Dear Chris,
I am from the Philippines and I am writing you because of the case of my brother-in-law, 45 years old male who was diagnosed of glioblastoma in the brain stem in October 2009. This morning, I was searching the internet for herbal treatment for half comatose patient, when the story of Daisy came out from the search. I visited your website (CA Care) and became interested in the herbs that your company is providing. My husband and myself are believers of alternative medicine and would like to explore the possibility of using your herbs for my brother-in-law.
Right now, he is still in the hospital. He wakes up 2 to 3 times a day but still not able to talk nor he's able to respond actively. He is still being fed thru the peg and is not able to move his body, he is like paralyzed. Prior to his severe pneumonia, he's practically immobile. He is taking only about 10% oxygen from the respirator and the doctors are hopeful that he will be able to breathe by himself by next week. When he is out of respirator, we intend to have an MRI of his brain (it was actually scheduled last March 10, 3 weeks after the IMRT) but was not able to do so because he was hospitalized and was placed under respirator.
Medical history:
May 2009: symptoms: eyesight problem- experiencing severe brightness /glare on the right eye; went to see 3 opthalmologist; no conclusive findings.
Sept 2009: went to see a neuron-opta who suggested to have an MRI which was done on Oct 14. The result showed that there was a tumor in the brainstem.
Medication: Citicoline for the brain; Dexamethazone steroids (total of 10 mg a day);Vitamin C – 500 mg; Vitamin B Complex – 500 (twice a day); Nexuim – 20 mg; Ganaton – 50 mg; Flucanazole; Fluimucil.
Any pain: Not certain as patient is partly in comatose and he's not responding verbally. It is noted though through his facial expression that he is in pain or there's discomfort when he is being suctioned or turn to his side.
Sleep: He is partly in comatose. He's arousable and wakes up 2 to 3 times a day. The longest is 2 hrs. But no reaction except for the movement of the eyes, sometimes he tries to move his eyebrows and mouth.
Appetite: He is fed thru the peg every 4 hours – 300cc of Ensure.
Swelling: Yes in the larynx area because of the respirator tube although last night, tracheostomy was done on him so the tube was transferred in the hole in the throat area. Suspected swelling in the brain stem area due to the tumor.
Urination: He has retention cateter. No blood in the urine. 300 to 400 cc per urination every 4 hrs (est); But the nurse tried to take the cateter and he was able to urinate in the pampers.
Others: None so far as he cannot communicate. Prior to his recent hospitalization where he was diagnosed to have severe pneumonia and sepsis shock, he is almost 80% paralyzed. He can only move his left leg and left arm; and he has swallowing problem and slurred speech that is difficult to understand (like a stroke patient).
My reply:
Based on what you wrote, it appears that there is little that anybody can do - the nearest case that I ever handled was Prapti (a.k.a. Daisy, whom I adopted as my daughter after her recovery) in a Jakarta military hospital – who was in coma but woke up after a few days on herbs. NO, that was a miracle – not me who could do it. No, I cannot promise that could be repeated either.
I must honestly and sincerely say this – I really don't know what my herbs can do – help or not? It could even be not good for him –I really don't know.
For such a case, I usually prescribe Capsule A, Brain 1 and Brain 2 teas, which need to be boiled and then poured into the feeding tube over a period of time throughout the day.
If you see I highlighted Ensure for feeding – I would rather go for fruit and vegetable juices instead. But that is the way it is in the hospital.
If after 2 or 3 weeks there is no reaction -- then I think I would stop the herbs.
Regards,
Chris
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Terminal Breast Cancer Case from Hong Kong
Dear Dr. Teo,
Your name and website were given to us by a nurse we met in a clinic where she works and who is a patient of yours. We told this lady about D’s case and she kindly gave us your name.
I write on behalf of my sister, D and would appreciate if any help can be offered to her.
D was a final stage breast CA case. The cancer had spread to her lungs in October 2006 (but only discovered in March 2007). It spread to the brain in January 2009 and now spread to the liver, may be in December 2009.
During the three years from March 2007, she had taken so many treatments and radiation treatments for the brain. At present she is only on Dexamethasone table twice daily.
Medical history: The problem started in January 2001 when D was diagnosed with CA breast. An operation was done and her right breast removed, followed by 6 sessions of chemotherapy (Taxotere) and 24 sessions of radiotherapy. She was on tamoxifen for 5 years until August 2006.
From October 2006, she was put on Femara until March 2007 when the disease came back, after which she was on various courses of chemo treatments including oral, dripping – from April 2007 till August 2009.
A big brain tumour and various small sized ones were found in January 2009 and an operation was performed to remove only the big tumour and this was followed by 10 sessions of radiotherapy. No further treatment on the brain was given. D lost about 1/3 of her left eye sight.
