My mom (52 years old) was diagnosed last March this year (2016) with Stage 4 Colon Cancer. It all started when she was going to have her 1st colonoscopy that same month only for us to find out that she has a rectosigmoid mass. There was a note of an irregularly shaped, friable mass, almost completely obstructing the lumen at 15cm from the anal verge. Multiple biopsies were taken. Further insertion of the scope was hampered by the mass.
CBC levels were normal. Nothing out of the ordinary. Also Creatinine & Sodium/Potassium levels were normal. Colorectal cancer was not systemic - was not found in the blood. Upon Chest Xray, Lung fields are clear. Heart is not enlarged. Everything is intact. Although at that time my mom was really coughing like crazy, it was productive but no phlegm came out.
We thought it was just a benign, huge mass at the time that could be removed and everything would be okay right away.
But once the mucosal biopsy results came in, that's when we found out that it was indeed colon cancer. The surgical pathology report's final diagnosis was Adenocarcinoma, Moderately Differentiated. In a more gross and microscopic description, the specimen consists of few cream soft to friable irregular tissue fragments with an aggregate diameter of 0.7cm. Block all.
Since these were the initial results from the colonoscopy, we decided to have a CT Scan done for my mom.
CT Scan of the Whole Abdomen Impression:
Sigmoid Colon Mass (Biopsy Proven Adenocarcinoma) with enlarged regional lymph nodes. Peripherally enhancing hypodense masses in the adnexal regions may also represent large lymph nodes and ovarian masses. Posterior cul-de-sac ascites. Multiple enhancing hypodense nodules in the liver possibly METASTASIS. Non enhancing hepatic nodules may represent cysts. Renal cortical cyst(right). Small umbilical hernia. Thoracolumnar spondylosis. Subsegmental atelectasis vs parenchymal fibrosis, BOTH lower lobes.
I know all the results from the CT scan are quite hard to understand, but one thing's for sure - METASTASIS, ATELECTASIS, ASCITES, MASSES & CYSTS aren't good news.
It was quite funny that the doctor advised her to NOT eat fruits and veggies, as it is bulk forming. But instead, she should eat rice, chicken, meat and drink milk. I thought to myself - WHERE COULD SHE GET THE NUTRITION SHE NEEDS IF SHE DOESN'T HAVE FRUITS AND VEGGIES, and I even read that drinking milk multiplies the bacteria in your system even more! I was so furious upon hearing all this.
For days we were so dumbfounded, felt really depressed, we did not know what to do. We were desperately searching and trying to find ways to get all of these conditions out of my mom's system.
I love my mom very much. Nobody wants people they love and people who are very dear to them to ever get sick, not even a little cough and colds.
I really wanted it all gone, the moment I found out. A.S.A.P. But I came to my senses, things like this don't just progress overnight, so it will be a long shot for these things to get cured overnight. I had to be patient.
I read something about the wonders of NATUROPATHY. Alternative medicine with the use of herbal medication / keeping a natural healthy, raw, diet.
Given that there was a blockage / obstruction already, we did not want to cause any more harm or worsen my mom's condition. So with my mom's discipline and courage, we decided to consult a naturopath and start JUICING. Pineapples, Carrots, Broccoli, Kale, everything I searched that would be healthy for my mom. "Juicing was the key to making my mom strong and for the cancer to go away", I said to myself.
The naturopath we went to also gave several medications all natural and safe. Nanotech. A drink/cup of one of his concoctions was equal to a basket of fruits/veggies, which is exactly what my mom needs, more nutrition for good cells, and starvation of the cancer cells.
Also brought my mom to the beach a lot, oxygen/fresh air helps a lot with good sleep and cell rejuvenation. My mom became stronger and stronger. No more cough, no pain whatsoever. I was pretty happy with the results.
But it was almost the end of the month of May, when my mom started having stomach cramps, and high fever - as high as 39.4. Everything was so sudden because my mom was perfectly fine the day before. No signs whatsoever that she was going to have fever and stomach cramps the next day. I was so scared. I didn't know what to do. Her pain scale was 9 out of 10, 10 being the highest/most painful. The pain went away, but came back intermittently.
We then decided to go to a medical doctor since the pain was not going away and mom was having trouble walking already.
He said that the operation (colectomy) had to be done soon to remove the mass, it would be a smart move, because if we didn't push through with the operation, sooner or later, the colon could be completely blocked, and my mom would be in extreme pain and emergency surgery would be done as well. In a few days, mom was ready for the operation. Mind & Body were both ready, I think that really is the key to having surgery like this, both your mind & body have to be ready for stuff like this. I, on the other hand, was at wits' end. But I remained positive, blocked everything negative, and prayed, like I always do. God, in truth & in fact, can heal any kind of sickness, whatever it may be. I believe so.
Blood tests were made, at this time my mom was very dehydrated, she barely drank anything, even water because she was too afraid for her stomach to act up because the pain she felt was excruciating.
On the day of the surgery, it took a few hours, it felt more than that though. Finally, the long wait was over. My mom was in the recovery room!
Turns out, there was more than just a tumor. There was a pelvic abscess forming pus and building it's own wall already. The doctor said it was extremely dangerous if it ruptured. He also said that my mom is very strong because her body was so controlling, the infection was only localized, just in the pelvic area only. They were able to completely remove the pelvic abscess/infection without harming the other organs. If any other person had this with a weak resistance, it would have led to peritonitis, or worse, SEPSIS. They were successful enough to remove the pelvic abscess and put on a permanent colostomy bag.
Which brings me to the conclusion that naturopathy did help, it was needed. But when there is a blockage or an obstruction, something must definitely be done.
One thing that bothers me though, is that they were not able to remove the tumor - it's still there. But the pain of my mom is no longer there (only from the cut/surgical incision which is currently healing really fast) and as well as her trouble from excreting feces/defecating, it is also gone. I am still thankful. The doctor said it would have been too aggressive of a treatment if he dug deep and removed the tumor after removing all the pelvic abscess. My mom could have gotten too weak or maybe not even make it. So I believe it was a crucial call for him, but he made the right decision.
My mom is looking healthy & feeling healthy. She finally gets to eat normally, consuming small frequent meals, healthy meals to get her nutrition back up in no time. I feel blessed. Our family feels blessed. God is good.
We do not want to go for chemotherapy, as we all know its negative immunosuppressant effects, killing the GOOD, HEALTHY CELLS along with the cancer cells. I'm not sure if Radiation is an okay option, either.
My question is, what do you think is the best cure for shrinking tumors along with eradicating all cancer cells? I would appreciate hearing success stories such as ours. Also, tips on how to take care of a permanent colostomy would help. Our family is new at this but one thing is for sure - my Mom is on the ROAD TO RECOVERY.
KEEP THE FAITH, EVERYONE!
