I am currently diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma of the tongue (tongue cancer) which has metastasized to my lymph nodes on the right side of my neck. This is considered to be stage IV due to tumor size and location. The cancer is currently considered to have derived from a strain of the Human Papillomavirus (specifically HPV16). I have sought out alternative treatment which has made me strong enough to face the Western Medicine treatment plan.
The current Western treatment involves three rounds of induction chemotherapy (TFP-Taxotere, Fluorouracil, Platinol). So it is three 3 week cycles (3x 3week)… The first day of each cycle I have a full day of infusion of the Taxotere and the Platinol. I am then given a pump to drip the Fluorouracil (commonly known as 5-FU) for 4 days. After the pump is disconnected I have two weeks off to recover before starting the next round. The hope is to shrink the tumors to the point of easy removal without reconstruction of my jaw.
I am combining the Western Medical treatment with the Alternative Treatment to treat the mind, body & spirit as one. This will speed recovery and do a more complete healing resulting in whole health. With the healing team visiting me twice daily at the hospital and 10 times a week when I am strong enough to be at home, my path of recovery is guarded, and in my heart and mind, assured.
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