Chemo

[Guest guest]

Oh Nikki, I pray and hope it is not a reoccurrance,, please let us know,, what about UT, isnt that supposed to be good for cancer?Nikki Cowan <nikkicowan@...> wrote: Thanks. But I am not taking tx at this time. Just wondering if the chemo is going to hurl me over the edge with the virus. Any info will be

appreciated. Regards, Nikki Yes the tx meds for breast ca are much different and

you may have to stop tx for the hep c while on the other . Lemme do some research to see what there is info wise Jackie

[Guest guest]

Nikki do you know 'for sure' that it is cancer again? I will keep you in my prayers sweetie! jaxNikki Cowan <nikkicowan@...> wrote: Cyclophosphamide Epirubicin 5-Fluorouracil or 5 FU Methotrexate Mitomycin Mitozantrone (mitoxantrone) Doxorubicin (Adriamycin) Docetaxel (Taxotere) These are some common drugs given for breast cancer. Oh joy. I have downloaded the info, but have not yet read much of

it. Has anyone here taken any of these? I wonder how they will affect the virus, if at all, or if the liver irritation will worsen it for me? Blue on a rainy day, Nikki Jackie

[Guest guest]

Thank you.

Nikki

GEMZAR therapy seems to a newer therapy and has

basically the same sides as hep c treatment .

And I have gone to every known physicians sites to see if there is any case

study done on treating both at the same time and I keep coming up empty ....

Consult your hepatologist he can probably help you more right now than I can ..sorry

sweetie I tried

[Guest guest]

Thank you, , you give me hope.

Nikki

Dear Nicki,

I

had chemo when I had lung cancer back in 1993 and the gal in the bed next to me

@ the hospital had adrenal gland cancer.

She was given interferon along with the chemo that she was taking and tolerated

both well.

My

experience with chemo (experimental and 5 different drugs-7 day infusion) was

difficult. I lost all my hair

all over my body, had to be hospitalized because my immune system was shot. blood counts were low so they isolated me. I had to wear a mask to protect myself from other

people, was throwing up blood and bile, had severe thrush, lost

weight (down to 87lbs), had aditory problems, memory problems, and basically

felt like crap. I went thru 3 rounds

of this,not liking any of the side effects but the outcome was spectacular. I survived.

If

you go thru this your oncologist will make sure that you can handle what they

dish out.

All

my best to you. My thoughts and

prayers are with you.

> SIDE EFFECTS OF INTERFERON, PEGYLATED INTERFERON, CONSENSUS INTERFERON AND

RIBAVIRIN THERAPY

>

> General and miscellaneous:

>

> Fever, chills, flu-like symptoms, headache, dizziness, hearing loss,

insomnia, fatigue, inflammation and pain in the joints, muscle aches, muscle

contractions/cramps, numbness and tingling, nerve damage, thinning of

hair, weight loss or gain, excessive sweating (especially at night), thyroid

dysfunction, parathyroid dysfunction, increased or decreased level of potassium

>

> Any existing medical condition can be worsened by these medications.

>

> Gastrointestinal:

>

> Nausea, vomiting, heartburn, loss of appetite, changes in taste, dry

mouth, dry cough, diarrhea, initiation or worsening of inflammatory bowel

disease, celiac disease

>

> Cardiovascular Disorders:

>

> Chest pain, heart attack, congestive heart failure, stroke, low or high

blood pressure any of which can lead to death

>

> Lung! Disorde rs:

>

> Difficulty breathing, asthma, pneumonia, interstitial pneumonitis,

bronchiolitis obliterans, lung infection and/or infiltrates, emphysema,

pulmonary sarcoidosis (wide spread lesion forming in the lungs)

>

> Renal Dysfunction:

>

> Decrease in kidney function and failure leading to dialysis dependency

>

> Liver Toxicity:

>

> Jaundice, elevated liver enzymes, liver pain, decreased liver function

>

> Vision Disorders:

>

> Changes in vision which could be permanent, including blindness in one or

both eyes

>

> Brain Disorders:

>

> Cerebral atrophy (brain size decreases), aseptic meningitis (inflammation

of the lining of the brain without evidence of infection), Bell's palsy or

other facial palsy (temporary partial paralysis involving the eyelid and

cheek), decreased short term memory, decreased cognitive abilities. Some of these side effects may not resolve after

therapy is completed.

