Back in the IV chair...
Hi There,
I hope this finds you and yours well and thriving!
I'm back in the IV chair after having taken a break from this part of healing. I was looking forward to this new protocol but I'm afraid that now, 6 hours into what was to be a 4 hour day of an appointment to access my port, an hour in the hyperbaric chamber, and a "2 hour" IV, I am coming to realize the reality of this new initiative. It's going to take a lot of time. And...I don't feel well when I'm getting this high of a dose of Vitamin C and the Mistletoe can make a person feel flu-ish and induce a favorable fever. What was excitement has turned to some melancholy. Just for reference, just the Mistletoe for this month, not the administration of it or anything else, costs $1300.00 and I may need to stay on it for a long time.
The doctor in Boulder ordered tests in Germany to see which type of Mistletoe (I'll paste a page in below explaining Mistletoe) might work best for me via IV and self given shots. It has taken weeks for the doctor in Boulder (Naturemed) and the doctor at Restoration Healthcare in Irvine to coordinate my new protocol. I decided to take some sick time here and there if needed this month to implement a concentrated set of IVs and hyperbaric chamber, before being evaluated by a conventional T-cell Lymphoma expert in Colorado the beginning of October. I am dreading that appointment; he is a cancer researcher and, if what I find online as the Standard of Care is accurate, he is sure to want me to jump into CHOEP + other drugs in a clinical trial, and a Stem Cell Transplant if I go into remission.
The average life expectancy of AITL is 19 months with conventional treatment. If I had jumped into their treatments 18 months ago, I would most assuredly be a very sick woman right now. Even though the most recent PET scan shows progression of disease, it is MUCH slower than predicted. How in the world can I trust a system that tells me to jump into such toxic treatments with such dismal prognoses when I am healthy and thriving (aside from having cancer)? The swollen lymph nodes and sometimes overwhelming fatigue are constant reminders but, other than that, I am basically fine. On the other hand, to STAY fine, I should be spending a lot more time on making sure my diet is on point (AIP elimination diet), enemas, meditation and therapy, saunas, PEMF mat time, herbs, supplements, and exercise. etc etc etc
One book I read described success at this as "Getting the vectors all lined up in the same direction." That picture helps me. I've been more committed to the AIP elimination diet. I've doubled down on the exercise - I've just got to. My hs-crp has been high for years and exercise is the best way to get that down - and does so much more for the body fighting cancer. And...I've been struggling with depression - again - and really don't want to go back on meds if I can avoid it. So - walking the dog in the evenings and yoga in the mornings - EVERY. DAY. No more excuses.
I've got the supplements and herbs pretty dialed in. 4 larges sets per day and 4 sets of 2 capsules on an empty stomach throughout the day. I'm not getting in the saunas and enemas right now. They have to go on hold during the work week. I take Low Dose Naltrexone and Melatonin, as well as CBD oil every night. Dr. Raleigh at Restoration Healthcare graciously lent me her PEMF machine which I am using morning and night. That personal blessing has touched me deeply, as has the cooperation and time given by her and Dr. West at Naturemed in Boulder. I never expect that kind of personal attention by professionals. It feels very special.
Sometimes I feel like I have waded into a deep ocean here, and am just far enough that I can't turn back to safety. Then I remember that I am not swimming alone, but am following One I can fully trust. I have no real idea why this is my life right now. I know I am incredibly fortunate in that I have people who cherish me and show me that - and did before I was diagnosed. If nothing else, I was addicted to planning and that addiction has been squashed like a pesky bug. I feel like I can't plan tomorrow any more. I just do my best day by day and am fully reliant on My Maker to direct my path.
I continue to read through the Bible and pray and I deeply appreciate the prayers of others on my behalf. They make me feel safe in all of this. Completely safe.
If you want to read a very valuable book that could help you and others avoid this epidemic, take a look at The Metabolic Approach to Cancer. They really explain a lot about where cancer is coming from and what each of us can do to mitigate it all. It can be overwhelming, but mostly it gives me hope.
God bless and keep you! Cath
I hope this finds you and yours well and thriving!
