cancer head

[rekees4300]

I've been modifying my diet to lose weight ...now I'm changing that to fight these awful little cells causing this problem. What I've read so far is that eating to make your body as alkaline as possible helps. There was one place too that said being in ketosis can help ...but it looks like the foods to eat for each are in contradiction so....still studying. I figure the doctors have their job to do -- but I'm not going to just sit in the boat - I can row too.

Never underestimate the power of healthy food, exercise and a positive attitude, good luck.

 

[Soundguy]

just found this.

man.. keep with it and do what you have to do.

we are pulling for you!

 

[sam5570]

Mike, I think all of us fear that diagnosis, especially those of us who are former smokers. We are really sorry you have to go through this, but we kno w you are a fighter, and you will give it all you've got to get this mess out of your body. We are on your team with good wishes and anything else we can do. God bless you as you move forward with this battle.

from my seat i can't say it any better. god bless you

 

[dex3361]

Mike, I am so sorry to hear of your diagnosis. I will pray for you and your healing.
Randall

 

[s219]

Keep positive and stay strong, you can beat it.

 

[travlitt]

Mike, our prayers are for your healing and recovery. I had a Melanoma spot removed from my back about 5 years ago. Then had prostrate cancer surgery a year later. Faith and prayers made it possible to recover. Stay positive and strong. May God bless you your family and the surgeon.

 

[bucktaker]

Good Luck to you. as prevously said positive outlook is good medicine. I see cancer pts everyday in the performance of my daily career, some of the bravest people in the world walk those halls.

 

[ljohnson778]

"Vent" as much as you need... If you're venting, hey, it means you're alive to vent! Best wishes and prayers are with you.

 

[CanuckPT]

Kick it's nasty little *** all the way to the curb!

 

[MossflowerWoods]

Mike,

You and yours are in my prayers sir.

David

 

[Bob77064]

Mike, you have my prayers.

 

[jmurray01]

Stay strong and don't give up!

The doctors can do so much these days compared to 10 years ago even.

Knowledge is power - you know what is wrong so now use that to do what you can to fight it.

You're in my prayers.

 

[Bird]

Mike, I don't know how I missed this thread the last couple of days. Just keep rowing, and vent all you want, because we want to hear from you and hear how it's going. We'll be hoping for, and expecting, good news.

 

[MasseyWV]

Having had the unfortunate first-hand experience of dealing with cancer and it's lingering aftereffects, I can only say this... No words are sufficient to describe the experience, and no words of encouragement can make it any easier, but I wish you well.

If you need someone to talk to, vent to, or simply to listen, my PM box is always open.

 

[dave1949]

Mike, I am very sorry to hear that. Keep your chin up and your positive attitude. Vent all you want.

 

[ddmoit]

Alkaline is good. Totally sugar free is better. You can live without sugar. Cancer apparently cannot. Think long and hard before you subject yourself to chemo. Ask any doctor who advises it if they would truly follow their own advice in your situation. You may be surprised by the answers.

 

[DAD1220]

I had cancer in 1990 at age thirty, surgery followed by radiation. Been clean since.

You have the right frame of mind, reading and studying.

Ask all the questions you can think of. Sometimes I think the doctors are afraid to tell you to much unless you ask.

When the radiation starts...rest! It will wear you done and my docs didn't tell me what to expect.

Best wishes and prayers...

 

[mikim]

Thanks everyone for the support. My daughter sent me a cancer fighting cookbook. There's stuff in there I didn't even know was food. Kombu? ....they want me to cook Gumby? OH NO! Is Mr Bill next? ....This is going to be an all new adventure fer sure. Not one I'd prefer to take ...but there it is.Next week is pre op on Monday - surgery on Thurs then we'll see. I'm already into my lifestyle change. Figure why wait? It's going to be a learning curve and a head start should serve me well....I hope. Sugar is definitely out. Apple cider vinegar in. Now there's a change!

 

[Bird]

I didn't even know was food. Kombu? ....they want me to cook Gumby?

And I didn't even know what Kombu and Gumby were until I looked them up just now.:laughing:

 

[ddmoit]

You've got a winning attitude, Mike. It may save your life. Not only is sugar out, but everything that converts easily to sugar is out too. Breads, simple carbohydrates, and the like. I practice the Paleo/primal diet/lifestyle, so I'm pretty much doing it anyway - even with no cancer diagnosis. You can do it. And thumbs up to unpasteurized apple cider vinegar. Bragg is the brand to get.