> SIDE EFFECTS OF INTERFERON, PEGYLATED INTERFERON, CONSENSUS INTERFERON AND

RIBAVIRIN THERAPY

>

>

> Autoimmune Disorders:

>

> Initiation of or worsening of lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis,

inflammatory bowel disease, Sjogren's disease (dry mouth and eyes). These side effects may or may not resolve with

completion of therapy.

>

> Blood Disorders:

>

> Low platelet count (thrombocytopenia), low red (anemia) and white

blood cell count (neutropenia and leukopenia), decreased clotting time,

idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (autoimmune disorder which causes

destruction of platelets), blood clot formation (thrombosis) in extremities or

lungs

>

> Skin Reactions:

>

> Rashes, lichen planus, dry or itchy skin, lupus erythematous (skin

infection), psoriasis (skin disorder causing red patches with white scales),

s Syndrome (lesions and redness of the skin produced by

congestion/broken capillaries), injec tion sites reactions or redness,

injections site infections, transient erythema (redness), eczema, depilation

(hair loss), skin necrosis, vasculitis, initiation or worsening of vitiligo

>

> Drug Addiction:

>

> Relapse of sobriety or IV drug use dependence, overdose of alcohol or

drugs

>

> Psychiatric, Psychological, Mood and Behavioral Problems:

>

> Depression, anxiety, irritability, lack of concentration, insomnia, mental

confusion, hallucinations, mania, bipolar disorders, suicidal thoughts and

attempts, homicidal thoughts, psychosis, paranoia, neurosis, disorders of

psychomotor activity, vegetative symptoms.

Organic personality syndrome characterized by irritability and short temper. An organic effective disorder marked by extreme

lability, depression and tearfulness.

Delirium marked by clouding of consciousness, agitation, paranoia, and suicide

potential. There are known cases of

completed suicide and homicide while taking this medication.

>

> Women's Health Issues:< /div>

> Menstrual disorders, inability to have children, spontaneous abortions and

birth defects.

>

>

>

>

> SOME OF THESE SIDE EFFECTS MAY BE SEVERE ENOUGH TO CAUSE DEATH.

> SOME OF THESE SIDE EFFECTS MAY BE IRREVERSIBLE.

>

> Most side effects (with the possible exception of thyroid dysfunction)

will generally reverse with discontinuation of these medications. It can take up to 8 weeks for the medications to

completely leave body tissue.

>

> chemo

>

>

> ` Does anyone here have any experience of the effects of having to take

chemo on their Hep C?

>

> Nikki

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>! Jackie< BR>>

[Guest guest]

Oh, Nikki, I hope that this proves to be an easy fix, You are sure in my prayers, as well.. Hugs, Sheena Jackie on <redjaxjm@...> wrote: Nikki do you know 'for sure' that it is cancer again? I will keep you in my prayers sweetie! jaxNikki Cowan <nikkicowansbcglobal (DOT) net> wrote: Cyclophosphamide Epirubicin 5-Fluorouracil or 5 FU Methotrexate Mitomycin Mitozantrone (mitoxantrone) Doxorubicin (Adriamycin) Docetaxel (Taxotere) These are some common drugs given for breast cancer. Oh joy. I have downloaded the info, but have not yet read much of it. Has anyone here taken any of these? I wonder how they will affect the virus, if at all, or if the liver irritation will worsen it for me? Blue on a rainy day, Nikki Jackie

Need Mail bonding?Go to the Q&A for great tips from Answers users.

[Guest guest]

Hi Nikki,

What lousy news for you to have to contemplate - I am going to hope that they

are wrong

first off and keep you in my prayers. That said, I did know one person

diagnosed with

breast cancer and also hep c positive. They were able to undergo the chemo with

no

problems regarding the hep - but it was important to include a hepatologist as a

part of

the treatment team. And she is doing well in all arenas today! No fun - but

there are

some great new breakthroughs in treating breast cancer today.

Please keep us informed - and do something really good for yourself while you

wait.

