I Took Chemotherpy

I Had Chemotherapy Once

By: Sparklepaws

Written on May 24th, 2008

I took chemo ONE TIME, and then decided never to take it again, I had Hodgekin's Disease, the best kind of cancer you can get if your going to get it. It was extremely treatable, but the chemo didn't cut it for me. In fact, the chemo nearly killed me on several occasions.

Finally, I decided it wasn't worth the pain. I took myself off of chemo and started an alternative diet along with a tonic designed to boost my immune sytem. The doctors said I would live a year without the chemo... and here I am, 4 years later and cancer free!

By: Sparklepaws

Age: 18-21 , Male

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moxiesurvivor

Wow, you have quite a story! It would be interesting to read. Mox

May 25, 2008
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Sparklepaws

True, they are not taught about it, which is slightly disturbing since it's very apparent that it makes a large difference...

Unfortunately my oncologists downright refused to acknowledge that an alternative treatment could cure me, and called Social Services (at the time I was 16). We ended up (my parents and I) having to go to court to fight for my rights not to have chemo. We were threatened several times with being forced to take it. This is another reason why I believe that combining treatments would be a VERY good thing in today's day and age... where modern medicine meets modern natural cures head-on.

May 25, 2008
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moxiesurvivor

I feel it's a coming thing. Actually our physicians are not taught nutrition classes in med school - at least they haven't been in the past. I think the pendulum is swinging that direction - at least I hope so.

May 24, 2008
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ColorMeReal

I agree that the combo is a great idea. I wish more oncologists would think this way and incorporate it as the standard treatment.

May 24, 2008
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Sparklepaws

Fighting with both methods is an excellent idea that I have thought about many of times. Since the cancer wasn't too serious, I had some time to try what I needed.

It's well known that chemo brings the immune system (the number one defense for any type of illness) to a stand still, so combining a healthy immune diet and even some other alternative treatments would be beneficial in striking a balance in your body.

May 24, 2008
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moxiesurvivor

I think going both ways and attacking with everything you've got is a great way to go also. I'm not sure I'd know what to do - just cross fingers and be happy that so far, so good. We just never know. Congrats, to both of you! Hugs, Mox

May 24, 2008
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ColorMeReal

I am happy that the alternative treatment worked for you. I considered it when I was diagnosed with cancer. I decided to go with the traditonal medical approuch of .chemo and radiation. Congradulations on 4 years cancer-free. Best wishes, CMR

May 24, 2008
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moxiesurvivor

Good for you! More people need to hear about the alternatives for healing cancer. I'm happy for you!

May 24, 2008
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