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Glory to our Lord! Thank you for all your help and prayers!
Today we went for a CT scan. From it, we learned that the primary tumor is located in the right lung – there is one tumor there (in the peripheral part, somewhere at the bottom) + pneumofibrosis (a sign of previous inflammation). There are 2 metastases in the brain (we found out about them from the MRI) and one in the left adrenal gland (the adrenal gland is enlarged to 25mm). The rest of the body seems to be clear. The stage of cancer is unknown, but it is clearly not an early stage, since there are metastases. The doctor who described the results said that an urgent consultation and treatment are needed – we treat patients with such diagnoses. And when I mentioned that Melitopol said he wouldn't last long, they said that it was all nonsense. It seems that they will accept him even without a referral. So, we will try to go to the hospital in the next few days. Tomorrow, I have no one to go with, and my father won't be able to handle the train ride. So, we will probably go on the 7th or 11th. The 7th is a short day (they work until 12, and we will hardly have time to submit everything and go through all the procedures), so we may have to wait until the 11th. Another discovery for us was that he has a broken 9th rib in the area of the shoulder blade. We didn't even know.

I don't know what they will do to him, I don't know how they will treat him. But since there is a chance, I will cling to it with all my might! No matter how much it takes from me, I will try to do my best.

I'm not rushing to rejoice. But I really hope...

Let’s keep our fingers crossed.

In short, we're still planning to go on the 11th. Because with each trip, money goes away very quickly, and there might not be enough left for treatment. It turns out that tomorrow is a shortened workday – we checked. And we'd like to manage everything in one day, get to all the appointments and have the necessary tests done. And even if they tell him to be hospitalized, the day after tomorrow is March 8th (a holiday), and then there are two more days off in a row. I hope that Dad will be okay until then – without any worsening.

Right now, we have about 8000 UAH (give or take). It's definitely not enough for treatment, but it should be enough for the trip and the tests. I don't know how much they charge. There are rumors (I don't know how true they are) that some people are given free chemotherapy before the elections (one of the presidential candidates brought in new equipment and chemotherapy). But this promotion is limited in time, and it's not clear if we'll be able to take advantage of it (there's a long queue, and it depends a lot on the type of cancer). I'm very worried that they will correctly determine the course of treatment, because I read reviews about this clinic – I'm even afraid to think about what might happen (incorrect treatment, mistakes during treatment, and chemotherapy when it's not needed, and just taking money).

If they say that urgent chemotherapy is needed, then we'll have to get in line and quickly raise money (there should be some time, but the queues are huge, and they schedule the day). But if it's immunotherapy, hormone therapy, or something else, it's not a given. But we'll still ask for time to raise money and try to collect it as soon as possible.

In addition, people advised us to go to the Donetsk Oncology Center of Akhmetov – it's one of the best. But firstly, it's far away, and secondly, the situation in the region is very difficult.

They also advised us to consult Professor Shkarupa G.B., a renowned thoracic surgeon (specializing in lung surgery). He supposedly provides consultations for free and doesn't just take money from people; he has received awards, and I haven't found anything bad about him online. But traveling there is expensive and takes a long time (a little longer than going to Zaporozhye). In moments like these, you start to regret not living in a big city. This is the fourth city hospital.

In the same city hospital in Dnipro, there is a department of oncology and chemotherapy. It conducts research in collaboration with the United States. So, if your diagnosis is suitable for new research and experimental drugs, treatment might be cheap or even free in some cases, but you have to agree to take on unproven risks. Just in case, I submitted an application there as well (if the situation gets worse).

I also started writing to members of parliament asking for help. This is unlikely to yield any results, but you have to grab onto everything you can. Maybe someone will offer some help before the elections.

Dad is feeling a little better now. He feels dizzy when he walks, but overall, he's in a more or less good mood, a little more active, and he has an appetite for the second day. There are no severe pains yet, but I'm still worried until treatment starts.

The American baking soda and some medications have arrived. But I'm not taking any risks using them yet – since there's a chance of treatment at the clinic. I don't want to do any harm, even though I believe they can help. I often read articles and books about cancer to calm myself down and gain a better understanding. Otherwise, everything is the same as before. In general, I'm looking for options for where and how to get treatment, money for treatment, and materials to understand the situation...

