When Cancer Hits Home

Update On Dad...End Near

noreply@blogger.com (J. Martin) — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 13:58:00 +0000

The last month has been very trying at times. Thank goodness we have a close knit family and each of us contributes as best we can in taking care of dad. Two people are needed at all times and hospice has been called in to assist. He is to the point of very little intake of food (maybe half bowl of cereal a day) and very little fluids. He is having a hard time swallowing at all and can barely talk.

The main problem, at this point, is he still wants to do things for himself. He has to constantly be reminded that without our help, if he falls, he will be put in the hospital and/or nursing home for recovery purposes should he break anything....and we would rather see him stay at home where he wants to be. His sense of humor is still there.

We have an aid come in to bath him since he doesn't want his daughters doing that (which we fully understand). We use a baby monitor to keep track of him when he's in his bedroom resting because he has a tendency to try and "sneak" out of bed without us hearing him (guess that's where we get our stubbornness from). He doesn't seem to realize just how weak his legs are getting.

The prediction is that he has less than two weeks to live and hospice meds are already available for the relief of pain, anxiety/agitation, and breathing comfort. Oxygen has also been brought in but at this point he refuses to use it. He said if he wanted more oxygen, he would just go outside to get more :>) (there's that humor)!

If you have never gone through seeing someone you love, waste away in this way, it can be a real shock. In my time taking care of him, every week that I arrive at his home (three hours away), he appears more emaciated than the week before and I think "This will be his last few days", only to go the next week and see that his appearance is even worse but he's still hanging on. With two siblings on duty at all times, it gives one person a chance to rest for three or four hours and still have the option of that person being there should there be a need for two people to help with a situation in his care. But believe me, at the end of two or three days, you become exhausted yourself and are relieved when the next two siblings come for their rotation of caregiving. Yet, I wouldn't trade this time with my dad for anything!

If you think "things" are important in life...you're missing the boat. Keep your family close and don't miss an opportunity to tell them you love them!

Family Update

noreply@blogger.com (J. Martin) — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 15:54:00 +0000

My Brother:

To start off with, brother has faired relatively well as far as digestive problems since the January report. He still is hoping his "regulation" becomes more predictable since he can not sleep through the night due to having to empty things during the night. He also has a problem of passing gas all the time which can be embarrassing when you are at a meeting at work and other places. He has been trying different products for controlling gas, but nothing seems to work presently. He also has been trying to determine which foods promote the problem. That's been kind of hit and miss so far also.

The other problem he has been having is the leg that he had to have a stent put in due to the side effect of the chemo that sort of destroyed the vein. Well that same stent had collapsed and his leg started swelling again. Upon going into the hospital once again to clear the vein and perhaps replace the stent, it was discovered that there was too much blockage this time for them to get at it! He was referred to a special specialist(!) at another hospital that perhaps could help him with this problem.

He saw that doctor last week. The doctor told him that at this point he didn't want to do anything. Reason being, he wanted my brother to be sure to get plenty of exercise to see if the veins that are working properly in that leg will take up the job of the one that isn't working (apparently this happens often in our bodies).

If, with added exercise, and elevation above the heart for at least 30 minutes a day, there isn't improvement in four to five months, then they will assess other options. Surgery to replace the vein would be one option at that time.

My Father:

My father with his lung cancer, is doing as well as can be expected considering his age (93). Up until two weeks ago, he was still living by himself. It has now become necessary for us siblings to take turns staying with him. His energy is low again, which means taking him back to the doctors to be refueled with a couple of pints of blood (it was explained to us that due to his age, his body was just not producing blood like your's or mine does normally). Usually, right after these "refuelings", he perks right up. The problem is that the periods between "refueling" is getting shorter. It was 3-4 months. It's only been a month since his last fuel-up. I take that as not a good sign.

He doesn't appear to be in any pain in regards to his lung cancer. The only pain he complains of is from his hip surgery a few years back. Therefore, he moves around very little because it hurts. His mental capabilities seem to be deteriorating quite a bit also, thus the need for someone to be with him to make sure he takes the right meds at the right times.

I love him dearly and certainly don't want him suffering unnecessarily!

My Sister:

She is doing pretty good. Again, there is swelling one arm (due to chemo) and she is suppose to be using a particular massage procedure to keep the swelling down. She did it for a while but became bored with it and is now just accepting that one arm will be larger than the other due to the swelling. Her checkups so far have all been great (but that's to be expected at this early time after treatments).

New Alt. Cancer Info:

I am amazed at the new sources that are showing up all the time regarding alternative/natural cancer treatments. A number of these are now being used by the mainstream medical industry, but they are not actively advertising these natural treatments due to the heavy government/medical/pharma industry harassment they would receive. I'll report more on these in another update.

For The Ladies Re: Mammography & Breast Cancer

noreply@blogger.com (J. Martin) — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 12:41:00 +0000

I've long become an advocate of NOT having mammograms! From the information I've seen from professionals, the harm far outweighs the good. Far too often, it has been found, women have had further procedures (surgery) due to a test result that wasn't accurate. Read this article below from the Associated Press: (Due to copywrite, this article has been revised to quote just the part that pertains to mammograms.)

"FDA scientists complain to Obama of 'corruption'

By RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR – January 8, 2009

WASHINGTON (AP) — In an unusually blunt letter, a group of federal scientists is complaining to the Obama transition team of widespread managerial misconduct in a division of the Food and Drug Administration.

"The purpose of this letter is to inform you that the scientific review process for medical devices at the FDA has been corrupted and distorted by current FDA managers, thereby placing the American people at risk," said the letter, dated Wednesday and written on the agency's Center for Devices and Radiological Health letterhead.........(several paragraphs down)

In the letter the group singled out mammography computer-aided detection devices as an example of a technology that should not have gone forward. The devices were supposed to improve breast cancer detection, but instead studies showed they were associated with false alarms that led to unnecessary breast biopsies.

Since 2006, FDA experts have recommended five times against approving the devices without better clinical evidence, the letter said. In March of last year, a panel of outside advisers supported some of the concerns of the FDA's in-house scientists. Nonetheless, FDA managers overruled the objections and ordered approval." (Bold emphasis added)

I've talked to my own immediate family regarding this procedure and they still go along with whatever their physician recommends. It needs to be understood that 9 times out of 10, if a lump is detected with a mammogram, chances are that it could have just as easily been detected by self-examination. The added radiation from the mammogram is doing you more harm than good (I don't care how minute they say it is).

It's also barbaric! It has always been hard for me to believe that...if you have a lump in your breast...it's okay to compress it between to metal plates of pressure...and nothing is going to happen to aggravate the cancer more!

Everyone of my female siblings (eight of us) and myself, have had a lumpectomy performed at some time in our lives. Some of us have had it done twice. This procedure is done when a mammography shows a lump and they go in to see whether it's cancerous or just a lump. Every time they were just lumps.

My two siblings who have had breast cancer, the cancers were not found by mammography first!
In fact, both siblings found the lumps themselves within six months after having their regular examinations.

Now would someone please tell me what the advantage is to having a mammogram?

Family Update - 1/07/09

noreply@blogger.com (J. Martin) — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 12:52:00 +0000

Since last posting, in mid October, my brother went for surgery to have a permanent colostomy bag. He said he didn't want to have to go through the healing process again if he had everything in his colon area reconnected, to find out that it didn't work, and turn around and have another surgery that required the colostomy anyway. As it turned out, his surgeon stated that once he saw the inside area of my brother that he would have had to reconnect, he found it would have been impossible for him to do so.