D was also on a hormone treatment for a very short time (for about 3 weeks) and was not successful. She was then put on other chemo treatments from about April to August 2009.
A,
Hong Kong
Comments:
Stories like this happen most of the time – in almost every corner of the earth. What does that mean? Einstein said: Insanity is to do things over and other again and expect different result. Another message: reap that you sow. But the problem is, most people don’t learn, and some people do not want to learn.
Your name and website were given to us by a nurse we met in a clinic where she works and who is a patient of yours. We told this lady about D’s case and she kindly gave us your name.
I write on behalf of my sister, D and would appreciate if any help can be offered to her.
D was a final stage breast CA case. The cancer had spread to her lungs in October 2006 (but only discovered in March 2007). It spread to the brain in January 2009 and now spread to the liver, may be in December 2009.
During the three years from March 2007, she had taken so many treatments and radiation treatments for the brain. At present she is only on Dexamethasone table twice daily.
Medical history: The problem started in January 2001 when D was diagnosed with CA breast. An operation was done and her right breast removed, followed by 6 sessions of chemotherapy (Taxotere) and 24 sessions of radiotherapy. She was on tamoxifen for 5 years until August 2006.
From October 2006, she was put on Femara until March 2007 when the disease came back, after which she was on various courses of chemo treatments including oral, dripping – from April 2007 till August 2009.
A big brain tumour and various small sized ones were found in January 2009 and an operation was performed to remove only the big tumour and this was followed by 10 sessions of radiotherapy. No further treatment on the brain was given. D lost about 1/3 of her left eye sight.
D was also on a hormone treatment for a very short time (for about 3 weeks) and was not successful. She was then put on other chemo treatments from about April to August 2009.
A,
Hong Kong
Comments:
Stories like this happen most of the time – in almost every corner of the earth. What does that mean? Einstein said: Insanity is to do things over and other again and expect different result. Another message: reap that you sow. But the problem is, most people don’t learn, and some people do not want to learn.
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Lung - Bone Cancer from India
Dear Chris
I read the case study you have published about Angela. I seek your help.
My father, who is 75 years old, was diagnosed with lung cancer with metastasis to the pelvis in April 2009. He went through 6 cycles of chemo and 5 days of radiation. The PET scan done soon after revealed that the primary tumour had regressed moderately and the secondaries to the bone were progressive. Three months later the PET scan revealed that the bone metastasis had been progressive and the primary tumour had increased mildly. Dad is in lot of pain and is on analgesics to control the pain. Recently the pain has increased further. Our Doctor has suggested another 6 cycles of chemo and radiation to follow. They have also said that Dad does not have much time to live, maybe 6 months. This is what they had said when we began treatment as well that the average time would be 6 months to a year. He has no other problems and is in otherwise good health. But this pain really brings down his quality of life.
I was inspired by your paper. Can I seek this treatment in India? Please let me know if Dad can be helped. I would greatly appreciate a speedy reply.
Thank you.
NG, from India
My reply:
Dear Professor,
I see this kind of problem most of the time. No, chemo is not going to cure anything -- it will make his life more miserable. You can go into my website: www.cacare.com if you have not done this yet. See the case studies presented and also the videos, etc.
It looks like he needs Capsule A, Lung Tea 1 and 2, Bone Tea plus a lot of Pain Tea.
To know more, please read about the CA Care Therapy -- what it involves and also about the Healing Crisis. I recalled one wife wrote me a short note from India... her young husband was a cricket player diagnosed with bone cancer ... he went for chemo... suffered so badly. We sent the herbs but he was unable to drink it because the severe side effects of the chemo...After he died the wife wrote: Please tell all your patients not to do chemo... but it was too late for my husband.
I read the case study you have published about Angela. I seek your help.
My father, who is 75 years old, was diagnosed with lung cancer with metastasis to the pelvis in April 2009. He went through 6 cycles of chemo and 5 days of radiation. The PET scan done soon after revealed that the primary tumour had regressed moderately and the secondaries to the bone were progressive. Three months later the PET scan revealed that the bone metastasis had been progressive and the primary tumour had increased mildly. Dad is in lot of pain and is on analgesics to control the pain. Recently the pain has increased further. Our Doctor has suggested another 6 cycles of chemo and radiation to follow. They have also said that Dad does not have much time to live, maybe 6 months. This is what they had said when we began treatment as well that the average time would be 6 months to a year. He has no other problems and is in otherwise good health. But this pain really brings down his quality of life.
I was inspired by your paper. Can I seek this treatment in India? Please let me know if Dad can be helped. I would greatly appreciate a speedy reply.
Thank you.
