JC Posted November 29, 2004 Share Posted November 29, 2004 Hi My mum had her right Lung out in January this year, and was given the all clear from the operation. At her six month check four weeks ago by CT scan ( in New Zealand we do not have PET scans ) it was found to have gone to her adrenal glands. Adeno Carcinoma well differentiated. While waiting for the oncologist we have had 3 intravenous vit c per week plus other intensive supps. Today we finally got the appointment with oncologist he advised mum to have chemo in January as there is a waiting list taxol/ciplatim he also has suggested a trial which is at the next stage Dmxaa. In the meantime we are off to Ian Gawlers centre in Melbourne and are awating a reply from Doctor Spall in CHina who specialises in Lung Cancer. Lots of decisions to make. This a great site to see the wonderful stories of getting through this. Thanks - JC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karenl Posted November 29, 2004 Share Posted November 29, 2004 Hi JC Welcome from a neighbour - we are in Western Australia! This is a great site - sounds like you might be interested in looking at the alternative and complementary forums - lots of interesting info there. I am glad you are going to Ian Gawler's retreat. I attended a lecture he gave in Perth and it was fantastic. I hope that my parents will also attend one of his retreats at some point. I think it would be an invaluable experience. Good luck to your Mum with her treatments. Sounds like you all have the right attitude, which is half the battle!! Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindi o'h Posted November 29, 2004 Share Posted November 29, 2004 Welcome. I hope that you come here often and will find the support you are looking for. We have varied experiences and added altogether, it adds up to a pretty strong and hopeful group. Best wishes. Cindi o'h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna G Posted November 29, 2004 Share Posted November 29, 2004 Welcome. Sounds like your Mum needs chemo. There are many drugs that are good with Adenocarcinoma. Here in the states they are now recommending chemo for Stage I lung cancer because of micrometastasis which can not be seen by the pathologist at the time of surgery. They say they have found at least 40 % of Stage one will find cancer in the next year. Keep us posted on what is next. Donna G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted November 29, 2004 Share Posted November 29, 2004 Hi, JC, and welcome! Glad to hear there is treatment on the way for your mum. Keep us posted. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted November 29, 2004 Share Posted November 29, 2004 Welcome JC, Glad you joined this group. Hope that you can find some helpful information here. I know you will find lots of support. This is a very kind wonderful group of people. God Bess, sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Lamb Posted November 30, 2004 Share Posted November 30, 2004 Welcome to our support family JC.Good to hear you have a plan of attack already in place to whoop the cancers butt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeckyCW Posted November 30, 2004 Share Posted November 30, 2004 J.C., I'm glad you found us and hope we can be of help to you and your mum. I hope you'll tell us sometime about the Ian Gawler centre; I'm probably not the only one who doesn't know about it or him. Sounds interesting, and I hope you have a good trip there and back. Welcome, and please come back often. BeckyCW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karenl Posted November 30, 2004 Share Posted November 30, 2004 Hi Becky I have mentioned Ian Gawler a few times. He is an Australian cancer survivor (check out his website - www.gawler.org). About 25 years ago he was diagnosed with osteogenic sarcoma and his leg was amputated. The cancer returned later that year, and spread quickly. Ian was told his cancer was 'terminal'. He and his wife spent a great deal of time researching alternatives, and adopted a Gerson diet, and committed to an intensive meditation schedule of about 3 hours per day. At one point, Ian was given about 2 weeks to live by his doctors. He had visible bony metastases on his sternum and things looked pretty grim!! Well, as I said, that was about 25 years ago, and he is still here today, cancer free, and has dedicated his life to helping others with cancer. His story is quite remarkable, and I strongly recommend anyone who has received a cancer diagnosis to read his book - "You Can Conquer Cancer". It kept my hopes alive in the early days after Mum's diagnosis. All the best Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeckyCW Posted November 30, 2004 Share Posted November 30, 2004 Karenl, Thanks for the info on Ian Gawler! I will check out his website. I appreciate it. BeckyCW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC Posted November 30, 2004 Author Share Posted November 30, 2004 HI Again wow what a response. Ian gawler centre is based in Australia we go on Saturday for 2 weeks he has people from all over the world coming. They had a cancellation and we got in. My chartered natural medicine doctor for mum is David Holden he is based in Auckland and has a web site www.osiris.org.nz he works in with oncologists ( the ones that are open to it ) to support the immune system. He was recommended by my half sister whom had breast cancer and is clear now. He also works in with an oncologist who is now in China - Dr Spall he works with stem cells and other medicines as well as chemo. He is Australian based in Shanghai and has many clients visit him we are going to make this decision when we get back from Melbourne. I will keep everyone informed on regarding Ian Gawler. The Vitamin C has done wonders for mum she has this intravenously 2 - 3 times per week which is about 75 000 mg per week. THis is a huge amount which is saturating her blood cells. Everyone is different David looks at the blood on the computer and analyses from there. If anyone can get transfer factor in the States or Australia that also boosts the immune system you can find it on the web site. Doctors here are also recommending it here in conjuntion with chemo to help immune system. Back soon - Jody Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC Posted November 30, 2004 Author Share Posted November 30, 2004 HI Again wow what a response. Ian gawler centre is based in Australia we go on Saturday for 2 weeks he has people from all over the world coming. They had a cancellation and we got in. My chartered natural medicine doctor for mum is David Holden he is based in Auckland and has a web site www.osiris.org.nz he works in with oncologists ( the ones that are open to it ) to support the immune system. He was recommended by my half sister whom had breast cancer and is clear now. He also works in with an oncologist who is now in China - Dr Spall he works with stem cells and other medicines as well as chemo. He is Australian based in Shanghai and has many clients visit him we are going to make this decision when we get back from Melbourne. I will keep everyone informed on regarding Ian Gawler. The Vitamin C has done wonders for mum she has this intravenously 2 - 3 times per week which is about 75 000 mg per week. THis is a huge amount which is saturating her blood cells. Everyone is different David looks at the blood on the computer and analyses from there. If anyone can get transfer factor in the States or Australia that also boosts the immune system you can find it on the web site. Doctors here are also recommending it here in conjuntion with chemo to help immune system. Back soon - Jody Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karenl Posted November 30, 2004 Share Posted November 30, 2004 Hi Jody Good luck at Ian Gawler's retreat. Please let us know how you like it! Mum has been taking Transfer Factor for over a year now - I came across it during the endless hours of research after Mum's diagnosis. She is also taking a bunch of other stuff, and did some Rife Therapy for a while. Touch wood, she is doing brilliantly, and has tolerated her chemo very well, with very little in the way of side-effects. She is 16 months post-diagnosis of stage IV, and remains symptom-free - can't help thinking the supplements (and positive attitude of course!) have something to do with it!! All the best Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay A. Posted November 30, 2004 Share Posted November 30, 2004 Welcome, JC, though I'm sorry you have reason to find us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Posted December 4, 2004 Share Posted December 4, 2004 Hello Jody, Good luck at Ian Gawler's retreat, tell us your impressions after. I have a very good friend in Auckland NZ. So from across the pond a warm welcome. J.C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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