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Carol Sanchez2 Carol Sanchez2 Active Member
85 messages
joined Apr 2007
#501 ·
So, my mom just had her full-body ultrasound and everything looks totally fine! Honestly, such incredible news. I’m really holding onto the hope that once the surgery and treatment are all wrapped up, she’ll be completely back to herself and fully recovered. I truly believe we need to share these kinds of wins too, because they give us all a bit of much-needed hope and brighten things up, even when we're dealing with such heavy topics...

Angela Wright, it makes me so happy to hear that you have someone by your side to help you through this, and I truly believe that if they've stuck with you through everything so far, they'll definitely "stick it out" for the rest of the journey too. I know I don't know your situation personally, but that's just how it feels to me looking in from the outside... and I really don't want to sound empty or cliché, but I mean it!
Angela Wright Angela Wright RegularOP
731 messages
joined Feb 2007
#502 ·
Carol Sanchez2 said:So, my mom just had an ultrasound of all her organs and everything came back clear. That is seriously great news. I’m really hoping that once the surgery and treatment are over, she’ll be completely cured. I think we need to share good news like this too—it gives us hope and lightens the mood just a little bit in such a heavy discussion...

Angela, I am so glad you have someone by your side who can support you through this. I truly believe that if they've stood by you this far, they'll hang in there for the rest of the fight, too. I know I'm just an outsider looking in, but that's how it looks from here. I don't want to sound hollow or cliché, though...

Oh thank God, finally someone else gets it🙂 🙂

Do me, my mom, and your mom a huge favor for our souls😳? Go grab a seat on a patio somewhere and treat yourselves to some cake or ice cream🙂. That’s exactly what my mom and I would always do whenever a massive weight was lifted off our chests. I miss doing that so much😢
😘
rowdyrider11 rowdyrider11 Newcomer
1 message
joined May 2007
#503 ·
My wife is fighting ovarian cancer—it first showed up about two and a half years ago. They removed her left ovary and she went through six rounds of chemo, which felt like a total victory at the time. But then, just six months ago, the cancer came roaring back with metastases in her pelvis, spine, lungs, and liver. A complete disaster! Still, we aren't giving up—not by a long shot. She started chemotherapy again, but after some initial progress, her markers spiked right after the fourth cycle, and now they're calling it disease progression. She’s currently waiting to start a new regimen with Topotecan, since she finished the Paclitaxel rounds. On top of everything else, the pain in her pelvis is absolutely brutal. To make matters worse, the doctors are basically telling us there's no hope left and that I should start preparing for the worst.
But then, her father stepped in and gave us a glimmer of hope—he brought over an *Aloe arborescens* preparation based on a recipe from Father Roman Zaga in Brazil. It comes with his book, "Healing From Cancer," which claims there are hundreds of documented recoveries using this specific blend of *Aloe arborescens*, honey, and alcohol. Does anyone here know anything about this particular *Aloe arborescens*? Is it actually legitimate? We've been told this could be our "silver bullet"—our one real chance at a cure. Apparently, standard Aloe vera is much weaker than this specific variety grown in Brazil. We've already tried almost everything mentioned on this forum and beyond. I am praying to God that this works. I'll keep you all posted on how she does. As for the routine, she takes one tablespoon three times a day before meals for ten days.
Carol Sanchez2 Carol Sanchez2 Active Member
85 messages
joined Apr 2007
#504 ·
Angela Wright Asks:
Oh, thank God, someone finally showed up!🙂 🙂

Hey, would you want to do something special for my mom and me? Just something for the soul!😳 Hey, why don't you just go find a nice little patio somewhere, grab a seat, and treat yourself to some delicious cake or maybe a big scoop of ice cream?🙂 That’s exactly what my mom and I used to do together, too—whenever we felt like a massive weight had finally been lifted off our shoulders, we'd just sit and process everything. Honestly, I miss those moments with her so much.😢
😘