He was off work for six weeks and everything appeared to be going fine in the healing process. He returned to work the week of Thanksgiving, thus allowing himself a short work week to get back in the groove. The following week after Thanksgiving, I ended up taking him to the emergency room due to severe abdominal pain that was progressing into vomiting and no movement of any kind into his colostomy bag. Upon the beginning of these pains, we first thought that maybe it was just something he ate, or he had a flu bug, and it would all pass. But by the second day, the pains were getting worse and cramping was occurring every 1-2 minutes and he agreed to let me drive him to the ER.

After spending a week in the hospital and running every test (they could think of, they couldn't find anything wrong! Perhaps it was something he ate that just "slowed" things down, is what his doctor told him. It was going to have to be up to him to become aware of what foods would cause this problem for him, and either eliminate it from his diet, or eat smaller amounts of it. (I'm not buying this, by the way!) They send him home with...pain meds if needed.

So now we're back at home and this is our plan: we start on a "soft" diet to start with and slowly add sources of fiber and meats back into his diet. He's doing fine for a few days (about four), and then the pains return. Mind you, at this point we haven't added any beef, whole grains, vegetables or anything that is fibrous. And during this time, I started doing some research on colostomy and cramping, or colostomy/ileostomy and abdominal pain (he had stated that the pains/cramping were right where his ileostomy had been).

I found out that adhesions could create quite a problem for anyone who has had any kind of abdominal surgery. Some people could never have a problem with these little buggers, but other people could have some major problems or constant pain for some time to come unless they have surgery to have them cut away...which could cause more to grow (kind of a catch-22). The adhesions (not scar tissue) are part of your body's healing process from having organs/tissue inside your body "handled", whether by human hands or instruments. They look like a thin membrane (picture plastic wrap stretched across a dish). The problem occurs when this membrane stretches across one organ in your body and attaches it to another. So it can conceivably cause a lot of problems, if for instance in my brother's case, his small intestine (where his ileostomy was) becomes attached to another organ in his body and doesn't have the free flow movement it needs to move the waste materials to his large intestine.

Back to second on-set of pain:
Again he goes back to the hospital, but this time he's able to drive himself. He has called the doctor ahead of time and is admitted directly into the hospital. They are concerned that he might have a blockage. After performing an upper GI test, and also scoping his large intestine, they find no blockage and "again" start feeding him regular food and wait to see what happens. Things start moving okay and they release him from the hospital just before Christmas. Prior to releasing him, his surgeon mentions that the pain is probably caused by "adhesions". It happens to patients all the time and the plan is to do nothing and see if the body takes care of the problem on its own (by the adhesion breaking loose of it's own accord). Time will tell.

My sister:
Is doing good. The swelling in her arm has reduced dramatically and she's back to her normal self. Her hair has grown back and she's even decided to keep it short (more manageable). She will, of course, continue to get her regular checkups and tests, to ensure the cancer is caught early...should it return. Still...no adjustment to diet or exercise.

"Who Can Help Me When I Have Cancer" - Review

noreply@blogger.com (J. Martin) — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 13:59:00 +0000

This free little e-book of information comes with valuable references to natural/alternative/complimentary resources to help you whether you are just being diagnosed with cancer or it's been an ongoing battle that has you drained.

If you have ever been in the position to either be supportive of a loved one first diagnosed, or have tried doing research on your own for your own diagnosis...the task can be daunting and overwhelming mentally. Having a handy little guide that gives you specific organizations that you can contact to get the support you need, will greatly reduce your stress in dealing with this disease.

"Who Can Help Me When I Have Cancer" is only 35 pages
long, but everything is broken down into categories so you can easily find exactly what type of resource you are looking for. Whether that be:

Alternative cancer clinics,
An organization that will help you find sympathetic physicians near you (who will work with your complimentary therapies)
Organizations that will give you financial help.
Nutritional support.
An organization that can help you with a self-help cancer kit and a mentor program.

These are all caring people and organizations that you can contact right now for help!

This resourceful little e-book is composed by the same author of "Natural Cancer Treatments That Work", Karon Beattie, and is bundled with the purchase of that book, but you can download it free by going to the web site and on the right hand side of the page, fill out your name and
email address and they will email you the link to access it.

Who Can Help Me When I Have Cancer

I truly believe this little reference book would be an asset to everyone since statistics now show that 1 in 3 people will be affected by this condition at some period in their lifetime. Even if you don't purchase the rest of the bundled package, at least take advantage of this free resource. Contained in it's pages just might be the resource you need if you or a loved one is diagnosed with cancer.

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Good News & Bad News On Family Cancers

noreply@blogger.com (J. Martin) — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 14:18:00 +0000

I like to start with good news first (of course). Since removing of the scar tissue in my brothers colon, he again has returned to better health. He's gained weight back and is beginning to look like himself. He's become much more active (even playing volleyball).

There's still a long process of healing for him to again go through another surgery to re-connect everything again, but in the meantime he is managing everything quite well and his spirit is good.

Now the bad news:

Two weeks ago, I was informed by my siblings that my dad (93 years old), was rushed to the hospital due to unbearable pain in his chest. Of course, your first thoughts are "a heart attack".

After extensive testing and x-rays, it was found that he has two spots on his right lung. They think it might be cancer and that is what's causing his pain.

The doctors feel because of his age surgery would not be an option anyways. So there's no real way to determine if the spots are cancer or not without a biopsy, but they were suggesting radiation.

My dad, being the age he is, has refused any type of surgery or mainstream medical treatment. He said he has lead a long and healthy life up to this point and can see no reason to go through all those arduous procedures at this time.

He has stated to the family, a number of times, that he is tired and is ready to go.

The good news:

My older sister has made him some of the Essiac tea and he takes a shot glass full three times a day. We will see, as time goes on, whether this helps him or not...I believe it will but time will tell.

They also have him on some form of steroids to deal with the pain, although it was found that he also had some kind of infection, and once the medication for that kicked in and cleared up the infection, he was doing much better as far as pain management.

It is his belief that once the pain is manageable, he will wean himself off the steroids gradually to see if the pain comes back...if not, he'll stop the steroids (which I'm all for).

It should be understood that this wonderful man still lives by himself and at this point, doesn't always eat the way he should. If there is someone there to make him meals....he'll eat! But most of the time, since it's just himself, he won't take the time or effort, to prepare himself a meal.

My sister who lives by him, does make sure when she cooks, she also makes a plate for him and usually drops it off to him (almost daily). But that's one meal a day...and he should be eating more than that. So, needless to say, the majority of the time he's just eating one meal a day!

I love him dearly and at this point, respect whatever way he chooses to address his health.

The good news:

My younger sister with the breast cancer is doing well after having gone through all the chemo and radiation (at this point). Her hair is growing back and she has a good outlook on life. Hopefully, it will not return Only time will tell. She has not adjusted her diet, so she still is eating all the unhealthy stuff.

My older sister who has had two breast cancers and thyroid cancer, at this point, is still going strong. Although she makes sure to get more veggies and fruits in her diet, she still has far too many unhealthy food choices. I believe, had she made conscientious food choices after the first cancer surgery, there would have been a good chance she would not have gone through a second and third surgery. Remember...these surgeries (second and third), were within five years of each other.

Well, that's my update for now, and I continue to gently inform them of their "bad" choices and what they should be doing to increase their chances of not having the cancer return. That's all I can do...the rest is up to them. I love them all!

