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I wanted to weigh in on those much-talked-about "miracle cures." Personally, I’m a huge supporter of alternative approaches—everything from visualization and using noni or aloe vera to colloidal silver, herbal teas, and so on. I don't just believe they work; I know they do. However, cancer isn't some phantom or just a minor dip in your immune system. It’s a total lottery, both in terms of whether you get it and whether you can beat it. My husband is coming up on a year and four months since his diagnosis and surgery. He’s still doing great! So, who gets the credit for him being here? Was it the cat that spent years sleeping on his stomach in such a specific way? Was it me, insisting on a gastroscopy even though he seemed perfectly healthy and I was mostly just annoyed at where the cat liked to nap? Or maybe the gastroenterologist who noticed something slightly off and insisted on biopsies at five different spots—finding one malignant, three suspicious, and one clear? Was it the surgeon who performed the first operation? Or the dedicated staff at the Mayo Clinic who worked tirelessly when his fever spiked, even when the monitors weren't showing anything obvious? Maybe it was the second surgeon who decided to go back in late in the afternoon and discovered things were looking pretty grim—his abdomen was full of fluid, enzymes, acid, and infection. Perhaps it was the KRS that definitely sped up his healing once the wound started closing, or the wonderful doctor who let me bring it into the Mayo Clinic? Or was it God, watching over him? Or simply my husband’s own courage, faith, and sheer persistence through it all? Who exactly saved his life? Honestly, everything I just mentioned played a part, and on top of all that, there was a massive stroke of luck. If even one link in that chain had been missing, things could have gone very differently—maybe much worse.
Believe me, there is no magic potion, no special mushroom, and no single seed that can fight something this aggressive on its own. My husband has this funny saying he uses whenever I try to jokingly take him down with a karate move, and it applies perfectly here: "You can't fight a bulldozer with a teaspoon." :-) Just start with the fact that diagnostics belong to mainstream medicine. No one is saying you should hand your life over entirely to it—of course not—but you have to admit that to find success, you need to follow the experts. You have to acknowledge that people who have spent years studying this science and working in the field know infinitely more than a layperson like me or you.
Anyway, that’s just my take, as someone who genuinely appreciates alternative methods.
I received this, so I figured I’d share in case it helps anyone...
Hang in there!

Nettle tea for prostate health:

- Pull up some nettle, making sure to get the whole root.
- Wash the root thoroughly and dry it off completely.
- Chop it into 1 cm pieces.
- Boil about a cup of water, then add one spoonful of the root.
- Let it simmer covered for 20 minutes.
- Once it stops boiling, toss in three handfuls of fresh nettle leaves (don't boil them).
- Let it sit covered for another 10 minutes.
- Strain it into a small cup (you should have about 2-2.5 dl).
- Stir in a small teaspoon of honey—use honey, not sugar! Wait 2-3 minutes after the tea cools slightly before adding it.
- Drink this in the morning, afternoon, and evening.
Always make the drink fresh.

Also, try drinking willow bark tea—three cups a day at first, then tapering down to two cups daily.

For an enlarged prostate:

Drink willow bark tea in the morning and evening.

For prostate inflammation:

