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    • February 5, 2017 at 4:44 pm
    Nick C
    Participant

      Just wondering…has anyone tried holistic/naturalistic approach in addition to their drug therapy, i.e, supplements, juicing, coffee enamas, detox, essential oils, etc? If so, which ones?

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        • February 5, 2017 at 5:20 pm
        SABKLYN
        Participant

          I use Maitake D, grape seed extract, tumeric and Vitamin D.  My oncologist was aware of what I was taking and while maybe not exactly endorsing it, said he was fine with it

          • February 5, 2017 at 5:20 pm
          SABKLYN
          Participant

            I use Maitake D, grape seed extract, tumeric and Vitamin D.  My oncologist was aware of what I was taking and while maybe not exactly endorsing it, said he was fine with it

              • February 7, 2017 at 1:37 pm
              Nick C
              Participant

                My oncologist is also aware of what I am taking and has no problem with it. I use wheat germ, folic acid, probiatics, Vitamin D, tumeric and fruit and vegetable supplements. I have also done a couple of detoxes before I started my Keytruda treatment…so far no side effects.

                • February 7, 2017 at 1:37 pm
                Nick C
                Participant

                  My oncologist is also aware of what I am taking and has no problem with it. I use wheat germ, folic acid, probiatics, Vitamin D, tumeric and fruit and vegetable supplements. I have also done a couple of detoxes before I started my Keytruda treatment…so far no side effects.

                  • February 7, 2017 at 1:37 pm
                  Nick C
                  Participant

                    My oncologist is also aware of what I am taking and has no problem with it. I use wheat germ, folic acid, probiatics, Vitamin D, tumeric and fruit and vegetable supplements. I have also done a couple of detoxes before I started my Keytruda treatment…so far no side effects.

                  • February 5, 2017 at 5:20 pm
                  SABKLYN
                  Participant

                    I use Maitake D, grape seed extract, tumeric and Vitamin D.  My oncologist was aware of what I was taking and while maybe not exactly endorsing it, said he was fine with it

                    • February 5, 2017 at 6:14 pm
                    jennunicorn
                    Participant

                      As far as helping with side effects I take a probiotic to help prevent colitis and I use tea tree essential oil along with a natural oatmeal lotion to help when my skin gets itchy. I also use tumeric and certain fruits in juices and smoothies to help with joint inflammation. 

                      • February 5, 2017 at 6:14 pm
                      jennunicorn
                      Participant

                        As far as helping with side effects I take a probiotic to help prevent colitis and I use tea tree essential oil along with a natural oatmeal lotion to help when my skin gets itchy. I also use tumeric and certain fruits in juices and smoothies to help with joint inflammation. 

                        • February 5, 2017 at 6:14 pm
                        jennunicorn
                        Participant

                          As far as helping with side effects I take a probiotic to help prevent colitis and I use tea tree essential oil along with a natural oatmeal lotion to help when my skin gets itchy. I also use tumeric and certain fruits in juices and smoothies to help with joint inflammation. 

                          • February 5, 2017 at 6:44 pm
                          debwray
                          Participant

                            Hi,

                            I use a probiotic- to help put back good bacteria after extensive antibiotics and as possible help to fend off collitis on ipi nivo, vit d supplement, fish oil(as anti inflammatory ) and tumeric. Try to stick to a healthier diet too.

                             

                            • February 5, 2017 at 6:44 pm
                            debwray
                            Participant

                              Hi,

                              I use a probiotic- to help put back good bacteria after extensive antibiotics and as possible help to fend off collitis on ipi nivo, vit d supplement, fish oil(as anti inflammatory ) and tumeric. Try to stick to a healthier diet too.

                               

                              • February 5, 2017 at 6:44 pm
                              debwray
                              Participant

                                Hi,

                                I use a probiotic- to help put back good bacteria after extensive antibiotics and as possible help to fend off collitis on ipi nivo, vit d supplement, fish oil(as anti inflammatory ) and tumeric. Try to stick to a healthier diet too.

                                 

                                • February 5, 2017 at 6:44 pm
                                debwray
                                Participant

                                  Hi,

                                  I use a probiotic- to help put back good bacteria after extensive antibiotics and as possible help to fend off collitis on ipi nivo, vit d supplement, fish oil(as anti inflammatory ) and tumeric. Try to stick to a healthier diet too.