Gardisil/HPV - Cervical Cancer - Red Algae

noreply@blogger.com (J. Martin) — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 19:07:00 +0000

I've given myself time to calm down on this one (I think)! It is the most disturbing thing to me since it has to do with what pulls at our heartstrings the most...our children. How often, as you're watching TV do you see the commercials for Gardisil telling you to protect your children from cervical cancer, have them vaccinated with Gardisil? They can be "one less" in contracting the human papillomavirus (HPV) by getting vaccinated.

This is a flagrant scare tactic targeted at our most prized assets! Have you also seen the statistics for what could go wrong with this vaccination? Did you know that over 40 percent of the population that gets vaccinated could also get cervical cancer because of it? Did you know that according to the AMA (American Medical Association), most HPV is eradicated on its own by your own body and time? Did you know that the FDA knew all of this before approving the vaccine?

Want to read and see the proof for yourself? Read this report, The Great HPV Hoax.
Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, has done a stupendous job of presenting the facts, and the cover-up that has been done on this vaccine. You can even watch a video he did on YouTube at:
Gardisil HPV Vaccine Exposed

One of the original researchers for this vaccine has said it is a grave injustice that this is being promoted for girls as young as 9 years old! It was and should only be considered for women 18 years and older. Why would you vaccinate your 9 year old if you know that she is not sexually active?

Prior to becoming sexually active, it would be advised that you have a frank discussion with your daughter in regards to HPV. One scientific study has shown that a lubricant with a seaweed extract called "carrageenan" can prevent human papillomavirus (HPV).

This seaweed extract strongly inhibits the virus from attaching to human cells.

Carrageenan is a potent inhibitor of papillomavirus infection.: Laboratory of Cellular Oncology, National Cancer Institute, Bethesda, Maryland, USA.

This lubricant can be bought at most drug stores for pennies on the dollar compared to the costs of the series of vaccinations and would be much safer to use since we don't know exactly what the long-term affects of the vaccines will be. Why has this not been on your local television station?

Please take the time to study both sides of the issue before subjecting your child to a vaccine that could jeopardize their future!

Vital Steps For Fighting Breast Cancer

noreply@blogger.com (J. Martin) — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 14:54:00 +0000

Whether you've been diagnosed with breast cancer or just want to prevent it, there are steps you should be taking to improve the terrain of your breasts. Self-examination is always advisable, and in most instances will find any "lumps" just as soon as a harmful mammogram will.

Add to that, a HEALTHY diet--which means at least six servings of fruits and vegetables daily. Eliminate sugar from your diet. Stevia is an all natural sweetener and, in most cases, can be found at your local grocery store. Eliminate white flour from your diet (which includes any white bread...a whole grain bread with no preservatives is much healthier and can be found in the frozen foods section).

Drink green tea instead of coffee...eliminate carbonated drinks from your diet. Green tea has EGCG, which has an anti-tumor effect on breast cancer cells (sweeten with Stevia or organic honey). Incorporate broccoli into your diet...the more the better. If you can not stand broccoli, opt for a supplement of a "super greens" food from your local health food store. One or two tablespoons added to fruit juice will give you the same benefit with additional healthy vitamins. Be sure your "super greens" incorporate chlorella and spirulina in them. Get all the information you need on these two super greens by reading Super Foods For Optimum Health.

I would also take a selenium supplement. Selenium is a mineral that is normally found in our soil and is passed onto us through the foods that are grown in that soil. Unfortunately, much of our soil is depleted of selenium and therefore, our foods are also. Selenium has been found in numerous clinical trials to reduce breast tumor sizes by as much as 44 percent. It also has reduced the size of prostate tumors.

Up your lignan intake, either by supplement or through food. Studies have shown that those countries that have a higher daily lignan intake, also have lower breast cancer rates. A great source of lignans is flaxseed. Do you think Johanna Budwig and her Budwig diet which incorporated low fat cottage cheese and flaxseed oil might have had some merit? Dr. Budwig was nominated for six nobel prizes, yet when she cured many cancers through her non-mainstream medicine methods, she was ridiculed.

Incorporating the above suggestions into your diet (with plenty of water to expel toxins, etc.), should put you well on your way to stopping and/or eliminating breast cancer as a threat to your health.

There are additional steps you should be taking depending on the stage of cancer that has been diagnosed. Detailed steps with exact amounts of supplementation as well as the Budwig recipe can be found in Cancer - Step Outside The Box.

Sister's And Brother's Cancer Update

noreply@blogger.com (J. Martin) — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 15:16:00 +0000

At least I have a "little" good news in regards to my sister having both breasts removed. When she talked to her doctor about the procedure, he explained to her that at this time she was in no imminent danger and he felt that she should take the time to research this more before making a decision. (Hooray for one doctor!) So, for now, that's exactly what she is going to do (big sigh of relief here). Here radiation treatments have started and it looks like she's doing okay, all things considered.

My brother, after his recent surgery, also appears to functioning okay with the colostomy back in place. Again, he's been told that it will be at least six months before they can even reconsider a new surgery for reconnecting everything...and even then it's all going to depend on how well he healed whether that will even be an option. He is also, at this point, going to seek other opinions (better late then never I guess), and look into alternatives. He feels that perhaps with a different set of doctors looking at his health problems from different angles, perhaps a better outcome could be achieved.

Please note that in both cases above, none of the doctors have talked about lifestyle changes! Both sisters who had breast cancer, as well as my brother, were overweight. My brother is no longer because he's lost 100 lbs. since his procedures began! No he looks very thin, emaciated, and dehydrated! All of them have had very poor eating habits. It has been scientifically proven that being overweight has a direct impact on cancer developing. Not to mention the quality of the foods they have ingested over the years. My brother rarely ate fruits and vegetables and drank a lot of soda. The sister currently going through radiation has relied on a diet mainly of sugar and starches with very little fruits and vegetables.

The sister with two breast cancers and thyroid cancer, has implemented a variety of fruits and vegetables, purified water (both in the kitchen and the shower), and other healthier choices, but has yet to give up on the starches, sugars, and caffeine.

When fighting this disease, you can't approach it with just "one toe" in the process. You have to commit to changing your lifestyle. Eliminating those agents that are known to cause cancer and implementing healthier choices (the right foods, exercise, less stress, proper sleep so your body can heal itself, and good hydration) is the only way you are going to stop the mechanisms that trigger cancer to begin with.

H2O and Cancer

noreply@blogger.com (J. Martin) — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 14:41:00 +0000

This actually should have been one of my first posts, due to it's importance. Our bodies are comprised of 75 percent water. Our brains consist of 85 percent water. There are more illnesses caused by dehydration than any other deficiency. One of the first things they do when you are admitted to a hospital is administer an IV. What's in that IV? Water and salt which is called "saline solution".

Your water intake while you are fighting cancer (or preventing it) is vitally important. Not just any water though...city water with chlorine and fluoride is not a good choice. If you are detoxing or taking supplements to fight this disease, you need to assist your body and the minerals and vitamins you are taking to "flush" the bad cells out by keeping your body hydrated.

Half of your body weight in ounces of water is a good recommendation. If you're not currently a water drinker...proceed with a plan of gradually increasing your water intake to the recommended level. All sodas, coffee, and any drink with caffeine should be eliminated. Caffeine dehydrates.

If you find that you are releasing water as fast as you are taking it in, then your cells don't have the time to absorb the water. Adding some natural sea salt (about 1/8-1/4 tsp. per 16 oz. of water), should help you retain it longer. You should be retaining it for 90-120 minutes for good absorption into the cells.

