what was happening and that a doctor from Mexico often visited the club. He even noted that Gabeljic himself had faced serious health issues, much like his neighbor Avdo Karisik, the owner of HAK transport, who is battling a severe cancer, as well as several other public figures who come by for coffee. He handed us a business card. It turned out we were looking at Dr. Stakic, the owner of Cytomedica in Skopje. We reached out to Dr. Stakic. He is an incredibly sensitive and kind man, and he accepted the case. While curing a tumor isn't always a guarantee, restoring full vital function can be difficult. He explained that it was a complex tumor that had progressed deeply, and surgery had caused some damage. Sometimes patients remain wheelchair-bound, and loss of senses is a frequent complication. We arranged the start of the therapy and asked Dr. Stakic if he could come to Sarajevo. He told us to come to him for the treatment on Sunday, as he would be at the courts for the Women's Open finals. We arrived toward the end of the tournament. Dr. Stakic was sitting in the VIP stands alongside Mr. Gabeljic, Kem Ahmetovic, and many other prominent figures from the world of sports and politics. There was a live satellite broadcast on TV. My brother-in-law was furious when he saw Gabeljic, who had denied knowing them just days prior. He knew all those public figures and simply didn't want to be publicly associated with them. Later, everything fell apart. My nephew underwent another surgery abroad, but it yielded no results. The radiation and chemotherapy took such a toll on him that he passed away after nine months of intense suffering. Only two months later, my sister passed away unexpectedly as well. My brother-in-law recently got married and moved to Chicago. I don't judge him; I know what he has endured and that he is still grieving. My only resentment, and something I cannot forgive, is that he refused to contact Dr. Stakic, especially since I heard so much about him afterward. Two months ago, I ran into the doctor who treated my nephew, and while talking, I mentioned Dr. Stakic. The doctor was stunned when I said my brother-in-law wouldn't even let us try. He cited several success stories where patients were cured through Dr. Stakic's therapy. I mentioned that since my nephew was so young, I wasn't sure if it would help. The doctor immediately told me he had a similar, perhaps even more difficult, case in Ilidz and gave me the patient's name. Since I live near Ilidz, I was able to find out through a friend that this young man lives in my neighborhood. His father spoke highly of him and recommended him to a colleague of mine who was dealing with a similar family crisis. My daughter knows the young man and his brother, who works at the cafe they frequent. They surprised us; unlike some people who hide their struggles, they were open. They told us his name is Jasmin Merdzanic and that he wants to help others facing the same misfortune by trying Dr. Stakic's methods. His father explained to my colleague how the illness started, which matched the diagnosis perfectly. He expressed immense gratitude to Dr. Stakic, who prescribed the therapy immediately following surgery (05.04.2009). He noted that after the operation, Jasmin had significant mobility issues and symptoms very similar to my nephew's, but things stabilized after a month. I expressed a wish to at least see Jasmin, still unsure of everything I had heard. When I saw him, I was in awe; he was walking across the bridge entirely on his own. He is an exceptionally handsome young man, nearly six feet tall. He reminded me so much of my nephew. Watching him walk with such ease brought me great relief and moved me to tears. Seeing him often makes things easier for me. I also looked into Ms. Gabeljic and heard she is perfectly healthy. I visited the Cytomedica website and spoke with Mr. Mirko Kulas, the professional associate for the region, who told me he is personally familiar with both cases. He said there are countless such cases, but dealing with people is the hard part. Initially, everyone promises to go public if they get better, but in the end, they often hide away.
Hello Ilidz, I think it’s actually quite healthy that you’re using this forum as an outlet; there really ought to be more empathy for that.
Regarding your point, I find myself agreeing with Angela Wright—she has a valid perspective here. The subject of cancer is far too complex to be reduced to a single, magic solution.
Personally, back when Dr. Hakenthal was still around, I lived a pretty carefree and happy life, so I wasn't particularly concerned with his controversial dealings that kept popping up in the news. As for Dr. Stakic, I haven't heard of him before, and frankly, I couldn't tell you much about his specific methods or what they are actually based on (I might reach out to the Association for a New Day to see if anyone there is familiar with his medications or approach, and then I could perhaps say more).
I'm not sure how deep I should dive into these topics, but it is certainly worth reading David Servan-Schreber's book, "Anticancer." He dealt with a brain tumor himself. I believe there is an American translation available. Being a medical professional, he didn't rely on just one singular method, which makes his insights quite compelling.
I wonder if any of you have looked into studies regarding phytoestrogens found in soy milk and their role in protecting women from breast cancer. Especially nowadays, considering how heavily cow's milk is loaded with hormones and antibiotics. Evolutionarily speaking, cow's milk was designed for calves, not humans. I realize it tastes great, and that's the catch—unfortunately, most things that taste delicious are inherently unhealthy. Perhaps that is something worth reflecting on more often. 🙂