                                   

                                  • February 5, 2017 at 6:44 pm
                                  debwray
                                  Participant

                                    Hi,

                                    I use a probiotic- to help put back good bacteria after extensive antibiotics and as possible help to fend off collitis on ipi nivo, vit d supplement, fish oil(as anti inflammatory ) and tumeric. Try to stick to a healthier diet too.

                                     

                                    • February 5, 2017 at 6:44 pm
                                    debwray
                                    Participant

                                      Hi,

                                      I use a probiotic- to help put back good bacteria after extensive antibiotics and as possible help to fend off collitis on ipi nivo, vit d supplement, fish oil(as anti inflammatory ) and tumeric. Try to stick to a healthier diet too.

                                       

                                      • February 5, 2017 at 7:25 pm
                                      sister of patient
                                      Participant

                                        I've been following the story and progress of this mel survivor – you may want to check it out – https://www.baileyobrien.com/ – she had conventional treatment but opted out and sought alternatives when she wasn't responding. 

                                        • February 5, 2017 at 7:25 pm
                                        sister of patient
                                        Participant

                                          I've been following the story and progress of this mel survivor – you may want to check it out – https://www.baileyobrien.com/ – she had conventional treatment but opted out and sought alternatives when she wasn't responding. 

                                          • February 5, 2017 at 7:25 pm
                                          sister of patient
                                          Participant

                                            I've been following the story and progress of this mel survivor – you may want to check it out – https://www.baileyobrien.com/ – she had conventional treatment but opted out and sought alternatives when she wasn't responding. 

                                              • February 5, 2017 at 7:57 pm
                                              Toby0987
                                              Participant

                                                Does anyone know about the fees she charges for her "cancer coaching"?

                                                • February 5, 2017 at 7:57 pm
                                                Toby0987
                                                Participant

                                                  Does anyone know about the fees she charges for her "cancer coaching"?

                                                  • February 5, 2017 at 7:57 pm
                                                  Toby0987
                                                  Participant

                                                    Does anyone know about the fees she charges for her "cancer coaching"?

                                                    • February 5, 2017 at 10:44 pm
                                                    sister of patient
                                                    Participant

                                                      I have never investigated her "coaching services" so it's probably best to contact her directly for any other information. I can tell you that she'll be the first to say that whatever's working for you, conventional or otherwise, don't stop doing it … and, though I'm not at all religious, she has a lovely "full of light" spirit that I really enjoy. She has tons of recipes for great salads, which I love and is heavy into juicing too, so lots of recipes for that as well. Hope that helps 🙂

                                                      • February 5, 2017 at 10:44 pm
                                                      sister of patient
                                                      Participant

                                                        I have never investigated her "coaching services" so it's probably best to contact her directly for any other information. I can tell you that she'll be the first to say that whatever's working for you, conventional or otherwise, don't stop doing it … and, though I'm not at all religious, she has a lovely "full of light" spirit that I really enjoy. She has tons of recipes for great salads, which I love and is heavy into juicing too, so lots of recipes for that as well. Hope that helps 🙂

                                                        • February 5, 2017 at 10:44 pm
                                                        sister of patient
                                                        Participant

                                                          I have never investigated her "coaching services" so it's probably best to contact her directly for any other information. I can tell you that she'll be the first to say that whatever's working for you, conventional or otherwise, don't stop doing it … and, though I'm not at all religious, she has a lovely "full of light" spirit that I really enjoy. She has tons of recipes for great salads, which I love and is heavy into juicing too, so lots of recipes for that as well. Hope that helps 🙂

                                                        • February 5, 2017 at 8:47 pm
                                                        Nicklindner
                                                        Participant

                                                          I have done similar supplements as the rest. However about 3 weeks before my ipi/nivo combo I started juicing and a sugar/flour free diet. I got my third infusion on the 26th and since then have been pretty nauseous- meds don't take the edge off. So needless to say I stopped juicing veggies. Up to that point I felt pretty good. Who knows though. Figured I would throw as much against the wall. Cookies and cupcakes never really did anything good for me anyways. 🙂

                                                          best of luck bro. 

                                                          • February 5, 2017 at 8:47 pm
                                                          Nicklindner
                                                          Participant

                                                            I have done similar supplements as the rest. However about 3 weeks before my ipi/nivo combo I started juicing and a sugar/flour free diet. I got my third infusion on the 26th and since then have been pretty nauseous- meds don't take the edge off. So needless to say I stopped juicing veggies. Up to that point I felt pretty good. Who knows though. Figured I would throw as much against the wall. Cookies and cupcakes never really did anything good for me anyways. 🙂

                                                            best of luck bro. 