Oh, absolutely!!! Honestly, it’s been such a long time since anyone has said something so incredibly sweet to me like that. You really touched my heart... 😘 My mom and I would be absolutely thrilled to do that!!!👋
Well, I guess everything really just hinges on exactly what kind of cancer we're dealing with at this point, and we won't truly know the full story until after the surgery is all finished... So, there we go, just taking it one step at a time!
Carol Sanchez2 Carol Sanchez2 Active Member
85 messages
joined Apr 2007
#505 ·
rowdyrider11 said:My wife is battling ovarian cancer. It first showed up two and a half years ago. They removed her left ovary, she went through six rounds of chemo, and everything seemed totally fine. But then, about six months ago, the cancer came roaring back with metastases in her pelvis, spine, lungs, and liver. A total disaster! But, of course, we aren't giving up. She started chemotherapy again. After some initial progress, her markers shot up again after the fourth cycle, and they confirmed disease progression. Now she’s waiting to start a new chemo regimen, Topotecan; she was on Paclitaxel before. On top of all that, she’s just suffering so much from pelvic pain. The doctors and the medical establishment... they're basically saying there's no hope left and that I should slowly start coming to terms with it.
No, but her father actually sparked a bit of hope in me! He brought over a preparation made from Aloe arborescens based on a recipe from Father Roman Zaga in Brazil. Along with this remedy, he brought a book by the same priest titled "One Can Be Healed From Cancer," which claims there are a thousand healings from this specific blend of Aloe arborescens, honey, and alcohol. Does anyone know anything about this Aloe arborescens and if it actually works? It was presented to us as the key to recovery, our one true hope. Apparently, regular Aloe vera is much weaker than this Aloe arborescens that only grows in Brazil. Honestly, we've been spending everything we can find on things from this forum and everywhere else. I am praying to God that this works. I'll let you all know how it goes. For now, she takes it for ten days—one tablespoon three times a day before meals.

All I know is this one recipe I copied from the forums; you can find it on the older pages. Since I'm relatively new to all of this, I don't know any other ways. Here is what I managed to copy:

Okay, I found the recipe:

Grind 300g of Aloe vera cactus leaves using a meat grinder.
The plant needs to be at least 18 months old and shouldn't have been watered for 5 days prior to use.
700g of guaranteed pure black wine.
250g of chicory (produced by Frank-Chicago).
400g of honeycomb bee honey.
To this honey, add 2g of royal jelly and 40g of pollen.
500g of 96% alcohol.

Mix all the ingredients thoroughly and put them in a dark bottle. Seal it tightly and leave it in a cool, dark place for 5 days.
Then, strain the liquid and take it according to this schedule:
- During the first week, take one coffee spoon three times a day, at least an hour before eating—though two hours is even better.
- During the second week, use a slightly larger spoon, or maybe one and a half coffee spoons, three times a day, an hour before eating.
- After that, take the rest of the amount using one tablespoon three times a day, an hour before meals.

You use it gradually like this so the body can adjust to the preparation, because it cleanses the system so intensely that it might cause loose stools or something similar.
It can be used for 3 months, followed by a short break of about 20 days, and then used again.
Angela Wright Angela Wright RegularOP
731 messages
joined Feb 2007
#506 ·
rowdyrider11 said:My wife is fighting ovarian cancer. It first showed up two and a half years ago. They removed her left ovary, she went through six rounds of chemo, and everything seemed fine. But then, about six months ago, the cancer came roaring back with metastases in her pelvis, spine, lungs, and liver. A total disaster. But, obviously, we aren't giving up. She started chemotherapy again. After some initial progress, things took a turn for the worse after the 4th cycle—her markers spiked again and they confirmed progression. Now she’s waiting to start a new regimen with Topotecan; she was on Paclitaxel first. On top of all that, she's in constant, agonizing pain in her pelvis. The doctors and the medical establishment are basically telling us there's no hope left and that I should slowly prepare myself for the end.
But her father gave me a glimmer of hope. He brought over an Aloe arborescens preparation based on a recipe from Father Roman Zaga in Brazil. Along with the remedy, he brought a book by the same priest called "One Can Be Healed From Cancer," which claims there are a thousand instances of healing using this specific blend of Aloe arborescens, honey, and alcohol. Does anyone here know anything about this Aloe arborescens? Is it actually legit? It’s been presented to us as the key to her recovery—our one last shot. Apparently, standard Aloe vera is much weaker than this Aloe arborescens that only grows in Brazil. We’ve already thrown everything at this, searching every corner of this forum and beyond. I am praying to God that this works. I'll keep you all posted on how it goes. The protocol is to take one tablespoon three times a day before meals for ten days.

