When you hear the word chemo, what are the first side effects that come to mind? The most commonly known ones are hair loss and nausea with vomiting. But are these all of the side effects of chemotherapy? Not at all! Anyone that has personally gone through it, along with the caregivers, know first-hand the nastiness and depth of chemo side effects.
Thrush Mouth after chemotherapy – Bing video
Mouth Sores after chemotherapy – Bing video
Nausea after chemotherapy – Bing video
Fatigue after chemotherapy – Bing video
Dr. Jennifer Griggs YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@yerbba
https://www.ihadcancer.com/h3-blog/06-23-2016/21-chemo-side-effects-everyone-should-know-about
Chemotherapy works by killing cancer and helps stop disease coming back (msn.com)
Chemotherapy – Wikipedia: chemotherapy techniques have wide range of side effects depending on the type of medicine …
Question #1 What Does Chemotherapy Feel Like?
Answer: When I walked out of Kroger today I picked up a copy of “delicious living,” while flipping through the pages of this magazine on page 25 an article titled Look Lively graced the page. About fatigue and how to get your energy level back and immediately the thought crossed my mind. This advice would help chemotherapy patients with clever comments from Jack Challem author of the book: NO MORE FATIGUE.
Virtually all chemotherapeutic regimens causes various stages of side effects and depression of the immune system, often paralyzing bone marrow. Which leads to decrease white blood cells, red blood cells and platelets due to immune suppression, typhlitis an intestinal infection can produce nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or constipation, distended abdomen, pain or tenderness, chills and fever with anemia resulting in bruises and bleeding, dry mouth (ulcers) or thrush throat. With mouth moisturizing products from Biotene aiding the cancer patient.
Question #2 Can Natural Supplements… Relieve Side Effects ?? and what about Non Toxic Therapies!!! And Exercise!!! What Are The Side Effects 0f C h e m o t h e r a p y!!!! Part V.
Answer: Through the power of the internet… lotz on the world wide web supports the conclusion. My own thought is find a Great Osteopathic Doctor through either… two great websites: American Osteopathic Association or American Academy of Anti – Aging. Also never agree to chemotherpy unless the Oncologist is talking Natural & Nutritional Supplementation, while also Customizing a Chemotherapy Course that works for you (building up to the ideal amount… why take more if your cancer dies on less) and additionally consider chemo – sensitivity testing (which finds the best combination of chemotherapeutic regimen.) See Dr. Robert Nagourney’s video!!!
Question #3 with 6,000 first time users everyday ~ 15 million Americans smoking marijuana daily is medicinal marijuana permissible alternative treatment for the side effects of chemotherapy/As air pollution is known to cause cancer why not legalize medicinal marijuana for it’s health benefit?
Answers: Melissa Etheridge the singer after being diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer in October 2004 said, it helped her cope with the adverse effect without the high and a chance to be normal again advocates it’s usage. As well Cheryl Shuman describe herself as “basically a vegetable” while she was being treated with 27 pharmaceutical drugs and a morphine pump and after 90 days of using cannabis oil and juice was not only walking alone but also back to work full time. Arlene Williams says it aides cancer as well!
When 20 year old Emily Sander…. talks about the benefit of medicinal marijuana as part of her lymphoma treatment. Whom had nausea issues from taking more than seven different pain medications as part of her daily chemotherapy regimen including taking vicodin and oxycontin. A non drug user her entire life as she turned to medicinal marijuana to counter nausea, headaches from chemotherapy and it worked. If John Pardee has it his way Ohio in 2014, will become the 21st state to legalize it’s usage for medicinal purposes as he knows full well the benefits.
Miracle fruit (Synsepalum dulcificum), which grows on a small emerald tree, is a red berry native to … Chemotherapy made their taste buds give out.