When I was diagnosed with melanoma about 6 years ago now - I remember how

important

surrounding myself with people that could make me laugh was while waiting for

results of

lymph node tests, biopsies, etc... it is amazing what laughter can do for our

healing spirit.

hugs and love, karen

> SIDE EFFECTS OF INTERFERON, PEGYLATED INTERFERON, CONSENSUS

INTERFERON

AND RIBAVIRIN THERAPY

>

> General and miscellaneous:

>

> Fever, chills, flu-like symptoms, headache, dizziness, hearing loss,

insomnia, fatigue,

inflammation and pain in the joints, muscle aches, muscle contractions/cramps,

numbness and tingling, nerve damage, thinning of hair, weight loss or gain,

excessive

sweating (especially at night), thyroid dysfunction, parathyroid dysfunction,

increased or

decreased level of potassium

>

> Any existing medical condition can be worsened by these medications.

>

> Gastrointestinal:

>

> Nausea, vomiting, heartburn, loss of appetite, changes in taste, dry mouth,

dry cough,

diarrhea, initiation or worsening of inflammatory bowel disease, celiac disease

>

> Cardiovascular Disorders:

>

> Chest pain, heart attack, congestive heart failure, stroke, low or high

blood pressure

any of which can lead to death

>

> Lung Disorders:

>

> Difficulty breathing, asthma, pneumonia, interstitial pneumonitis,

bronchiolitis

obliterans, lung infection and/or infiltrates, emphysema, pulmonary sarcoidosis

(wide

spread lesion forming in the lungs)

>

> Renal Dysfunction:

>

> Decrease in kidney function and failure leading to dialysis dependency

>

> Liver Toxicity:

>

> Jaundice, elevated liver enzymes, liver pain, decreased liver function

>

> Vision Disorders:

>

> Changes in vision which could be permanent, including blindness in one or

both eyes

>

> Brain Disorders:

>

> Cerebral atrophy (brain size decreases), aseptic meningitis (inflammation of

the lining

of the brain without evidence of infection), Bell's palsy or other facial palsy

(temporary

partial paralysis involving the eyelid and cheek), decreased short term memory,

decreased

cognitive abilities. Some of these side effects may not resolve after therapy is

completed.

> SIDE EFFECTS OF INTERFERON, PEGYLATED INTERFERON, CONSENSUS INTERFERON AND

RIBAVIRIN THERAPY

>

>

> Autoimmune Disorders:

>

> Initiation of or worsening of lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis,

inflammatory bowel

disease, Sjogren's disease (dry mouth and eyes). These side effects may or may

not resolve

with completion of therapy.

>

> Blood Disorders:

>

> Low platelet count (thrombocytopenia), low red (anemia) and white blood cell

count

(neutropenia and leukopenia), decreased clotting time, idiopathic

thrombocytopenic

purpura (autoimmune disorder which causes destruction of platelets), blood clot

formation

(thrombosis) in extremities or lungs

>

> Skin Reactions:

>

> Rashes, lichen planus, dry or itchy skin, lupus erythematous (skin

infection), psoriasis

(skin disorder causing red patches with white scales), s Syndrome

(lesions

and redness of the skin produced by congestion/broken capillaries), injection

sites

reactions or redness, injections site infections, transient erythema (redness),

eczema,

depilation (hair loss), skin necrosis, vasculitis, initiation or worsening of

vitiligo

>

> Drug Addiction:

>

> Relapse of sobriety or IV drug use dependence, overdose of alcohol or drugs

>

> Psychiatric, Psychological, Mood and Behavioral Problems:

>

> Depression, anxiety, irritability, lack of concentration, insomnia, mental

confusion,

hallucinations, mania, bipolar disorders, suicidal thoughts and attempts,

homicidal

thoughts, psychosis, paranoia, neurosis, disorders of psychomotor activity,

vegetative

symptoms. Organic personality syndrome characterized by irritability and short

temper.

An organic effective disorder marked by extreme lability, depression and

tearfulness.

Delirium marked by clouding of consciousness, agitation, paranoia, and suicide

potential.

There are known cases of completed suicide and homicide while taking this

medication.

>

> Women's Health Issues:< /div>

> Menstrual disorders, inability to have children, spontaneous abortions and

birth

defects.

