Is any one working with with a holistic Dr, in conjunction with your oncologist?
We had great results working with an alternative medicine doctor. You may email me for information if you are interested.
Arnold thanks for the reply...I have an appointment today with a holistic Dr. who my wife's oncologist recommended if we thought this was something we wanted to try. I've been up in the air on whether this was something we should do...there's so much I want to do but I'm not in the position to play doctor with my wife's condition and needed to know if anyone was having good results with a holistic doctor.
Thanks and I hope things are going well for you,
Tommy
To Arnold D.:
I have been diagnosed with a brain tumor - GBM Phase IV - currently undergoing chemo but having a rough time of it. I am in a clinical trial for a 12 month period and have completed the first 2 cycles. Did okay the first month but not so well this second and will begin the 3rd cycle in another week. I am considering a holistic doctor. I live in Baltimore, MD. Any info. you can provide will be helpful as my physicians aren't pro-holistic medicine. Thank you. Sue
Hi Sue
This is Deb, my father is Arnold, and my Mother is the one who battled cancer for 14 months. Lung, glands above both kidneys, bone, and brain, it then moved into her liver. At the beginning she received IV therapy through the alternative medicine Dr. along with chemo and radiation. I believe the IV treatments helped boost her weaken system. But she failed to "help herself" in diet and exercise. She was 73. Here is a Support group I found searching for GBM you might be interesting in.
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The Dr. we went to was in Lake Villa, IL.I can call and see if there is someone he recommends in your area. May the Great Physician give you strength and see you through.
Sincerely
Deb
Deb:
Thank you for the prompt response. I will certainly try the website you mentioned and would greatly appreciate it if you could contact the Dr. in Illinois regarding a possible recommendation in the Baltimore/Washington area. May God Bless you.
Sue
Sue, sorry it took so long, he is only in the office certain days. He did not know of anyone in your area, but you are welcome to call him if you'd like.
Sincerely, Deb
Who was the doctor in Lake Villa Illinois? We are in central Ill.
Please tell me your experience with a Holistic Dr. and how you found one.
Hi,
It was through a friend's recommendation who had been treated. We've seen a big difference in my mother after the treatment.