My new plan

Roger:
As you know, I have followed your struggles, watched you and Kim get your hopes up only to be slapped down. For what it is worth, I think you are probably making the right decision for you. Chemo has now failed you, you went through hell and back with surgery and for that I am so sorry. I read the whole blog, and the one question I have is where did you come up with this stuff? Did you go to someone or someplace that recommended these supplements or did you and Kim just research and come up with it yourself? If you went to someone can I have the name? If you don't want to post the answers, send me a pm.

Loved the reference to snake oil. For those of you reading Roger's blog, make sure you press "read on" to get the whole list of stuff.

Do you get to eat any regular food or is it just the supplements because you really have a long list of stuff.

Wishing you, Kim and the whole family nothing but the best.


Hugs - Tina

AnneCan said:

Roger
Thanks for sharing your plan with us. I want to wish you great success with this plan. If I may ask, how did you come up with this list? I loved the comment about snake oil. Many sparks to you, Kim + the family.

Hi Roger
I think your plan is a good plan:) You must do whatever you feel is the best option for you and I admire your strenght and wisdom to think outside the box. I've been doing TCM for about 2 months now and I really feel the difference in my enegry levels and overall feeling of being "healthy" with natural supplements. My blood work even looks good - Last month my platelets were in the low 80's just had bloodwork done last week and they are in the high 90's I have no explaination for it other than telling my acupunturist that they were low and her giving me supplements to help. Sending you my best wishes -Melissa

Not a crackpot
Roger/Crow my friend...You & I joined up on this site in the same time period and over this past year I have grown to deeply respect you and your intelligence and compassion.I don't think for a minute that you would jump off out there and do anything rash. I'm sure you have researched this approach to the nth degree and so I say go for what you know is right for you and your situation.

I will be sending up massive sparks for you and Kim and the kids that this new plan works for you. I read your blog. I have one question. How do you go about measuring a sh*tload?
Kerry will probably answer that one...LOL.

Best wishes always.
-Pat

Good for you
Roger,

I'm so glad you picked a plan that feels right for you, so now you can feel more peaceful. And I don't think it's ever a wrong choice to make your body as strong as ic can be!

*hugs*
Gail

Roger
Roger,
Good for you. I think you will find peace and feel good on your new protocol. I will keep you, Kim and your beautiful kids in my prayers.

I look forward to hearing good things from you.

Aloha,
Kathleen

dmdwins said:

Wishing you great success
A crackpot??? No way!! I wish you much success with your new protocol. Each of us has to do what feels right to us and thats exactly what you should do....what feels right to you.
I made major diet changes and have been doing supplements since diagnosis...I dont know if that has helped keep my cancer at bay....but I do know that when I have a few days when I am not as diligent about my diet or skip some supplements I definitely I feel lousy.....so I say GO FOR IT !!!!


Smiles,
Dawn

l wish you the best Roger, hope it works it's an interesting
option for many of us!.
I pray for it.
Hugs.

Wish you well
I hope you get the strength from your new plan that you need to help you have good days. Everyone handles things differently and if this is the plan of action you chose to follow than that's what you have to do. Take care and God Bless. Margaret

LivinginNH said:

Hey Roger, just wondering,

Hey Roger, just wondering, did your oncologist set you up with a naturopathic doctor? Our new oncologist at D.F. seems to be open to alternative medicine instead of simply using chemo. I was surprised by this, but maybe it's because she's Asian, or simply open-minded, but whatever the reason, she is sending Rick to a naturopathic doctor this coming Friday. We're told that the new doc will discuss a new diet, Chinese herbs, exercise, etc.. I'll post whatever this doctor tells us, so maybe this info. will help you and others as well. All my best, Cynthia

Roger, Thumbs up buddy! I
Roger, Thumbs up buddy! I think Jim is going to be starting a bucket load of suppliments soon too. (He doesn't know it yet) I pray your body responds to these things very well. I will read your blog and keep watch. Will be interested to hear what Rick and Cynthia's Doctor has to say too. Sending prayers your way Crow.
(HUGS)
April

lisa42 said:

Roger
Hi Roger,

You have to do what you feel is right. I am struggling with that a lot right now. I've looked into a few trials & I keep getting closed doors there- the most recent one out of Mayo that my onc was really interested in me doing turned out to be closed (the website wasn't updated). I've also taken many natural supplements & often wonder about all the chemo I've had and will have, if I continue the chemo route- how long can my body endure it? I've done well with it thus far and feel blessed for that, but wonder about what I should do. I will be checking out your blog, as I'm curious what you're taking.
Take care & keep us updated.

Lisa

Lisa (and others) -

You don't -have to- make a choice between standard western medicine
and an alternative, you can use them together.

Some of the alternatives are used to enhance the chemotherapy drugs,
and/or stifle the terrible side effects. Other alternatives may have been
found to kill cancer cells as well as any chemo!

Don't be afraid to do some research, and use what you feel is best
for you. By all means, don't feel you have to stop treatment to try
an alternative, or totally change paths overnight. The idea is to use
what will do the best for you, regardless of what any physician
might think.

Physicians are human, and can make mistakes in judgement.
And, are often too embedded in their practice to entertain any
alternative to it.

Be your own boss; make your own decisions, it's your life.

Best of health to all,

John