Just heard and I'm scared to death... please help. ANYTHING!

cleanza · New User Joined: 06 May 2008 Posts: 4

Hi everyone,

I'm writing on behalf of my mom who went in for a routine check-up two weeks ago where they found two walnut size malignant tumors in her uterus. They suggested an immediate hysterectomy and she had surgery immediately. My mom is probably about 50lbs overweight, 60 years old and diabetic. We literally hung up with the doctors 5 minutes ago with results from the biopsy. They found a tumor at the base of her Large Intestine, on the Rectum, one on an ovary, one on the omentum (sp?) or fatty stomach lining, and nothing on any other vitals. Her Uterus was packed with cancer (both Pappilary Cirrius Cancer and Endometrium)... said it was 4x its normal size. They suggested 6 weeks to recover from surgery, then internal radiation with chemo every 3 weeks for probably 6 treatments. No cancer was found in the Lymph nodes, but they're saying it traveled through the Omentum. She's been diagnosed with stage 4 uterine cancer and they've said we're looking at a 20% chance that it doesn't surface in the next five years. From those of you going through this, who've gone through this, have loved ones who've gone through this PLEASE HELP!! She's my world and I'll do anything and everything to beat this. She's in San Jose, California, but I'm moving her to Los Angeles in the next month or so, so I can take care of her. PLEASE, any convention treatment, alternative ideas, hospital suggestions in southern california (she's with Kaiser but we'll figure out money somehow if she needs to go elsewhere), doctors, oh nutrition (have heard that plays a big part in this), anything at all in any capacity that will prolong/save her life... Please help me, I just cant lose her and I cant imagine life without her. I don't think you can post websites or anything on this site so please contact me directly if you have any blocked suggestions at chris_leanza@spe.sony.com. Thank you so much for anything and if there's nothing you can do to help, please just keep her in your prayers.

Vee Smith · Moderator Joined: 12 Feb 2006 Posts: 796 Location: UK

Hi, Cleanza - I just wanted to let you know that you are not alone, and that someone with more knowledge will be along to give you support.

Do you have support? Is there someone who you can talk to? It is important not to bottle up your worries.

cleanza · New User Joined: 06 May 2008 Posts: 4

yeah, I've got plenty of people to go to, but it really hasn't even sunk in yet.

Thanks though... any advice would be much appreciated!!

brainman

cleanza, I am very sorry about your mother's cancer. Since I know very little about this type of cancer, I can only point you to the first source I look to when trying to learn about a cancer. It is the National Cancer Institure's website at http://cancer.gov . I hope others will reply with their own stories and support.

You are in my thoughts and prayers.
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sunnybnny · Regular Joined: 11 Aug 2006 Posts: 12

I'm so sorry you're going through this and I'm sending good thoughts for you and your mother during this trying time! Take a bit of time to read posts on this forum... you might find helpful information here in reading someone else's experience and you'll find comfort in knowing that you're not alone. Also, take time to read what you can on the internet. There is a plethora of information available about how to treat cancer through alternative treatments as well as conventional methods and you'll get a great sense of what to expect in the coming months. Being informed is a great asset when you are facing a battle with cancer. It still boils down to personal choices as to what course will be taken though. In my own experience, a good detox tea worked wonders. It is made with Turkey Rhubarb, Sheep Sorrel, Burdock Root and Slippery Elm and I brewed it myself. If you search the internet you will find it yourself. I learned of it through my best friend's uncle who has remained cancer free for 14 years after using this tea instead of opting for liver surgery. At the very least it will help with nausea from chemotherapy and radiation and is a great energy booster. Remember that boosting the immune system is so important in the cancer battle and keeping the liver detoxed and healthy is equally important. Best wishes...

cleanza · New User Joined: 06 May 2008 Posts: 4

[quote="sunnybnny"]I'm so sorry you're going through this and I'm sending good thoughts for you and your mother during this trying time! Take a bit of time to read posts on this forum... you might find helpful information here in reading someone else's experience and you'll find comfort in knowing that you're not alone. Also, take time to read what you can on the internet. There is a plethora of information available about how to treat cancer through alternative treatments as well as conventional methods and you'll get a great sense of what to expect in the coming months. Being informed is a great asset when you are facing a battle with cancer. It still boils down to personal choices as to what course will be taken though. In my own experience, a good detox tea worked wonders. It is made with Turkey Rhubarb, Sheep Sorrel, Burdock Root and Slippery Elm and I brewed it myself. If you search the internet you will find it yourself. I learned of it through my best friend's uncle who has remained cancer free for 14 years after using this tea instead of opting for liver surgery. At the very least it will help with nausea from chemotherapy and radiation and is a great energy booster. Remember that boosting the immune system is so important in the cancer battle and keeping the liver detoxed and healthy is equally important. Best wishes...[/quote]

Thank you... we'll definitely give it a try. And yes, we're combing every resource right now. There are so many different opinions on alternative treatments though and it's terribly difficult to sift out what could be the new great thing and whats bogus. Thank you very much though!

rmaureen · Experienced user Joined: 06 Oct 2005 Posts: 99

Hi Clenza,

My heart goes out to you and I will keep your mother in my prayers. I know what a trying time this is for you and her. Myself, I do not look at statistics because it can lead to resignation, for me I look to God. I do think it is wise for a person to educate oneself on the disease and treatments, and to do what you can nutritionally. I recommend "Beating Cancer With Nutrition" by Patrick Quillin, really this book could apply to anyone for just a healthier lifestyle. I also take Astragalus, Reishi, Liquid Oxygen to boost the immune system--at least it appears not to hurt although these things are subject to debate as to how helpful they are. It seems to me you, and her are wise to consider different ways of addressing this. Stand strong in the fight, and you are both in my prayers.

God Bless,
Rhonda

Anonymous · Guest

Hello
I am sorry to her of your mother. I have Uterine Cancer Stage IIIA. I had a hysterectomy in Feb and I had 6 rounds of chemo. I am finishing up external radiation 25 treatments and will then have 3 treatments of the vaginal cuff. I suggest looking into external radiation as my radiologist stated I have a 90% cure rate with the treatments I am undergoing. I hope and pray that all will go well.
God Bless.

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