Michele,

It's usually called a punch biopsy.  If your brother is going to a MOH's surgeon/derm then for basal cell suspicions they usually take a slice of the surface that is equal to one layer of skin at a time until they get the lesion removed. However, if not specialized in MOH's I'm not sure of the normal procedure for basal cell.  Just because something is suspicious doesn't mean that it's actually melanoma.  Hopefully his will just be funny looking.

As far as alkaline for cancer.  My body is acidic and I have talked to my urology oncologist about this (mel went to my bladder). I don't remember all of the details but basically he has told me that doing the different diets will not change the environment in my body. He said when they test the urine that is only a small part of the entire issue.  I was put on a very strict diet years ago because I had an acidic stone. It didn't change my PH at all.  I was put on medicine and it changed the PH for as long as it took to pass out of my body. They had me on up to 6 pills a day and it tore up my stomach.  Evidently different urologists feel differently and once we moved my next Dr didn't agree with the medicine because of the effect it was having on the stomach.  This was all 13 years ago and although I'm acidic I haven't had another uric acid stone.

I have never tried the alkaline water, have heard different opinions.  Have to admit that I don't drink enough water for it to make a difference.

Hope your brother is fine,

Linda

Michele,

It's usually called a punch biopsy.  If your brother is going to a MOH's surgeon/derm then for basal cell suspicions they usually take a slice of the surface that is equal to one layer of skin at a time until they get the lesion removed. However, if not specialized in MOH's I'm not sure of the normal procedure for basal cell.  Just because something is suspicious doesn't mean that it's actually melanoma.  Hopefully his will just be funny looking.

As far as alkaline for cancer.  My body is acidic and I have talked to my urology oncologist about this (mel went to my bladder). I don't remember all of the details but basically he has told me that doing the different diets will not change the environment in my body. He said when they test the urine that is only a small part of the entire issue.  I was put on a very strict diet years ago because I had an acidic stone. It didn't change my PH at all.  I was put on medicine and it changed the PH for as long as it took to pass out of my body. They had me on up to 6 pills a day and it tore up my stomach.  Evidently different urologists feel differently and once we moved my next Dr didn't agree with the medicine because of the effect it was having on the stomach.  This was all 13 years ago and although I'm acidic I haven't had another uric acid stone.

I have never tried the alkaline water, have heard different opinions.  Have to admit that I don't drink enough water for it to make a difference.

Hope your brother is fine,

Linda

Hi, my friend has an alkalizing (sp?) water filter and is encouraging me to drink only that water. The water is supposed to be much more beneficial than just a change of diet.

I checked online and it seems like any other alternative/health/herbal option……… the people selling it rave about it's health benefits and the conventional medical people call it quackery.

It most likely will not hurt you but PLEASE don't rely on that alone to help when you already have cancer. I know 4 people who have died from cancer by shunning conventional medical care and used "alternative" diet, supplements, herbs, etc only.

This is not to say I don't use supplements and diet to help my body fight this beast.

Nicki, Stage 3b,scalp

Hi, my friend has an alkalizing (sp?) water filter and is encouraging me to drink only that water. The water is supposed to be much more beneficial than just a change of diet.

I checked online and it seems like any other alternative/health/herbal option……… the people selling it rave about it's health benefits and the conventional medical people call it quackery.

It most likely will not hurt you but PLEASE don't rely on that alone to help when you already have cancer. I know 4 people who have died from cancer by shunning conventional medical care and used "alternative" diet, supplements, herbs, etc only.

This is not to say I don't use supplements and diet to help my body fight this beast.

Nicki, Stage 3b,scalp

I agree with linda that a 'plug' likely means a 'punch' biopsy, which does not necessarily mean anything, excect that the doctor is being careful, which would be expected with something that one 'doesn't like the look of' especially with someone who already has a basal cell history.. It just makes sense. It would be weird (in my opinion) if a doctor saw something and said ..oh that looks nasty, I see you have a cancer history, lets just take a scrape off the top and test it.

There is at least one guy (the author, Mr Young) who believes strongly in the PH Diet.. He wrote a book about it that sold a ton. It might be called the PH Miracle Diet or something of that sort. If you google PH Diet and "Young" I am sure you'll be able to find out a lot. I am not sure how much the mainstream medical folks believe in it.

There have been previous discussions on this topic in the past on this board (or, rather, the previous incarnation, MPIP)  You might be able to find some info by searching the archives on the topic.There might even have been some patients who were following that diet, ans it would be nice to have a little follow up on those folks. Maybe one of them will see this thread

I bought the book and read …well..not all of it, but read much of it. I didn't think it was something I could follow realistically. It would take someone with really good discipline to do it, and I threw mine away. Not the book, the discipline. I gave the book to another, more organized cancer patient

I agree with linda that a 'plug' likely means a 'punch' biopsy, which does not necessarily mean anything, excect that the doctor is being careful, which would be expected with something that one 'doesn't like the look of' especially with someone who already has a basal cell history.. It just makes sense. It would be weird (in my opinion) if a doctor saw something and said ..oh that looks nasty, I see you have a cancer history, lets just take a scrape off the top and test it.

