Things went well in Boston. We were given information on various drug/chemo treatments and advised when and why they may be viable options in the future. Dr. Bhargava didn't see uptake in the tumor in the lung so we will discuss that with the team in Portsmouth at her next appointment. We have asked the radiologist for a more explicit written report for Jessica's last PET/CT Scan and she will have additional scans done in mid-April.
She picked up on something very interesting while we were there. She asked several questions regarding health/holistic options, i.e. diet, herbs, naturopathic medicine, and was repeatedly given the answer "not enough studies have been done on the subject to give a clear answer." There was, however, a wealth of information for every drug question she asked. It just shows you that the focus of research is totally on the money makers ~ DRUGS!
When you embark on this journey and begin researching various options, it is scary how little in depth research is being done to determine the effects of what we eat, how we think and what alternative measures we take has on our health. Jess has always favored the blending of treatment approaches, eastern/western and holistic/scientific come together. She will be exploring the possibility of combining naturopathic medicine with her chemo.
Jess, I am a big believer in holistic/alternative medicine. I took Kelsea to a naturopathic doctor in Palm Beach when she was diagnosed with Grave's disease. He is a sclerologist. A lot of what he was suggesting was body soaks to detoxify the body. He said that yeast plays a major role in the developing of many diseases. The soaks actually draw all of the yeast and/or toxins out. It's definitely worth looking into. You are a true fighter keep up the great work. We love you.
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