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My dad was diagnosed with lung cancer this week—it’s not good news at all. I don't have the exact diagnosis yet; I still need to go through the medical paperwork, but he actually started chemotherapy yesterday. The real struggle is that I feel completely lost when it comes to nutrition for cancer patients (what an irony, really, considering I always thought of myself as a bit of a nutrition expert!). Does the dietary approach depend heavily on the specific type of cancer? We went ahead and bought him some Noni juice, but if anyone knows anything more substantial about it, please, let me know. The prognosis isn't great, and frankly, I have my doubts about the effectiveness of this chemo—I just don't want to leave anything to chance. If you have any other supplement recommendations, please share them, along with a rough idea of the cost. I’d love for him to eat as naturally as possible, but his appetite has been incredibly low lately. What are your thoughts on Taheebo with inulin? It seems to be packed with antioxidants, Omega-3s, and so on, but I am honestly overwhelmed by the choices.
I’ve been reading that the diet needs to be high in protein—but without too much animal fat? Is it okay to offer fresh cheese with a lower fat content? Or maybe goat milk? What works?
BTW, I stumbled upon a specific diet online that was used by a man dealing with a brain tumor (Glioblastoma)—is this kind of regimen recommended for any type of tumor, or is it specific? Here is what it said:
Take Three 750 mg Shark Cartilage capsules three
times a day
Take a Borage Oil and CoQ10 supplement
Drink plenty of water
Try to get light exercise, walking is best
Get some sunlight
I also rubbed Young Living Frankincense Oil on his head daily
The AIM Garden Trio (BarleyLife, Carrots & Beets)
Graviola Tincture - 5 drops 3 times a day
>>> What do you all think? Has anyone actually tried this? Is this similar to the Budwig method, perhaps?
BTW, this mentions Q10, but isn't Q10 essentially related to Vitamin E? And isn't there a risk of it being carcinogenic if taken in massive doses? Is it even worth experimenting with? Also, I know sage can help stimulate the appetite, but since sage supposedly has mild estrogenic effects, is it safe to consume in small amounts?
Jeez, people... how do you all cope? I’ve spent the entire week just vomiting and crying (I was already dealing with a mountain of problems before this, and now this happens—it feels like someone up above is testing us quite cruelly), and I find myself praying for both him and for myself. And the worst part? I’ll try to put on a song or a movie that I truly love, but I can't even make it halfway through. A person just goes numb over time, doesn't she? I know, right now I’m definitely feeling the weight of it, but those pieces of advice like "keep your chin up," "think positively," or "just live your life" feel almost counterproductive to me—maybe even psychologically dangerous... I know you aren't supposed to give up, but it's not like you can just switch the channel on a TV. puffffffff😢 Isn't there a remote control for this?
p.s. Thank you and greetings to everyone participating in this forum.
I’ve been reading that the diet needs to be high in protein—but without too much animal fat? Is it okay to offer fresh cheese with a lower fat content? Or maybe goat milk? What works?
BTW, I stumbled upon a specific diet online that was used by a man dealing with a brain tumor (Glioblastoma)—is this kind of regimen recommended for any type of tumor, or is it specific? Here is what it said:
Take Three 750 mg Shark Cartilage capsules three
times a day
Take a Borage Oil and CoQ10 supplement
Drink plenty of water
Try to get light exercise, walking is best
Get some sunlight
I also rubbed Young Living Frankincense Oil on his head daily
The AIM Garden Trio (BarleyLife, Carrots & Beets)
Graviola Tincture - 5 drops 3 times a day
>>> What do you all think? Has anyone actually tried this? Is this similar to the Budwig method, perhaps?
BTW, this mentions Q10, but isn't Q10 essentially related to Vitamin E? And isn't there a risk of it being carcinogenic if taken in massive doses? Is it even worth experimenting with? Also, I know sage can help stimulate the appetite, but since sage supposedly has mild estrogenic effects, is it safe to consume in small amounts?
Jeez, people... how do you all cope? I’ve spent the entire week just vomiting and crying (I was already dealing with a mountain of problems before this, and now this happens—it feels like someone up above is testing us quite cruelly), and I find myself praying for both him and for myself. And the worst part? I’ll try to put on a song or a movie that I truly love, but I can't even make it halfway through. A person just goes numb over time, doesn't she? I know, right now I’m definitely feeling the weight of it, but those pieces of advice like "keep your chin up," "think positively," or "just live your life" feel almost counterproductive to me—maybe even psychologically dangerous... I know you aren't supposed to give up, but it's not like you can just switch the channel on a TV. puffffffff😢 Isn't there a remote control for this?
p.s. Thank you and greetings to everyone participating in this forum.