Once you are no longer dehydrated, you will find a significant difference in how you feel and look, your body doesn't have to work as hard to expel toxins and bad cells, you think clearer, breathe easier and a whole host of other benefits will be your reward.

Fighting cancer is not an easy process when you're use to today's lifestyle, but it is do-able. Being hydrated should be one of your first steps.

Read more about the other illnesses dehydration causes at WaterCure2, a very informative site with many references and testimonies from people who turned around their illness with hydration alone.

Breast Cancer - New Non-Invasive Therapy

noreply@blogger.com (J. Martin) — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 18:15:00 +0000

There is a new therapy being administered by a clinic in Arkansas that is having very promising results. They are using laser, which is not a new method...it's the protocol or method by which they use it that is different.

Using an enhancer agent that is injected into the tumor site in the breast, the agent spreads throughout the cancer growth to "enhance" just those cells. The laser is then used and applied to those cells. The laser actually raises the temperature of the cancer cells and kills them with the high temperature. Depending on the size of the tumor, it may take several sessions, done on a daily basis, to kill all of the cancerous cells.

Once the therapy is complete, you body goes to work, through your immune system to remove these dead cells from your body. You will still need to go for follow-up tests every three months with your own physician to ensure and prove that this is taking place. No chemotherapy, no radiation, no blood loss, no excessive healing time from a major surgery, no drugs.

Unlike your typical slash and burn procedures, should your cancer reoccur, the procedure can be done again with very little harm to your body since your immune system has never been compromised from previous chemo and radiation.

I have sent this information to my sisters that have been affected by breast cancer.
You can view the information and send for a brochure from Lase Med Inc.

Here is a testimony (besides the ones on their web site) from a lady who traveled from Canada to have this therapy.

They have also used it on skin cancers with good success. As time goes on, we will see what other types of cancers they will find that it can successfully be used.

I don't know why news like this hasn't been communicated through all the newspapers and TV stations throughout the world! Wait a minute...yes, I do know...and you should by now too!

MMS And Detoxing

noreply@blogger.com (J. Martin) — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 02:28:00 +0000

I have no idea how many people have heard of this simple method for getting rid of "nasties" that are floating around in your body and causing all kinds of havoc to your health. I just recently came across this inexpensive product that I believe each and every adult should keep a supply of for general health purposes as well as to combat many illnesses that may occur in your lifetime.

The product is called MMS and is proving to be very effective towards all kinds of ailments. It was originally used in Africa to cure malaria by Jim Humble. The malaria patients were usually cured within 24 hours of being administered one dose. Severe cases sometimes took two doses.

They have also had some pretty good results in administering it to AIDS patients in Africa. These have been patients that conventional medicine has given up on...in these cases, they figured, "What the heck...I've nothing to lose." Sixty percent of the AIDS patients were able to return to normal life after being given high doses of the MMS. That's not too bad for people who were given up on entirely by conventional medicine.

The results for cancer victims have not yet been seen. They have had reports of some success with prostate cancer but feel most people are not reporting there successes because once they get well, they are too busy living happy lives to take the time to report back on their results. There is a video on YouTube that has a gentleman who successfully stopped his prostate cancer three years ago. He has now been diagnosed with lung cancer and has started taking the recommended higher dosage to combat that and feels confident he will succeed.

What is MMS? It's sodium chlorite that when activated by using a citric acid (such as lemon or lime juice), produces a chemical called chlorine dioxide. Chlorine dioxide is a totally different chemical than just "chlorine", so don't start thinking you're going to be ingesting a poisonous chemical.

Chlorine dioxide has been found to be more effective against viruses, bacteria, and protozoa than chlorine. "Chlorine dioxide can be used to kill "disease-bearing bacteria, yeasts, molds, fungi and algae", including MRSA and other deadly pathogens."

It is completely safe to ingest and is very beneficial in removing toxins, bacteria, viruses, and fungi from your entire body. The really great part is when it comes in contact with these substances, it instantaneously "bursts", kills the bad guys and your body flushes it all out! If there are no bad guys, no problem, it does absolutely no harm to any "good guys" in your system. It will then just boost your immune system by changing to another product that your body needs.

Now the side affects....none! Well, if you are currently sick with anything, you're probably going to get sicker due to the MMS doing it's job. This includes diarrhea, nausea, possible vomiting, etc. That's all good...because it is proof that it's doing it's job!

If you don't really have an illness but want to rid these things out of your body, just do smaller doses so that it doesn't make you nauseous. The protocol and step by step instructions as well as other links to testimonies can be found at:

Miracle Mineral

There's also a link for you to download the first part of Mr. Humble's book all about this product. If you want the second part that gives more detail of other illnesses (other than malaria) that it has been used for...there is a small charge of $9.95 for the ebook. You can get it in print for $19.95 plus s/h. He makes no money from the actual product.

The "Easy" Road To Cancer Treatment

noreply@blogger.com (J. Martin) — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 23:44:00 +0000

I've yet to understand, after reading numerous medical reports on the "cure rates" of conventional medical treatments for cancer, how anyone could decide to take that route. I believe that the only explanation can be that it is the easiest way to deal with a cancer diagnosis.

Stop and think about it...after diagnosis, going by the options from the mainstream medical industry...you subject yourself to surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation treatments. There's loss of hair and appetite, being tired during the whole process, destruction of your immune system, and a host of other side affects. All told, going by this precarious method of treatment, hopefully at the end of one or two years, the cancer is no longer found in your system.

On the other hand, if you had to adjust your eating habits, exercise, and make changes to your environment and normal everyday products...perhaps for the rest of your lifetime...the 1-2 years of conventional therapy and treatments, is a cake walk, right?

What most people fail to understand is that even though they take the easiest way, and even if two years down the road after the treatments, tests show that you no longer have cancer...that doesn't mean if you don't adjust your living and eating habits that cancer is not going to re-appear in some other part of your body! I can attest to this happening in most instances just from my family alone!

Remember that there are some types of cancer that have only a 15 percent 5 year survival rate (oral cancer being one of them). And a 5 years survival rate where you have half of that time feeling tired, sick, and hairless...is not quality of life.

If my survival rate is going to be less than 2-3 years, I'm going to take my chances with dietary adjustments before I let them slash and burn me so that I'm so ill, I can't enjoy what time I purportedly have left. Many people who have chosen to take this route rather than go with what their doctors suggested, are alive today to tell about it. It's not hard to find many documented cases on the internet that supports this theory, and many are willing to discuss it with you, either via email or phone contact.

But the plain truth is...poor dietary choices are what caused the problem and good dietary choices for the rest of your life is what's needed to ensure you continue to live! Most people just don't want to give up the junk food, junk beverages, sugar, white flour, preservatives, TV dinners, etc. You have to remember, at one time, we didn't have all these convenience foods available. It's only been since they have become available, that the cancer rate has risen.

Perhaps it's past time for people to start to get back to basics. Growing up in a large family, we ate what was on our plate...period. Vegetables and all! Microwaved TV dinners with a few carrots or peas, is not a healthy choice. There's a reason why fresh, raw vegetables are to be eaten. Our bodies require them in order to do all the processes it does for ridding our body of all hosts of toxins and bad bacteria. Without those vegetables, not only are you becoming nutritionally deficient in vitamins, but you are also not getting the numerous enzymes you need for absorption of those vital vitamins.