Hang in there. When my mother was diagnosed with stage 4 stomach cancer, I cried and wailed before going to see her. Then, I arrived "prepared": the verdict had been delivered, and in our case, we could only work to delay it for as long as possible (in the end, we fell into a rare statistical range, exceeding the average lifespan). We were lucky with the oncologist who administered the chemotherapy, but it took an unacceptably long time to get to him, and at every stage, the Russian "healthcare system" consumed time.
In the final stage (when the chemotherapy stopped working), I distanced myself as much as possible and treated taking care of my mother as primarily an important and responsible task (this helped me stay focused and forced my brain to work on finding solutions to the problems that arose). It is very important that all relatives and loved ones have a shared understanding of the situation. Unfortunately, we didn't achieve a shared understanding: after my mother, my father also clung to the illusion that she would recover, and my sister got stuck in the bargaining stage, hoping for a longer life. So, only I reached the acceptance stage, and I was the one handling all the medical aspects. However, we all failed to cope with the psychological aspect in the end – we couldn't shift to a positive mindset. And this was strange to me because my mother was involved in "spiritual development" and had previously been calm about death. But we had another small, yet significant, issue. Until the very end, she allowed her Guru, Ivanych, who was the leader of the meditation group, to "feed her lies" (he wasn't taking money, but he was definitely manipulating her and the others). When I was around, I simply wouldn't connect them when he called again, but the others would.
I'm expressing everything a bit chaotically (it's difficult even after a year to delve back into that period), so I'll try to summarize.
All relatives should understand that if stage 4, inoperable cancer is diagnosed, it is a death sentence. All we can do in this case is to maximize the delay of the sentence and create a favorable atmosphere so that the person can complete their earthly journey with dignity. Ideally, this should be a team effort – someone focuses on the medical aspect, someone on the religious aspect (if the father is religious), someone holds their hand and talks about everything they want to talk about. And together, create an atmosphere of love and care, keeping away negative, irritating, and energy-draining influences. If it's more comfortable for the father to believe in illusions, let him, if it really gives him strength. But relatives don't have that right; otherwise, we lose effectiveness and start acting like the swan, the crab, and the pike.
Determine the father's level of awareness based on what you know about him (personally, I would prefer to know – because how can you guide him to the "acceptance" stage if you don't know what's going on with him?).
When he's around, everyone keeps their composure; if emotions overwhelm them, they quickly apologize, say they have an urgent matter, and leave to cry so that he doesn't see or hear. They wash their faces, compose themselves, and return to our palliative work, with a focus on maximum sensitivity and openness to the person (I was never as close to my mother as I was in her last days). And may God help us! We are all mortal, and we will all be there.

Thank you, Merlin, for your support. Until we go to the oncology center for a check-up, there is still hope. There, they may either justify my hopes or dispel them. But even if they dispel them, I don't intend to give up and will probably switch to the Neumyvakin and Simoncini methods. There may not be any other options left. In any case, there have been multiple cases of healing or significant life extension using these methods.

Today, we went to the oncology center – it was almost a waste of time. First, a thoracic surgeon examined him and told us to see a radiologist. My father can barely walk, and it's difficult for him, but we had to make a great effort to get to the radiologist. The radiologist, a young woman, said that she could have come to him herself and was upset that he had to walk so far, and even up the stairs. She refused radiation therapy because of the four lesions (tumors in the brain) and the brain edema. She said she couldn't take on such responsibility – he wouldn't survive it. And even after that, the thoracic surgeon refused to perform a biopsy or blood tests, prescribing only home care and life support for as long as possible. That's how my birthday went. The only positive thing I can mention is that the radiologist said to administer fluids more often to reduce the swelling. According to her, if the metastases continue to grow, the brain will be compressed more and more in the occipital region. If the brain reaches the occipital region, there's nowhere else for it to go – death awaits there. I have contact with three oncologists who practice phytotherapy, and there are also several alternative medicine methods. There are practically no other options. Therefore, I'm looking into anti-tumor drugs and immunostimulation. Unfortunately, my father has been without treatment for too long. He's only given pain medication and fluids to reduce the swelling, and that's almost it. Because of this, I'm starting a course of anti-tumor therapy with the following drugs (I'll go get them tomorrow): aconite tincture, propolis water tincture, flaraxin, todicamp, sodium dichloroacetate, chaga tincture, and retonoid cd437. Until someone agrees to treat him, I will do my best to slow down the tumor growth and remove toxins, cleansing the body. This therapy is definitely better than doing nothing. If it is God's will, we will get through this, but if not, we will hope for a painless passing.

https://youtu.be/OwXNi-LYRu4?t=1h7m53s

https://youtu.be/I_6KXMh8x_k?t=43m2s

Hang in there. I used to work as a nurse in a pediatric hospice; it's tough, but miracles, if you can call them that, do happen. Give it a try, don't give up.

