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I wondered if anyone has considered going to Mexico for treatment?

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SusieIM

I did go last year. It may have helped. The only problem for me right now is, I can't afford to go back. They ask that I go back every six months for a checkup. I probably will ask them if I send them the results of my pet scan if they can still make recommendations. They may be willing to do that, I will probably find out. It is at the Hosey clinic, I am eating better than I have in a while. I will let you know how that goes. Meanwhile, I am waiting to hear from my doc on the pet scan. The Hosey clinic is the most reasonable but of course it has to come out of your own pocket.

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Toomanyquestions in reply to SusieIM

That is interesting. What therapies fluid you have and how long did you stay for? Did you stop your regular medication to go? I was thinking of CMN but really I’d like a recommendation from someone who has been X

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Toomanyquestions in reply to Toomanyquestions

Fluid = did

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SusieIM in reply to Toomanyquestions

It is based on a change of diet, herbal supplements and a toxic. I have stayed on the traditional treatment, did not feel comfortable in leaving the traditional treatment behind. The clinic was fine with this, in fact, they suggested that I do both. I suggest doing more research. JanaLynn is correct, it can be expensive. It is important to do a lot of research, get more opinions from others who have experience with it. My prayers are up for all of us.

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JanaLynn

I have considered it, but haven't done much research. I think I have always thought I would consider it if treatment here failed. As I understand it is quite expensive.

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Toomanyquestions in reply to JanaLynn

I was thinking it would be best to go before the chemotherapy treatment has done too much damage?

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Livinthedream

Is it expensive? Approximately how much does it cost?

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Toomanyquestions in reply to Livinthedream

A lot. About £30,000 gbp. I’d have to borrow so that makes the decision harder. CMN cured Shanon Knight and her twin of MBC that’s why I’m interested. I’m so weak and taking Ibrance my body can’t recover from 4 months in bed or the surgeries to my legs. Feeling like there must be another way X

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Livinthedream in reply to Toomanyquestions

Short of selling off all your assets I dont see how anyone can afford that! 😭🤬

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Barbteeth in reply to Toomanyquestions

I think these clinics are out to make money out of us because we’re desperate for a cure

Also if a patient takes the other medication together with meds from their oncologist and are cured..nobody can ever know which treatment was responsible for the cure

Just my opinion

Barb xx

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Toomanyquestions in reply to Barbteeth

Yes that was my initial thought but I’ve read a lot of books now with people who’ve benefited from it. I don’t believe it’s an all out cure but I do think the treatments offered will boost your immune system. I’m pretty broken so I was thinking I might handle the medication better if I was stronger. The dr I spoke to was honest that it doesn’t work for everyone but 4 weeks of doing stuff to boost your immune system every day along with being fed properly and cared for Cant make you any sicker. If I had the money I would definitely go. I was looking at CMN because it’s a proper private hospital. Some of them are just clinics so you can’t stay. I’ve just bought a book called ‘hoping for a cure’ which is an independent review of some of the clinics. If you’ve got enough money I would look in to it X

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Barbteeth in reply to Toomanyquestions

That’s my point

It’s sll about money

Or I’m just a sceptic..I have a scientific education and can see that some of the treatments these clinics offer have not been proven to work..

Barb XX

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mariootsi

Thought about it, but medicare doesn't pay. Not sure how to find a reputable on! So many things to consider! I don't know

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Arkait

I am coming go the opinion that one's diet discipline and the research needed to

change diet is very hard, but necessary. My oncologist can't even promise me

a year of life (meanwhile 3 months have already elapsed since my stage IV

breast to lung diagnosis, and am still spinning my wheels of indecision and

anxious uncertainty). Does anybody here know of Dr. Fuhrman vegetarian

diet, and has tried it? And what about supplejments, ?? Advice welcome.

Mary in Maine

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Toomanyquestions in reply to Arkait

Is cannabis legal where you are? You could try the Rick Simpson protocol. If you are ER+ you’ll need 2:1 CBD:THC. If it was legal here I would definitely be considering it x

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Arkait in reply to Toomanyquestions

Yes legal, but rather costly. I am considering , but THC complicates

my driving to work, etc.

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Toomanyquestions in reply to Arkait

If you did it would you stop taking your other medication?

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Arkait in reply to Toomanyquestions

No I am committed to taking the Letrozole, now, as well-- for over a month. I dont think

Simpson oil promises a cure. I take two supplements: Carnivora, and Graviola for past month.

I am looking to take whatever I can afford and discover, for supplements,

since the Letrozole doesn't promise a cure. Carnivora promises T cell

and immune system strengthening..implies cure, but cannot so state

because of Big Brother prohibition on such claims.

I am only a month into treatment, so will let you know if I make any

progress. So far, the disease seems stable, at this point. Recent

(and my only ) PT and CT scans

show chest lymph infection and sternum involvement, plus the

right lung lining (which has given me all the symptoms/problems

with breathing.). Oncologist still holds back on promising I

will survive a year or two. I assume this means i have only

months, possibly, unless the disease reverses by some miracle.

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Kate407 in reply to Arkait

Have you gotten a second opinion. Or, if possible, go to your nearest Cancer Center.

🙏💖🙏💖🤗

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Arkait

Thanks for the encouragementl. This fight is so new, and I feel like I

am wresting in the dark, with no clear measure of progress or reverse

Personally I would never go to Mexico for treatment. If it is an honest to god treatment it would be available in the US or Canada or England, etc. If I had the money I would likely go to England or US for an approved treatment that could save my life if it wasn’t available in Canada but I believe these Mexican treatments are hogwash and potentially damaging.

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