Beta glucans: consequently lower dosages of drugs are used which comprise the curative effect of chemotherapy…
Probiotics: although the bacteria in probiotics are not infectious, if the immune system is compromised they do come with a risk…
Medicinal Mushroom: can help people suffering from cancer reduce chemotherapy side effects and help fight cancer naturally…
Milk Thistle: your first goal should be to protect the liver against the toxicity chemotherapy agents deliver to it…
Coffee Enemas: causes the liver to dump toxins, stimulate toxic bile out of the liver and promote glutathione production…
Turmeric: yes we’re on your spice rack for this one which increases the sensitivity of cancer cells to chemotherapy, thereby, allowing for lower dosages administered…
Magnesium: when you have low levels and are deficient nothing works right… it’s characterized by a loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, and also, muscle weakness… sounds familar to all chemo patients…
CoenzymeQ10: can offer critical support while improving the tolerability of chemotherapy, lessening it’s adverse impact on immune fuctions and in some instances protection of the heart…
Question #4 What is the best way to regain a full head of hair back? Patricia R. Wheeler… states New Nordic Hair Volume… your scalp might be sore the third day but this product works best… made 0f apple extract.
Question #5 Which Foods Are Best To Avoid During Chemo? Find out which foods to avoid during chemo, which foods to eat durning chemo and how certain supplements can ease chemo side effects.
ADDITIONAL WEBSITES
Cancer Treatment Centers: constantly think “outside the box” while trying different approaches (nutritionally, naturopathic, mind & body, and also performing tumor molecular profiling.)
National Cancer Institute: chemotherapy fact sheet with clear medical advice about managing chemotherapy side effects…
American Cancer Society: Chemotherapy Principles… in depth discussion including information on the different types of chemotherapy drugs…
Medicinenet.com: What causes side effects? Cancer cells grow rapidly, however, some normal cells grow quickly while chemo effects those too…
Mayo Clinic.com: Chemotherapy side effects may include an increase risk of heart disease especially cardiomyopathy in previous heart patients…
Stanford Medicine: Some patients are mislead thinking Hyperthermia Treatments are only administered in Germany…
ChemoQNA.com: Oncologist and experienced patients have an open invite to comment and answer frequent ask questions…
Chemocare.com: Scott Hamilton’s website detailing the latest information about chemotherapy to patients and their families…
Webmd.com: Chemotherapy is a type of cancer treatment that uses drugs to destroy cancer cells…
Chemotherapy.com: Newer treatments and supportive care have been at the forefront of vast improvements in the management of symptoms…
Cancercare.org: Damage to blood cells can lead to side effects, such as, anemia, fatique, infections and mouth sores…
Caring4Cancer: There are over 50 chemodrugs being used the following table gives various names with side effects associated with them…
Cancer.net: Different drugs cause different side effects and each person experiences chemotherapy in their own unique way…
Medical News Today: Chemotherapy is the use of drugs to treat disease and this website has some of the most frequent ask questions…
Guide2Chemo.com: Effective communication with your doctors… it’s a two – way street… make sure you’re asking effective questions…
Livestrong.com: Chemotherapy drugs expand the realm of HOPE cancer patients have when faced with this life threatening illness…
Weisenthal Cancer Group: Having become apparent to some physicians and researchers worldwide… cancer treatments must be more personalized.
Rational Therapeutics: A pioneering cancer research laboratory that specializes in Ex-Viro Analysis – Programmed Cell Death (EVA – PCD.)
Century Wellness Clinic: Dr. James Forsythe introduces options, HOPE, healing and recovery in treating cancer while integrating conventional & complementary treatments…
About.com/Treating Cancer w/chemo: How is chemotherapy given or administered and it’s most common side effects…
About.com/Alternative Medicine: Although chemotherapy aims to destroy cancer cells and stop them from multiplying it can damage healthy cells…
Chemotherapy Advisor: A full list of cancer treatments and concise drug information at your finger tips…
About.com/ChemoSideEffects: if your going through chemo ~ white blood cells (W.B.C.) drop to their lowest 7 to 14 days following treatment…
King Hussein Cancer Center: Provides state of the art comprehensive treatment and awareness information to the people of Jordan.
Mammalive.net: A naturopathic protocol in combination with allopathic diagnostic treatment options (for reference purpose only) …
Natural News.com: Chemotherapy turns healthy cells into WNT16B factories which churn out this activator chemical…
Natural News.com: Chemotherapy backfires – causes healthy cells to feed growth of cancer tumors…
RESOURCES & SUPPORT
National Cancer Institute: Information about what to expect during chemotherapy and what… your doctor, nurse or social worker might NOT know about support groups.
