After all the training I have done, I can say without doubt or hesitation, that the BARS Access has really completely changed on only my life and all those around me.
I thank Eva Arnott, for being so kind and generous for helping us achieve where we are now. You are still my mom, EVA! I love you and take care.
Likewise to Gary Douglas, the founder! I'm so blessed. How can it get better than this?
Treating patients not cancer. No cancer is untreatable, as much as no stubborness is tolerable.
Saturday, February 16, 2008
Anal cancer
I recently went to a 80 yr old female who is diagnosed to have anal cancer. She was obviously in pain 24/7 so she is taking morphine 10mg every 4 hours.
I feel so sad for her, I know she can do more . I did some treatment on her and immediately after she was able to eat and felt better.
Apparently, what really made her depressed was the way the doctors broke the news to her. It was like just "a matter of fact" without a hint of compassion, she as just told to go home and wait.
I feel so sad for her, I know she can do more . I did some treatment on her and immediately after she was able to eat and felt better.
Apparently, what really made her depressed was the way the doctors broke the news to her. It was like just "a matter of fact" without a hint of compassion, she as just told to go home and wait.
Labels:
anal cancer,
BARS access,
cancer stories
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
BARS and Access
Its been a hectic week for me. Just had classes for BARS and Access. It was great! I feel revitalized, scrubed, bleached and spanking new!
My energy level is way way up and sleep is great even if it was only a few hours
Even my kids are doing what I'm doing, which is POC and PODing my way to everything
My energy level is way way up and sleep is great even if it was only a few hours
Even my kids are doing what I'm doing, which is POC and PODing my way to everything
Labels:
access therapy,
BARS,
POC,
POD
Sunday, January 13, 2008
Last phase of his journey
The patient with gastric cancer has now come to the part where there is no turning back. His cancer has come back with metastasis to the rectum which has obstructed it. A stent had to be placed to relieve the obstruction. Aside from this, pulmonary and hepatic metastasis are also present.
But still.... he is adamant and hoping that chemotherapy might not be the only way out now. I don't know why he is really against it. But I respect his resolve.
However, time is not on his side on this matter anymore.
But still.... he is adamant and hoping that chemotherapy might not be the only way out now. I don't know why he is really against it. But I respect his resolve.
However, time is not on his side on this matter anymore.
Labels:
chemotherapy,
gastric cancer,
metastasis
Sunday, January 06, 2008
Healing
I don't know which link to place first, but I think a little backgrounder on the events that led me to write this blog was the front page article in the Philippine Daily Inquirer.
I was so amazed and quite happy to see everything that is unfolding. It was last month only, when one of the persons who was at our clinic mentioned this:
I guess not. I just hope, benevolent intentions will overcome all the other intentions that might come up. Fame can cause faltering.
I pray it will not.
I will see that MonteMaria Shrine soon!!!
I was so amazed and quite happy to see everything that is unfolding. It was last month only, when one of the persons who was at our clinic mentioned this:
- The Philippines will be the next healing center of the world
- That there will be healing stones that will cause the shift in the Catholic realms
I guess not. I just hope, benevolent intentions will overcome all the other intentions that might come up. Fame can cause faltering.
I pray it will not.
I will see that MonteMaria Shrine soon!!!
Labels:
Fr. Suarez,
healing stones,
Montemaria,
spiritual healing
Wednesday, December 26, 2007
Patient deluge
Eversince we included BARS access therapy in our program for our patients, we suddenly have seen a jump in the number of patients we are seeing.
This is a testament to the effect and wonders of what BARS can really do to our patients. My praise and admiration to Dave and Claude for their great great work!!!
This is a testament to the effect and wonders of what BARS can really do to our patients. My praise and admiration to Dave and Claude for their great great work!!!
Friday, December 21, 2007
Patient's concern
The patient with gastric cancer is now more concerned with what will happen to those who he will leave in case he will pass away.
I feel so sad that the reason for his worries are not of self but of those who will left behind. I really admire his altruism.
