Saturday, November 22, 2008

Tests Results

It has been awhile since I have posted so decided it was time to catch up on the latest happening in my life.

Because I have decided to use an alternative plan to reverse the breast cancer I was eager to talk with someone who also used this plan to reverse their cancer. I was led to a lady in southern California who had breast cancer 21 years ago and healed her cancer with the plan that I am using. She was so helpful and encouraging when I called her. She told me about a cancer blood test called the AMAS Test that is done out of Oncolab in Boston, MA. www.oncolabinc.com
The AMAS Cancer Test measures serum levels of AMA, an antibody found to be elevated in most patients with a wide range of active non-terminal malignancies. All the data from Oncolab and from the independent study performed by SmithKline Laboratories support the fact the the AMA (Anti-Malignin Antibody) is elevated almost regardless of the site or cell type of the malignancy; that is, AMA is a general transformation antibody, not just for one particular kind of cancer. Medicare covers the cost of this test.
So I ordered the "kit" from Oncolab. Tawnya signed the requistion for the blood draw. I went to Quest Diagnotics Lab for the blood draw and shipped the blood sample on dry ice, overnite to Oncolab in Boston. Tawnya received the results one week later - last Monday, November 17th.
I was prepared for the test score to be high as I was diagnosed only 3 months ago. The score could be anywhere from 0 - 700. Anything under 134 is considered "normal" - no cancer cells.
I had seen some graphs where invasive ductal carcinoma scored over 300.
But when my test results were sent to Tawnya she called me and told me my score was "36" ~ normal!!
I was so surprised! Even though I religiously had been following my anti-cancer program and I had read of others who had reversed their cancer in as little as 6-8 weeks I did not expect those kinds of results this soon. Usually it takes 8-12 months to reverse cancer with alternative therapy.
As Tawnya and I visited later that day we decided we could have "cautious optimisn". I will see my primary care doctor December 4th and will follow up with an ultra sound to check on the status of the tumor. If the tumor is gone or nearly gone then that will match the blood work and we will be praising the Lord and dancing in the streets!!!

I continue to receive e-mail and letters from those who are very concerned about what I am doing - or not doing. I know these people care and are concerned for my future. It is always nice to know that one is loved and cared for. But I want so much for them to understand that Martin and I have researched the path we are taking. When I see the statistics that 1500 people die every day from cancer in the U.S. and I realized that that equals 10 September 11th every month in the U.S. it did not give me confidence that going the medical way was the best way for me to go. Those statistics did not assure me that the big "3" really work.

There are some books I would like to recommend to you to read. Statistics tell us that 1 out of 2-3 people in the U.S. will be diagnosed with cancer. I suggest that everyone do research and have a plan if that were to happen to you. When one receives that diagnosis they are immediately encouraged to begin a treatment plan. It is sooooo scary being told you have cancer and our first inclination is to just do whatever is told to us. You must realize that your doctor is trained only in the "medical" route. He/she does care and wants to help you, but this is all they know. So the book I would recommend everyone read is: Outsmart Your Cancer by Tanya Harter Pierce. This author did a fantastic job on this book and will give you a lot of information that will help you make an informed decision on what you should do.
Other books that will be helpful are:
HEALING the Gerson Way by Charlotte Gerson
The Breast Stays Put (No Chemo-No Radiation-No Lumpectomy-No Thank You)
by Pamela Hoeppner
Getting Started on Getting Well by Lorraine Day
Living Proof by Michael Gearin-Tosh

Websites to check out are:
www.gerson.org
www.hacres.com
www.drday.com

I have done quite well during the last 3 months. My head was not buried in the sand!! I know I am on a life or death journey. 99% of the time I have been upbeat and positive and believe I am on the right path. Sometimes when I am tired or someone writes to me trying to change my mind I find myself getting a little "down". But I do not allow myself to "go there" and realize that I can be in control of my emotions. I believe God is with me and guiding me on this journey.

1 comment:

ohai said...

Hooray for good news on the test results! We and I'm sure many others are pulling for you. Thank you for keeping us updated!