>

>

>

>

> SOME OF THESE SIDE EFFECTS MAY BE SEVERE ENOUGH TO CAUSE DEATH.

> SOME OF THESE SIDE EFFECTS MAY BE IRREVERSIBLE.

>

> Most side effects (with the possible exception of thyroid dysfunction) will

generally

reverse with discontinuation of these medications. It can take up to 8 weeks for

the

medications to completely leave body tissue.

>

> chemo

>

>

> ` Does anyone here have any experience of the effects of having to

take chemo

on their Hep C?

>

> Nikki

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

> Jackie

>

[Guest guest]

Nikki,

The drugs that I was given were:

cisplatin, 5FU, methotrexate, navelbine, and leucovorin, pre surgergery. Post surgery I was given accutane for 3 months. As with breast cancer, lung cancer can spread easily so this experimental therapy @ that time was designed to cover all the bases. I was diognosed @ stage 4 inoperable with a 2% survival rate. The main tumor was on the pulmonary artery with a satalite (small) in the liver. The first oncologist told me to get my affairs in order, so I fired him. I had a friend who was a doc and he recommended a oncoligist who did experimental studies so I signed up for that. The chemo melted away the tumors and when it was safe enough they preformed a left lung upper lobectomy. The reason that I am going into detail about this is to let you know that you have many options. You don't have to face this with fear. Please be aggressive with your testing ( bone scans, MRI's ect.) The sooner you know the better. And if you have to go thru some of this than please take the bull by the horns! And remember, any doctor is someone that you employ, not the other way around.

> > > Cyclophosphamide > Epirubicin > 5-Fluorouracil or 5 FU > Methotrexate > Mitomycin > Mitozantrone (mitoxantrone) > Doxorubicin (Adriamycin) > Docetaxel (Taxotere)> These are some common drugs given for breast cancer. Oh joy. I have downloaded the info, but have not yet read much of it. Has anyone here taken any of these? I wonder how they will affect the virus, if at all, or if the liver irritation will worsen it for me?> > Blue on a rainy day,> Nikki> > > > > > > Jackie > > > > > ---------------------------------> Need Mail bonding?> Go to the Q & A for great tips from Answers users.>

[Guest guest]

Hi Jackie,

I got my appointment for UTMB on the 21st. I have been studying the UT protocol for

cancer and I may use it, depending on what I hear.

But, if there is cancer in the breast I want it cut off, no if’s, ands or

butts! And if they want to do chemo, then I will. They know so much more about breast cancer

these days. I just want to

live. Will let you know what’s

up when I get back from Galveston.

Nikki

Oh Nikki,

I pray and hope it is not a reoccurrance,, please let us know,, what about

UT, isnt that supposed to be good for cancer?

[Guest guest]

Hi Jackie,

I got my appointment for UTMB on the 21st. I have been studying the UT protocol for

cancer and I may use it, depending on what I hear.

But, if there is cancer in the breast I want it cut off, no if’s, ands or

butts! And if they want to do chemo, then I will. They know so much more about breast cancer

these days. I just want to

live. Will let you know what’s

up when I get back from Galveston.

Nikki

Oh Nikki,

I pray and hope it is not a reoccurrance,, please let us know,, what about

UT, isnt that supposed to be good for cancer?

[Guest guest]

Sweetie, WE WANT YOU TO LIVE TOO! You MUST do what you must do in order to stop the cancer if thats what it is... YOU are in our prayers ,, and Yes, please let us know... How is your hubby doing? He is also in my prayers and I hope he recovers well! hugs, jackieNikki Cowan <nikkicowan@...> wrote: Hi

Jackie, I got my appointment for UTMB on the 21st. I have been studying the UT protocol for cancer and I may use it, depending on what I hear. But, if there is cancer in the breast I want it cut off, no if’s, ands or butts! And if they want to do chemo, then I will. They know so much more about breast cancer these days. I just want to live. Will let you know what’s up when I get back from Galveston. Nikki Oh Nikki, I pray and hope it is not a reoccurrance,, please let us know,, what about UT, isnt that supposed to be good for cancer? Jackie

[Guest guest]

Thank you so much! Sorry I am so behind

on email. Have spent the last two

days at the VA Hospital in Houston

with my husband for continuing evals on his stroke.

