Prostate Cancer

Thanks for the tip on Runners World Alicia.  There are a lot of people out there running with cancer.  It really puts it in perspective.  Radiation starts in 3 weeks, so I guess I have that to look forward to.  I can deal with being tired for a while if it is killing rogue cells.

Jim

Jim, Mike and Alicia:

So sorry about membership in the "C" club.  I have stage four non-Hodgkins follicular lymphoma, a very slow growing, but incurable blood cancer.  So far "treatment" is a watch and wait protocol.  My plan is to stay away from chemo as long as possible.  However, this is not appropriate for many cancers.

At any rate, please check out this link to a very compelling discussion about the metabolic foundation of cancer.  http://diagnosisdiet.com/blog/ It has been an eye-opener for me these lasts couple of weeks, particularly since my MIL passed from metastatic melanoma (brain cancer) about three weeks ago.  Too bad she didn't have the advantage of this information as it may have made a difference in her quality of life has she followed the diet recommendation.

I don't have the sense that this diet approach is advanced by some nut job.  The people behind the research are credible.

Diet changes alone are probably not going to cure prostate or cervical cancer, however, retaining control over our lives and bodies during this crazy time in life certainly is cathartic.

Alicia-I think I remember you from the RW forum a long time ago.  I hope you are well.

Yes! it is the same Alicia from Runner's world

How are you? its too bad the forum disappeared from runner's world, I sure hope everyone is doing k. I am doing great! This month is one year since I completed chemo and rad and I am full of energy again ;-).

Thank you for this info, very interesting. I am a firm believer that diet does help. At this point I am around 90% plant based and hope to be 100% soon, the only animal protein I currently eat is fish. My own oncologist strongly advocates minimal animal protein if any ;-)

Stay well! hugs to you,

Alicia

My brother just got his colostomy reversed after a year long battle with colon cancer.  He's having a hard time keeping a positive attitude and moving forward.  I just came across this thread and linked it to him immediately.  You folks are kicking arse!!  I know it's not your intention to be inspiring.....but your stories are just that.  I wish you all the best and many years of an active lifestyle!  Keep fighting!

Thanks!