I bought and brought the first medications today. We will start the anti-cancer treatment. Let's see what happens. I will continue to collect money and buy more medications to comprehensively fight on all fronts, plus we will need to purchase a compressor and ultrasonic nebulizer. Unfortunately, one type of medication requires the first, and the other requires the second. While I was in the city, I also bought some fruits, specifically pomegranates, for my dad. It should be beneficial for detoxifying the body, cleansing, raising hemoglobin levels, and lowering blood pressure. I hope we have enough time to fight. My father's well-being has improved somewhat (I hope it lasts as long as possible or even improves further). I don't even consider negative outcomes. Thank you again to everyone who supports us with advice, prayers, money, and moral support. Our entire family sends you our deepest gratitude.

The anti-cancer treatment has been ongoing for two days. There have been some small improvements, but it's possible that these are just coincidences, so it's hard to say for sure. The day before yesterday, I gently rubbed my father's neck with Todikamp (an original Moldavian preparation – a tincture of green walnuts in kerosene). As a result, his back pain, which he had suffered from for many years, disappeared. I don't understand why or how it works, but he's been pain-free for three days now. I used the rub to relieve headaches, but it ended up relieving his back pain. Now, I'm applying the rub to his head, neck, and chest, both front and back. The only downside is the strong smell of kerosene. My mother doesn't tolerate it well, but she's managing. I managed to convince the local doctors to administer a sodium bicarbonate drip. It was done for the first time yesterday. As a result, for the first time in many years, my father slept for about 5 hours straight at night. Usually, he sleeps in intervals of 30 minutes to a few hours. The dizziness has almost completely subsided. The only remaining symptom is that my father feels unsteady when he lifts one leg and stands on the other. He also still has very weak right arm and trembles frequently. We've switched from unfiltered cigarettes to filtered cigarettes (0.6 nicotine), and in recent days, my father has been smoking cigarettes with 0.3 nicotine. He's smoking more cigarettes overall, but if you calculate the nicotine intake, it's roughly the same. We'll try to reduce the number of cigarettes he smokes. Since switching to these cigarettes, his adrenal gland hasn't been bothering him. Initially, my father was upset with me about these cigarettes, saying, "Smoke this stuff yourself." But he seems to be getting used to them. Besides, he doesn't have much choice. For the past two days, my father has been going for walks with me around the yard, using a cane, and sitting in the sun, working on his neck movements. His neck is now turning better than before. My father is eating four times a day, including after 7 p.m., which isn't good for his health. But it seems his body is demanding it and is trying to compensate for the lack of nutrients from when he wasn't eating well. So, for now, I'm tolerating it. But in the future, I'll try to make sure he doesn't eat anything after 7 p.m. to avoid disrupting digestion and allow his liver to remove toxins from his body. We're also working on his diet – he craves meat and other foods that aren't ideal. We're also increasing the dose of the enhanced Болиголов tincture each day, and he's drinking a water-based propolis tincture. We were told that it's not good to drink the alcohol-based propolis tincture for a long time because it clogs the blood vessels; it's better to drink the water-based one – 1 teaspoon, three times a day. He's also drinking a Chaga mushroom tincture and taking Flaraxin, an anti-cancer drug, in capsule form. It's better to administer it intravenously or by injection, but that's too expensive for me right now. So, for now, we'll stick to the capsules. I'm looking for the Russian drug Thio Phan. It's not widely available here. I found it in one place, but it's also quite expensive. But I'll have to order it anyway. I'll also try dripping a couple of drops of sodium dichloroacetate into his nose today. Currently, the most obvious problem is his high blood pressure, which often reaches 180/95 or 150/95. I'm trying to add more greens, fruits, and vegetables to his diet, and I'm using turmeric and black pepper as seasonings. I'll also try to find lentils, ginger, and cardamom. Overall, that's how we're treating him for now. I'll keep saving money for the medications and try to get the best possible results. I'll keep you updated.

Recently, after some improvements in his health, there has been a decline (weakness, cough, headaches, poor sleep). My father smokes 2-4 cigarettes a day. He can still walk, but it's very difficult for him. I'm waiting for hydrogen peroxide without sodium benzoate, folic acid with minerals to arrive, and I'll be able to order Vivaton only after the 20th. I'm also waiting for thiophan. I also plan to get Sorbolit and Apramar if I can save up enough money. I think I already have all the other medications. Due to the shortage of doctors and nurses, they don't have time to serve all patients at home. The maximum they can offer is to administer an IV drip twice a week. This is, to put it mildly, not enough for cleansing the body. And the brain edema needs to be treated constantly. This has to be done with diuretics (injections and pills). But the effect of them is minimal. Because of this, there is not much hope for improvement. But let's see what else we can come up with. On the positive side, there has been some improvement in the pH of the urine, and a significant reduction in smoking. In any case, we don't give up and continue the fight. So far, we manage to find funds for IV drips and some medications, which is already a good thing. Not for everything, of course, but it's better than nothing. Once again, thank you all for your support. As much as possible, I will continue to keep you informed, as you requested.