Nikki

Oh, Nikki, I hope that this proves to be an easy fix,

You are sure in my prayers, as well..

Hugs,

Sheena

[Guest guest]

Thank you so much! Sorry I am so behind

on email. Have spent the last two

days at the VA Hospital in Houston

with my husband for continuing evals on his stroke.

Nikki

Oh, Nikki, I hope that this proves to be an easy fix,

You are sure in my prayers, as well..

Hugs,

Sheena

[Guest guest]

Thank you, (((()))))! That is very

good to hear!

Nikki

Hi Nikki,

What lousy news for you to have to contemplate - I am going to hope that they

are wrong

first off and keep you in my prayers.

That said, I did know one person diagnosed with

breast cancer and also hep c positive.

They were able to undergo the chemo with no

problems regarding the hep - but it was important to include a hepatologist as

a part of

the treatment team. And she is doing

well in all arenas today! No fun - but there are

some great new breakthroughs in treating breast cancer today.

Please keep us informed - and do something really good for yourself while you

wait.

When I was diagnosed with melanoma about 6 years ago now - I remember how

important

surrounding myself with people that could make me laugh was while waiting for

results of

lymph node tests, biopsies, etc... it is

amazing what laughter can do for our healing spirit.

hugs and love, karen

[Guest guest]

WoW! You really went through it! I am so

glad that you did so well! I am sure hoping that I can get along well with the

UTMB docs. They are pretty much my

main ave now with no insurance. But

I have heard good things about their breast center.

It is about a 3 hour drive, but the reward is that it is in Galveston, and just seeing the sea is so healing

for me. It will certainly help me

chill.

Thanks for the support from everyone, it

means so much.

Nikki

Nikki,

The

drugs that I was given were:

cisplatin,

5FU, methotrexate, navelbine, and leucovorin, pre surgergery. Post surgery I was given accutane for 3 months. As with breast cancer, lung cancer can spread

easily so this experimental therapy @ that time was designed to cover all the

bases. I was diognosed @ stage

4 inoperable with a 2% survival rate.

The main tumor was on the pulmonary artery with a satalite (small) in the liver. The first oncologist told me to get my

affairs in order, so I fired him. I

had a friend who was a doc and he recommended a oncoligist who did experimental

studies so I signed up for that.

The chemo melted away the tumors and when it was safe enough they preformed

a left lung upper lobectomy.

The reason that I am going into detail about this is to let you know that you have

many options. You don't have to face

this with fear. Please be aggressive

with your testing ( bone scans, MRI's ect.)

The sooner you know the better. And

if you have to go thru some of this than please take the bull by the horns! And

remember, any doctor is someone that you employ, not the other way around.

[Guest guest]

WoW! You really went through it! I am so

glad that you did so well! I am sure hoping that I can get along well with the

UTMB docs. They are pretty much my

main ave now with no insurance. But

I have heard good things about their breast center.

It is about a 3 hour drive, but the reward is that it is in Galveston, and just seeing the sea is so healing

for me. It will certainly help me

chill.

Thanks for the support from everyone, it

means so much.

Nikki

Nikki,

The

drugs that I was given were:

cisplatin,

5FU, methotrexate, navelbine, and leucovorin, pre surgergery. Post surgery I was given accutane for 3 months. As with breast cancer, lung cancer can spread

easily so this experimental therapy @ that time was designed to cover all the

bases. I was diognosed @ stage

4 inoperable with a 2% survival rate.

The main tumor was on the pulmonary artery with a satalite (small) in the liver. The first oncologist told me to get my

affairs in order, so I fired him. I

had a friend who was a doc and he recommended a oncoligist who did experimental

studies so I signed up for that.

The chemo melted away the tumors and when it was safe enough they preformed

a left lung upper lobectomy.

The reason that I am going into detail about this is to let you know that you have

many options. You don't have to face

this with fear. Please be aggressive

with your testing ( bone scans, MRI's ect.)

The sooner you know the better. And

if you have to go thru some of this than please take the bull by the horns! And

remember, any doctor is someone that you employ, not the other way around.