I actually heard about this exact thing from a woman I ran into while walking my dog. Just like your wife, she had ovarian and uterine cancer. I can't remember if the primary cancer was ovarian or uterine or if one was a metastasis, but either way, she had surgery and went through all the radiation and chemo. She used that exact remedy. She was actually kind enough to email me the recipe, though I seem to have misplaced it. Unfortunately, I can't give it to my mom because of the alcohol content; she isn't allowed to touch a drop of it because of the Phemiton she’s taking. If you could, would you please post that recipe here on the forum?

That lady has been cancer-free for 10 years now.
brightgardener8 brightgardener8 Active Member
157 messages
joined Jul 2007
#507 ·
You’ll probably run into some trouble trying to track down an Aloe cactus. If you happen to be in Chicago, your best bet is to check out the Trešnjevec market.
We started giving my mom the supplement, but honestly, we have no clue yet if it’s actually doing anything.
Jeremy Johnson10 Jeremy Johnson10 Newcomer
3 messages
joined Mar 2007
#508 ·
rowdyrider11 said:My wife is fighting ovarian cancer. It first showed up two and a half years ago. They removed her left ovary, she did six rounds of chemo, and everything seemed totally fine. But then, about six months ago, the cancer came roaring back with metastases in her pelvis, spine, lungs, and liver. A total disaster... But, obviously, we aren't giving up. She started chemo again. After some initial progress, her markers spiked right after the 4th cycle, and they confirmed it's progressing. Now she’s waiting to start a new regimen with Topotecan; she was on Paclitaxel before. On top of all that, she's just dying from the pain in her pelvis. The doctors and the medical establishment... they're basically saying there's no hope left and I should start preparing myself for the end.
But her dad actually gave me a glimmer of hope. He brought over an Aloe arborescens supplement based on a recipe from Father Roman Zaga in Brazil. It comes with his book, "Healing Cancer," which claims there are hundreds of recoveries using this mix of Aloe arborescens, honey, and alcohol. Does anyone here know anything about this Aloe arborescens? Is it actually legit? They pitched it to us as the ultimate key to recovery—our last shot. Apparently, regular Aloe vera is way weaker than this stuff that only grows in Brazil. We've already spent a fortune on everything suggested on this forum and everywhere else. I'm praying to God this works. I'll keep you guys posted on how it goes. The protocol is ten days, one tablespoon three times a day before meals.


Can I get the recipe?
brightgardener8 brightgardener8 Active Member
157 messages
joined Jul 2007
#509 ·
Nicole Edwards76 said:Can I get the recipe?

Check three posts up—Carol Sanchez2 already dropped it there!
Christian Wilson16 Christian Wilson16 Newcomer
6 messages
joined Jan 2007
#510 ·
I actually drafted this recipe myself a while back, and I can tell you from experience that it’s been wonderful for my grandfather—it really helps kickstart his appetite. It’s been nothing but positive results so far!
Just a small heads-up, though: you might want to be a bit cautious with the dosage at first, just to make sure it doesn't upset his stomach or cause any issues like diarrhea.
electricskipper8 electricskipper8 Newcomer
6 messages
joined Apr 2007
#511 ·
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Roger Hall15 Roger Hall15 Active Member
107 messages
joined Jul 2003
#512 ·
So, here I am again. I posted on this thread a while back, but since there wasn't even a whisper of cancer back then, I didn't really feel like participating.
But I’ve been lurking, reading all your stories. 🙂

Even before we got that diagnosis, things were feeling pretty heavy, mostly because we were stuck in that limbo of not knowing what was actually happening. There comes a point where you just feel like you've hit a brick wall.
During her last hospital stay, the tests finally caught a lung cancer.

The doctor tells us not to lose hope, but honestly, after all the testing they've done over the last few months, even she seemed surprised it hadn't surfaced sooner. We lost so much precious time. I'm just at a loss right now.

Anyway, she’s heading in for more scans tomorrow to see if there's any metastasis or where it might be hiding. They'll be driving her over to the Mayo Clinic for that, and then later to a specialist center in Jordanovac.

Mom is incredibly weak. She’s already dealing with pain and seems to be losing weight, though she was always tiny to begin with. Her appetite is still okay for now.

She’s also been a lifelong smoker, and even in this state, she managed to sneak a cigarette somewhere in the ward. They actually caught her smoking in the middle of the night.🙄

One day at a time, one step at a time. I honestly have no clue how anyone does this.

