I was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in December. My tumor proved inoperable in January, and I was accepted to participate in a third round clinical trial for the GV1001 vaccine. After received the vaccine for two months, the trial was terminated based on a finding that the vaccine was not as good as the Gemzar chemo protocol being used by the control group.
My January surgery did succeed in removing my gall bladder and creating a new route for the bile from my liver to reach my intensinal track, and I was told that it would be unwise to attempt chemo for at least a few months. My primary care physician suggested a combination of supplements. He had me take three to five ounces of Mona Vie (acai berry drink) and he had me take vitamin D (20,000 units per day) and resveratrol (one gram per day.)
In April, my primary doc had me take pharmaceutical grade omega 3 fatty acids (aka fish oils) He emphasized the importance of using only a pharmaceutical grade, because the quality would be predictable, and the toxin factor (mercury, PCB's, etc) would be minimized.
My primary doc also had me one a restricted calorie diet. I had lost 25% of my weight to the cancer, and was able to regain only a few pounds. This changed once I was supplementing with omega 3. I gained eight pounds during the first ten days of using the omega 3 capsules, and after that surge, I have been gaining weight at the rate of about one lb. per week.
My doc had me read the Omega Rx book by Barry Sears because it had a section that provided guidelines that showed me how to adjust my omega 3 intake. I have been as high as 14 caps, but now I take only eight capsules per day. The doc tells me this is a sign that my hormonal system is achieving better balance.
So far, so good. I am impressed with the benefits of omega 3 in helping me to deal with my cancer. It appears to be a major factor in the improvement in my health. However, I am still taking the vitamin D, the resveratrol and the Mona Vie, so the best I can say is that while I suspect the omega 3 intake is making a big difference, the best I can say is that the combination of omega 3, vitamin D, resveratrol and Mona Vie is working well. I would not want to discontinue any single one of these.
I had cat-scans in December, February, and April. The tumor proved to be stable from scan to scan, and the oncologist told me this was encouraging news. So far, the blood test that the docs are using to judge the progress of the cancer at good. I am not on chemo. Given that pancreatic cancer often results in death within months of the diagnosis, I am doing extremely well.
To complete the picture, I should mention that I am on the Zone Diet (low fat, protein to carb ratio of three to four, minimal consumption of starchy foods.) The practical effect of this diet is to allow me to restrict my caloric intake without feeling hungry. The idea is that a calore restricted diet is a useful weapon against cancer.
It is my hope that others with cancer can benefit from my combination of nutritional supplements and diet.