[Guest guest]

Nikki honey, you've sure got your hands full to overflowing haven't you? Please don't ever feel you have to apologise for being absent here. Life has a way of jumping up and slapping us upside the head quite regularly.

Do you have friends and relatives closeby that you can lean on through this difficult time? Gosh, you've got hubby's health to deal with as well as your own? Please try to keep as well rested won't you? And don't be too proud to accept any help offers that may come your way.

You know we're here for you always.

Luv

anne

Thank you so much! Sorry I am so behind on email. Have spent the last two days at the VA Hospital in Houston with my husband for continuing evals on his stroke.

Nikki

[Guest guest]

Does anyone know a good naturpath or chinese medicine

doctor in Utah, or even a cancer doctor that would

have an open mind. I found one naturpath that has a 3

month waiting list.

Thanks, robyn

--- Arlyn Grant <arlynsg@...> wrote:

> Hi Robyn,

>

> How are you sure it has spread to your lungs?

> Breast cancer pretty much

> never shows up in the foot, so I'm not sure what the

> lump in your foot

> is. Since you have not been back to the doctor, it

> might be a good idea

> to go see him and ask him these questions. It is my

> opinion that

> believing the cancer to have spread, without having

> any proof, could be

> detrimental to your health and mental well-being.

> I'm a firm believer

> in knowing what you are dealing with and getting all

> the facts.

>

> Three weeks is probably not long enough for the

> Budwig protocol to take

> effect. It took you a long time to get to this

> stage, it won't go away

> in just a few weeks, unfortunately.

>

> Whether or not you decide to choose chemo, surgery,

> radiation, etc, is

> completely up to you. I know that I would not be

> able to make that

> decision without knowing all the details concerning

> the cancer I have.

> Is your cancer hormone positive? Are you following

> Budwig 100%? How

> aggressive is your cancer - what grade is it? Were

> you staged? If your

> cancer is hormone positive, what other things have

> you thought to do

> about it? Have you asked around for a qualified

> naturopath or Chinese

> medicine doctor who can help you work through the

> hundreds of different

> alternative options out there?

>

> Again, it is my opinion that knowledge is power and

> with that knowledge,

> you can find your answer. Also, it is my opinion

> that cancer treatment

> is a personal choice and no one should be made to

> feel bad about their

> choices. I also believe it is best to attack things

> from all angles.

> This is why I chose surgery and radiation and

> follow-up with

> alternatives. I am a huge believer in alternatives,

> but all my

> pre-cancer precautions didn't work - as I developed

> it anyway. So, I

> did what I felt I had to do and now will continue on

> my way with

> alternatives again.

>

> My best to you.

>

> ar

>

>

>

> On Fri, 23 May 2008 12:29:28 -0700 (PDT), " robyn

> howell "

> <robynehowell@...> said:

> >

> > Hi, I have breast cancer and I am pretty sure it

> has

> > spread to my lungs. There is also a lump in my

> foot

> > which I am sure is a tumor, and showed up about 1

> week

> > after very rought mamograms. I am doing budwig for

> 3

> > weeks. If this crap wasnt spreading I wouldnt be

> so

> > worried, but I dont know if budwig will kick in

> soon

> > enough as most people say it takes at least 2 to 3

> > months to effect tumors. I havent been back to the

> > doctor in 6 weeks since diagnosis. I'm wondering

> what

> > you people would do about going back, having

> surgery,

> > and chemo, etc.

> > Thanks, Robyn

> >

> >

> >

> >

> > ------------------------------------

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

Robyn,

I don't know if this search page will come up for you:

http://utah.citysearch.com/yellowpages/directory/Utah/180/354/page1.html?gcats=1\

80

I googled alternative medicine Utah and this citysearch page came up.

There are quite a few listed. However, I do not know anything about

them.

ar

On Fri, 23 May 2008 18:55:19 -0700 (PDT), " robyn howell "

<robynehowell@...> said:

> Does anyone know a good naturpath or chinese medicine

> doctor in Utah, or even a cancer doctor that would

> have an open mind. I found one naturpath that has a 3

> month waiting list.

> Thanks, robyn

> --- Arlyn Grant <arlynsg@...> wrote:

>

> > Hi Robyn,

> >

> > How are you sure it has spread to your lungs?

