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About Ren

I have been diagnosed with stage 4, metastatic colorectal cancer in October 2012, 3 days after my 44th birthday. There is no cure, but I am determined to go down the road less travelled to find one. I have setup this blog to document my journey and hopefully help others in the process. My view is that if there is a cure, it does not lie with traditional chemo, but with the immune system. Time will tell.

Aspirin, PIK3CA and Cancer

Posted on February 9, 2013 by Ren

Very early on in my research I came across a meta study on aspirin and its possible impact on Cancer. It was one of the first topics I discussed with my oncologist. He told me that Aspirin can help prevent … Continue reading →

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GCMAF First Injection

Posted on February 8, 2013 by Ren

I timed my GCMAF injections to avoid the worst of the chemo cytotoxic effects and today was the day. Let me just say that I hate needles. I get sick when ever I have to get my blood taken, and … Continue reading →

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The Chemo Experience

Posted on February 7, 2013 by Ren

I started Chemotherapy, 3 months ago and I am currently on my second cycle of FOLFIRI, after 5 cycles of FOLFOX-6 (which did not have the effect I had hoped for). This post is a recap of my experience to … Continue reading →

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Intravenous Vitamin C

Posted on February 5, 2013 by Ren

When I started looking through the dozens (if not hundreds) of alternative and adjuvant cancer therapies, High Dose Intravenous Vitamin C is one that caught my attention early on.  Advocated as a potential cure by Linus Pauling, a very respectable … Continue reading →

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First Vitamin C IV

Posted on February 5, 2013 by Ren

Went in for my first Inravenous Vitamin C treatment today, much to the delight of my oncologist, who is convinced that I will screw up his prescribed chemo treatment. Needless to say I did a lot of my own research … Continue reading →

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Nagalase Test

Posted on February 4, 2013 by Ren

I have been trying very hard to find a lab where Nagalase test could be done in Australia. After calling just about every Australian  pathology lab, managed to find one that does it at a reasonable cost. Melbourne Pathology make … Continue reading →

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Chemotherapy 101

Posted on February 3, 2013 by Ren

When I was first told that I had to undergo extensive chemotherapy, I wanted to find out all there is to know about what it was and how it worked. I have a good grasp of organic chemistry, including platinum … Continue reading →

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Hyperthermia

Posted on February 2, 2013 by Ren

In my search for alternative treatments, Whole Body Hyperthermia caught my attention at a very early stage. The theory behind the treatment is that cancer cells do not tolerate heat very well and when the body temperature is raised to … Continue reading →

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MAF 878

Posted on February 2, 2013 by Ren

Ordered MAF 878 from ebay and it has finally arrived. Will brew the first batch of pro biotic yogurt today. According to instructions it needs to ferment for about 5 days. The aim is to produce GCMAF which will hopefully … Continue reading →

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Laetrile Bread

Posted on February 1, 2013 by Ren

Fermented breads are said to have an anti cancer properties. The most likely reason is the Leaven, which produces laetrile, also known as vitamin B17. I have been making my own fermented bread (well my parents make it for me … Continue reading →

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