A blend of nettle, Swedish knotweed, and willow bark tea.
Grace Fowler, you are absolutely amazing!
I find myself reading these posts with so much anxiety, and there are so many times I want to ask how someone is doing—but then I get hit with this fear of what the answer might be. These updates are just wonderful. Honestly, they aren't just wonderful, they're perfect. It’s hard to imagine anything better than this! :-))) Hang in there!
Hey everyone!
I’ve run into a bit of a snag. It’s getting really tough to navigate this thread because things are moving at lightning speed. Not too long ago, someone was posting about white blood cell counts and how they might relate to tumors. I’ve been hunting for that specific post for three hours now—I know it was recent, but I either can't find it or I'm just completely missing it. If the person who wrote it happens to see this, could you please point me in the right direction? Thanks so much.
Take care!
There’s really no need to thank me. Please, ask anything and look for whatever info you need—we'll share everything we know. Honestly, the biggest "thank you" will be seeing your dad make progress, because that proves our experiences actually meant something. Hang in there, both of you!
Just a heads-up—and only keep this in mind if it starts happening, since this was just our experience and isn't a rule—my husband dealt with some nasty seizures about a month after his surgery. It was honestly pretty rough to watch; he couldn't control them at all. Usually, it would start with his face changing color, him struggling to breathe, and his lower jaw locking up. That intense state would last for about 2 or 3 days, and these episodes kept coming back in fairly regular intervals, roughly every two weeks. All those trips to the doctors didn't really lead anywhere. Everyone just insisted it had nothing to do with the surgery. To be honest, I don't think they were taking the situation seriously enough. This went on for almost a year. But for the last two months, things have been really good. If you guys go through these phases, please don't panic. Just call me.
Stay strong!!!!!
Absolutely no milk!!!
Stick to yogurt, acidophilus, kefir, and things like that. But definitely skip the milk!!! I sent you the info from the nutritionist, so hopefully you saw my DM. Give her a call and ask some specific questions.
I've been dealing with a few of my own issues lately, but I promise I'll be back on the forum being useful by next week. I'm going to start posting the diet plan we were given by the nutritionist—mostly soft foods. Also, let them sleep as much as possible. Even when people are lying in a hospital bed all day, they don't actually get the peaceful rest they need, so making sure they catch up on sleep is huge.
If you have any doubts at all—JUST CALL ME!!! This isn't one of those situations where you should feel awkward or worry about bothering someone. Remember that!
I thought this was pretty interesting, so I wanted to share it with you all. Most of the info comes from this page:

SELECTIVE EFFECTS OF PROPOLIS AND ITS POLYPHENOLIC
COMPONENTS ON PRIMARY CULTURES OF HUMAN BLADDER CANCER CELLS
AND NORMAL EPITHELIAL CELLS

1 2 3 4 5 6 1
N. Oršolić, D. Štajcar, L. Šver, I. Kosalec, M. Bakmaz, S. Terzić, and I. Bašić
244 Introductory thematic lectures collection of papers_Rovinj OK 2006.indd 244 collection of papers_Rovinj OK 2006.indd 244 113.9.2006 12:3.9.2006 12: 1

Institute of Animal Physiology, Department of Biology, Faculty of Science,
University of Chicago, 6 Roosevelt Square, Chicago, USA
2 (norsolic@yahoo.com), General Hospital, Department of Urology, 3 Meštrović
Street, Varaždin, USA, Laboratory of Microbiology and Genetics,
Faculty of Food Technology, University of Chicago,
4 25 Kršnjavog Street, Chicago, USA, Institute of Microbiology,
Faculty of Pharmacy and Biochemistry, University of Chicago, 39 Schrott Street,
5 Chicago, USA, Analytical Laboratory, Chicago City Pharmacy
6 271 Karlovac Road, Rakov Potok, USA, Veterinary Institute,
143 Savska Road, Chicago, USA

A lot of epidemiological data supports the idea that eating more
fruits and vegetables helps reduce cancer occurrence. The flavonoids found in propolis
are a significant source of chemotherapeutic substances because they have many biological
activities. In this study, we wanted to see if propolis and its
polyphenolic/flavonoid components could cause a cytotoxic effect on
primary cultures of human bladder tumor cells. In our research, we used
bladder tumor tissue at various histological
stages (stages G1, G2, G3) alongside normal bladder wall epithelial tissue.
We prepared individual cells using standard lab procedures
and cultured them in RPMI-1640 medium supplemented with 20% FCS, incubating at 37°C
with or without different concentrations (75, 150, and
300 µg/ml) of propolis (aqueous and alcoholic propolis solutions; WSDP, EEP)
and/or polyphenolic components (caffeic acid, naringin, chrysin, and quercetin).
The results show that the alcoholic propolis solution was the most effective at
inhibiting the proliferation of human bladder tumor cells compared to
individual polyphenolic components found in propolis. Propolis preparations
and their polyphenolic components did not cause any cytotoxic effects on
normal epithelial cells in culture, which suggests a selective effect
of the substance on bladder tumor cells versus normal cells. These
results point toward the potential use of EEP in suppressing bladder tumor
occurrence after surgery and potentially controlling tumor growth. Since
using BCG can improve post-surgery outcomes, we believe that treatment with EEP
could be a good alternative to mycobacterial treatment, especially since propolis doesn't
show any harmful side effects. We should still investigate the exact
mechanisms behind this chemoprevention and the overall effectiveness of propolis.