                                                            • February 5, 2017 at 8:47 pm
                                                            Nicklindner
                                                            Participant

                                                              I have done similar supplements as the rest. However about 3 weeks before my ipi/nivo combo I started juicing and a sugar/flour free diet. I got my third infusion on the 26th and since then have been pretty nauseous- meds don't take the edge off. So needless to say I stopped juicing veggies. Up to that point I felt pretty good. Who knows though. Figured I would throw as much against the wall. Cookies and cupcakes never really did anything good for me anyways. 🙂

                                                              best of luck bro. 

                                                              • February 5, 2017 at 9:03 pm
                                                              Judy Steven’s wife
                                                              Participant

                                                                we try anti-inflammatory foods, as healthy as possible, and besides that homeopathics for support, flower essences (to keep up faith), vitamines supll. (and extra C and D), turmeric&ginger (golden milk), and no sugar.

                                                                • February 5, 2017 at 9:03 pm
                                                                Judy Steven’s wife
                                                                Participant

                                                                  we try anti-inflammatory foods, as healthy as possible, and besides that homeopathics for support, flower essences (to keep up faith), vitamines supll. (and extra C and D), turmeric&ginger (golden milk), and no sugar.

                                                                  • February 5, 2017 at 9:03 pm
                                                                  Judy Steven’s wife
                                                                  Participant

                                                                    we try anti-inflammatory foods, as healthy as possible, and besides that homeopathics for support, flower essences (to keep up faith), vitamines supll. (and extra C and D), turmeric&ginger (golden milk), and no sugar.

                                                                    • February 5, 2017 at 9:34 pm
                                                                    Marksa2570
                                                                    Participant

                                                                      There was a study from a couple years ago that hibiscus killed melanoma cells in mice.       Does anyone think hibiscus is worth trying?    

                                                                      • February 5, 2017 at 9:34 pm
                                                                      Marksa2570
                                                                      Participant

                                                                        There was a study from a couple years ago that hibiscus killed melanoma cells in mice.       Does anyone think hibiscus is worth trying?    

                                                                        • February 5, 2017 at 9:34 pm
                                                                        Marksa2570
                                                                        Participant

                                                                          There was a study from a couple years ago that hibiscus killed melanoma cells in mice.       Does anyone think hibiscus is worth trying?    

                                                                            • February 5, 2017 at 9:59 pm
                                                                            Janner
                                                                            Participant

                                                                              Lots of things have been shown to kill melanoma in mice or in petrie dishes, but killing melanoma when ingested by a human is an entirely different thing.   That claim alone wouldn't be something that sold me on a product by itself.  It's enough that the scientific community might take a closer look at it, though.

                                                                              • February 5, 2017 at 9:59 pm
                                                                              Janner
                                                                              Participant

                                                                                Lots of things have been shown to kill melanoma in mice or in petrie dishes, but killing melanoma when ingested by a human is an entirely different thing.   That claim alone wouldn't be something that sold me on a product by itself.  It's enough that the scientific community might take a closer look at it, though.

                                                                                • February 5, 2017 at 9:59 pm
                                                                                Janner
                                                                                Participant

                                                                                  Lots of things have been shown to kill melanoma in mice or in petrie dishes, but killing melanoma when ingested by a human is an entirely different thing.   That claim alone wouldn't be something that sold me on a product by itself.  It's enough that the scientific community might take a closer look at it, though.

                                                                                • February 5, 2017 at 11:18 pm
                                                                                whitemeredith7
                                                                                Participant
                                                                                  I picked up a book called ‘Anti-Cancer: A New Way of Life’ and have found it to be very helpful towards understanding the mechanisms behind the disease, as well as lifestyle choices that can help support traditional therapies. It was written by a research oncologist who ended up with brain cancer, and he had a difficult time finding advice on diet/exercise/lifestyle from the oncologists who treated him as a patient.

                                                                                  Personally, I’m following a Mediterranean/anti-inflammatory type diet, improving my omega-3 to omega-6 ratio, eating lots of probiotic foods, and choosing minimally processed foods as much as possible. The only supplememts I take are vitamin D, turmeric (use liberally in cooking too), and fish oil.

                                                                                  That said…I definitely leave room for Ben & Jerry a couple times a week! 🙂

                                                                                  • February 5, 2017 at 11:18 pm
                                                                                  whitemeredith7
                                                                                  Participant
                                                                                    I picked up a book called ‘Anti-Cancer: A New Way of Life’ and have found it to be very helpful towards understanding the mechanisms behind the disease, as well as lifestyle choices that can help support traditional therapies. It was written by a research oncologist who ended up with brain cancer, and he had a difficult time finding advice on diet/exercise/lifestyle from the oncologists who treated him as a patient.

