Hi Rowan, Cancer is NOT a death sentence.  Cancer is an opportunity for so many things to unfold for you now. Some will challenge you, others will enrich you ...  We know how you feel.    Remember this:  cancer is the result of something gone wrong. Find out what this is. If your GP has no time for your questions switch GPs.  Check with a nutritionist or hospital dietitian as to what you should eat and drink and when and how much. Clean your environment from food to the air you breathe, any constipation (add fibre rich veg and fruits). Ensure you rest and get good sleep and if stress or relationship issues etc are a problem then see a counsellor/psychologist/therapist.  Stress affects the body, changing chemical and hormonal reactions. I am a psychotherapist and a nutritionist. I had my cancer scare. Open yourself to all the support out there. You WILL come through this. You WILL come through this. : ))     ... View more

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Hi Tickettyboo I can tell you that you are on your way and you will do it your way! Visualisations - of blowing the C up, flushing it away, nuking it et cetera are very powerful ... : )) You can do it J ... View more

Hi Tickettyboo There is LOTS of HOPE. I recommend the book by Kelly A. Turner:   Radical Remission. Make plans, it's your turn now : )) The community is big, and you are never ever alone. We go through shock and a period of grief and then watch out world!! here you come : ))) Janine ... View more

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Super Woman!!   Hmmm that sore throat, not sure, your naturopath friend could help there and take a look. Mention it to your dentist.  When the mucosa lining our throat gets dried out or even just a weeny bit that is a big open door for bad bacteria to settle in and inflame and proliferate causing a cold. It can happen to anyone anytime. I would rinse the mouth and then gently (with the softest brush possible) brush the teeth, gargle with salty water for 30 seconds to kill the bug, and then rinse the mouth with cool/warm previously boiled water. Then if you have a teaspoon of Organic honey, or a milky drink or eg custard that might soothe your throat.  A lozenge like Strepsils (I luv the sugar-free lemon or strawberry) will kill a bug and I always have them in my handbag for emergencies. Best not to kiss anyone, but then again we live in COVID times. Watch the inflammation.   You are exercising a lot. Yes you put us all to shame. But could you be overdoing it a tad? and that can stress your body as well not only in terms of joints and muscle but cortisol (which is damaging) and interferes with blood glucose, it's all connected, sorry : ((. A lot of exercise would require extra water, replenishment of electrolytes*  (because you are sweating), extra antioxidants from wholefoods (veg fruit fish meat nuts grains) and extra protein (after the workout) because of the wear and tear of bone and muscle. And then you will need good sleep for the repair work to happen during the night. It's all about balance.   Woman to woman, have you had a bone density test yet?  Are you doing the meditation thinggy?    *Hydrate but also replace Electrolytes   (potassium, magnesium, calcium and sodium) : think in terms of banana or fruit with some nuts (potassium), milk (calcium), seeds/grains/beans/leafy greens/yoghurt/fruits (magnesium),  a tablespoon of salted nuts/an olive/celery (sodium chloride). Or just have a natural yoghurt and eg banana smoothy or hummus dip with wholegrain rice crackers or cheese, tomato, avo on wholegrain. And, there's protein in all of these : ))  You will replenish, and aid the development of muscle which is so critical to health, systems balancing, movement, and ageing.     Have a great Sunday!!   ... View more

