Hello everyone, forgive me if this is in the wrong forum. I'm assuming this sub-forum is frequented by oncologists and residents and people who are interested in the field. I wanted you guys opinion on "natural" or "unconventional" cancer treatment.
So about 5 or so months ago, one of my greatest fears came to pass. My mother was diagnosed with stage IV colon cancer that has spread to other organs. It hit my family like a ton of bricks, we're all devastated. Everyday I think about how long she has, I can't see her everyday because I'm away at school 2 hours away.
Anyways, when I first found out about her diagnosis I immediately began to research "alternative" treatment options. I'm not big on chemo, I view it as poison. So as I'm researching, I'm finding out that there's basically an entire "anti-chemo" subculture on the interwebs. I was reading up on a lot of stuff, hoping to find something that could save my mom. I read about several people who claimed to have cured their cancer by drastically changing their diet, proton therapy, teas, herbs, carrot juice. Heck, I even saw that baking powder could shrink tumors lol.
One time I juiced some carrots and tried to get her to drink some, the look she gave me was priceless haha.
I had so many plans for her, I wanted her to go completely vegan; I wanted her to try to all these herbs I was reading about. But then a friend of mine told me something, he said "this is her battle, not your's. stop trying to control things you can't." After that, I stopped looking for a miracle cure and decided to just let whatever happen. The truth is that my mom has a 90% chance of dying in less than 5 years, and I have to accept that. No herb can change that fact, and I have to accept that.
I realized that I was just like those people who consult psychics when their child goes missing, I was desperately looking for anything that could save my mother. No matter how ridiculous it seemed, I wanted to try it. Those companies basically make money off people who are scared and desperate.
So my question for you guys: As a healthcare provider, what are you feelings about "natural" cancer treatment and people who claim to have cured their cancer "naturally" without drugs? Is it a complete load of crap? Does it exploit people? Is there anything positive about it?
Thanks.
So about 5 or so months ago, one of my greatest fears came to pass. My mother was diagnosed with stage IV colon cancer that has spread to other organs. It hit my family like a ton of bricks, we're all devastated. Everyday I think about how long she has, I can't see her everyday because I'm away at school 2 hours away.
Anyways, when I first found out about her diagnosis I immediately began to research "alternative" treatment options. I'm not big on chemo, I view it as poison. So as I'm researching, I'm finding out that there's basically an entire "anti-chemo" subculture on the interwebs. I was reading up on a lot of stuff, hoping to find something that could save my mom. I read about several people who claimed to have cured their cancer by drastically changing their diet, proton therapy, teas, herbs, carrot juice. Heck, I even saw that baking powder could shrink tumors lol.
One time I juiced some carrots and tried to get her to drink some, the look she gave me was priceless haha.
I had so many plans for her, I wanted her to go completely vegan; I wanted her to try to all these herbs I was reading about. But then a friend of mine told me something, he said "this is her battle, not your's. stop trying to control things you can't." After that, I stopped looking for a miracle cure and decided to just let whatever happen. The truth is that my mom has a 90% chance of dying in less than 5 years, and I have to accept that. No herb can change that fact, and I have to accept that.
I realized that I was just like those people who consult psychics when their child goes missing, I was desperately looking for anything that could save my mother. No matter how ridiculous it seemed, I wanted to try it. Those companies basically make money off people who are scared and desperate.
So my question for you guys: As a healthcare provider, what are you feelings about "natural" cancer treatment and people who claim to have cured their cancer "naturally" without drugs? Is it a complete load of crap? Does it exploit people? Is there anything positive about it?
Thanks.
