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Hey Kathy! Well, my father felt that if he had “12 months to live” that he didn’t want to spend that time being sick, so we went w/ the Great Healer and used the foods God’s given us. He went to see 2 nutricienists (one of which had stage 4 skin cancer and was given 3 months to live–20 years later she has beaten it w/ diet). He also started on trying to balance his body’s ph w/ alkaline water and he uses what’s called a radio-frequency machine on his liver almost daily. My parents jumped in w/ both feet and embraced these methods as it was literally DO OR DIE. I’ll find out what supplements he’s on, but they are all natural and are basically geared toward detoxing your body and building up your immune system.
He started seeing a new oncologist (he didn’t like that his surgeon gave him an expiration date), who worked w/ MD Anderson for 12 years and was not part of the other surgeon’s practice. He told my father that things looked really good and that what he was doing seemed to be working; however, he felt like since we have the cancer at bay, let’s zap it. He’s going through a low-dos chemo every other week for 6 months (although after 4 rounds they will run a PET scan and if it looks good, they may stop). This is just a precaution, but he is still on the diet, supplements, water, and frequency machine–and prayer.
If you check out my other post entitled “Cetuximab Shows “Encouraging” Results in Biliary Tract Cancer” in this section on Nov. 20th, it gives the entire article, but basically, here’s a snip from the article w/ the chemo he’s doing—
“November 11, 2010
Carollynn,
The first thing I want to say to you is how much your story sounds like my father’s. We found out last September that he had bile duct cancer. We found it early enough that it was at a level T1 and N0–meaning no lymph node involvement. His surgeon took out 80% of his liver but was unable to get all of it. After surgery, his surgeon told us he had 12-18 months to live–12 months being realistic. Fast forwarding 6 months. Dad is doing FANTASTIC! We initially went the route of holistic–natural supplements, cancer fighting diet, alkaline water, the whole 9 yards. His doctors said they were amazed at how he was keeping the cancer at bay naturally. However, he did decide to start a low-dose chemo just before Christmas just to kick the cancer while it’s down. His blood results continue to look good and he looks better than he did BEFORE the cancer.
It’s interesting…as I don’t believe in coincidences–God’s hand is in everything. There is no chance. …interesting…that I haven’t checked this site in several weeks and just now when I did, I saw your post–my dad’s birthday. We celebrated his 67th birthday on Dec. 27th and are bound and determined to celebrate his 68 cancer-free. You remind me of me 6 months ago. PLEASE have faith and stay positive. We have no control over what happens, even though our pride thinks we do. Everything that happens is for the good…and I’ll tell you it’s taken me a rollercoaster ride to trust in that. This 6 months has seemed like 6 years and I’ve been mad as hell!
I will say that we are strangers on this website brought together by a common disease, but that disease does not define who we are…we are love, understanding, support. All these things from strangers. You are not alone. You and all our friends here continue to be in our daily prayers.
Blessings,
Heather–Hello Mary and Marion! Bless your hearts for replying…again, makes me feel like I’m not alone. I don’t know what dad’s enzyme count is…not sure if they had that result on Friday yet or not, but we’ll be asking on Monday..along w/ his bilirubin count. The only results they gave us were the white blood count (4.2), red blood (13.3), and platelet (102). I’m a little concerned b/c wouldn’t these 3 only be relevent if he were going through chemo, etc.? I guess it’s all good info to have, but I’m MORE interested in the enzyme and bilirubin since the elevated enzyme and bilirubin lead us to the Klatskin’s discovery in the first place. Any thoughts on the counts above?
Thank you!
HeatherHello, Craig! Nice to “meet” you. My father was in the Army, but never served in Vietnam. Why do you ask?
Hello everyone. I’m here in Pelzer, SC w/ parents. We are getting our ducks in a row….you know I’ve looked into brachytherapy….does anyone have experience w/ chemo+IPT (insulin potentiation therapy)?
Blessings to you all,
Heather“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And he shall direct your paths.”
Proverbs 3:5″Thank you, Tom! I will check that out….we’re in Springfield! Hello to you too!
I’m going to switch over to “General Discussion” to post something…see you there.
Heather
Thank you to everyone who has replied…it makes me feel like we’re not alone. My parents are in Pelzer, SC–outside of Greenville–Easley is very close. He is supposed to be going home tomorrow–10 days after surgery. His doctor is amazed at how fast he’s recovered. Hopefully treatment will fall in that same line too! I guess the next step is to find a treatment path.
I appreciate all the feedback on certain drugs and cancer centers. I saw a commercial today for Cancer Centers of America–a sign from God?….perhaps…I’m praying He will lead us in on the right path and that His will be done.
Please let me know if you guys hear of any other updates or treatments that are successful–it seems overwhelming. It’s inspiring to read about the “2 months to live” “6 months to live” etc., and you all are still going strong. May God bless each and every one of you. My love goes out to you all.
Heather
The tumor is on the remaining part of his liver, but it’s not anywhere else, so that is very positive…I just can’t imagine a cancer not responding to treatments?! They are in SC, I am in MO. They may look into Duke Health–the university. I’ve made phone calls to about 7 centers from the list on this site. I’m praying that God will lead us on the right path. With only 30% of a liver left and it NOT being anywhere else, I just can’t imagine 12 months. Thank you for your reply. May God bless your mom and your family.
