I am not yet familiar with the protocols of posting to this site. My story is much like all others--something minor diagnosed by family doctor; ultra sound suggests severe liver irregularities and small growth in one lung; see onocologist who recommends CT scan, which supports ultra sound, but suggestive of stage IV non small cell cancer; biopsy ordered, which indicates mostly small cell but also non small cell; had a second opinion and reading at MOrris Cancer Clinic (Duke University Hospital), which confirms earlier assessments. All this began on 09/15/08. Scheduled to begin chemo using standard two drugs on October 13--no clinical trials are underway, apparently. If chemo shrinks 50+ % of liver tumor, cranial radiology will likely be done. Apparently, no spread beyond liver and right lung.
Because of my career, I have friends all over the world; all have suggested that certain foods should be avoided, and diet and nutrition are very important. My daughter tells me to forget the stats and prognoses published in the literature; maybe she is correct. One friend from China, however, informed me quite adamantly that I avoid sugars and red meat. She informed me that shallots and western yellow onions were apparently good fighters of cancer, and then provided me with very positive stats about her own family and experience with cancer.
I saw an earlier posting about diet, but it mostly referred to an individual's desire to eat sweets and whether or not that was a good idea. I am wondering about the positive value of exercise, diet, nutrition, somehow avoiding depression, and trying to maintain a positive attitude. Are there any real do's and don'ts relative to food consumption. I always knew there would be an end, but having someone present you with a timeline is not very darn appealing.
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