> > Breast cancer pretty much

> > never shows up in the foot, so I'm not sure what the

> > lump in your foot

> > is. Since you have not been back to the doctor, it

> > might be a good idea

> > to go see him and ask him these questions. It is my

> > opinion that

> > believing the cancer to have spread, without having

> > any proof, could be

> > detrimental to your health and mental well-being.

> > I'm a firm believer

> > in knowing what you are dealing with and getting all

> > the facts.

> >

> > Three weeks is probably not long enough for the

> > Budwig protocol to take

> > effect. It took you a long time to get to this

> > stage, it won't go away

> > in just a few weeks, unfortunately.

> >

> > Whether or not you decide to choose chemo, surgery,

> > radiation, etc, is

> > completely up to you. I know that I would not be

> > able to make that

> > decision without knowing all the details concerning

> > the cancer I have.

> > Is your cancer hormone positive? Are you following

> > Budwig 100%? How

> > aggressive is your cancer - what grade is it? Were

> > you staged? If your

> > cancer is hormone positive, what other things have

> > you thought to do

> > about it? Have you asked around for a qualified

> > naturopath or Chinese

> > medicine doctor who can help you work through the

> > hundreds of different

> > alternative options out there?

> >

> > Again, it is my opinion that knowledge is power and

> > with that knowledge,

> > you can find your answer. Also, it is my opinion

> > that cancer treatment

> > is a personal choice and no one should be made to

> > feel bad about their

> > choices. I also believe it is best to attack things

> > from all angles.

> > This is why I chose surgery and radiation and

> > follow-up with

> > alternatives. I am a huge believer in alternatives,

> > but all my

> > pre-cancer precautions didn't work - as I developed

> > it anyway. So, I

> > did what I felt I had to do and now will continue on

> > my way with

> > alternatives again.

> >

> > My best to you.

> >

> > ar

> >

> >

> >

> > On Fri, 23 May 2008 12:29:28 -0700 (PDT), " robyn

> > howell "

> > <robynehowell@...> said:

> > >

> > > Hi, I have breast cancer and I am pretty sure it

> > has

> > > spread to my lungs. There is also a lump in my

> > foot

> > > which I am sure is a tumor, and showed up about 1

> > week

> > > after very rought mamograms. I am doing budwig for

> > 3

> > > weeks. If this crap wasnt spreading I wouldnt be

> > so

> > > worried, but I dont know if budwig will kick in

> > soon

> > > enough as most people say it takes at least 2 to 3

> > > months to effect tumors. I havent been back to the

> > > doctor in 6 weeks since diagnosis. I'm wondering

> > what

> > > you people would do about going back, having

> > surgery,

> > > and chemo, etc.

> > > Thanks, Robyn

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > > ------------------------------------

> > >

> > >

[Guest guest]

(NaturalNews) LFO singer-songwriter Rich

Cronin, creator of the smash hit " Summer Girls, " died after receiving

chemotherapy as a " treatment " for leukemia. He was 35.

Yes, 35.

He was first diagnosed with leukemia in 2005 and underwent

chemotherapy. Not surprisingly, the cancer returned in 2007 because

chemotherapy doesn't cure cancer.

The most common side effect of chemotherapy is, in fact, more cancer. This is

exactly what happened with Rich Cronin who suffered through a return of the

disease in 2007 and 2008.

Chemotherapy is also extremely toxic to the liver, kidneys and brain. People who

undergo chemotherapy often suffer so-called " chemo brain " -- a significant

decline in mental function affecting memory and even personality.

Chemotherapy keeps killing celebrities. Sadly, Rich Cronin joins a long list of

other celebrities who have died after choosing to poison themselves with toxic

chemotherapy.

Swayze died after receiving chemotherapy for pancreatic cancer

(http://www.naturalnews.com/027047_c...);

Farrah Fawcett died after chemotherapy for anal cancer

(http://www.naturalnews.com/026511_c...);

Jennings died after chemotherapy treatments for lung cancer;

Tony Snow died after chemotherapy treatments for colon cancer

(http://www.naturalnews.com/023626_c...).