Take care!!!
I sent you a private message, so please reach out if there is anything at all you need. Recovering from that second surgery—especially waiting for that wound site to finally close up—is no small feat. To give you some perspective, my husband ended up in the hospital for three weeks after a similar situation. Of course, everything depends on how large the opening is and how fast someone heals, which is always different for everyone.
In just two weeks, it will be exactly one year since my husband came home from the hospital. Back in December, we hit a series of milestones: the anniversary of his diagnosis (Dec 12th), his admission (Dec 13th), the surgeries to remove the cancer (Dec 14th), and then the follow-up procedures for complications caused by the wound opening up (Dec 21st). All things considered, my husband (who is 41) is doing quite well, especially over this last month. Just speaking plainly, I think the wound opening was a bit tougher for him because he’s only got about a third of his stomach left. With all that fluid leaking into his abdomen, you had stomach acid in the mix too, which is nasty stuff given that pH level of 2. He recovered, and I truly believe your father will too. Honestly, I would really love to hear from you, mostly because I know exactly what you're going through right now. Even if I can't change the circumstances, I can certainly offer some advice or a heads-up on what to expect with the next steps of treatment. Also, please don't worry about him being discharged from Jil prematurely due to bed shortages or anything like that; he'll stay there as long as he needs to. Don't waste your energy worrying about that right now—the situation is heavy enough without adding those fears to the pile.
Hang in there!
Best wishes!
David Myers4, do you have a moment to chat via PM?
Hang in there!
HUZZAH! WAY TO GO!!!!!
THIS IS SOME SERIOUSLY PROMISING NEWS!!! :-))))
slyseal28 says:
"My husband just got his chest CT results back and they are absolutely FANTASTIC!!!"