Wow Your post is awesome.  I don't usually use the word 'awesome' fyi : )).   You now have a therapeutic garden to work on, each weed you pull on is one day closer to healing!!   There are side-effects and one critical one is the dry-mouth (Xerostomia) and it can lead to dental problems which must be given 200% attention, since decay risk is high and the bad bacteria (not the good bacteria) take over in that environment, and influence the gut biome and also travel into the lymph system (see below).   To ensure optimal oral biome balance as far as possible: no added sugars or white flour products or processed foods (GP can give you a referral to meals on wheels). Eat a rainbow of fruit and veg, nuts, wholegrain bread (wholemeal wheat or rye etc and seeds) and protein. No body tells us we have good bacteria and bad bacteria in the mouth!!!  The good bacteria protect the gums and teeth from bad bacteria drilling into the gums and causing jawbone decay, unapparent root canal infection, and abscesses!  Vigorous flossing can break the gums. Any blood and rinse the mouth with salty water then fresh. If it persists the next day, see your dentist pronto.  The healthy foods create a balanced acid/alkali environment protective of teeth  [ for hundreds of thousands of years we did not brush teeth, we didn't need to because we had healthy naturally foods and the proof is in the teeth of ancient man dug up in archeological sites] .   There are products on the market for dry-mouth - read the labels, all of them have chemicals, a bit won't hurt but too much well your naturopath would agree that too much wouldn't be good for anyone. there are things you can do: a DROP of lemon juice or apple cider vinegar to stimulate saliva; same on salad but be careful of too much and ensure you have other foods or liquids at the meal to balance the dentine destroying acidity.  Sips of water (part of your hydration) throughout the day (don't put fruit or cucumber skins etc in the water as these can introduce salmonella! and you don't want any external bad bacteria in your life). Berries can be sourish and stimulate saliva. Occasional sugar-free lozenges help, but NB that artificial sweeteners (including stevia which has been processed) can upset the gut bacteria balance.   A toothpaste that rebuilds teeth (Oral B has tooth enamel and gum sensitivity pastes - my teeth have improved) will have you in a good place.    Dee, you have read my other posts/rants : ) so this next bit is more for anyone else reading this post:   One reason why exercise is necessary during cancer is that without exercise, the lymph which does not have a pump like the arterial and venous system, gets sluggish and the bugs hang around in critical areas like the heart and breast and groin. Exercise pushes the lymph and helps the bowel  assisting the body's natural (toxin and rubbish) elimination systems.    Also, exercise provides oxygen to the blood and oxygen kills bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites which love sedentary people. It's hard to walk sometimes, but anything (fly swatting, making circles with arms or legs) even for 1 minute here and there at one's worst is beneficial as it adds up. Endorphins eventually kick in and are motivational. Also the antioxidants and fibre from fruit and veg neutralise the free radicals that increase during illness. No one tells you this, I do.   And, hydration hydration hydration - why? The lymph by volume is x3 greater than our blood volume. The lymph as garbage collector needs fluid. The blood is the food delivery river service to the cells, and first point of call transporter of rubbish to the lymph, and supply chain maestro for red blood cells, immune soldier cells, and deliverer of medications and oxygen and must have water or it thickens and causes cholesterol build-up - no one tells you this - on arterial walls, increases blood pressure, causes headaches and much worse.   Youtube would have videos on how to perform lymphatic drainage on yourself - easypeasy. It takes 5 minutes to do your pressure points and you can meditate in the garden or anywhere while you do it. xx J   ... View more

Hi Alishan You are not alone. There is the community here, but importantly look about you: there are people ready to help and you don't even know it. When I got 'diagnosed' (the doctor should not have 'diagnosed' me before my biopsy but oh yes he was certain, crikey) I told my closest - the men ran for the hills, the women were walking on glass, but another family, my neighbours,  adopted me and took me to my appointments and bolstered my emotions - primarily disbelief (because I have done 'everything' right), and Fear and uncertainty. It turned out I had to be strong for everyone because They couldn't help their fears and helplessness.  Anyway, I have no living relatives, close or distant, left. I was surrounded with kindness, compassion and love. Reach out. You are not alone. People cannot help if you don't reach out. If you read Grappling with reality you will read of Mensana's documented journey and it will provide you with factual hope.   I recommend a few books and particularly the one by Kelly Turner Ph.D.  RADICAL REMISSION. You can get it from Booktopia (4 day delivery) or Amazon. Or from your local library. Highly recommended.   I am a psychotherapist and postgrad student of Nutrition (which isn't just about vitamins).  The mind and heart are more powerful than anyone can as yet imagine (especially the medical fraternity and materialists). When I was told I had it, I became grateful that I had an 'end-date'. So many people think they get tomorrow - nup, nobody does. They leave for work and never come home again. 'We' have time up our sleeves and can make a review, become reconciled, and plan for what is important to us. I am so grateful I was led down this C-garden path.   We are all here for you now : )   ... View more

Part B, of my earlier reply. In the morning, before you do anything else, gently brush your teeth, tongue and cheeks and rinse with lightly salted water, then fresh water (not tank water, boiled and refrigerated the night before with a cap on the bottle).  You don't want to be swallowing the overnight proliferation of bacteria in your mouth.   : )) ... View more

