My sister a cancer survivor

[fred]

... not a nice situation, Fred. Poor man ... my heart goes out to him, his wife and young family. I'm sure they're grateful, though, for the unfailing moral and financial support that YOU ... as his friend and employer ... have so generously provided ever since his condition was first diagnosed.

I just found out that the "herbal remedy" that he has been taking is grape seed oil.. They say that since he has been taking it he no longer coughs blood and can sleep better at night (in a seating position)
Before taking them he could only manage to come to work 2/3 days a week before one of his "attacks"..Now he is in 6 days a week and really looks much better..
The doctor in Cebu said that he looked far too well/healthy considering the mass shown on his CT scan.. He lost a lot of weight but now seems to be putting it back on... The mind boggles!
I just did a quick google search and it looks like the beneficial effects seem to be well known..

http://www.umm.edu/altmed/articles/g...eed-000254.htm

Cancer
Studies have found that grape seed extracts may prevent the growth of breast, stomach, colon, prostate, and lung cancer cells in test tubes. However, there is no clear evidence yet whether it works in humans. Antioxidants, such as those found in grape seed extract, are thought to reduce the risk of developing cancer. Grape seed extract may also help prevent damage to human liver cells caused by chemotherapy medications. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before combining antioxidants with any chemotherapy drugs to make sure they interact safely together.

[Doc Alan]

I just found out that the "herbal remedy" that he has been taking is grape seed oil..
I just did a quick google search and it looks like the beneficial effects seem to be well known..

That's great news Fred, but you haven't actually told us what the diagnosis is ! Maybe you haven't had a chance to read my posts.

[fred]

That's great news Fred, but you haven't actually told us what the diagnosis is ! Maybe you haven't had a chance to read my posts.

Well Alan as I said he refused to have the biopsy after the doctor explained the risks of his lung collapsing or his heart being hit by the needle etc etc....His wife was not happy about his decision and he even said to her that maybe she wanted him to die earlier than he was supposed to..I certainly did not want to push the matter as if anything did go pear shaped they would probably have blamed me.. I have to respect his decision.
Anyway..He`s back in the jungle now working on my house and just getting on with things..
The doctor did say that it was probably malignant.. 85% probability..

[Doc Alan]

I have to respect his decision.
Anyway..He`s back in the jungle now working on my house and just getting on with things..
The doctor did say that it was probably malignant.. 85% probability..

Although it's best to have biopsy proof where ANY cancer is suspected, before treatment is started, it's not always possible especially with lung cancer, even in the best hospitals.
The remedies he is taking may not cure him, but I fully agree with you Fred in respecting his decision. He's lucky to have your support

[fred]

Alan.. Its just clicked that you might actually be a doctor..I just checked your profile and that was confirmed..
We are really lucky to have you here to advise us from time to time! Thank you.

[Arthur Little]

We are really lucky to have you here to advise us from time to time! Thank you.

... We are indeed ... extremely fortunate ... thanks a million, Alan!

[Doc Alan]

... We are indeed ... extremely fortunate ... thanks a million, Alan!

I've said before that I've learned a great deal from OTHER people's expert knowledge on this forum