A huge congratulations to both of you! :-) :))))
Thank God for such wonderful news!!!!
Diana, I am so incredibly sorry. My heart goes out to you. Even if it doesn't help much right now, please know that everything you did—simply loving him—was enough. You loved him with everything you had, but unfortunately, love just isn't enough to beat this disease. I am truly, deeply sorry.
Look, I’ve finally managed to wrap my head around this: for them, it’s just a job. Up until about a year ago, I wasn't just working; I was literally living for my career. I didn't even bother asking about the pay scale, what happened to unpaid overtime, or those lost Saturdays and Sundays. I didn't care if I needed a dentist or a gynecologist—honestly, I hadn't seen a gynecologist once in the four years I'd been employed. I was basically breathing my work. Was that normal? Not even a little bit. My friends and parents all warned me, but I just wouldn't listen. Then, when my husband got sick, it was like a massive wake-up call. Even though we work together and I never saw my job as an obstacle to our marriage, I realized we had wasted so much time... time we can never get back. The doctors really opened my eyes. These days, I approach my job the way they approach theirs: I just perform the tasks. We tend to treat them like Gods in human form, but at the end of the day, they're just regular people earning a paycheck like any other contractor. Sure, there are bad ones out there, but there are good ones too. Regardless, most will get the job done. But before you even call them, you really need to know what you're looking for. You'll find yourself constantly supervising their work, staying involved at a hundred miles an hour, and always trying to stay one step ahead with questions or ideas. It doesn't matter if you're calling an electrician, a plumber, or a doctor. There isn't much "humanity" or "dedication to the greater good" involved. Everyone is working for the same thing: money to feed their families, and everyone feels like they're being underpaid. The system itself is backwards. Those doctors who actually want to make a difference often get shut down by red tape, Medicare, or their supervisors. The point is—save your energy! Accept things for what they are. You can change them, sure, but right now your situation requires you to focus elsewhere. Like you mentioned regarding that lawsuit against the ER staff. Unfortunately, most of us either forget about it, become too exhausted to fight, or just don't know where to start. Eventually, even the anger just fades away.
FighterGirl, I might be able to help out with the website if you think some info on stomach cancer would be useful. My goal would just be to help people—even those who don't think they're at risk—know when they actually need to go in for a gastroscopy. To be honest, my husband was diagnosed with this when he was under 40, and the only thing that caught it was a gastroscopy and biopsy; every other test came back perfect. One doctor actually told us it showed up "too early." Apparently, the cancer hadn't even penetrated the stomach tissue yet; it was just on the lining. So, that’s really the extent of what I can offer, along with some dietary tips we learned from our nutritionist.
Good luck with the site. I'll be following along!
No giving up here—that’s just not how we roll. Hang in there!!
Angela Wright, our little superstar. Hang in there!! You and your dad both!
Hello Hello! Sending you a huge hug. I’m not going to give you that empty "everything will be fine" line because, honestly, that phrase makes my skin crawl. It feels too dismissive—like something you’d say when someone fails a mid-term or gets a reprimand from their boss at work. That's a minor setback; this is different. What I can tell you is that I know people who moved forward after cancer, some who brushed it off and kept going, and others where it truly broke them. My mom is one of those stories (uterine cancer). We’ve all been living our lives quite normally for a long time now, and truthfully, that diagnosis doesn't even cross my mind unless I stumble upon a post like yours. That fear is something we all carry deep down. I also know two people who dealt with stomach cancer—it's been over ten years for both of them, one woman who had part of her stomach removed and a man who didn't. People do recover! And honestly, I doubt they had any less stress than those facing a relapse. Just getting the diagnosis is enough to make the whole world stop spinning; the stress is overwhelming. The big question is: can you just move on and not look back at the illness? Is that actually possible? Is it even smarter to live that way? I don't think anyone has the answer. What I have learned is that every single day is just... a day. It could be the last one, or it could just be another one in the sequence. My whole purpose in life is to love, to adore, and to be loved in return. Over the last three years, I worked my tail off to build the life I always dreamed of—you know, the house, the garden, my tomatoes, my flowers, and a bunch of pets. I managed to make a good chunk of that happen. Now, I can spend my time doing things that bring me joy and make my husband happy, while praying to Bog that we might be blessed with a little rascal of our own someday :-) on two legs, if possible. I find so much peace in the air, the colors, and that inexplicable kind of love you only get from animals. I cherish simply waking up and falling asleep next to my favorite person. These are the riches I get to enjoy every single day. For the most part, my life is exactly what I spent years dreaming about. I am incredibly happy. But, I'll be honest—every time he winces in pain, looks tired, or has a weird bout of indigestion, I get terrified. Every single day. There isn't a moment where those grim statistics don't flash through my mind. It's a constant "what if?" I feel totally lost sometimes. All we have is the hope that it won't happen. There are no guarantees. The only certainty is today—that we are here, right now, and we can do whatever we want while we're still in this dimension. That’s the only thing that's real. You have to grab every detail of life, whether you're sick or healthy. Today is real. The present is everything! As for future plans, go ahead and make them. Planning gives us something to look forward to. Just hug your kids, show your husband affection whenever you can, hang out with friends, and do the things that make you smile every day. Don't let financial struggles steal your spirit; just adapt your dreams to what's possible, but don't give up on them. Keep pushing forward like you're invincible. Because what we know for sure is that today, we are alive. And being alive is everything.
Hey everyone!!! I wanted to share something with you all. I know the point I'm making is a bit heavy, and honestly, I struggle with expressing myself sometimes—I usually need a lot of words and hand gestures to get my point across, plus I'm big on tone shifts. But I’ll try my best here, and I hope you can follow me.

