My naturopath, Lidia, at CTCA has suggested some additional options.

One is Avé. That site contains a lot of articles under the "Research" link and this one seems to apply best to my situation.

These abstracts give the same info and are easier to read:

Product Information

Pubmed Article 1

Pubmed Article 2

Pubmed Article 3

Pubmed Article 4

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The worst part is the mental weirdness.

First the raw CT scan facts and conventional treatment. There are 3 areas of cancer: abdomen, lungs, and liver. The ones in my abdomen and lungs are "very minor". The ones in my liver have multiplied and grown. Dr. Citrin is putting me on Sutent, which is a known treatment for other cancers and expected ( Read more... )

"paracentesis for ascitesRoot causes ( Read more... )

I've been too tired and in pain to post much. The pain saps what energy and stamina I do manage to build up. Any energy I have for online work goes to my job and at that it's only 5-7 hours a day - luckily I can work weekends and have some time off left for any week I can't make the full 40 ( Read more... )

The past couple of days we've had glorious rain ( Read more... )

This happened about 15 years ago and I still cry when I think of it. Time to write a poem.

( warning: tearjerker )

I've been having a lot of foodie dreams lately, which is odd because I *don't* cook. And lately I'm not even eating much - the few times I am actually hungry, a few bites is plenty to fill me up.

( dream #1 )

I am
Allegory Metaphor

Yin
Microcosm reflections of Macrocosm
Hall of Mirrors in "N" dimensions
Plans without fruition
Observation
Mosaic

Yang
Leading by example
Thriving
Indolent but persistent
Making my corner of the world a little better
Steward

shakingthetree mentioned apple cider vinegar as a cure for things ( Read more... )

shadowlynn came over for a very nice visit tonight. I (we all) miss her. All our schedules are full and don't match - and when I do have time I haven't enough spoons to go anywhere. So her visit was awesome :)