Thank you all again for your help and support, I am deeply grateful. I will continue to keep you updated.

His condition was worsening. My father was even getting up less and less.

After an intravenous solution of sodium bicarbonate and mannitol to reduce swelling, he felt a little better. He became more active and started sitting up more often instead of lying down. After the sodium bicarbonate solution, there was an improvement for the second time (after the first time, he slept for about 5 hours for the first time at night). Perhaps the reason is the alkalization with soda (in an alkaline environment, the development of many diseases slows down or stops), or perhaps the reason is that it contains water charged with a negative potential – this is exactly the type of water the body needs, unlike the water we drink. I buy bottled water for my father, but I have no idea how good it is.

We haven't smoked for four days now. Although, after the IV drip, I had a strong craving for several days. But he has very severe wheezing in his throat. He started talking quietly.

The Russian drug Thiopan has arrived. We are taking Thiopan + Flaraxin + Sodium Dichloroacetate. We are rubbing the affected areas with Todikam. Sometimes we take vitamins. We drink a decoction of chaga, propolis, and medicinal herbs. I tried giving him licorice root syrup (I was afraid to give it because of the sugar content), but after that, he started coughing a lot and his throat started to hurt. So we stopped using it. We also stopped taking Bolegolov tincture for now (we may include it again later, but for now, we have stopped).

I am still waiting for hydrogen peroxide without sodium benzoate, and the delivery of Vivaton from Russia is also delayed (presumably it will be delivered after the elections). I hope that today they will bring it to the post office and I will pick up 2 more important drugs: Sorbolit-Detox and Apramar. Folic acid with minerals, necessary for the body, is also on its way.

I also found GcMaf and Keytruda (Pembrolizumab), which may be suitable for our case. But they are too expensive. Therefore, for now, we are sticking to the chosen course.
I haven't yet raised enough money for a compression inhaler and an ionizer. I am focusing more on IV drips and medications (I try to buy them first).

In general, the fight for life continues. The biggest problem now is the headaches (when you can't help a loved one in pain, it's devastating). We are giving him a vasodilator, Magnecor, and trying to relieve the pain with Ketolong. But it seems to help only weakly now. The worst thing would be if we had to administer narcotics. Taking narcotics would be a one-way ticket, and then I wouldn't be able to help much. I hope that God will help us to stabilize the situation or even improve his condition. We believe and hope...

Thank you all so much again!

Pain Management in Modern Oncology

https://habr.com/ru/company/medica24/blog/437782/

Thank you all again for your tremendous help. I will continue to describe the situation. 1. We haven't smoked for over a week. It seems like he doesn't even crave it anymore (at least, there haven't been any conversations about it today). 2. My father is getting weaker. He is still able to lie down, sit, and turn over, but he can't always stand on his own (let alone walk). He speaks very quietly. He sleeps a lot. 3. He has started eating very little. He says that everything smells bad to him. We are constantly trying to change the food to something new so that he doesn't get tired of it. But it is becoming increasingly difficult to persuade him to eat even a little. If he used to eat 1-2 bowls of food, now eating even half a bowl is a huge problem. Today, he only ate in the morning. I hope to persuade him to eat something in the evening. 4. We are continuing to administer the thiophan anti-tumor capsules (flaraxin is finished, waiting for a new delivery). We are giving him folvic and humic minerals and stabilized oxygen on the second day. We are administering the first six-day course of sodium bicarbonate intravenously. It does revive him a little, but not for long. I think I will try to raise money (if everything is okay) and buy him an inflatable bath (since there is only a shower room) and clean his lymph and skin of toxins in warm water with the addition of baking soda. A large number of toxins in the body may be causing the loss of appetite. 5. Unfortunately, the weather outside is constantly windy, cloudy, and rainy. Therefore, my father is not outside at all. And there is nothing to take him outside in (I haven't found a wheelchair yet). And carrying him manually will only harm him, as it will shake his head and the pain may increase. 6. We did inhalations with baking soda, but I didn't see any significant improvement. He has started coughing up phlegm occasionally, but it may just be a coincidence. 7. I am trying to encourage him to be positive, but he has a strong apathy towards everything... He is tired of everything... 8. On the positive side, he has started drinking a little more water, and we have managed to reduce headaches with salt-water compresses. In general, the situation is very bad. It is difficult to remain positive when there is more negativity. But we are holding on... Everything is in God's hands... The most important thing is to pray; the Lord is the best healer and our only hope. We hope and believe in the best... Thank you all again for your tremendous help!

Yeast, a fungus found in human corpses, was isolated and shown to increase tumor growth threefold. https://youtu.be/bgyqcML4_Cg?t=347