There is at least one guy (the author, Mr Young) who believes strongly in the PH Diet.. He wrote a book about it that sold a ton. It might be called the PH Miracle Diet or something of that sort. If you google PH Diet and "Young" I am sure you'll be able to find out a lot. I am not sure how much the mainstream medical folks believe in it.

There have been previous discussions on this topic in the past on this board (or, rather, the previous incarnation, MPIP)  You might be able to find some info by searching the archives on the topic.There might even have been some patients who were following that diet, ans it would be nice to have a little follow up on those folks. Maybe one of them will see this thread

I bought the book and read …well..not all of it, but read much of it. I didn't think it was something I could follow realistically. It would take someone with really good discipline to do it, and I threw mine away. Not the book, the discipline. I gave the book to another, more organized cancer patient

I have tried the macrobiotic diet, and it failed.  It is pretty tough, and requires discipline, and every cancer is different, so just because it didn't work for me, doesn't mean it wont help somebody else.

Not being negative, just wanted to calm your nerves if you feel guilty about eating a hotdog or a soda, same rule applies for normal life.  Good food exercise and social support go a long way.  

I have tried the macrobiotic diet, and it failed.  It is pretty tough, and requires discipline, and every cancer is different, so just because it didn't work for me, doesn't mean it wont help somebody else.

Not being negative, just wanted to calm your nerves if you feel guilty about eating a hotdog or a soda, same rule applies for normal life.  Good food exercise and social support go a long way.  

Do   research about where the tumor gets its feeding (blood).  Determine how much a persons blood PH can change and one still live.  I would love to see actual research as to a tumor being isolated and alkalized,  versus changing the pH level of  ones saliva or urine.  My Oncologist does not believe that one can change the pH of the blood going to a tumor enough to make a real difference to the life of a tumor.

Do   research about where the tumor gets its feeding (blood).  Determine how much a persons blood PH can change and one still live.  I would love to see actual research as to a tumor being isolated and alkalized,  versus changing the pH level of  ones saliva or urine.  My Oncologist does not believe that one can change the pH of the blood going to a tumor enough to make a real difference to the life of a tumor.

Hello Michele,

The best web site for natural health info in MY OPINION is http://www.naturalnews.com

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Do a search on "naturalnews.com and PH".

I personally would be more concerned about the Vitamin D deficiency

facing almost people. If interested "Lab Corp" has a true Vit. D test or you may want to search the Vitamin D council/org for more info.

Best wishes,

Gene

Hello Michele,

The best web site for natural health info in MY OPINION is http://www.naturalnews.com

Not yet a subscriber? Sign up at:
http://www.NaturalNews.com/ReaderRegistration.html

Do a search on "naturalnews.com and PH".

I personally would be more concerned about the Vitamin D deficiency

facing almost people. If interested "Lab Corp" has a true Vit. D test or you may want to search the Vitamin D council/org for more info.

Best wishes,

Gene

Hi Michele,

 Whole grains, colorful vegetables, dark leafy greens, legumes, fruit, soy, and healthier nuts such as brazil nuts, almonds and walnuts are foods that naturally work to alkalize the body. Books that I'd recommend are: "Challenge Cancer and Win", "Foods to Fight Cancer", "Beating Cancer with Nutrition" and "Anticancer, A New Way of Life". I've bought PH strips ( or testing tape) as a way to measure my alkalinity. You dip the end of a strip in your saliva and it will turn a certain color which corresponds with how alkaline/acidic your body is. You can also buy a bottle of unpasteurized Apple Cider Vinegar( the kind that has cloudy stuff floating in the bottle). A teaspoon of Apple Cider Vinegar mixed in water each day is another way to alkalize the body. Sorry but I don't have any medical information/ websites to give you about this. I learned about this technique from an old thread on the former MPIP website. I don't do this technique much anymore but just stick to nutritious foods.

 I read a book on macrobiotics and decided it wasn't for me. Some foods the authors recommend are very high in salt content. They also tend to limit some nutritious foods such as fruit. I do agree that brown rice at most meals is important( I don't do brown rice for breakfast).

 God Bless and take care,

 Jim M.

 stage 3C

NED 3.5 years

 .

Hi Michele,

 Whole grains, colorful vegetables, dark leafy greens, legumes, fruit, soy, and healthier nuts such as brazil nuts, almonds and walnuts are foods that naturally work to alkalize the body. Books that I'd recommend are: "Challenge Cancer and Win", "Foods to Fight Cancer", "Beating Cancer with Nutrition" and "Anticancer, A New Way of Life". I've bought PH strips ( or testing tape) as a way to measure my alkalinity. You dip the end of a strip in your saliva and it will turn a certain color which corresponds with how alkaline/acidic your body is. You can also buy a bottle of unpasteurized Apple Cider Vinegar( the kind that has cloudy stuff floating in the bottle). A teaspoon of Apple Cider Vinegar mixed in water each day is another way to alkalize the body. Sorry but I don't have any medical information/ websites to give you about this. I learned about this technique from an old thread on the former MPIP website. I don't do this technique much anymore but just stick to nutritious foods.

 I read a book on macrobiotics and decided it wasn't for me. Some foods the authors recommend are very high in salt content. They also tend to limit some nutritious foods such as fruit. I do agree that brown rice at most meals is important( I don't do brown rice for breakfast).

 God Bless and take care,

 Jim M.

 stage 3C

NED 3.5 years

 .