We use to have "good" milk that had no additional hormones in them. Since they are now injecting most cows with hormones in order to get higher production rates out of them, those hormones are now passed on to us through the milk we or our children drink. Is it any wonder young girls are starting ministration as young as nine years old? And some researchers are also beginning to think that the hormones in milk contributes to the number of breast cancers found each year from the increased estrogen women receive by drinking it.

Get dairy, most red meats, sugar and white flour out of your diet. Eat lots of raw fruits and vegetables. Take pollutants out of your environment, exercise, and drink lots of "good" water--for LIFE! The hard way of living without cancer? Perhaps. But I believe if more people applied themselves to one to two months of adjusting their eating habits to a more healthy one, they would probably stick with it just because they felt 100 percent better!

Researchers Finding Fruits & Veggies To Show Promise Towards Treating Cancer

noreply@blogger.com (J. Martin) — Thu, 27 Dec 2007 01:16:00 +0000

More studies are proving the efficacy of a blackberry extract to be a powerful cancer fighting agent. It has now been found that black raspberries may protect against esophageal cancer. Findings are showing positive results for the reduction of oxidative stress in patients with Barrett's esophagus (BE), which is a pre-cancerous condition that is usually due to gastroesopageal reflux disease.

Research has found that BE patients have a 30-40 fold increased risk of developing esophageal adenocarcinoma (EAC). This is one of the fastest growing cancer incidences in the United States today. There is currently only a 15 percent survival rate of five years for this type of cancer.

Researchers at Ohio State University, using animals that were chemically induced with oral, esophageal, and colon cancers, showed the berry extract reduced oxidative stress, slowed proliferation rates, decreased DNA damage, and reduced the amount of pre-cancerous cells in the esophagus and colon.

The greatest finding was that it doesn't seem to matter at what stage the disease is at, benefits are the same. Not only that, there are no side affects since it's just a food item that is being applied.

There were also findings of a blackberry gel used in a trial by Ohio State University for treating pre-cancerous oral lesions. Research has found that more than a third of pre-cancerous lesions will develop into oral squamous cell cancer. There are a reported 35,000 cases of this disease reported each year with approximately 7,500 deaths resulting per year from this type of cancer. Even if treated successfully, oftentimes the surgery required leaves a patient permanently disfigured.

After six weeks of testing on 30 participants, 35 percent of the lesions showed an improvement, and another 45 percent showed their lesions had stabilized. The gel was applied 4 times a day...once after each meal and at bedtime.

It was determined that more trials need to be implemented to determine that it was indeed the blackberry and not the gel itself or its application method that was the determining factor in the improvement of the lesions. This study was funded by the National Cancer Institute.

Either way, it certainly would not hurt anyone who has oral lesions to start implementing this berry into their diet. If they are out of season, there are resources on the internet where you can buy these berries freeze-dried to get you through the months when you can't get them fresh.

Researchers from Rutgers University are also showing encouraging findings on the polypenols in green tea for preventing the growth of colorectal tumors. Their study was done on rats injected with human colorectal cancer cells. After 34 weeks, rats given the green tea extract developed 55 percent few tumors then the group that did not receive the green tea. The amount given to the rats on a daily basis would be an equivalent of 4-6 cups of green tea consumption. given a and other "natural" products that everyone who has cancer or knows a loved one who has cancer should be adding to their knowledge base.

Then you have the Roswell Park Cancer Institute findings that broccoli sprouts help to prevent bladder cancer. Again, using a rat model with chemically induced bladder cancer, a freeze dried extract of broccoli sprouts proved to significantly inhibit cancer cell growth. The extract from the broccoli sprouts appeared to have increased the enzymes in the bladder that are known to protect against oxidants and carcinogens.

.Anyone who reads this information should be very encouraged that the mainstream medical industry is finally taking steps to research protocols that could be added ammunition to the "cancer fight" and has the added benefit of being less harmful than many of the drugs and toxins that they use as treatments for today's cancer patient.
All of these news releases can be read at the American Association for Cancer Research.

Sister's Breast Cancer - Update

noreply@blogger.com (J. Martin) — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 18:20:00 +0000

I have really had to take time to calm down and assess my own feelings about the steps that are being considered by my younger sister. I don't know where she is getting her information from...wait a minute...I do know. Apparently, the mainstream medical industry thinks it is justifiable to have both breasts removed! Even though, at this point, only one breast has been found to have a tumor, which was removed, treated with chemotherapy and at this time we're waiting to see if any more cancer appears in test results before performing a mastectomy.

They have told her that since she carries a gene that predisposes her to breast cancer, her risks of developing cancer in the other breast (some time in the future) are high. Therefore, it is not unreasonable to consider having the other breast removed at the same time the first is removed (if that proves to be needed)!

Nothing is mentioned about proper nutrition and adding exercise to her regime to prevent a future problem. Nothing is mentioned about eliminating bad foods, toxins from her environment, stress...etc. Which leads me to believe that she is just another "number" to add to their lists of guinea pigs for the drugs and procedures that they endorse but have no real numbers to show as cures. A five year survival rate is not a cure!

Their own numbers show that if she doesn't die from cancer (which means they cured her),. she's apt to die from another problem that was caused by their procedures of treating her. Chemotherapy alone destroys the immune system. So if she were to die from a virus because her immune system was destroyed, I guess they can then say...cancer wasn't the cause of her death!

What's wrong with this picture?

Not only that, what if she were to never develop cancer in the other breast? Than she's had a disfiguring operation for what purpose? OR they remove both breasts and she then develops cancer in some other part of her body? Was the cancer procedures for the breast then considered a cure?

Because of "their" recommendations, my sister is researching their suggestion. I just wish she would spend more time researching what they are not telling her. Yes, she is overweight...yes, her nutrition leaves a lot to be desired...yes, she has a sedentary lifestyle. Ultimately, I have to accept her decision and love her in spite of it. But I sure wish (and pray) that something will reach her to make her understand the role she has played into this disease and that it's under her control to reverse it without harmful chemicals and toxins.

A lifestyle change...you bet...but one I feel that would hold a whole new outcome and longer future for her.

Defensive Cancer Actions - Super Greens Chlorella & Spirulina

noreply@blogger.com (J. Martin) — Wed, 05 Dec 2007 17:08:00 +0000

I know I've touched on this before but find it vitally important to again reiterate and perhaps more fully explain the reasons you should be adding these to your arsenal of cancer fighting steps.

Let's explain what Spirulina is and what it does:

Spirulina is a blue-green algae found in most ponds and lakes. It has been consumed for years by Mexicans, African and Asian people. It is considered a complete protein because well over half of it is consisted of amino acids. It is also a rich source of the complex B vitamins, beta-carotene, vitamin E, carotenoids, manganese, zinc, copper, iron, selenium, and gamma linolenic acid (an essential fatty acid). Because it stimulates the immune system, it may have antiviral and anticancer effects.

It was shown in Russia that children exposed to the nuclear disaster at Chernobyl, and whose bone marrow was damaged, their immune system was greatly boosted by Spirulina.

In a study of 87 people who chewed tobacco with signs of precancerous mouth lesions, patients were either given Spirulina or a placebo. Lesions in the Spirulina group were more likely to disappear.

There are numerous other studies that have been done some of which are reported here:
HEAL

Just by doing a search on the internet, you will find many, many more positive study results on this super food.

