Guest guest Posted October 20, 2010 Report Share Posted October 20, 2010 posted something a few days ago, I think... -Dave On 10/20/2010 8:14:13 AM, Marjij (marjij@...) wrote: > ? Are you still monitoring us? > > Give us a reading , how are you doing? > > Marji Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 20, 2010 Report Share Posted October 20, 2010 posted on the 18th. and by " monitoring " I assume you mean whether he is still 'looking' at the list because I do not believe is a 'Moderator' in the sense of the word as we know it. This is one busy individual as you can imagine. Joe C. From: Dave Felt Sent: Wednesday, October 20, 2010 12:10 PM Subject: Re: [ ] Anybody heard from ? posted something a few days ago, I think... -Dave On 10/20/2010 8:14:13 AM, Marjij (marjij@...) wrote: > ? Are you still monitoring us? > > Give us a reading , how are you doing? > > Marji Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 20, 2010 Report Share Posted October 20, 2010 My health has completely returned to normal. I was at death's door in February of this year with stage 4 squamous cell carcinoma of the rectum with mets to prostate, sphincter, bladder, bone (pelvis and sacrum), and lung. I had lost bowel bowel and bladder function and ~ 33 lbs. I was too weak to stand for more than a few seconds. I sustained two pelvic fractures. I was racked with unceasing pain and had gone to China for over a month to no avail. I didn't think I could survive for more than a couple of months so I turned my lab and library over to my 16 y/o son. As I could do no lab work I was backed into doing the chemo and radiation. I did get partial relief, enough to work in the lab. The cancer was still there though but I just was not willing to do the follow-up extensive surgery which would permanently cost me all pelvic function and I would have to wear bags -- ureterostomy and colonostomy. I was told that if I put off the surgery I would not survive October as my cancer was so aggressive. I went to the lab, made my meds and toughed it out doing my own program. I did some hyperthermia with a few research sensitizers at the center www.natural-oncology.org (I'll try to include more photos). As I was trying to regain weight my diet was quite lax. I normally recommend more exercise than I can find time to do myself. The bottom line is that my health completely returned. All pelvic functions are normal and I work all day and half the night. It is like I never had cancer. The only reminder is that I have retained my picc line over the objection of the oncologist. I run the program full time at the center but still I am doing lab work. The current projects include isotope separations, gearing up to synthesize CAPE (caffeic acid, phenethyl ester), and synthesizing various pterin compounds and inhibitors of IDO and PARP. Of everything that I do or have done for fighting cancer I think the major contributor to recovery has been the fact that I don't worry. My recovery was extremely fast and efficient but I think it would have been faster if I slept more, adhered to a more disciplined diet, and didn't " forget " to exercise. At 08:14 AM 10/20/2010, you wrote: > >? Are you still monitoring us? > >Give us a reading , how are you doing? > >Marji Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 20, 2010 Report Share Posted October 20, 2010 Hi , Good to hear from you. I enjoy reading your post. From your previous post I knew that you are recovering well, but did not know that you are pretty much normal now. Man, what a tough fight. But if anybody could do it, it will be you. Please keep us informed of all the new findings regarding cancer. Kazi VGammill <vgammill@...> wrote: Date: 10/20/2010 My health has completely returned to normal. I was at death's door in February of this year with stage 4 squamous cell carcinoma of the rectum with mets to prostate, sphincter, bladder, bone (pelvis and sacrum), and lung. I had lost bowel bowel and bladder function and ~ 33 lbs. I was too weak to stand for more than a few seconds. I sustained two pelvic fractures. I was racked with unceasing pain and had gone to China for over a month to no avail. I didn't think I could survive for more than a couple of months so I turned my lab and library over to my 16 y/o son. As I could do no lab work I was backed into doing the chemo and radiation. I did get partial relief, enough to work in the lab. The cancer was still there though but I just was not willing to do the follow-up extensive surgery which would permanently cost me all pelvic function and I would have to wear bags -- ureterostomy and colonostomy. I was told that if I put off the surgery I would not survive October as my cancer was so aggressive. I went to the lab, made my meds and toughed it out doing my own program. I did some hyperthermia with a few research sensitizers at the center www.natural-oncology.org (I'll try to include more photos). As I was trying to regain weight my diet was quite lax. I normally recommend more exercise than I can find time to do myself. The bottom line is that my health completely returned. All pelvic functions are normal and I work all day and half the night. It is like I never had cancer. The only reminder is that I have retained my picc line over the objection of the oncologist. I run the program full time at the center but still I am doing lab work. The current projects include isotope separations, gearing up to synthesize CAPE (caffeic acid, phenethyl ester), and synthesizing various pterin compounds and inhibitors of IDO and PARP. Of everything that I do or have done for fighting cancer I think the major contributor to recovery has been the fact that I don't worry. My recovery was extremely fast and efficient but I think it would have been faster if I slept more, adhered to a more disciplined diet, and didn't " forget " to exercise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 20, 2010 Report Share Posted October 20, 2010 My health has completely returned to normal. ... yours is the most stunning accomplishment! It would be horrendous enough for any patient to go through what you have suffered. But for you to have been the totally debilitated patient and, at the same time, managed to design, create, and administer your own treatments is just an astonishing feat. If our prayers for you have been any help at all, now it's time we give thanks that they were heard. You are such a treasure to us. Please keep that incredible positive attitude... stay strong and keep this gift of health you earned. You are a guide, a model, and a hero to this group. This is continually wonderful news. Thanks for responding. Marji Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 21, 2010 Report Share Posted October 21, 2010 , you're a walking miracle and a beacon of light and hope. Your presence on this list and the care and attention that you give to others here as a mentor and on-line friend is a gift to all of us. Thank you for all of it and. WAY TO GO!!!!! Keep doing what you do. Barbara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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