Just recently, actor announced he has stage 4 throat cancer and

would begin treating it with toxic chemotherapy and radiation

(http://www.naturalnews.com/029685_M...). I hope he has the wisdom to use

nutrition and superfoods to protect his healthy cells from the toxic effects of

chemotherapy, or he too might find himself in a rapid health decline.

Celebrities who choose holistic, nutritional approaches to health have far

better outcomes, by the way. Suzanne Somers famously overcame her own breast

cancer by turning to natural remedies and a holistic lifestyle

(http://www.naturalnews.com/027526_S...).

Also recently, Drew Carey cured his own diabetes by changing his diet and

working out at the gym.

What is chemotherapy?Chemotherapy involves the injection of toxic poisons into

the human body. The term " therapy " in " chemotherapy " is actually a form of false

advertising -- there's nothing therapeutic about it.

The chemicals used in chemotherapy are derived from mustard gas chemical weapons

used in World War I. They are so incredibly toxic to the human body that

pharmacists are getting cancer just from touching the chemotherapy drugs

(http://www.naturalnews.com/029191_s...).

Chemotherapy is fraudulently marketed as a " cure "

for cancer even though it cures nothing. In fact, chemotherapy

compromises the future functioning of the human body, practically

guaranteeing more medical expenses from liver damage, kidney damage or

recurring cancer " treatments. "

Inside the holistic health community, cancer is relatively easy to cure but only

if the patient has never done chemotherapy. I personally know several

anti-cancer doctors, Chinese medicine practitioners and naturopaths. Some of

them have told me flat out, " I won't treat patients

who have already undergone chemotherapy. " When I ask why, they tell me,

" Because they always die. And when they die, their families blame the

last therapy they received even though the chemo is what killed them. "

It's common for patients to undergo chemotherapy and then, right at the brink of

death, they finally realize conventional medicine is killing them and they reach

out to alternative medicine. But by then it's too late. The damage has already

been done by chemotherapy. They are beyond repair.

Choosing chemotherapy is a death sentence. And sadly, far too many celebrities

are choosing chemotherapy because they are being lied to by their doctors and

oncologists -- people who earn profits

from chemotherapy " treatments. " Cancer docs refuse to tell their

patients the truth about anti-cancer nutrients that are readily (and

cheaply) available. From vitamin D to exotic medicinal mushrooms,

genuine cancer cures exist all around us in nature. But conventional

medicine refuses to recognize them as real.

It's sad that we're losing so many creative people these days; people who are

victimized by the cancer industry

and tricked into killing themselves with chemicals. Rich Cronin didn't

deserve to die, and especially not enduring the kind of suffering

caused by chemotherapy chemicals which cause you to vomit up your

meals, drop your hair, suffer extreme weakness and lose muscle mass.

It's a demeaning and medically useless way to die.

If such

treatments were used on prisoners of war, they would be considered

inhumane and in violation of the Geneva Convention. And yet, for some

reason, one celebrity after another keeps choosing toxic chemotherapy,

only to follow in the footsteps of others who suffered and died before

them.

When will people learn?

Celebrity status, it turns

out, confers no special health knowledge to a person. The world's most

famous person can be just as clueless about health as any ordinary guy

on the street. Real health isn't taught in public schools, and most of

the health propaganda

broadcast by authorities in America is based on false and misleading

information designed to financially support the pharmaceutical industry.

Rich

Cronin was more a victim of the cancer industry's false propaganda than

cancer itself. He no doubt could have been saved if he had known about

anti-cancer herbs, superfoods and nutritional supplements. But that

information was not given to him by anyone in the medical profession.

And that is no coincidence.

They would rather see people die

than lose control of their cancer industry profits, it seems. The last

thing cancer doctors want to do is put themselves out of business by

teaching people how to prevent cancer on their own.

The

knowledge presented right here on NaturalNews.com could prevent 9 out

of 10 cancers if fully embraced. That translates into a reduction of 90

percent of all cancer industry jobs. No wonder they don't want the

public learning the truth about how easy it is to prevent and even cure

cancer using natural medicine.

In the cancer industry, job security depends on keeping the public (and

celebrities) as ignorant as possible about nutrition and natural ways to prevent

or cure cancer.

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