NG, from India
My reply:
Dear Professor,
I see this kind of problem most of the time. No, chemo is not going to cure anything -- it will make his life more miserable. You can go into my website: www.cacare.com if you have not done this yet. See the case studies presented and also the videos, etc.
It looks like he needs Capsule A, Lung Tea 1 and 2, Bone Tea plus a lot of Pain Tea.
To know more, please read about the CA Care Therapy -- what it involves and also about the Healing Crisis. I recalled one wife wrote me a short note from India... her young husband was a cricket player diagnosed with bone cancer ... he went for chemo... suffered so badly. We sent the herbs but he was unable to drink it because the severe side effects of the chemo...After he died the wife wrote: Please tell all your patients not to do chemo... but it was too late for my husband.
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Prescribe Herbs Over the Net?
Hi Chris,
I read about you on a website and was quite impressed with the testimonials that I had read.Would you be able to prescibe medication as my sister is too weak to travel to Penang to see you.She is undergoing chemo treatment currently for breast cancer.This month she will begin her last four chemo sessions which would be on a weekly basis and after which will follow up with her radiography sessions which would be everyday.
I understand from the website that you treat a lot of cancer patients.
M, Singapore.
My reply
Sorry, we don’t describe herbs just by sitting in front of the computer.
The way I see it is simple. If you really care for the person -- don't just write an email and expect help to come at your command. Why can't anyone just fly in with all the medical reports and see me? After all Singapore is just an hour flight to Penang.
I read about you on a website and was quite impressed with the testimonials that I had read.Would you be able to prescibe medication as my sister is too weak to travel to Penang to see you.She is undergoing chemo treatment currently for breast cancer.This month she will begin her last four chemo sessions which would be on a weekly basis and after which will follow up with her radiography sessions which would be everyday.
I understand from the website that you treat a lot of cancer patients.
M, Singapore.
My reply
Sorry, we don’t describe herbs just by sitting in front of the computer.
The way I see it is simple. If you really care for the person -- don't just write an email and expect help to come at your command. Why can't anyone just fly in with all the medical reports and see me? After all Singapore is just an hour flight to Penang.
Follow Doctors Instructions When in Hospital
Dear Dr. Chris,
I am son of Mr. M, your patient from Aceh, Indonesia. My father is being hospitalized right now. His condition is very weak. His blood pressure is 70-110. His stomach is hard and painful. He has difficulty sleeping because he feels painful in the stomach and his back. His appetite is low. Sometimes he feels hot and sometimes he feels cold on his body. He gets headaches, lost his weight too much, and now his weight is only 38 kilograms.
On Monday, doctor in Aceh will scan and do a biopsy to observe the cancer's status. My father has been hospitalized for 4 days. He is given an intravenous feeding and anti-pain medicine.
We need your suggestion about:
1. What we have to do and what we don't have to do during the hospitalization.
2. Can my father continue your herbal medicine during his hospitalization or not.
3. What is your suggestion to stabilize his condition.
Thank you for your help. We appreciate your assistance
Regards.
My reply
When you are in the hospital ... you have to follow the doctor's suggest ... and you can take herbs if the doctor says okay.
Chris
I am son of Mr. M, your patient from Aceh, Indonesia. My father is being hospitalized right now. His condition is very weak. His blood pressure is 70-110. His stomach is hard and painful. He has difficulty sleeping because he feels painful in the stomach and his back. His appetite is low. Sometimes he feels hot and sometimes he feels cold on his body. He gets headaches, lost his weight too much, and now his weight is only 38 kilograms.
On Monday, doctor in Aceh will scan and do a biopsy to observe the cancer's status. My father has been hospitalized for 4 days. He is given an intravenous feeding and anti-pain medicine.
We need your suggestion about:
1. What we have to do and what we don't have to do during the hospitalization.
2. Can my father continue your herbal medicine during his hospitalization or not.
3. What is your suggestion to stabilize his condition.
Thank you for your help. We appreciate your assistance
Regards.
My reply
When you are in the hospital ... you have to follow the doctor's suggest ... and you can take herbs if the doctor says okay.
Chris
Gall bladder cancer – Help !
Dear Chris,
On 2 January 2010, my mother was diagnosed with gall bladder cancer that had metastasized to the liver. The private hospital specialist was not able to do anything for her but we sought a second opinion from the specialist from Selayang Hospital's Liver Clinic. The doctors advised my mum to go for surgery to remove the gallbladder and parts of her liver that had cancer.
Her surgery was scheduled for 3 March 2010 but we were just notified by the doctors that the cancer had spread to a large part of her liver and removal by surgery is now not possible. They are recommending chemotherapy which has never been an option considered by the family.