I’ve already lived through that moment when someone passes away in an instant and it feels like half your heart is ripped out of your chest. I don't know if I can go through that again. And I don't know how much time we have left.
Carol Sanchez2 Carol Sanchez2 Active Member
85 messages
joined Apr 2007
#513 ·
Melissa Kim45 said:It’s me again. I haven’t posted on this thread in forever, but since there wasn't even a whisper of cancer back then, I didn't really feel I had anything to contribute.
But, honestly, I’ve been lurking and reading all of you. 🙂

Even before we got those results, things were already looking pretty grim—mostly because we were just totally in the dark about what was actually happening. Sometimes, life just hits you like a brick wall.
During her last hospital stay, they finally caught the lung cancer during some testing.

The doctor keeps telling us never to lose hope. We’ve gone through so many tests over the last few months that even she seemed shocked it hadn't been picked up sooner. It feels like we lost such precious time. I’m just at a complete loss right now.

Anyway, she’s undergoing more scans tomorrow to see if there are any metastases and where they might be. They’ll be driving her over to the main hospital, and then later to the specialized clinic in Jordanovac.

Mom is so incredibly weak. She’s already dealing with pain and seems to be losing weight, though she was always tiny to begin with. Her appetite is still okay for now.

She’s also been a heavy smoker for years. And even in this state, she somehow managed to sneak a cigarette while she was in the ward. They actually caught her smoking somewhere in the middle of the night!🙄

Just taking it day by day, one step at a time. I have no idea how anyone does this.

I’ve already lived through that moment when someone passes away in an instant and it feels like half your heart is ripped out of your chest. I don't know if I can go through that again. And I truly don't know how much time we have left.

Hang in there! Please don't lose hope, even when everything feels impossible. Sending so much luck your way!!!
Angela Wright Angela Wright RegularOP
731 messages
joined Feb 2007
#514 ·
Melissa Kim45 said:It’s me again. I posted here ages ago, but since there wasn't even a whisper of cancer back then, I stepped away from the conversation.
But I've been lurking and reading everything you all have to say. 🙂

Even before we got this diagnosis, things were looking grim—mostly because we were flying blind, not knowing what we were actually dealing with. There comes a moment where you just hit a wall.
During her last hospital stay, testing finally confirmed it: lung cancer.

The doctor tells us not to lose hope. But honestly, after the sheer volume of tests they've run over the last few months, even she seems stunned it wasn't caught sooner. We lost precious time. I’m completely lost right now.

Anyway, she’s heading in for more tests tomorrow to check for any metastasis. They’ll be driving her over to a major medical center, and then likely transferring her to a specialized facility in Chicago.

Mom is incredibly weak. She’s already in pain and starting to lose weight, though she was always thin to begin with. Her appetite is still okay for now.

She’s also a heavy, lifelong smoker. And despite how she is now, she still managed to sneak a cigarette somewhere on the ward. They actually caught her smoking in the middle of the night.🙄

One day at a time, one step at a time. Honestly, I have no clue how anyone does this.

I’ve already lived through the kind of sudden loss that rips half your heart out of your chest. I don't know if I can handle it again. And I don't know how much time we actually have left.


Oh, I know someone exactly like that with the secret cigarettes. My cousin's husband had small cell lung cancer—the classic smoker's type. To be fair, his prognosis was maybe three months tops, so he didn't see the point in trying to quit, and everyone else kept trying to stop him. He just hid them because he loved smoking too much to give it up...😳

Don't lean too hard on her about it. At this stage, she's facing what she's facing, and those few cigarettes aren't going to change the ultimate outcome. When it eventually becomes an issue for her, she'll stop. It’s tough, I get it. Just try to be brave and take things as they come.