I wonder how those people who have been dependent on his generosity are feeling. Anxiety, worry or apathy?
I feel so sad that the reason for his worries are not of self but of those who will left behind. I really admire his altruism.
I wonder how those people who have been dependent on his generosity are feeling. Anxiety, worry or apathy?
Wednesday, December 19, 2007
Metastasis
Patient with gastric cancer has officially spread to his rectum. I'm so saddened by the turn of events but know we can still do something about it.
Its now a question of synchronicity. Will we have the necessary people to get thnecessar treatment in time.
I am deeply affected with what has happened to him. I know that if there is a lesson to be learned, its me not giving up easily but on the other hand, I must face to the prospect that I can only do so much for a patient.
He will try taking cesium until he decides where to have chemotherapy
Its now a question of synchronicity. Will we have the necessary people to get thnecessar treatment in time.
I am deeply affected with what has happened to him. I know that if there is a lesson to be learned, its me not giving up easily but on the other hand, I must face to the prospect that I can only do so much for a patient.
He will try taking cesium until he decides where to have chemotherapy
Sunday, December 16, 2007
Learning BARS
I just learned that the BARS access consciousness therapy people will hold a seminar next year. I'm quite excited to be involved in this, since I really saw what this therapy could do to a lot of people.
I guess this will also be part of the growth that is expected from me, if I really want to expand myself to improve my skills as a medical practitioner.
I guess this will also be part of the growth that is expected from me, if I really want to expand myself to improve my skills as a medical practitioner.
Friday, November 30, 2007
Graveyard Shift, a probable cause of cancer
So now, finally, experts have come to the conclusion that graveyard shifts, or working at odd hours are a probable cause of cancer!
I agree that this must be disseminated to all concerned, from the employees, employers and the government institution. Aside from the usual health industry, police force, utilities, we have a sudden increase in the number of call centers here in the Philippines.
Already, I have been seeing a lot of patients from this industry. Unfortunately for them, the REAL cause of their illness is their unfanthomable, erratic schedules of work!
I already foresee a big jump in health issues in this industry, and now adding insult to injury, cancer!
I hope people will start doing things right to correct this problem or more oncologists will be needed in this country.
I agree that this must be disseminated to all concerned, from the employees, employers and the government institution. Aside from the usual health industry, police force, utilities, we have a sudden increase in the number of call centers here in the Philippines.
Already, I have been seeing a lot of patients from this industry. Unfortunately for them, the REAL cause of their illness is their unfanthomable, erratic schedules of work!
I already foresee a big jump in health issues in this industry, and now adding insult to injury, cancer!
I hope people will start doing things right to correct this problem or more oncologists will be needed in this country.
Wednesday, November 21, 2007
Erythropeitin woes
The makers of Aranesp, an erythropoeitin stimulating agent has come out with a website advising patients to fight back and get back the Medicare to cover for treatment for anemia.
I wonder what will the patients do now if their RBC comes falling down! What a mess this is
I wonder what will the patients do now if their RBC comes falling down! What a mess this is
Labels:
Aranesp,
cancer stories,
chemotherapy,
erythropoietin
Sunday, November 18, 2007
BARS access energy therapy
I recently met 2 wonderful persons who happen to practice BARS access therapy. They came and talked to me about helping one another in treating patients.
We hit off pretty well immediately. I was very impressed with both of their energy and genuine drive to help.
I instinctively gave them one of my patients who just had an anxiety attack. She is very worried bout her upcoming CT scans to check for metastasis.
I was glad that my intuition was right about them. I 'm sure I will be working with them more often
We hit off pretty well immediately. I was very impressed with both of their energy and genuine drive to help.
I instinctively gave them one of my patients who just had an anxiety attack. She is very worried bout her upcoming CT scans to check for metastasis.
I was glad that my intuition was right about them. I 'm sure I will be working with them more often
Sunday, November 11, 2007
Laser Chelation
So far, my experience with laser chelation is still questionable. I have seen good and no effects on a variety of patients.