Now on to Chlorella, which like Spirulina, is a blue-green algae found in fresh water. It is a powerful de-toxifier, as well as an immune boosting supplement. I'm not able to say it better than some experts, so I'll just post their comments here:

"Chlorella. A freshwater single-celled green algae consisting of 60 percent protein, high levels of chlorophyll and vitamin A, and dozens of other nutrients. It's being researched as both an antiaging supplement and a cancer preventive."
Power Aging by Gary Null, page 149

"I also recommend the use of chlorella and/or Green Magma as a twice-daily green drink. Chlorella is a highly nutritive one-celled blue-green algae that is a powerful immune system stimulant that has also demonstrated anti-tumor effects. Research has shown that chlorella is able to repair the DNA system and increase serum albumin levels."
Treating Cancer With Herbs by Michael Tierra ND, page 304

"A chlorella extract has demonstrated antitumor and antime-tastatic effects in animal experiments. Chlorella has shown some experimental antiatherogenic activity and some radio-protective and chemo-detoxifying effects. It has shown some preliminary benefit in immune function and in some with fibromyalgia."
PDR For Nutritional Supplements by Sheldon Saul Hendle and David Rorvik, page 89

"In 1990, a study on chlorella was performed at the Medical College of Virginia. Fifteen glioblastoma patients were administered 20 grams of powdered chlorella and 150 ml of liquid chlorella, in some cases combined with standard chemotherapy and/or radiation therapy. There was a significant increase in health and immune status immediately, and a striking 40 percent two-year survival rate was reflected in follow-up studies. This is extremely rare for this type of tumor, which normally might yield a 10 percent survival rate after two years."
Herbal Medicine Healing Cancer by Donald R Yance Jr, page 232

Chlorella has been shown, with regular use, to detoxify the body, regulate blood sugar, normalize blood pressure, build your immune system, clean the blood stream, protect the liver, help heal wounds faster...on and on and on. That's why it's called a super-green food!

Anyone who is facing cancer or has a history of cancer in their family, should be implementing these two super-greens into their diet immediately. Even if you go the conventional medicine route, adding these to your treatment can only increase your odds for a better outcome. It's well known that chemo and radiation destroy the immune system, so here are two inexpensive ways to boost that system. The sooner you get these into your system, the better!

Review: Cancer - Step Outside The Box

noreply@blogger.com (J. Martin) — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 12:32:00 +0000

One of the best books I have read on the subject of cancer, it's causes, and how to address treating it in the least harmful way to your body (no chemotherapy or radiation). In my search for answers, due to three siblings in the last few years being diagnosed with the disease, I've read numerous information sites on the internet and have purchased several books to become more knowledgeable on this subject.

I've read Kevin Trudeau's book, the Budwig diet, the information on Essiac tea (I've actually helped my sister prepare this), vitamin B17 (laetrile), all the nutritional information I could get my hands on in support of preventing this disease...and I have found this book to be one of the best in supplying all this information in one place.

You will also read why your cells turn into "bad" cells and how they proliferate. Like it or not, your diet and environment have a lot to do with it and most people do very little in adjusting either one of these things once they've been diagnosed. Very few mainstream physicians ever make suggestions of adjusting your diet either and that's probably due to the vast majority of them not having been educated in that being the cause of most diseases. They are educated to treat the disease once it occurs...not on how to prevent it. Unfortunately, that whole education is based on remedies from the drug companies.

Cancer - Step Outside of the Box addresses all of the problems of why we are treated with the mainstream drugs, as well as, the steps you can take to save yourself. Some of the natural remedies do still require a doctor to monitor your progress and if you choose to use those types of remedies, you will still have to find a physician to assist you. It is ultimately your choice. There are references to direct you on the path to finding the right physicians and alternative medicine people that will be able to lead in the proper alternatives for your type of cancer.

It's a whopping 400 pages of information that every cancer patient or person who has a loved one diagnosed with this disease should read. There have been critics of this book who have said that the author, although mentioning the number of family members he has lost, never says whether they tried any of these solutions. They have also criticized the "lack" of editing and the number of typos and grammatical errors.

I find that to be of little consequence...the main information is what's important. The life you could save by reading this book, could be your own!

Cancer - Step Outside of the Box

Brother's Colon Cancer 2nd Surgery Results

noreply@blogger.com (J. Martin) — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 11:50:00 +0000

My brother appears to be fine after his second surgery. They found no cancer...just a lot of scar tissue from the first surgery and that is what was causing his blockages. They again had to do a re-section which means he will have a colostomy bag for at least another six months, at which time, they will decide whether they will be able to re-assemble everything.

The really good news to me is, my youngest sister was able to convince him to seek out the advice of another physician (or two). Hopefully, it's someone with more of a bedside manner and is willing to direct my brother towards more "natural" things he can do to improve his condition. Only time will tell...but at least he's starting to listen to other people instead of the surgeon who's currently got everything in his hands.

Brother's Colon Cancer Update

noreply@blogger.com (J. Martin) — Sat, 24 Nov 2007 20:58:00 +0000

Darn, darn, darn...

My brother was still having problems and decided to go to another doctor to get his opinion. He no sooner got into the Dr.'s office and this doctor told him if he were him, he'd get himself to a hospital right away. Supposedly this doctor was not able to admit him to his facility/hospital, because they had no more room.

So my brother went back to the physician that had originally done his surgery (he saw him the same day). They ended up admitting him to the hospital immediately. He either has too much scar tissue from his original surgery or his cancer has returned. They won't know for sure until after they perform surgery! They do know that he has two blockages.

Best case scenario...it's just scar tissue, that they will remove. He'll have to have a colostomy again for about six months if that is the case.

Worse scenario...his cancer has returned, he'll have to go through everything again (chemo/radiation) and will wear a colostomy bag for his remaining days.

The lead-up to all of this was that he had attended a funeral service a couple of weeks ago where my sisters were also present. They said he had lost about 50 lbs. and his skin looked really thin.

Apparently, he had been going without eating or drinking anything during the day because it caused too many problems if he did.

One of his big concerns right now is that he doesn't have his 90 days in at his new job (that's why he was putting off going to see a doctor). Now he doesn't know if he'll even have a job when it's all said and done.

This, in my opinion, is what happens all too often when you opt for the slash and burn method of treating cancer without also attacking bad eating habits. Mind you, your immune system is already down from the chemo and radiation, the medical industry does nothing to address this as far as recommending a healthier diet that's going to assist your body in rebuilding your immunity system.

Anyone who has had cancer should be watching their pH, eating to rebuild their immunity system, and keeping all toxic foods (sugar, white flour, caffeine, dairy, etc.) out of their body.

I just wish that one of those doctors would put it to him straight, since my trying to convince him hasn't worked. If it came from one of his doctors, it would hold more weight with him, unfortunately (and I know that's how most people think).

Will post further results after his surgery in a couple of days.

When Was Your Last Mammogram?

noreply@blogger.com (J. Martin) — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 02:05:00 +0000

This is a question that is often asked by my siblings since two of them have been diagnosed with breast cancer. My youngest sister just recently, and one of my older sisters has had it show up twice...as well as having a couple of small tumors removed from her thyroid recently.

I must admit to them that it has been several years since I've undergone a mammogram and that it's mostly been my choice not to have one done.

My older sister's first diagnosis was not found through a mammogram. In fact, she was diagnosed four months after having a mammogram that showed no problems and ended up having a mastectomy. The same thing with my younger sister. She had a mammogram this past December which was negative and the early part of June, she was the one who found a lump.

