Lung Liver Cancer: Why Patient Refused to go for Chemotherapy Part 4

January 19, 2012

Language:  Bahasa Indonesia / Malaysia

Guan is a 58-year-old man from Indonesia. After having coughs for two months, he went to see a doctor. An X-ray was taken. His doctor suspected pneumonia with mass in his lung. Guan then went to a private hospital in Johor for further consultation. A CT scan done on 6 December 2011 indicated cancer in his right lung that had spread to his liver. There was right pleural and pericardial effusion. Guan then went to Singapore where a biopsy was performed. This cost him about S$1,500 but the results were not definitive and rather puzzling. The doctor suggested chemotherapy. He was told that with chemotherapy, he would be able to live for another two years. Without chemotherapy, he would only have six months.

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Liver Cirrhosis: Two and a Half Years on Herbs and Still Doing Fine

January 19, 2012

Language:  English

Ling was 60 years old when she first came to see us. She is a known Hepatitis C carrier for over a decade. She did nothing about it, and ate anything she liked. A blood test done on 12 December 2008 indicated elevated liver enzymes and her alpha-fetoprotein was at 75. A repeat of her liver function test done on 31 March 2009 was not good either. A CT scan done on 15 April, 2009 indicated cirrhosis of the liver with portal hypertension. A 13 mm lesion was seen in the right lobe, consistent with a haemangioma. A 15mm cyst was seen in the left lobe of her liver. Her doctor suggested she undergo treatment. Listen to her.

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Liver Cancer: Better to Become a Full-stomach Ghost

December 26, 2011

Language: English

This is about the story of a liver cancer man. When he was diagnosed with liver cancer, there was nothing doctors in Singapore and Chine could do for him. Doctors estimated that he could live 3-6 months. On 18 May, 2007 he came to CA Care Penang and sought our help. He took CA Care herbs regularly but did not comply to our healthy diet. He lived another one and a half years before he passed away peacefully. According to his son,the herbs helped to stabilize his condition. He did not suffer any pain and was active like normal people.

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Hepatitis B: Nexavar for Free but NO Thanks

November 6, 2011

Language: English

About 5 years ago, Sonny, 59-year-old male was diagnosed with Hepatitis B. He opted for herbal treatment from Taiwan. In six months, his alpha-fetoprotein increased further. He continued to take this herb until today. 3 years ago he saw doctor who prescribed him Lamivudine. In September 2011, he had bloated stomach and lost his strength. An ultrasound indicated liver tumour. He went to Singapore to seek help. He was offered Nexavar, an oral chemo drug.

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Pancreas Cancer: Severe Itch Disappeared and Health Improved After Herbs & e-Therapy

November 4, 2011

Language: Bahasa Indonesia / Malaysia

56-year-old Bak was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. His bile duct was blocked and had poor liver functions. When he came to see u on 10 April 2011, we could see he was “yellow” and had severe itching. Watch the video to see what happened to him.

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Liver Cancer: No Chemo for Dad, Wisdom of a Daughter

November 3, 2011

Language: Hokkien

My father was diagnosed with Stage 2 liver cancer. He was advised to go for chemotherapy. My father had a heart by-pass before. His doctor said my father had to stop all his heart medications before undergoing chemotherapy.
We sought a second opinion from a liver specialist. He also suggested chemotherapy. He did not say anything about my father’s heart medication. He said after the chemo, the liver can become hard, the patient becomes yellow and his eyes may become yellow too. I countered the doctor, “My father currently has no pains, can eat, can sleep, can walk and move his bowels. After the chemo, his health is jeopardised. What is the whole idea?”

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Chemotherapy: Alimta & Avastin Nearly Killed Me

August 2, 2011

Language: English

Avastin belongs to the group of chemo-agents called the “Smart Bomb” or targeted drug. It is expensive and come with scary side effects. It is used with conventional chemo-drug for metastatic colorectal, non-small cell lung cancer, metastatic kidney cancer and glioblastoma (brain cancer).

Alimta is used in combination with conventional chemo-drug for the treatment of non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer and malignant pleural mesothelioma. It is not indicated for squamous cell lung cancer. Alimta comes with many side-effects.

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Hepatitis C: Medical treatment or Herbs

July 27, 2011

Language:  Bahasa Indonesia / Malaysia

In 2005, Asma, an Indonesian felt lethargic and had pains in the sternum. She came to Penang and was diagnosed with chronic hepatitis C infection. She was put on interferon therapy and at the same time on Copegus, an oral medication. She received a total of 16 interferon injections. Each injection cost RM800. After the interferon therapy, Asma’s condition deteriorated. The doctor terminated the therapy after four months although the treatment was scheduled for six months. She was put only on Revicon – a nutritional supplement. In February 2008, she came to CA Care, Penang for help.

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Breast Cancer Part 1: Journey to Disaster

May 30, 2011

Language: English

LP is a 34-year-old mother of two. During her second pregnancy, she felt a lump in her left breast which she ignored. She gave birth and breast-fed her baby for a month. Her left breast produced little milk. Her doctor prescribed some antibiotics. Her lump became more prominent and her gynecologist suggested removal of her lump.

A excision biopsy revealed features of an invasive ductal carcinoma. Lymphatic invasion was noted. A mastectomy was recommended by LP refused. After some medical intervention, she went for chemotherapy and radiation even though there was no evidence to suggest any metastasis.

On 29 December 2010, a solitary liver metastasis was noted. She was asked to go for surgery, but she refused.

 

Breast Cancer Part 2: Asking Hard Questions

Oncologists tell patients that after surgery, chemo is necessary to “mop up” all the remaining bad cells left. Lp was given 5-FU, epirubicin, cyclophosmamide, Taxol and Heceptin. If the cancer cells were already in the liver before the chemo, then these expensive drugs did not do what they were expected to do. If they were not there in the first place, could the chemo treatment be cause of the metastasis?

 

Breast Cancer Part 3: Seeking Alternative Therapies

CA Care was started in 1995. Most patients who came to seed our help were medically written off or were in similar situation like LP, where medical treatments had failed them.

 

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E-Therapy:A Chat With My Buddy

April 19, 2011

Language: English

After the e-therapy, my buddy found the aching muscle after playing golf is gone. He had more energy with good, restful sleep. He commented that his urine in the morning is foul smelling.

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