Other crazy sexy lung cancer cowgirls and cowboys?

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Permalink Reply by Phil on March 17, 2008 at 6:43pm

I'm just getting started at juicing and growing my own wheatgrass. I have a fine centrifical juicer and a wonderful blender, but I'm in need of a wheatgrass juicer. Does anyone here know anyone who's got one for sale? If so, I'd love to find out what they have and how much they want for it. Either manual or electric, but $$ is an issue.

--Phil
"Never give up! Never surrender!"

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Permalink Reply by Firefly on March 18, 2008 at 11:58am

Phil, I believe Kris mentions a pretty inexpensive hand crank wheatgrass juicer in her book. Maybe check that out. Firefly

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Permalink Reply by Phil on March 18, 2008 at 12:10pm

I am not a doctor, nor a nutritionist and don't have any formal training in medicine. However, I have never heard of their being a risk of bacteria from eating raw vegetables. To reduce any risk, you could wash them thoroughly. The benefits of the nutrients from the raw diet will boost his immune system offsetting any risks from bacteria. In fact, I'd say that he will suffer greater risk from kimo and radiation than a raw diet. To further boost his immune system he could drink Essiac Tea (http://www.essiacinfo.org). I drink 1/8 cup twice a day, one in the morning and one in the evening. He could also take EmergenC, which contains 1000 mg of vitamin C plus almost the entire B complex. I drink one packet of EmergenC twice a day, one in the morning, one in the evening.
I'm curious what kimo cocktail they have him on? Some work better than others, but I find that it's more of an individual thing than anything else. Also, are you aware of Scott Hamilton's Chemo Care web site (http://www.chemocare.com)? It has helpful information regarding what to look out for regarding side affects for almost every drug out there.
Good luck and remember that this is HIS disease, not the doctors'. You and HE get to decide what treatments you want to pursue and which ones you don't want. Look into all the alternatives such as Gamma Knife instead of whole brain radiation, Radio Frequency Ablation or Cryo-ablation and/or Cyber Knife instead of chemo-embolization, Proton radiation rather than conventional radiation, etc. And don't forget about Wheatgrass.
--Phil
"Never give up! Never surrender!"

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Permalink Reply by Cara on March 18, 2008 at 2:11pm

He's beginning with carboplatin and paclitaxel every three weeks.

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Permalink Reply by Phil on March 18, 2008 at 12:34pm

Excellent point, Roxi... Yes, my white blood cell counts bottom out right on schedule during the kimo's nadir. Also, my body's blood rebuilding ability is fairly well compromised due to having had radiation to my entire lumbar and most of my pelvic region. Once in a rare while my oncologist gives me a blood booster to help me rebuild my counts. But I've never had any problem with infections from eating any foods, raw or otherwise (and I like my steak cooked very rare). That's not to say I haven't caught the usual colds, but those aren't bacterial. So yes... during nadir, you might take extra care to avoid crowds and wash your foods with extra care before eating them raw.
--Phil
"Never give up! Never Surrender!"

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Permalink Reply by Chris in Wyoming on March 18, 2008 at 1:18pm

Oh my gosh-you all have been busy while I was off-line! I need to read and get caught up...this is so cool!
I am so glad we are finding each other and have such a collection of knowledge and support and hope. I am anxious to hear more about the Tarceva. Depending on the results of my next PET scan (April 10), I may be going off Alimta and on to Tarceva. I have had such incredible luck with Alimta. I have been on it since October 2005, with no breaks/every 21 days. Some days I get tired of it, but I know how lucky I am and how fairly "easy" it has been.
More later after I get caught up here. Thanks everyone!
Chris in Wyoming

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Permalink Reply by Carrie Belair on March 19, 2008 at 1:18pm

Hi Chris - you mentioned moving this into a 'group' I think its a good idea!

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Permalink Reply by Chris in Wyoming on March 19, 2008 at 3:45pm

Hi all!
I created a group for us...Lung Cancer Posse.
We can chat either place. I still will be responding to some of the conversations here, since I got behind while on vacation. So, check here and then we can start up in our new location.
Thanks for sharing so much. It helps a lot.
Chris in Wyoming

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Permalink Reply by Carrie Belair on March 19, 2008 at 3:46pm

you can send an invite from the posse group

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Permalink Reply by Chris in Wyoming on March 19, 2008 at 3:48pm

Cool-who do I send it to?! I am such a tech baby!

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