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There are thousands of 'miracle cures' none fo which have any great evidence to support their claims, but all of which are making money for someone.
In E-Letter#7 I set out how I try to evaluate any claims made. You might try the same approach essentially it is gaining the answer to these three questions:
1. Is there any independent evidence to support the claims being made?In almost ever case I have examined the only 'evidence'is that manufactured by the person selling the goods or who claim to have discovered or delevoped some healing properties, previously unknown - and now unknown to anyoe bu them.
2. Will the person providing the information benefit directly or indirectly from what they are claiming? Most people are making a deal of oney out of what they are suggesting will be a magic cure. We had one post here not long ago where it transpired that the man had an agency to sell the goods he said had cured a relative. Maybe he ws right; maybe he wanted people to believe he was right and make a quick buck out of them.
3. How long is it since the evidence supporting the claim was collected or completed? The point here is that in many cases, the 'discovery' was made many years ago. In htis wrld of ours where it is not possible to keep a secret for very long, if time has gone by and no one else has created studies that can demonstrate the value of the potions - then the chances are that there is no value.
Of course we must each evealuate everything in a way that suits our outlook on life, but from my observations, people buying the magic bullets would probably buy a bridge in Brooklyn too.
Wade,
I advise trying anything you want to believe in for the Placebo effect. It just might work but don't spend much money on it. In the Placebo class of drugs I think red wine is the best drug available and I believe in it ;-) It is working for me so it must work for everyone.
Hi all,
Terry is correct that the PCA3 test does not confirm prostrate cancer, the test is just another test that can be done prior to the biopsies. If the PCA3 results are low then biopsies can be delayed if required. No need to rush into biopsies.
As I am now fairly stable after Radiation and hormonal treatments, I feel confinent that my personal management to stay healthy is better than ever.
I have a personal blogsite to keep track of my prognosis and to help others who are going through this battle. Please feel free to visit my blogsite www.feelgoodfeelinggood.blogspot.com. You may want to read my earlier posts in since 2010 to read my story.
The books that I read are really good books and I keep them for future references when necessary.
I thank YANA website for their contribution and I hope if I can link YANA to my modest blogsite.
Take care
Allen Lai
Hi Mac,
Take heart that you are not alone. Most of us here have been there and done that. Yes anxiety and stress are very pronounced at the initial stages following diagnosis. They will wear out in good time.
OK first thing first. You have come to the right place to gain knowledge and gain confidence from our experiences.
Anxiety, fear and confusion comes from not knowing what is really happening. Your stress mainly comes from your anxiety. You solve anxiety, you solve stress.
Whilst Cancer is life threatening, it is "curable" if detected early. It is definitely very manageable.
Do see an Oncologist as soon as possible to get medical treatment. There is no one better treatment than the other. Your Oncologist is the best person to evaluate the best treatment for you. Evaluate the side effects that comes from the treatment. Look at it from the positive side. You are lucky to have an early detection. You still have a healthy and strong body to withstand most of the side effects from treatment.
Take care and good luck Mac. We are with you.
Allen Lai