I wonder where will this business will go to... It looks, smells, feels like a business to me more than a treatment modality. I guess only time will tell.
I wonder where will this business will go to... It looks, smells, feels like a business to me more than a treatment modality. I guess only time will tell.
Thursday, October 25, 2007
Erythropoietin in ovarian cancer
Apparently it has now been shown that ovarian cancer cells become quite resistant to paclitaxel, if they are injected with erythropeitin. This is important because this is the first time it has been shown that erythropoeitin can induce cancer cells to become resistant to chemotherapy.
I suspect that more cancer cell lines also have this effect.
I suspect that more cancer cell lines also have this effect.
Friday, October 19, 2007
Pay for Performance
For the first time ever, pharma companies offer money back guarantees for its medicines! I think this is great!
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
Gone for Good?
My patient with gastric cancer has left for out of the country. Of all the time, it has to be now? I mean, he's CA-199 is of the scale, his CT showed mulitple lymph node involvement in the retroperitoneal space.
I wish I could him help but he's not here. I just hope everything will be better if not at least stable disease when he comes back!
I wish I could him help but he's not here. I just hope everything will be better if not at least stable disease when he comes back!
Monday, October 08, 2007
Bad start for the week
Just got back from a vacation, and already its a bad start already.
The gastric cancer patient, Barry has metastasized lymph nodes all over the abdomen, now. He's not taking it well and so am I. Somehow I feel responsible for what has happened.
Everytime a patient of mine who comes back either sicker or dead becomes a personal thing for me. I feel like I didn' do enough for them.
My mind starts to doubt and question whether I should continue taking in cancer patients. My heart says yes, but my logical mind has started to plant doubts as to how can I cope with this morbidity of life.
Looking for Divine help!
The gastric cancer patient, Barry has metastasized lymph nodes all over the abdomen, now. He's not taking it well and so am I. Somehow I feel responsible for what has happened.
Everytime a patient of mine who comes back either sicker or dead becomes a personal thing for me. I feel like I didn' do enough for them.
My mind starts to doubt and question whether I should continue taking in cancer patients. My heart says yes, but my logical mind has started to plant doubts as to how can I cope with this morbidity of life.
Looking for Divine help!
Tuesday, September 18, 2007
Radiofrequencies for cancer cure
Just got an email about the discovery of using a certain radiofrequency targeting tumor cells by using nanoparticles as a guide to kill tumor cells.
This has already gotten the attention of MD Anderson which will be publishing very soon an article on this modality.
What more is that the radiofrequency generator can literally release Hydrogen and oxygen making it an alternative fuel source.
I hope nothing happens to him soon before his technology because a real alternative to fossil fuels/
This has already gotten the attention of MD Anderson which will be publishing very soon an article on this modality.
What more is that the radiofrequency generator can literally release Hydrogen and oxygen making it an alternative fuel source.
I hope nothing happens to him soon before his technology because a real alternative to fossil fuels/
Thursday, September 06, 2007
Crazy Sexy Cancer
If there is one blog that stands out right now, its this one! Where will you find someone who literally killed the cancer by being happy and optimistic?
Labels:
cancer stories,
cancer survivors
Monday, September 03, 2007
Xanthohumol
An American firm came here to offer the Xanthohumol, Meridium XN. Its active ingredient is extracted from hops flower, which is also the same plant that makes beer. I did make research and apparently it ranks 2nd to quercetin as a flavonoid antioxidant. I'm still looking for articles on the effect of xanthohumol in vivo.
Almost all of the published trials are in vitro. So I'm still looking, but the products seems good. I wonder if it will perform as well as it is touted to be.
Well, there are other sources of xanthohumol like ashitaba plants.
Almost all of the published trials are in vitro. So I'm still looking, but the products seems good. I wonder if it will perform as well as it is touted to be.
Well, there are other sources of xanthohumol like ashitaba plants.
Labels:
anti-angiogenesis,
anti-oxidants,
xanthohumol
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