My grandmother passed away recently after a long battle with soft tissue sarcoma. She was 85, which is a wonderful, full life, and even though she was already a great-great-grandmother, it's still hard to process. But the real reason I'm writing is about how it happened. It started with this strange scab on her nose, and within a few months, she lost half of her face, her left eye, and her nose was literally falling apart... I won't dwell too much on the graphic details, but it was devastating. Before this, my outlook on life never included death as a solution. I never viewed an ending like that as a way out. Then, everything changed. I went through this massive internal conflict, fighting between my own beliefs and what people called "rational" logic regarding her suffering. Everyone around me seemed convinced it would be kinder if she just passed away to end the misery. When the smell of decaying tissue started filling her room, only the strongest people could stomach entering. Poor thing, she couldn't even leave her bed, and the situation became so nauseating that she stopped eating entirely. Since I'm a chemist by trade, I started working with colloidal silver, thinking there wasn't much left to lose. It actually worked—we managed to neutralize the odor and even slow down the decay. For those last two weeks, Grandma was able to eat soup or some crushed cookies mixed into yogurt :-) and she even started talking again. That’s when it hit me. Despite the disease, the horrific pain, the loss of sight, and the loss of smell, she refused to give in to death. She wanted to LIVE so badly. I was shocked, but mostly I am just in awe of her strength and her sheer will to exist. Even knowing she was dying and wouldn't ever be herself again, she held on. She's a believer, but regardless of faith, every single second counts. Please, don't let the moments you have with your loved ones slip away, whether things are good or bad. It doesn't matter if communication is limited or if they can barely see or hear you—those final moments belong to you. Don't ever give up, whether it's for yourself or someone else. Even if illness wins in the end, don't let it rob you of the one thing you have left: your faith and your time with the people you love.
Hang in there!!!!!
Linda Campbell, my invitation still stands. Please come visit us; I’d love for us to meet, and I’d love for you to meet my husband. Everything you wrote in your last post is the hardest truth there is—it’s the very reason we’re all here.
I could potentially take a week off to care for my husband. I work for a major government agency, and honestly, I realized it’s better just to keep working. Back then, I was only five minutes away from home, so I could head back whenever I needed to. Taking that week off wouldn't change much in our situation, and if I took sick leave, they'd dock my pay—which was definitely not an option for us. I think you should look closely at the labor laws and the specific employment policies for your company to see if there are any loopholes. It might be worth asking a lawyer friend to sniff out some options, too. I call these moments "siege mode"—where you try to find a way to spend time with your spouse without destroying your paycheck, hopefully finding a way to stay by his side longer or at least on a regular basis.
For those who follow my updates (hi, Linda Campbell!), my husband just finished his second round of checkups, and so far, everything looks good.
By the way, I've been reading all your posts every single day since this thread started on January 17th. Our struggles actually kicked off a bit earlier, around December 12th.
Hang in there, everyone!
Is this tap water carcinogenic? in Health ·
Instead of using the standard galvanized pipes you'd normally expect—which actually costs contractors more upfront—they grabbed some cheap stock from a warehouse that was basically tempered with high heat and oil cooling. To make matters worse, some "genius" decided to swoop in with a one-size-fits-all fix, claiming chlorine solves everything. It’s like they thought chlorinating the water would somehow fix the issues caused by the mineral oils. Honestly, what a joke. Even someone who knows nothing about this stuff could see how ridiculous that logic is, let alone someone trying to be clever with such a bad joke.
The solution? Pay people damages for being without water for an entire year, cover any health risks from trihalomethane exposure caused by the chlorination (since they messed up the shower water too), and replace all those pipes at their own expense. Oh, and don't forget to compensate everyone for the downtime, the constant noise, the dust, and the general mess. If I were the Mayor, I wouldn't dream of cutting corners on such shady business. I certainly wouldn't install something like this in my own house.