Many years back, a friend gave me a copy of "Cancer Yet They Live" when my late father-in-law was diagnosed with cancer. I never had the chance to put the book to good use because he passed on real fast. Nevertheless, I kept the book (hoping I never had to use it). I passed the book to my mum and she was very interested in the success stories with the rodent tuber but since she was scheduled for the surgery we never really searched for it.
Today after getting the bad news, I was determined to find an alternative treatment for my mum (aside from prayers and faith in God) and I found Cancer Care's website.
We are eager to start her fast on the herbal remedies and the necessary dietary changes. Please advise on the next step.
AG,
Petaling Jaya.
On 2 January 2010, my mother was diagnosed with gall bladder cancer that had metastasized to the liver. The private hospital specialist was not able to do anything for her but we sought a second opinion from the specialist from Selayang Hospital's Liver Clinic. The doctors advised my mum to go for surgery to remove the gallbladder and parts of her liver that had cancer.
Her surgery was scheduled for 3 March 2010 but we were just notified by the doctors that the cancer had spread to a large part of her liver and removal by surgery is now not possible. They are recommending chemotherapy which has never been an option considered by the family.
Many years back, a friend gave me a copy of "Cancer Yet They Live" when my late father-in-law was diagnosed with cancer. I never had the chance to put the book to good use because he passed on real fast. Nevertheless, I kept the book (hoping I never had to use it). I passed the book to my mum and she was very interested in the success stories with the rodent tuber but since she was scheduled for the surgery we never really searched for it.
Today after getting the bad news, I was determined to find an alternative treatment for my mum (aside from prayers and faith in God) and I found Cancer Care's website.
We are eager to start her fast on the herbal remedies and the necessary dietary changes. Please advise on the next step.
AG,
Petaling Jaya.
NPC - Chemo and He Died
Hi Chris,
A friend just passed on with nose cancer that had spread to the lungs, Stage 4.
I attended his wake last night. His brother was so angry with the doctors, saying that the (...doctors…) told them that his brother, at Stage 4 nose cancer, had a 60% chance of survival. They asked him do chemo, do radiation. Some more, for radiation needs to make a face mold for him. After 1st chemo, he was ok. After 2nd chemo, whole body became worse and he died.
Chris, my question is: Why do chemo for Stage 4 patients? I thought once it is Stage 4, doctors can't do much already – so why still ask people to do it? This will kill them faster? Am I right?
Sob... my friend was only 40 plus. Saw his young wife. So poor thing. He also took TCM herbs. It helped him to feel much better. But I think it was chemo which killed him.
JT, Singapore.
Dear JT,
That is right CHEMO can kill, but what to do ... people believe in doctors!!!!! I have one chap with NPC. He came to see me many, many years ago for a week and ran off to the doctors after that. He did 6 x chemo and 36 x radiotherapy. The cancer came back. Chemo again! This time 18 x. After that the cancer came back again and he did chemo again, for 8 x more. Again the cancer came back. The doctor said more chemo. This time something got into his head and last week came back to me again to ask for help.
See, chemo never cure ...and it can kill like your friend. But what to do? The world is such.
Take care. Take it easy. Be angry but don’t can upset. It is not good for you. Remember, that is the way it is ...at the end, I always say: I can only help certain people, but not all people. Smile and take life easy. Ho, ho, this weekend we are going to relax in Bali.
God bless,
Chris
A friend just passed on with nose cancer that had spread to the lungs, Stage 4.
I attended his wake last night. His brother was so angry with the doctors, saying that the (...doctors…) told them that his brother, at Stage 4 nose cancer, had a 60% chance of survival. They asked him do chemo, do radiation. Some more, for radiation needs to make a face mold for him. After 1st chemo, he was ok. After 2nd chemo, whole body became worse and he died.
Chris, my question is: Why do chemo for Stage 4 patients? I thought once it is Stage 4, doctors can't do much already – so why still ask people to do it? This will kill them faster? Am I right?
Sob... my friend was only 40 plus. Saw his young wife. So poor thing. He also took TCM herbs. It helped him to feel much better. But I think it was chemo which killed him.
JT, Singapore.
Dear JT,
That is right CHEMO can kill, but what to do ... people believe in doctors!!!!! I have one chap with NPC. He came to see me many, many years ago for a week and ran off to the doctors after that. He did 6 x chemo and 36 x radiotherapy. The cancer came back. Chemo again! This time 18 x. After that the cancer came back again and he did chemo again, for 8 x more. Again the cancer came back. The doctor said more chemo. This time something got into his head and last week came back to me again to ask for help.
See, chemo never cure ...and it can kill like your friend. But what to do? The world is such.
Take care. Take it easy. Be angry but don’t can upset. It is not good for you. Remember, that is the way it is ...at the end, I always say: I can only help certain people, but not all people. Smile and take life easy. Ho, ho, this weekend we are going to relax in Bali.
God bless,
Chris
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