Jeanah and I have been talking about going to the Philippines next winter for vacation and spending some time on the beach...
Well, we're close to that this weekend.
1) We're going to Neskowin (on the Oregon Coast, just north of Lincoln City)
2) I just got the result of a cancer test that we sent away to the Philippines. This test is to see whether I have cancer and whether the cancer is growing, etc. It was developed by Dr. Navarro in the Philippines and very few people do the test in the USA because they are setup to do tests on blood serum rather than urine. There are many places that say the urine test (the one I just did) is more accurate, and indicates cancer sooner.
Anyway, it's less expensive and easier to send the test to the Philippines than to someplace in the USA where it is done.
So, my number was (+4, 53) which means that with a confidence of +/- 4, my HCG count is 53. They say a Zero means no likelihood of cancer, 0-49 is doubtful/unlikely that there is cancer, and 50+ is indicative of active cancer. This test was done prior to starting on the Budwig protocol and dietary changes.
We will be sending another sample in about 6 weeks. It will be interesting to see what happens with that test.
Dr. Navarro warns that this test, although accurate, should be done in conjunction with CT scan and biopsy if possible. What we want as of about June 1st is: 1) An HCG indicator number of under 50 2) No CT indication of cancer 3) A biopsy that shows no cancer (this will be the most difficult to get, I think, because it will require another sigmoidoscopy. "they" may be hesitant to do this since we already have a cancer diagnosis...we'll see...)
Anyway, the 53 number is encouraging in that we're so close to the 0-49. The "Cancer Free" book author said he has seen people with numbers up to 1000 and they have become cancer free...
Love you all, and have a great weekend!
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I think this sounds like positive news. It definitely should give you motivation to stay on the diet in hopes that it will bring your numbers down. Stay diligent in your quest for good information and knowledge about your cancer. I'll keep both of you in my prayers. We can be certain the God only wants the very best for us. Stay faithful.
ReplyDeleteSorry - that should say "We can be certain THAT God only wants the very best for us".
ReplyDeleteWay to fight this thing! I am encouraged by your research and the optimism. We serve the Great Physician... He can heal our bodies... but more importantly, He uses our trials to heal our hearts and draw us closer to Him as we relinquish our will to His and let His refining fire bring us to the end of ourselves. I continue to pray for your health, wisdom, and peace beyond understanding. I love you both
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