Nephew with Crohn's Disease
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Nephew with Crohn's Disease
Hello. I believe I've shared before that my niece & nephew (brother & sister) have Crohn's Disease. My nephew had a tumor removed not too long ago and now had a second surgery to remove more of his intestines. The biopsy came back and he has stage 4 cancer. What a shock that was! He will be starting chemo in two weeks. Does anyone have any suggestions on what will help him as he's undergoing the chemo treatments? He has asked that we stay positive and pray for him. He's 30 years old and has a six-year-old daughter. This aunt is staying positive & praying for him, but I honestly would like to curl up in a corner & cry. Thanks for any advice you have to offer.
Marcia
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My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor and some style. - M. Angelou
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My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor and some style. - M. Angelou
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I am very sorry about your nephew. I understand that feeling of wanting to curl up in a corner and cry. It is how I felt when my granddaughter was diagnosed with bone cancer. She fortunately is doing very well 2 years out after a year of brutal treatment.
There is some evidence that a ketogenic diet can help control the growth of cancer cells and that sugar helps feed them. It is worth looking into. Here is a book on the subject from a credible source:
https://www.amazon.com/Keto-Cancer-Keto ... 168&sr=1-3
Jean
There is some evidence that a ketogenic diet can help control the growth of cancer cells and that sugar helps feed them. It is worth looking into. Here is a book on the subject from a credible source:
https://www.amazon.com/Keto-Cancer-Keto ... 168&sr=1-3
Jean
Marcia,
I'm very sorry to hear that. I agree 100 % with Jean about the sugar. Not only does sugar boost cancer growth, but certain cancers, especially, really thrive on fructose. Without fructose, they starve. If the doctors don't have any objection, it might help his immune system to take extra vitamin D, but the chemotherapy is going to suppress his immune system anyway, so that may not be much help.
I wish him the best of luck with his treatment.
Tex
I'm very sorry to hear that. I agree 100 % with Jean about the sugar. Not only does sugar boost cancer growth, but certain cancers, especially, really thrive on fructose. Without fructose, they starve. If the doctors don't have any objection, it might help his immune system to take extra vitamin D, but the chemotherapy is going to suppress his immune system anyway, so that may not be much help.
I wish him the best of luck with his treatment.
Tex
It is suspected that some of the hardest material known to science can be found in the skulls of GI specialists who insist that diet has nothing to do with the treatment of microscopic colitis.
Thanks Jean & Tex, I will pass that on to him. He started eating much like we do prior to his first surgery and I'm sure he'll embrace anything that will help him on this journey. I am so glad that your granddaughter is doing well, Jean! On another note, our long term care facility is still COVID-free! It seems like an eternity that we've been dealing with this and I hope we can continue without any positive cases. Be safe,
Marcia
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My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor and some style. - M. Angelou
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My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor and some style. - M. Angelou