Having come from a large family (8 girls, 2 boys) with a history of cancer in our family, I believe the medical industry has done a good job in putting the fear in ya, to do things as they see that they should be done.

When my older sister was diagnosed the second time with breast cancer (in the other breast), do to her own research and my helping her by leading her to different reports and studies, she refused the chemotherapy which is so detrimental to the rest of your health.

She did have herself tested to see if she had the "gene" that predisposes you to cancer (oncogene AC), which she does. Therefore, no more mammograms for her, which is a good thing. Instead she gets MRIs every six months to keep tabs on whether this disease shows back up or not.

Now wouldn't you think the insurance companies would pay for this test? After all, if you have this gene and the radiation from mammograms could increase your chances of cancer tumors significantly, the more they are going to have to pay out for future procedures. BUT, most insurance companies don't cover this test. My sister paid for it out of her own pocket (approx. $150).

When it's predicted that 10,000 women will die this year, that are carriers of this gene, largely due to mammograms...wouldn't you think the test would be mandatory before mammograms were even implemented in women?

The radiation that women are exposed to in mammograms is cumulative. Which means if they start testing you at the age of 40 (or earlier), each time you have a mammogram, your chances of getting breast cancer are increased 1-2%, depending on how many views they take.

Multiply that times the number of years you receive them, and if you're already predisposed to the disease, by the time you're in your 50s or 60s, you have upped your chances of tumors appearing by 10-20%.

Is it any wonder that I don't put much faith in the medical industry? Should I be one of the ones stuck with this disease, I will use whatever alternative information I have to assault it before I let them slice and dice me, destroy my immune system, only to have it come back and begin the whole regimen all over again!

I, for one, refuse to be their guinea pig!

Your Child Has Cancer....

noreply@blogger.com (J. Martin) — Sun, 04 Nov 2007 18:16:00 +0000

What would you do if the medical, legal, justice system told you that you could not do what you thought was best for your child with a diagnosis of cancer?

Here's what usually happens in our society (sad to say):

"An unholy alliance of California Child Protective Services (CPS) with a hostile doctor and judge is attempting to railroad Laurie Jessop, framed as a threat to her son and the establishment for finding a way to cure him of malignant melanoma. She is now on trial, under a gag order, since she had gone to the press. When she was arrested, she was put in maximum security, solitary confinement, in the Orange County, CA jail. They claim that everything about. her says anti-Establishment, so she was told, as she was considered a threat in starting a riot.

On the morning of Sept. 12, Gary Null read on KPFK, a Pacifica station in Los Angeles, an e-mail from Ron Miller, who had met Ms. Jessop at the Cancer Control Society annual convention during the Labor Day weekend. They had discussed this persecution by Big Brother in the guise of saving her son from this evil mother who has failed to protect him! She disobeyed doctor’s orders and found a natural way to cure her son. These forces arrayed against her and insisted he must have the cancer removed surgically and attacked with the standard chemical fare. The cancer is gone, but nobody in authority will accept that because her doctor doesn’t believe that’s possible.

The initial biopsy of the mole was done in February. Their regular doctor was on leave when test results came in. A nurse informed them of the bad news. On May 8, Chad Jessop had a follow up appointment with a medical group doctor, by the name of Dr. Masciana, who insisted he needed surgery to excise the site within a week, or he could die any day now! This doctor is a general practitioner, not an oncologist or qualified to do cancer diagnosis or surgery. Chad and his mom decided to pursue holistic treatment for him. Incensed, the doctor reported her to Child Protective Services on the grounds of gross negligent child endangerment. She yelled at Laurie “all of you Jehovah’s Witnesses are all the same,” never mind Laurie and Chad are not Jehovah’s witnesses. Dr. Masciana also told Laurie, with her son present, that his death was imminent. At the close of the appointment, Dr. Masciana informed Laurie that she was referring the case to Social Services. In further investigation, Child Protective Social Services is a misnamed government agency whose employees get paid bonuses every time they take children away from their parents.

That evening Laurie called an attorney who advised her that she had 48 hours or less before Social Services showed up. If she could not prove she was following doctor’s orders, they’d take her son. Since Dr. Masciana had created such a traumatic experience for Chad, he feared the doctors and threatened to run away. In honoring Chad’s wishes for continued holistic care, Laurie took her son to San Diego to continue holistic care using a number of various alternative treatments such as: ozone, hyperbaric oxygen chamber, hydrogen peroxide, energy work, Rife, nutritional supplements, and deep emotional work. Laurie also used “black salve” that she purchased from Canada to remove the mole tissue. Black salve was developed by Native American Indians more than 200 years ago, and used in the treatment of skin lesions, cancers, warts, and moles. Figures our FDA banned it, because it works.

When Chad insisted on hitting the road to continue alternative therapies and getting further diagnostics, that left a question as to where Laurie’s daughter Crystal would go. A close friend of the family and Crystal’s best friend agreed, and this felt like a perfect fit under the circumstances, so Laurie legally signed Crystal over to the family and gave them all the necessary medical insurance information. On May 22, the local sheriff and CPS had taken her daughter out of class, interrogating her mercilessly, telling her lies about her mother, trying to force her to reveal where Laurie and Chad had gone, and then forced her to go on a police joy ride and show them where they reside. All of this was done against her will and carried on for six hours!

They applied “Black Salve” directly to the area in question, thus giving Chad a holistic version of a large border excision. It took about two and a half weeks for the wound to heal. When it was healed Laurie took Chad to a Del Mar dermatologist for a biopsy. The test results were negative of any signs of melanoma! The next two weeks were concentrated on once again healing the tissue to get another biopsy. Upon the wound site being healed, a melanoma specialist did a punch biopsy and a complete lab analysis on Friday, June 15. Again, no sign of cancer could be found in the biopsy and the blood work was in healthy ranges with no distinguishing markers that would otherwise be present in a patient that would have advanced stage four melanoma, as had been previously reported! Was it a miracle, or an activated immune system in a healthy young man, with some useful help, that healed the melanoma?"

Read the rest of the story....

I don't know about you....but something isn't right when we have a society that tells us "exactly" what we can and can't do in raising our children. That's exactly why we have the largest number of overweight, over-medicated children in the world.

It simply amazes me that, here you have a child, who is clearly coherent and has knowledge about what they want to do to him. He chooses to take another path in the hopes that it will do less damage to him then the one our medical society states he should do.

Once done, and he and his mother have proof that he no longer has the cancer -- of course, the medical society can't let this happen! He must have it somewhere else now and we need to go looking for it (at what expense)!

Un-frigging believable!!!

Cancer Education Online

noreply@blogger.com (J. Martin) — Wed, 31 Oct 2007 18:47:00 +0000

I think I'm one of those people who have become really callus towards the mainstream medical industry. Particularly as it relates to deadly diseases. They appear to only have different information than what I do! The main difference being they spent thousands for their education and all I've done is research online. Perhaps they need to set aside time every week and do the same....then I might say that they are more informed than I am!

When you read what they consider "success" and "cure" rates to be (living 5 yrs. after their debilitating procedures), and what other harm their procedures such as mammograms can do....how can they boast about what their profession has accomplished?

After my siblings going through their procedures for removal of their malignant tumors, three of my other siblings went and got every test they could think of to make sure they did not show any signs of the same types of cancer showing up in them.

BAM...they just exposed themselves to more radiation (cancer cause). Of course, they also at that time called me and suggested that I also go and be checked. I gently told them that since cancer does obviously run in our family, I was not going to "up" my chances for getting it by exposing myself to the same procedures that are known to cause it!