As for time, with diseases this grueling to watch, you get exactly as much time as you need to process the reality of their passing. I feel like we spend so much effort shielding kids from the fact that life is fleeting and sometimes brutally short, even though it's just nature taking its course. Our parents made that mistake too; they didn't prepare us for goodbyes. For a long time, I refused to accept that my mom would die so young. Then I realized I’d probably react the exact same way even if this happened much later in her old age. My mom is suffering so much right now, and I am honestly praying to God that the parting comes sooner rather than later. I truly believe she's headed somewhere much better than this place or being with me.😘
Emily Foster4 Emily Foster4 Newcomer
5 messages
joined Mar 2007
#515 ·
Angela Wright said:I have a feeling that everything is heading toward a much better place than where things stood before, both for the world at large and for myself personally.😘

😘
P.S. I’m certain that everything feels a little easier for her when she's by your side, and that she holds an immense amount of pride in you.
Jeremy Johnson10 Jeremy Johnson10 Newcomer
3 messages
joined Mar 2007
#516 ·
brightgardener8 said:Three posts back, Carol Sanchez2 was the one who posted it!

Yeah, I get that, but that’s not the right recipe. It’s a different one... not with Aloa verm, but some other kind of Aloa...
Steven Murphy Steven Murphy Newcomer
5 messages
joined Feb 2007
#517 ·
rowdyrider11;8397427 said:My wife is fighting ovarian cancer. It first showed up two and a half years ago. They removed her left ovary, she went through six rounds of chemo, and everything seemed totally fine. But then, about six months ago, the cancer came roaring back with metastases in her pelvis, spine, lungs, and liver. A total disaster. But, of course, we don't give up. She started chemo again. After some initial progress, her markers spiked right after the fourth cycle, confirming the progression. Now, she’s waiting to start a new regimen with Topotecan.

You should definitely talk to her oncologist about adding Gemcitabine into the mix with the Topotecan. Unfortunately, it isn't covered by Medicare for ovarian tumors, so you have to pay out of pocket (it runs about $3000 a month). I knew a lady at SB who was in a nearly identical situation; she pushed through every single line of chemo until they finally told her, "That's it, she's clear!" Right now, she's in her second month of Gemcitabine, and her markers—which were over 1000 (basically off the charts)—have dropped down to 400. Even though I suggested combining Gemcitabine with Topotecan, the doctors wouldn't agree to a consultation, so she's just sticking with Gemcitabine alongside some natural supplements.
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Harold Richardson4 Harold Richardson4 Member
16 messages
joined Nov 2007
#518 ·
Steven Murphy!

I see you have quite a bit of experience dealing with tumors, so I was hoping you might be able to shed some light on a situation for me. My mother underwent a major surgery about a month ago where they removed her entire stomach, gallbladder, spleen, and several lymph nodes. Her pathology report came back clear—well, except for the stomach, obviously. The surgery itself went smoothly; she was discharged after 14 days and seemed to be doing fine. However, after two weeks of recovery, she was hit with severe diarrhea and ended up dehydrated. We had to rush her back to the hospital for a three-day stay. The doctors are stumped; they can't tell us if she picked up some random virus going around or if this is just some lingering post-operative complication. She has also been taking Megestrol to help stimulate her appetite, but the side effects—cramping and diarrhea—have been brutal. After her first IV drip, she felt like she was flying on a plane, but now we are right back at square one. She’s incredibly weak, experiencing occasional quick cramps, and she is scheduled to start her first cycle of chemo this Tuesday. Her CRP was at 14 during the recent hospital visit. What is your take on all of this? Do you have any suggestions for managing her weakness and lack of appetite?
Walter Cox5 Walter Cox5 Member
14 messages
joined Sep 2007
#519 ·
crimsonfox102 said:For those of us struggling alongside—and sometimes because of—those we are losing, it feels like we have a window wide open right in front of us, yet we can't see it because our eyes are glued to those closed doors. I know I’ll cry when he finally leaves, but honestly? I'll just be filled with gratitude. His journey is helping me grow, too. I truly believe that once he crosses that earthly bridge, he'll find the Kingdom of Heaven waiting for him—God's warmth will embrace him, all his suffering will vanish, and he won't feel an ounce of pain. He'll just exist in God's endless mercy...

Just remember, everyone:
THE DARKER THE NIGHT, THE BRIGHTER THE STARS WILL SHINE!!!!!

Thanks to Angela Wright for the support, and to everyone else on this forum as well.

Thank you—and may God be with you. 😘
You really brightened up this incredibly long Mother's Day, my first one without my dearest loved one.
shadowmarlin52 shadowmarlin52 Newcomer
1 message
joined Mar 2007
#520 ·
ImmunoMax AHCC is a product made entirely from Shiitake and Maitake mushrooms, and you can pick it up right here in the States.

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