My brother Mark asked his oncologist for a referral and has an
appointment with a dietician on Tuesday. He has been fighting colon
cancer for almost four years and it is now in his lymph nodes, abdomen,
liver, and rectum. He has had surgeries and chemos. The latest
clinical trial (Stage I) nearly killed him. He is now taking a break
to recuperate and regain his strength. He spoke with his oncologist
and decided it was time to go on disability from work, stop chemo, and
any tests he doesn't want to do. Rest and try to enjoy life. He has
seen an Immunologist and is still thinking about the program presented
at that clinic which includes massage thereapy, Vit. C and supplement
IV, nutrition/supplements, and infrared therapy. This is at a cost of
$5,900 per week for a 4 week regime. ($26,000 total) While he is
thinking about this he has decided to see the dietician. Here are some
questions I'm thinking to ask the dietician:
For his particular colon cancer:
Is there a protocol or recommendation for immunotherapy and detoxification?
What foods and supplements can help him build his immune system and strengthen his cancer fighting cells?
Are there foods and supplements to help shrink the tumors?
Are there other recommended therapies such as massage or infrared?
If
any of the supplements, IV, or therapies are not available through the
dietician and his medical plan/insurance, but are thought to be
possibly helpful.....are there any Naturopathic Doctors,
Nutritionists, or other alternative health clinics in his area
(understanding that he wiould have to pay for it out of pocket)? I
think my brother would prefer someplace that is more on an outpatient
basis than the almost inpatient M-F all day regime of the
Immunologist's clinic which I described above.
Can anyone else think of questions for the dietician that I have not addressed? Thank you for any advice you may have.