Has anyone survived esophageal Cancer?

On 9/30/2002 Jim T. wrote:

My husband, Jim, was diagnosed with esophageal cancer on July 5 this year. He is in stage 4 with squamous cell metastatic cancer - meaning that it has spread already to the lymph nodes, which isn't good. He was told it is inoperable and incurable. He has been doing chemo (cisplatin and 5FU) and the tumor (which is between the stomach and esophagus) has not grown. This is a very aggressive form of cancer and the dr. was pleasantly surprised that it hadn't spread in the past 2 months. I feel it is because of the change in diet and lifestyle that we started. We are doing the Macrobiotic Diet and have given up red meat, white sugar, white flour, and milk products and are eating whole grains, organic vegetables and fruit, beans, soy products and soon we will be trying seaweed. That sounds awful but if it means your life, it's worth it. We personally know 2 people who have been cured of their cancer with this diet. And it makes sense. I have been reading everything I can on the internet and diet and lifestyle change seems to be the answer. The body can heal itself if you give it nutrients. There are certain foods that can kill (suffocate) cancer cells. I have about 15 pages of typed notes that I have accumulated on diet and curing cancer if you are interested. You need to read the book "When Hope Never Dies" by Marlene McKenna and "Beating Cancer with Nutrition" by Patrick Quillin. I feel it can be beat! Judy T. Holland, MI

Hi Judy, my fiance of 6 years just got diagnosed with espohagael cancer and he beat bladder cancer about 20 years ago and skin cancer in his leg..squamous cell about 10 years ago. He eats really badly and he is going to go in for the pet to see how far along he is and also he is up to having me look at his diet and see if we can do anything along with the traditonal surgeries and chemop etc. I would love to see the 15 pages of research that you have done already or any other tips.

Thanks so much and good luck and God Bless!

Diane

Hi!

 Was backtracking on the Cancer Compass message board and picked

up on your info regarding the microbiotic diet notes that you were

referring to.

I also was dx'd with 3rd stage ec in Sept.08.I am also a leukemia

survivor-(so far).Had been 2 yrs NED with the leukemia when I was

hit with the EC dx.I'm also battling the EC beast and hoping that

the other doesn't return in the process.I do intend to beat this

thing also--or----at least---I'm not going down without battling

back.I would appreciate a copy of your diet if it is somehow

available.It makes sense.

Thanks!--and Happy Holidays!----Bob S. (

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On 1/7/2005 Jim T. wrote:

I do have a summary that I wrote of how diet and lifestyle change can improve the odds of beating cancer; however, I don't know that you beat esophageal cancer unless you are diagnosed with it before stage 4. My husband lived almost 2 years after the diagnosis. At diagnosis, the oncologist said he had 6 months maybe. I am sure the diet and lifestyle change (and lots of prayers) are what kept him alive so much longer. And it was a fairly good life - he was able to do a lot and usually felt pretty good - until he went off the diet due to stomach problems. After 15 months, we went for a second opinion and were told he needed to do radiation which the first dr. didn't want to do - "since he was going to die anyway." It was just too late in the game for him to survive the radiation. He had lost too much weight before the radiation. Once he started the radiation, he only lived 4 more months...and the last 4 months were not good. I just wonder if it would have been different if he had started the radiation (like the first radiologist wanted to do) when he was originally diagnosed.) Guess I'll never know - but I do know that a good diet with nutritious food can help to beat cancer. I feel the ONLY way to beat cancer is through pure food, pure water, sunlight, exercise, a good attitude, and supplements to boost the immunity so the body can fight it off itself. I personally feel that chemo and radiation may stop the cancer for a short time but they do not kill it. It just damages other part of the body. Cancer cells are very smart and they hide only to come out later. We have to have our bodies fight the cancer and to do that we must build up our own immunity. It can be done. I know people who beat it only with nutrition, exercise and supplements. If you want a copy of my notes, please let me know. I don't know how to attach the file to this message. Good luck to all of you cancer fighters and supporters. It's a very tough battle but never give up. Keep up the faith - and pray, pray, pray. Judy T.

Hi Judy,

My father -in-law was recently diagnosed with esophageal cancer and I'm reading as much as I can to find different options.  I am a big believer in natural health and your messages caught my eye.  You mentioned having notes on all of your research.  Do you still have those?  I would appreciate any advice or information that you can give me.

Thanks,

Michelle

Judy,

A coworker and close friend of mine was just diagnosed with esophageal cancer. I have been researching all I can about it. I came upon your post about your husband and all the information you have found. I am interested (like many others) in seeing the 15 pages of information you have accumulated. My email is

Thank you so much,

 Lindsey

On 9/30/2002 Jim T. wrote:

My husband, Jim, was diagnosed with esophageal cancer on July 5 this year. He is in stage 4 with squamous cell metastatic cancer - meaning that it has spread already to the lymph nodes, which isn't good. He was told it is inoperable and incurable. He has been doing chemo (cisplatin and 5FU) and the tumor (which is between the stomach and esophagus) has not grown. This is a very aggressive form of cancer and the dr. was pleasantly surprised that it hadn't spread in the past 2 months. I feel it is because of the change in diet and lifestyle that we started. We are doing the Macrobiotic Diet and have given up red meat, white sugar, white flour, and milk products and are eating whole grains, organic vegetables and fruit, beans, soy products and soon we will be trying seaweed. That sounds awful but if it means your life, it's worth it. We personally know 2 people who have been cured of their cancer with this diet. And it makes sense. I have been reading everything I can on the internet and diet and lifestyle change seems to be the answer. The body can heal itself if you give it nutrients. There are certain foods that can kill (suffocate) cancer cells. I have about 15 pages of typed notes that I have accumulated on diet and curing cancer if you are interested. You need to read the book "When Hope Never Dies" by Marlene McKenna and "Beating Cancer with Nutrition" by Patrick Quillin. I feel it can be beat!

Judy T.
Holland, MI

Judy,

 Any notes that you have will be greatly appreciated. My Grandfather was just diagnosed and I lost a cousin to this same disease several years ago. 

Best.

 Rob

On 9/20/2004 Jim T. wrote:

Pamela:

Please write to me so I can send you the nutrition information to help fight cancer.
God Bless.

Judy T.

I too just found out my breast cancer has spread to my liver in a couple of areas....Told if the infusion they are going to start me on doesn't work then I have less than a year to live so I surely am interested in the nutrition information. Please let me know how I can reimburse you for it

Scared2

Dear Judy or Anyone Else That May be of Assistance,

My father was recently diagnosed with Esophagus Cancer and is beginning is battle.  We recognize that diet is essential is combating the illness and important given the difficulties and challenges in digesting food.

Is anyone able to send me Judy's 15-page diet?  It would be very much appreciated by my family.

Thanks!

Jamieson

Hi JudieMy  mother who is 59 is diagnosed with squamous ll carcinoma on april 15 .Her OGD report says it is  Ulceroproliferative growth in Lower 1/3 Esophagus  .She  has underwent one raiation therapy & 3 cycle of chemotherapy after every 21 days

She is continously reducing weight,but she's v. positive.

I am on a mission to help her nutritionally and would appreciate if you would send me your 15 pages of notes.My mail id is

 .also pl. do help me to provide nutrition & dietary supplement to fight cancer

Pl.  pray for suh a positive individual as She  really want to live life .