Understandably they think I'm a little bit "out-there" with my concepts, but not one of them has done their own research. They are like most people that just choose to bury their heads and let the "good" doctor who has all this education and must know more than them, control what will happen to them should they be diagnosed with it.

After all, it's easier that way!

I love them anyway, and will continue to slowly plant knowledge into their heads (hopefully), that they need to take the steps necessary to protect themselves from a medical society that has clearly gone astray from "due no harm"!

At least if they will come around to the concept that there are alternatives that can work right along side "standard" medical professions or in conjunction with it, then you're taking an approach that can put a double-whammy on this disease and hopefully also salvage your own body in the process.

Some of my favorite sites online for educational purposes are:

Healing Cancer Naturally
Cancer Tutor
(Provides information on what natural solutions to use depending on the type of cancer you are diagnosed with.)

Taking Control Of More Than Your Cancer Health

noreply@blogger.com (J. Martin) — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 00:05:00 +0000

For all those interested in taking control of your health in general, whether it's flu symptoms that you are experiencing, fungus problems, skin moles, etc., I felt that everyone should know that there are safer ways (and cheaper), to treat most common ailments without going to a physician and paying exorbitant prices.

I've used some of the natural remedies found on this site and can personally attest to using cayenne pepper for strep throat. My whole household went through a bout of this last winter, passing it from one member to another.

My daughter and son-in-law used prescription drugs from their physician to deal with their's and I logged onto this site for my remedy. I'm not a big fan of extremely "hot" spices, but I can tell you that my strep throat was gone the very next day! I was amazed, and I continued to watch my daughter and son-in-law take their meds for another two or three days.

The other remedy I used was the apple cider vinegar for a sinus infection. I had never had one before, but my daughter has always been prone to get them every year. So when I came down with one, she was immediately able to tell me what I had.

Again, going to the above web site and looking up sinus infections led me to my cupboard and I pulled out the apple cider vinegar. I only had the common grocery store kind and it worked fine. Using a bowl and a large towel, I poured a mix of one part vinegar and one part water that I heated in the microwave. I proceeded to place the towel over my head and over the hot bowl so that I breathed in the steam.

Keep your eyes closed while doing this and slowly inhale and exhale for at least five minutes. I did this procedure once in the morning and once in the evening. Again...by the next day there was an immense improvement. My head was no longer stuffed up and my sinuses were draining beautifully. Exactly two days, and I was feeling my old self again.

By the way, organic apple cider vinegar added to 16 oz. of spring/distilled water (1-2 tsps.) is great for balancing your body's pH levels. If your body is too acidic (from all the processed foods we consume), you are a good candidate for cancer! Cancer cells do not multiply in a body that has a balanced pH.

To test your pH, just pick up some pH test strips at your local health food store or pharmacy.

Clean Out The Cancer Causing Sludge!

noreply@blogger.com (J. Martin) — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 20:27:00 +0000

I know it's been a while since I posted on this blog, but a lot of things have happened.

My brother with colon cancer has not been fairing well since his operation. Although they have reconnected everything and they told him it would be six months before he would be back to normal....that hasn't happened (surprised!....I'm not!).

He's afraid to go too far from a bathroom for fear of having an accident! Now they have him on perscription medication to "prevent" him from going to the bathroom so that he is able to perform his job! Then he takes another pill to counteract that pill to make his bowels move. Ludicrous if you ask me!

The bottom line is the doctors lied! When we asked him when he was going to seek other advice, his response was "I want this doctor to fix it. He's the one who told me everything would be working properly....he's the one who needs to fix it!" The problem with that is: What if "he" doesn't know how to?

Now....my sister who has been through breast cancer (twice), also had cancer show up on her thyroid and had to have that removed. She appears to be doing okay and her voice has changed....but at least she can talk, walk, and not need to be chained to bathroom facilities all the time.

Add to that one more: My youngest sister was diagnosed with breast cancer two months ago and underwent a lumpectomy. I, being the good sibling that I am, tried to steer her towards other options of post-surgery protocols....such as natural products that would help her rather than going through chemo (destroys the immune system) and radiation.

Of course, the medical industry put a scare in her and she went with their treatments. She is currently shopping for a wig for the hair loss and will not return to her job until all the treatments are complete (after December).

One thing I will add here is that not one of my siblings has changed their way of eating. I think it is vital that they start to learn what they are putting into their system by buying too much of the processed foods that we have in our grocery stores, along with the enviromentally bad exposures that we've become accustomed to.

I think it is vital in today's world that everyone do a colon cleanse quarterly to clean out all the "junk" that gets plastered to our bowels from what has become our "normal" diets. So as to not disrupt your lifestyle too much, a three day cleanse would be the minimum.

It makes absolutely no sense to try and supplement your vitamin intake with good quality vitamins unless your body is going to be able to process what your taking. If your body is filled with old decaying matter (sorry for being blunt), it is not going to be able to assimilate any of the good stuff that you decide to put it in...that's just the facts!

So remove the old junk with a colon cleanse followed by a liver cleanse. Add some digestive enzymes to get your digestive track working properly, and you're on your way to correcting a lot of your health problems.

Another suggestion would be to make sure you get all and any of the bright colored fruits and vegetables into your diet. If you're unable to get fresh, unadulterated produce from your supermarket, the next best thing is buying the numerous dried formulas they have available at most health-food stores.

Most of these formulas, with one serving, give you the equivalent of six servings of fruits or vegetables and come in flavors that make them easy to swallow. Just be sure that they are all natural with no additives.

I will be making recommendations in future posts of the best places to get these formulas at the best price.

More "Natural" Cancer Fighting Information...

noreply@blogger.com (J. Martin) — Thu, 29 Mar 2007 14:22:00 +0000

First an update on my brother:

He's doing "okay". He had the surgery to re-attach everything so that he's no longer using an ostomy bag....but the road is still long with the healing process and hopefully getting control of bathroom functions (no guarantees from the medical establishment). He can't wander too far from bathroom facilities at this point, which means no long distance traveling. He was told after the surgery, it would take him about six months to be functioning normally. Well....that time has come and gone. Now they're telling him it could be six months to a year before he would function normally (for some reason, I don't have much faith in what they say). Even through all of this, he still will not listen to any recommendations or options for taking control of his own health. I love him anyways and can assure you, if he's ever ready (which some people never are) to take responsibility for his own healing process, I'll be there to at least direct him to information that could very well extend his life.

On to other info....

Ya'all know that eating fresh fruits and vegetables are good first steps in fighting cancer...right? And ya'all also know that the bright colored fruits and vegetables have the most bang for your buck in that fight! Hey look....I hate most dark colored (green) vegetables myself (i.e. spinach, asparagus), but I will eat broccoli (which, by the way, is one of the most potent cancer fighting vegies).

Have you ever heard of chlorella and spirulina? I hadn't either! And goodness knows, I would have a hard time eating spinach and such daily! But what if you could get the most "complete food" substance in a capsule that you take daily? What if that capsule also removed a lot of harmful substances from your body naturally, at the same time that it was giving you the essentials you need to help make your body whole again?

Here is a free pdf book that will give you the low-down on chlorella and spurilina, along with recommendations on the purest type to buy. From the reading I have done, if you are someone with cancer, or cancer runs in your family.....as a preventative measure, I would definitely be studying this little book with it's wealth of information. You can also do a google search on the above "greens" and come up with a wealth of other information (all positive).