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Thanks, Eli, for posting this. It does get confusing about diets, but I look at someone like Kris Karr who is 9 years (maybe 10 now?) from a very pessimistic diagnosis who totally changed her diet and promotes dietary changes. There are a number of articles/books out there discussing the impact of our modern diet on health. It’s hard to know what to do!

There has been a lot lately, actually, on coffee (in moderation) actually being good for you!

The book, “Fighting Cancer One Bite at a Time” and it’s follow-up also talk about building up the immune system through diet….

So, what to do?????

K.

The reading I’ve done seems to indicate that chronic inflammation and a break-down in the immune system seem to play a large role in many cancers..so keeping the immune system strong and reducing inflammation are key.

I haven’t been on in awhile, but today I had my 1 year scan and it was clear! I know things can change in a heartbeat, but I’ve gotten to hold my newest grandson born 9 August in Ireland; been peacefully watching the sunrise over a lake in Vermont, seen my two youngest girls get a year older, and feel totally blessed at this point. A year ago, I didn’t know I’d be around today. There IS hope.
Kathy

Hi, Sorry to hear your dad is facing the journey through bile duct cancer. I had surgery Sept. 29th…2/3 of liver removed AND bile ducts. bile ducts were recreated using a piece of intestine. You haven’t said where you are, but Dr. Michael Choti at Johns Hopkins in Baltimore is miraculous. Marion and others can point you to the topic (sorry I’m not familiar enough with this website yet)..where Marion was collecting names of doctors and hospitals recommended by people here. There were a lot of doctors/hospitals mentioned that gave people a second chance.
Good luck..tell your dad we’re rooting for him.
kathy

Just want to put you on to the book, “The Cancer Fighting Kitchen” and “Fighting Cancer One Bite at a Time”..both by the same author..sorry to add to what could be one too many pieces of advice..we all get well-meaning offerings at times like this. With that said…there is a soup broth, Magic Mineral Broth..in both books..that is wonderful..and perhaps your dad would find this broth (and there are many suggestions for additional offerings to the basic broth)..a bit enticing..worth a shot perhaps as it is incredibly rich in all kinds of good things..

We are thinking of you and wish you godspeed on your journey home. I know when I was diagnosed and having my resection, my son who lives in Ireland was very torn, too. Distances are very, very hard. I know how much your parents will appreciate and feel supported by your visit and your husband and children sound like they know, too, that this was a good decision.

Prayers are with you,
Kathy

Jim,
Thank you so much. I live in Maryland; my brother on the Eastern Shore..so this is perfect!
Kathy

SDas, I’m very saddened to hear this set-back, but I do want to say as others have, that there is no telling what will be down the road. When I was diagnosed, I was put in touch with some one else with CC who lives near me. He, too, was operated on only to discover that it had spread. He was given a few months…..6 YEARS ago!!! He has gone through a number of rounds of chemo…has lost his hair and regrown in…has had his share of bad days…but has been here SIX YEARS to see his children get 6 years older, to enjoy many,many good days. It is hard to get into living one day at a time and to focus on healing thoughts, but your friend sounds young, energetic and ready to move positively through this experience. We are all here for him..and for you..as you support him in this journey.
K.