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Gary….our JeffG had addressed the referred pain you are describing. In his case, tumor enlargement created pressure on the nerves. Although, Jeff may have had more advanced disease he did however, find relieve with the application of radiation.
Gary, you are a wonderful advocate for your ex-wife. She is so very fortunate to have you involved in her care. Patients easily become overwhelmed with the enormous amount of information coming at them. They may feel a loss of control of their bodies which in turn may cause them to be fearful and anxious (amongst various other emotions.). This is where an advocate steps in. Similar to you, not many of us prepared to take on this role however; we do rise to the occasions, don

Hi Capodad:

First. let me update you on my experience with coriolus versicolor–I had liver pains, quite literally when taking it, backed off a while, then went back on at a lower dosage, and when I upped the dosage, the liver pains came back. I mean real pains in the liver, no doubt.

I took the turkey tail /coriolus versicolor knowing that I had tested positive to yeast/mold allergy years back, and since mushrooms are in the same general category as yeast/mold/fungus, I knew I was taking a risk. My MD commented that something had caused 2 of my liver enzymes most closely ralated to liver damage or disease–to increase significantly since I started the mushrooms. I also read of a report out of Sloan-Kettering that although the mushrooms could be beneficial, there were a few reported instances of liver damage. So I discontinued the mushrooms.

Most people don’t have the allergy, and my response is in the extreme minority–just felt obligated to update you since I provided some information to you initially.

Otherwise for dosages of supplements I rely heavily on the telephone hotline to Life Extension Foundation and to the cancer supplementation protocols they share with me on request. Their cancer specialist–there are two Naturopathic Doctors– calls me back when I call in, and provides guidance as his time permits. I’d feel most comfortable suggesting that you contact L.E.F.rather than attempting to give you dosages my self. Every patient deserves to guidance of a professional in this area if possible. I’m still afraid to misguide someone else and cause harm.

God bless you and your ex-wife and all of yours.

-Tom

Copodad,
I am taking LiverForce which consist of about 8 different mushrooms and trametes versicolor is one of them. I asked my naturopathic doctor about taking it after I read it on Andie’s list. She added it to the supplements I was taking, BUT she has had me to cut down on it while getting chemo. I am only to take it on my off week of chemo. It is so hard to know what to do, but it is nice that the ones on this board are so willing to share their experiences.

Best wishes,
Theresa

capodad….I am not familiar with either, Turkey Tail, or Poly MVA however, I am hoping for someone to come forward and enlighten us all.
I much understand your struggle regarding the decision for treatments. I believe that there are no guarantees given for whichever way we chose to proceed; we do however, have the ability to educate ourselves and then make a decision based on the knowledge gained. Once the direction has been chosen, we then give it all our might with the hope of getting the upper hand in this fight. Patients need to remember that they are in control and that they can choose to halt all treatments at any time, if so desired.
It had been explained to me that bile ducts carry the toxins out of our body therefore; these cells inherently are quite resistant to treatments. However, we have seen patient