No no no no no COughing is the body's natural way of ELIMINATING the offending pus that the immune system has created to envelop and kill this mongrel, the coughing is for dislodging the bug. I know you have a sleeping issue with it but read on and give it a few days.   Geezus what a bunch of ignorant @#$%^&*((s these doctors. YOu don't need a pill.Read on.   Pseudomonas is a bug the loves damp conditons. Rainy Season about?? Mould Damp in the bathroom or house? Lack of exercise to get the lungs going??? Lack of meditative still, deep breathing IN through the nose, OUT through the mouth.    If your teeth are in bad shape, that would be contributing to anyone's risk for heart disease, lung disease, breast disease. Just google bad teeth or oral biome and cancer.      Go to the pharmacist -- NOT the GP -- (GPs only do 12 weeks of pharmacology at Uni and then listen to the pharma reps!!! selling their wares) and ask the PHARMACIST whether vitamin C (not calcium ascorbate - don't take that)  sodium ascorbate is contraindicated with your medications. Take his advice. If he doesn't know, go see another PHARMACIST.  And if you are eating tangelos or grapefruit, stop while on meds as these inflate the effect of a lot of meds.   The best brand? Blackmores. I cannot advise you on the amount of Vitamin C. I know what I would take and needed to clear a 4 month bug (from the kids next door and their mum) I took 500mg x 4 (=2000mg). I stopped after 3 days, but it hadn't cleared, then I continued for another 3 days. Bingo. No more coughing. I took it at 3 meals and before bed.  I now have reduced to 500mg in divided doses (because it washes out of the body so to speak). Now, you are in a different position with respect to dosage, so ask the Pharmacist if 1500 or 2000mg would be too much for you or at all on those meds of yours.   I take the chewable brand becuase I hate pill swallowing. And, I always take it with a bit of fruit like berries or kiwi or orange, or a piece of raw capsicum.  Vitamin C raises the acid level of the blood and kills viruses and bacteria : )). But you don't want to live on this dosage or acidity. 500mg is enough for daily consumption.   All the prophylactics are out there in nature for us.  My (deceased) husband was trained in old-herbal school pharmacy and the modern stuff; we used to rely on the herbal stuff, but for some reason we decided that chemicals would fix us... It all depends, I mean modern drugs do have their place too.   What pisses me off, and you have me on a roll here LOL is eg the doctors don't seem to understand that the head is connected to the body. I've just attended online a week's worth of Dental seminars by dentists and cardiologists and biological dentists (USA). The dentists know this but why it isn't blasted from every corner I don't know:  The teeth extracted from CVD, cancer and breast cancer patients were autopsied:  what did they find? huge amounts of dental bacteria (that cause eg periodontitis) in these teeth. Is cancer an infection?  It is well known that bad teeth and an unhealthy oral biome cause heart attacks:   Cancer patients survive their treatment and then die from a heart attack why? Bad oral bacteria (the bad kind - because there are good oral bacteria but largely become overwhelmed by the sheer volume of bad bacteria, from smoking, booze, junk and a bad diet (no veg, fruit, fibrous veg and bread) - get swallowed and to put it simply cause inflammation in the body and organs.   The other thing I learned, is that a mouth might look healthy but xrays can show old abscesses or new ones that you cannot even feel, but the person chews on that tooth and each time pus is released into the lymph. A lack of exercise, lack of oxygenated blood and the lymph doesn't move and the bacteria hang around in certain places. Real time special xrays can show the route of the bacteria from the mouth to e.g. the breast.  When I asked my Onc yesterday and the junior (1st year Onc student) if they knew about the oral biome and dental connection, all the Onc could say in the softest of voices (perplexed? or did he know? hmmm) was 'yes the oral biome is important'; when I asked him about Iodine, he didn't know a thing.   There is a RANTES score (infection scores in disease): periodontitis 4500;  prostate cancer 13000; breast cancer 19800; colon cancer 15000; MS 53900.  Chemical therapies...  Antioxidants in food... Now you may understand my passion for health and ranting : )). None of these medicos talk about food and nutrient analysis of the individual.   The onc was a character yesterday - a real joker and a softie and a bit forgetful and rushed- but highly respected. He kept me waiting 2.5 hours and then rushed me through my appointment with him. He was under the pump. I think I must have been a rare bird yesterday because he and the nurses were congratulating me - well I guess they see more than their share of suffering in that place too, it takes its toll on them; after all they became nurses and doctors to help, but the system is crushing them too.   If you are interested, you might want to check this book and doctor out:  Dr Thomas Levy, "The Hidden Epidemic". He is a cardiologist and lawyer, and has researched thousands of studies and written the book which is a reference for dentists, and for us showing the link to diseases.     By the way, I got the all clear; after 2 somewhat challenging months of testing, waiting. I am glad for the mental experience. Teetering on a knife edge, I've fallen back to Earth.   1.Vitamin C check with pharmacist - ring him up and ask.   2.If you can and like, I recommend a sheet of toasted nori seaweed (in Asian section) daily for the Iodine and its antimicrobial (antibiotic) and antiviral properties. It's crisp and lovely - a bit like paper but it softens and melts in your mouth, nice in soup : )) 3. Deep slow breathing. In thru nose (filters air and avoids breathing in oral bacteria!!!), exhale through mouth with firmness - ie shove it out, then gently in through nose.   Good for you for finding the courage to challenge them - it's hard when you are dealing with human nature, power, and the system.   I am excited for you!!!           ... View more