National Cancer Institute: Types of treatments and information on chemotherapy, radiation therapy and targeted therapy amongst others.
ClevelandClinic.org: How to cope with High – Dose Chemo and Radiation Therapy.
Chemotherapy Support Groups: This website offers up a great outlet of information for various forms of support for those about to go through chemo.
Daily Strength Support Groups: Meet over 183 friendly and supportive people sharing their experiences with others about chemotherapy.
MD Junction: This group is a community of patients with forums, articles, diaries with videos and so much more.
Chemo Angels: Volunteer support group for under going chemotherapy with links, news and patient information.
ImermanAngels: Carefully matches patients for free flights to their destination of choice through corporate jets…a fabulous program.
Inspire.com: Is a comprehensive website chalked full of information for the cancer patient and “IF” you can’t find it here… it’s probably NOWHERE>
Cancer Support Community: CSC offers New Discoveries on the latest cancer therapies and treatment in oncology as well as psychosocial care.
National Family Caregivers Association: Offers a virtual library of information and educational campaign to Tips & Tools for family caregivers.
National Comprehensive Cancer Network: This website offers guidelines to educational events, programs and clinical resources.
Clinic Trials @ N.C.I. This resource will give you the knowledge gained about the clinical trials that are out there in the country.
Financial Guidance @ A.C.S. Search for “Financial Guidance for Cancer Survivors and Their Families: In Treatment!!!”
Patient Advocate Foundation: provides patients with arbitration, mediation and negotiation to settle issues related to their illness.
CHEMOTHERAPY VIDEO LIBRARY
http://youtu.be/PiXlvEizVOo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vKIRWY-LMYc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xCBl-jBR6Y0
Dr. David Cathcart talks about Chemotherapy Treatments & Side Effects in this informative 25 video series.
Dr. David Cathcart talks about Vitamin & Minerals supplements that may help during the course of chemotherapy treatments.
In this Mid – West Cancer Centre: Guide to Chemotherapy which is very informative detailing the cytotoxic and antibodies drugs given based on individual needs.
Peter Clark, Consultant Oncologist: Explains in this informative videos the chemotherapy process and some patients talk about their own experiences.
City of Hope Video Series:Cancer patients learn how to deal with the various side effects of chemotherapy and a whole lot more.
Slaying the Beast: Angela Abbott discusses some of the lesser known side effects of chemotherapy and tells how she deals with them.
Dr. Robert Smith: Talks being “immunized” during flu season for the caregiver because the cancer patient has a compromised immune system.
Dr. Peter Glidden: Talks about the incredibly “low success rate” of chemotherapy as a cancer treatment (see Dr. Robert Nagourney ABOVE.)
Bert Seelman & Lynn Gray: Discusses curing cancer without chemotherapy, what she learned about cancer and Chemo without supplementation is Crude!
Ann Boroch, C.N.C., Naturopath: Shares information what she thinks about the supplements will need in today’s diet and I think may in deed help cancer patients.
Cold caps for Chemotherapy???? Braid My Hair!!!!
NEWS OF UPWARDLY IMPORTANCE
From Suzanne Somer’s Blog: In Germany Chemosensitivity tests are rountinely conducted in order to determined which type of chemo should be utilized for a specific patient. In this video Dr. James Forsythe explains the givens, “that in both Germany and Greece, specialists begin harvesting the cancer cells out of the patients blood.
They then break down the cells genetically in order to discover which markers are compatiable with treatment of the specific tumor in that person. From these test, they can tell whuch drugs would be “most effective” and NOT harmful, for this particular cancer patient.
Dr. James Forsythe illustrates the impact of this testing by sharing one of his patients stories, “I had a patient from Sacramento. California whom had been on a heavy-duty chemo protocol…. called FOL-FOX (containing oxaliplation, 5-FU, and Avastin.) We found out through German Chemosensitivity Testing that two out of three of those drugs were completely ineffective.
Important Note: You may recall the story in early October of the young 10 year old Sarah Hershberger. Whose parents belong to the insecular Amish group in Ohio and her parents made the decision to suspend chemotherapy treatments. As the hospital sought custody of the child in an attempt to force the child to continue their treatment protocol or she would die. The Hershberger’s went out of country and it’s now being reported that Sarah has made a full recovery and is cancer free.