                                                                                    Personally, I’m following a Mediterranean/anti-inflammatory type diet, improving my omega-3 to omega-6 ratio, eating lots of probiotic foods, and choosing minimally processed foods as much as possible. The only supplememts I take are vitamin D, turmeric (use liberally in cooking too), and fish oil.

                                                                                    That said…I definitely leave room for Ben & Jerry a couple times a week! 🙂

                                                                                    • February 5, 2017 at 11:18 pm
                                                                                    whitemeredith7
                                                                                    Participant
                                                                                      I picked up a book called ‘Anti-Cancer: A New Way of Life’ and have found it to be very helpful towards understanding the mechanisms behind the disease, as well as lifestyle choices that can help support traditional therapies. It was written by a research oncologist who ended up with brain cancer, and he had a difficult time finding advice on diet/exercise/lifestyle from the oncologists who treated him as a patient.

                                                                                      Personally, I’m following a Mediterranean/anti-inflammatory type diet, improving my omega-3 to omega-6 ratio, eating lots of probiotic foods, and choosing minimally processed foods as much as possible. The only supplememts I take are vitamin D, turmeric (use liberally in cooking too), and fish oil.

                                                                                      That said…I definitely leave room for Ben & Jerry a couple times a week! 🙂

                                                                                      • February 6, 2017 at 2:35 am
                                                                                      snow white
                                                                                      Participant

                                                                                        Dad is doing a very low in sugar diet, only whole foods, nothing from a can/box etc.  My Mom is a fantastic cook, so that helps.  Dad does have a bit of a sweet tooth, so he indulges once in awhile.  Supplements are Vitamin D, Tumeric, probiotics and vitamin C (to ward off colds etc).  The only meds other than ipi, are blood pressure meds  & Keppra for anti-seizure.  When I was doing chemo, my doc did not want me juicing, I can't remember why though.  No juicing for Dad either.

                                                                                        • February 6, 2017 at 2:35 am
                                                                                        snow white
                                                                                        Participant

                                                                                          Dad is doing a very low in sugar diet, only whole foods, nothing from a can/box etc.  My Mom is a fantastic cook, so that helps.  Dad does have a bit of a sweet tooth, so he indulges once in awhile.  Supplements are Vitamin D, Tumeric, probiotics and vitamin C (to ward off colds etc).  The only meds other than ipi, are blood pressure meds  & Keppra for anti-seizure.  When I was doing chemo, my doc did not want me juicing, I can't remember why though.  No juicing for Dad either.

                                                                                          • February 6, 2017 at 2:35 am
                                                                                          snow white
                                                                                          Participant

                                                                                            Dad is doing a very low in sugar diet, only whole foods, nothing from a can/box etc.  My Mom is a fantastic cook, so that helps.  Dad does have a bit of a sweet tooth, so he indulges once in awhile.  Supplements are Vitamin D, Tumeric, probiotics and vitamin C (to ward off colds etc).  The only meds other than ipi, are blood pressure meds  & Keppra for anti-seizure.  When I was doing chemo, my doc did not want me juicing, I can't remember why though.  No juicing for Dad either.

                                                                                            • February 6, 2017 at 4:06 am
                                                                                            Charlie S
                                                                                            Participant

                                                                                              You might be surprised that part of the National Institues of Health (NIH)https://www.nih.gov/  is the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health https://nccih.nih.gov/.

                                                                                              As always, knowledge is power.

                                                                                              Cheers,

                                                                                              Charlie 

                                                                                              • February 6, 2017 at 4:06 am
                                                                                              Charlie S
                                                                                              Participant

                                                                                                You might be surprised that part of the National Institues of Health (NIH)https://www.nih.gov/  is the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health https://nccih.nih.gov/.

                                                                                                As always, knowledge is power.

                                                                                                Cheers,

                                                                                                Charlie 

                                                                                                • February 6, 2017 at 4:06 am
                                                                                                Charlie S
                                                                                                Participant

                                                                                                  You might be surprised that part of the National Institues of Health (NIH)https://www.nih.gov/  is the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health https://nccih.nih.gov/.

                                                                                                  As always, knowledge is power.

                                                                                                  Cheers,

                                                                                                  Charlie 

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