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Trying to Support My Brother

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Hi everyone. In the last 6 weeks I have found out that my older brother Rob had a brain tumor removed and was diagnosed w a glioblastoma. He is getting radiation and oral chemo. Docs have given him 1-18months. We live in different states though I plan on visiting in August. He seems to get emotional/weepy very easily. Could that b a symptom? What can I say to him to give him hope?

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Hi, I was diagnosed with a grade IV glioblastoma in May 2010, today, it is 11 years since I became ill with my tumour.I know this can be difficult but it is important to remain positive, take one day at a time and during Rob's treatment he should rest and take things easy.

There are some things he can do to fight the disease and improve his chances of living longer, such as:-

i. healthy eating, include blueberries, pecan nuts and turmeric in his diet, which have anti-cancer properties. Cut out extra sugar, fast foods, alcohol, especially spirits; anything with a high sugar content - sugar feeds cancer cells.

ii. Include food supplements in his diet to boost his immune system.

iii. Drink at least a pint of water when taking chemo tablets, this helps the chemo to be absorbed into the body more quickly.

A couple of other things he can do is drink ozonated water, this is water with extra oxygen in it. I have done this since 2010. After I returned home from my operation, I did some back ground research and found out that oxygen kills cancer cells. I use a Sota water ozonator, which is portable, so ideal for taking away with you when on breaks or holidays. You can buy one on-line.

Google 'The Truth about Food Grade Hydrogen Peroxide' (FGHP), which is an American document. I have been adding drops of FGHP since 2010, when it was recommended to me by a dear friend who is an ex-chemist. I currently add six drops to a half pint of ozonated water and drink it 3 times a day.

This might sound a strange thing to say at the moment, but it is what I did, use the current time to reflect on Rob's life and help him decide on which direction he would like to take his life.

I do think it is important to recognise that Rob is at a crossroads in his life and it need not be for the worse, it can be for the better. You, Rob and your families need to be strong and remain positive.

Do not waste time and energy looking up what has happened to other people who have been given the same diagnosis. Each one of us is different, as is the effect of our tumour(s).

Remember that laughter is a great healer, so try to do as much of this as possible.

I hope this helps, if you have any questions about my suggestions, just leave me a post and I will reply.

In the mean time, I wish Rob, yourself and families well and good fortune; stay positive, safe and well.

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Sandylil in reply toTansi75

May I ask how old you are? My husband was diagnosed in May this year, and is due to start his next round of Chemotherapy.Your post was extremely helpful and encouraging. Thank you.

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Tansi75 in reply toSandylil

Hi SandylilI am 62 years old and was 59 when I had my first tumour.

How is your husband doing and how is he responding to his chemo?

If you are not already doing so, I would recommend he drink a pint of water when he takes his tablets. This helps the body to absorb the chemo quicker.

Is he taking any supplements to boost his immune system at the moment? If not I have been using Higher Natures Immune+ tablets since 2010 and recommend them.

I also recommend using a water ozonator to add extra oxygen to the water he drinks. Oxygen kills cancer cells, while sugar feeds them; has he cut down on his sugar intake?

I also add 5 drops of 3% Food Grade Hydrogen Peroxide (FGHP) to the ozonated water, 1/2 pint, which I drink 3 times a day.

Google 'The Truth About Food Grade Hydrogen Peroxide', it is an American document, but the one I used to make my decision to use it, after it was recommended by a dear friend who is an ex-chemist.

I was interviewed by the Brain Tumour Charity for their recent campaign to raise funds for a new clinical trial of SATIVEX for a recurring tumour. It will give you background information about myself and how my wife and I have dealt with living with the results of a grade IV diagnosis and the removal of 2 tumours, see the Youtube address below.

youtu.be/blozZHqW1pQ

If you have any questions, please do contact me.

I hope your husband responds well to his treatment and wish you both the very best for the future.

Stay positive, safe and well.

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