Kati
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I came across this blogpost from a woman with breast cancer. She discusses the cancer that most people blame the patient, lung cancer and how very often unfair this was.
But then she talked about her own cancer, and about people who seemed to know everything about how to cure it. I thought this has a relevance for our disease.
http://kirstyriceonline.com/2015/09/you-deserved-to-get-cancer.html
Here is an extract:
I have been on this forum for 6 years now. Most if not all are still sick. It amazes me sometimes to read the advice that is given here on this forum. How quitting sugar will make a difference. How dairy is so evil even if you are not lactose intolerant. How gluten is bad for you. How you should eat bone broth nothing else. How methylation is the answer. How liver detox will make you better. (Ask a gastro-enterologist about liver detox).How chelation and removing amalgams will cure them. How XYZ supplement can help ABC. Then there is fasting. Sigh.
Some will actually advocate for patients to leave their home and belongings behind, and to go live in the desert or XYZ place which is mold free. (Can you imagine the hardship of a sick patient with very little money on hand giving away their belonging and suddenly become homeless?)- it's not that simple. Those who give such advice may not realize that having a roof over your head means some level of security. Living in a tent can prove very difficult for some and what if bad luck happens, like the car break down, or the patient cannot even get back up from sleeping on the ground? What if the patient develop pneumonia?
Miracle cures do not exist. By all mean, I encourage people to have a diverse diet, and eat food that does not cause an allergic reaction in their body. But what we need is biomedical research. We need evidence that a certain treatment works or not. Please help! Governments need to fund biomedical research. Our experts deserve support and funding.
But then she talked about her own cancer, and about people who seemed to know everything about how to cure it. I thought this has a relevance for our disease.
http://kirstyriceonline.com/2015/09/you-deserved-to-get-cancer.html
Here is an extract:
When I was told of my diagnosis my first question to the surgeon was based around sugar. I’d watched and read the latest spate of evil sugar movies. I’d purchased Sarah Wilson’s “I Quit Sugar”. My children and I watched “That Sugar Film” together.
“Should I stop eating or drinking anything with sugar? I’ve read that cancer feeds off sugar? Do you think sugar is a cause?”
“No-one knows what causes cancer that’s why we still get it.” said my surgeon who has been working with breast cancer patients for 30 years.
Unsatisfied with the answer, I asked the nurse.
“In 30 years as a cancer nurse I’ve never seen anyone cure themselves with juice and green smoothies, and I’ve seen everything. Trust me.”
“But you must see a theme?” I was sure there must be a type
“Well, we know alcohol plays a part. If you’re a heavy drinker it doesn’t help. But Kirsty, I’ve seen so many people come through this door who are vegetarians, people who are fit, people who have never drank. It’s a bad luck lottery, and you just won it.
I’ve been fascinated lately by those who feel they have the control. Those who truly believe they can heal and cure. Those who confidently tell a cancer patient what they “need” to do. People whose sole qualification is a Facebook page and a head full of opinion. Where does that sort of audacity come from?
Fear? Control? Ego?
A girlfriend sent me a note after seeing a particular piece of advice I’d received online. I’ve paraphrased, but I think it’s brilliant.
Some people need beliefs to get them through, strict adherence to a particular way of eating. Control, coupled with inflated ego leads a person to believe they have THE answers. In a way it is like superstition/religion. Many of us may harbour little rituals, but what works for one body does not necessarily work for another and it is the ‘belief’ part (scientifically proven, which is why placebos can work) rather than the actual way of eating they believe in that does the trick for them. It makes them feel like they are winning some sort of battle
I have been on this forum for 6 years now. Most if not all are still sick. It amazes me sometimes to read the advice that is given here on this forum. How quitting sugar will make a difference. How dairy is so evil even if you are not lactose intolerant. How gluten is bad for you. How you should eat bone broth nothing else. How methylation is the answer. How liver detox will make you better. (Ask a gastro-enterologist about liver detox).How chelation and removing amalgams will cure them. How XYZ supplement can help ABC. Then there is fasting. Sigh.
Some will actually advocate for patients to leave their home and belongings behind, and to go live in the desert or XYZ place which is mold free. (Can you imagine the hardship of a sick patient with very little money on hand giving away their belonging and suddenly become homeless?)- it's not that simple. Those who give such advice may not realize that having a roof over your head means some level of security. Living in a tent can prove very difficult for some and what if bad luck happens, like the car break down, or the patient cannot even get back up from sleeping on the ground? What if the patient develop pneumonia?
Miracle cures do not exist. By all mean, I encourage people to have a diverse diet, and eat food that does not cause an allergic reaction in their body. But what we need is biomedical research. We need evidence that a certain treatment works or not. Please help! Governments need to fund biomedical research. Our experts deserve support and funding.
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