I'm back in the IV chair after having taken a break from this part of healing. I was looking forward to this new protocol but I'm afraid that now, 6 hours into what was to be a 4 hour day of an appointment to access my port, an hour in the hyperbaric chamber, and a "2 hour" IV, I am coming to realize the reality of this new initiative. It's going to take a lot of time. And...I don't feel well when I'm getting this high of a dose of Vitamin C and the Mistletoe can make a person feel flu-ish and induce a favorable fever. What was excitement has turned to some melancholy. Just for reference, just the Mistletoe for this month, not the administration of it or anything else, costs $1300.00 and I may need to stay on it for a long time.
The doctor in Boulder ordered tests in Germany to see which type of Mistletoe (I'll paste a page in below explaining Mistletoe) might work best for me via IV and self given shots. It has taken weeks for the doctor in Boulder (Naturemed) and the doctor at Restoration Healthcare in Irvine to coordinate my new protocol. I decided to take some sick time here and there if needed this month to implement a concentrated set of IVs and hyperbaric chamber, before being evaluated by a conventional T-cell Lymphoma expert in Colorado the beginning of October. I am dreading that appointment; he is a cancer researcher and, if what I find online as the Standard of Care is accurate, he is sure to want me to jump into CHOEP + other drugs in a clinical trial, and a Stem Cell Transplant if I go into remission.
The average life expectancy of AITL is 19 months with conventional treatment. If I had jumped into their treatments 18 months ago, I would most assuredly be a very sick woman right now. Even though the most recent PET scan shows progression of disease, it is MUCH slower than predicted. How in the world can I trust a system that tells me to jump into such toxic treatments with such dismal prognoses when I am healthy and thriving (aside from having cancer)? The swollen lymph nodes and sometimes overwhelming fatigue are constant reminders but, other than that, I am basically fine. On the other hand, to STAY fine, I should be spending a lot more time on making sure my diet is on point (AIP elimination diet), enemas, meditation and therapy, saunas, PEMF mat time, herbs, supplements, and exercise. etc etc etc
One book I read described success at this as "Getting the vectors all lined up in the same direction." That picture helps me. I've been more committed to the AIP elimination diet. I've doubled down on the exercise - I've just got to. My hs-crp has been high for years and exercise is the best way to get that down - and does so much more for the body fighting cancer. And...I've been struggling with depression - again - and really don't want to go back on meds if I can avoid it. So - walking the dog in the evenings and yoga in the mornings - EVERY. DAY. No more excuses.
I've got the supplements and herbs pretty dialed in. 4 larges sets per day and 4 sets of 2 capsules on an empty stomach throughout the day. I'm not getting in the saunas and enemas right now. They have to go on hold during the work week. I take Low Dose Naltrexone and Melatonin, as well as CBD oil every night. Dr. Raleigh at Restoration Healthcare graciously lent me her PEMF machine which I am using morning and night. That personal blessing has touched me deeply, as has the cooperation and time given by her and Dr. West at Naturemed in Boulder. I never expect that kind of personal attention by professionals. It feels very special.
Sometimes I feel like I have waded into a deep ocean here, and am just far enough that I can't turn back to safety. Then I remember that I am not swimming alone, but am following One I can fully trust. I have no real idea why this is my life right now. I know I am incredibly fortunate in that I have people who cherish me and show me that - and did before I was diagnosed. If nothing else, I was addicted to planning and that addiction has been squashed like a pesky bug. I feel like I can't plan tomorrow any more. I just do my best day by day and am fully reliant on My Maker to direct my path.
I continue to read through the Bible and pray and I deeply appreciate the prayers of others on my behalf. They make me feel safe in all of this. Completely safe.
If you want to read a very valuable book that could help you and others avoid this epidemic, take a look at The Metabolic Approach to Cancer. They really explain a lot about where cancer is coming from and what each of us can do to mitigate it all. It can be overwhelming, but mostly it gives me hope.
God bless and keep you! Cath
May our Lord Bless you, Heal you, and Comfort you Cathie 🙏
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