#34108 04-27-2005 11:30 AM | Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 100 Gold Member (100+ posts) | OP  Gold Member (100+ posts)
Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 100 | HI guys, a quick question. This afternoon Rod went into a GNC type store looking for info & products on weight gain. The lady working there after hearing his story about the cancer said "what blood type are you"? He asked why & she proceeded to tell him if he was type A, he needed to follow a special diet because with type A your body defense against cancer isn't good & he will probably have a recurrence & it will come back with a vengence.  I was so mad if I knew what store I would call her & chew her out. He was so upset when he left. Doesn't anyone know if this is true or if your blood type effects your ability to fight of cancer?? Thanks so much. Maureen 
maureen (friend to Rod SCC tonsil diag. Mar 04 stage 4 -concurrent rad. & chemo) Finished tx July 04
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#34109 04-27-2005 11:47 AM | Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 251 Gold Member (200+ posts) | | Gold Member (200+ posts)
Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 251 | One thing I learned from my husband's cancer diagnosis is that almost everybody has an opinion about cause/cure/treatment. We sure got alot of unsolicited advice from people. I just try to think that it is given in the spirit of tying to help and then put most of it out of my mind.
Anita
Husband Dx 12/02 Stage 4 Tonsil Cancer T1N2bM0; surgery, radiation, chemo 1/03 - 4/03.
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#34110 04-27-2005 12:36 PM | Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 528 "OCF Down Under" "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts) | | "OCF Down Under" "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts)
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 528 | Hi Maureen
I am type A and I've never heard anything like that from any of my docs let alone a store assistant. I'm 2 yrs out and doing fine. Wishing Rod continuing good health - I tend to let gratuitous advice wash over me.
Love and light from Helen
RHTonsil SCC Stage IV tx completed May 03
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#34111 04-27-2005 02:17 PM | Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 837 "Above & Beyond" Member (300+ posts) | | "Above & Beyond" Member (300+ posts)
Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 837 | Maureen,
I'm also a blood type A -- yesterday was the 16th anniversary of my partial glossectomy and neck dissection, and I have not had a recurrence since then.
Cathy
Tongue SCC (T2M0N0), poorly differentiated, diagnosed 3/89, partial glossectomy and neck dissection 4/89, radiation from early June to late August 1989
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#34112 04-27-2005 02:43 PM | Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 4,912 Likes: 52 OCF Founder Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts) | | OCF Founder Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 4,912 Likes: 52 | The is utter BS. Consider the source, someone that wants to sell him something.
Brian, stage 4 oral cancer survivor. OCF Founder and Director. The first responsibility of a leader is to define reality. The last is to say thank you. In between, the leader is a servant.
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#34113 04-28-2005 02:38 AM | Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 100 Gold Member (100+ posts) | | OP Gold Member (100+ posts)
Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 100 | Thanks all! It's true about everyone wanting to offer their opinion even if it upsets the person they are talking to.I don't understand where some peoples brains are!!! I told him she wanted to sell him something!!!!Thanks again, I will pass the replies along to him.  _
maureen (friend to Rod SCC tonsil diag. Mar 04 stage 4 -concurrent rad. & chemo) Finished tx July 04
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#34114 04-28-2005 01:28 PM | Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 417 "Above & Beyond" Member (300+ posts) | | "Above & Beyond" Member (300+ posts)
Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 417 | Maureen:
Unless you hear it from a Ear, Nose and Throat Physician, it ain't true.
An upsetting statement like that from a stupid store employee should be rewarded with a stern repremand.
Darrell
Stage 3, T3,N1,M0,SCC, Base of Tongue. No Surgery, Radiationx39, Chemo, Taxol & Carboplatin Weekly 8 Treatments 2004. Age 60. Recurrence 2/06, SCC, Chest & Neck (Sub clavean), Remission 8/06. Recurrence SCC 12/10/06 Chest.
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#34115 04-29-2005 03:13 AM | Joined: May 2004 Posts: 218 Gold Member (200+ posts) | | Gold Member (200+ posts)
Joined: May 2004 Posts: 218 | Uneducated, minimum wage, idiot.
Not a scientist/doctor no credibility period.
Take it easy.
Robert
SCC 1.6cm Right Tonsil 10/3/03, 1 Node 3cm, T1N2AM0, Tonsil Removed, Selective Neck Disection, 4 Wks Induction Chemo (Taxol,Cisplatin), 8 Weeks Chemo/Radiation (5FU,Hydroxyurea,Iressa), IMRT x 40, Treatment Complete 2/13/04.
41 Years Old At Diagnosis
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#34116 04-29-2005 06:02 AM | Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 100 Gold Member (100+ posts) | | OP Gold Member (100+ posts)
Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 100 | Thanks guys...I apprciate the reassurance! maureen
maureen (friend to Rod SCC tonsil diag. Mar 04 stage 4 -concurrent rad. & chemo) Finished tx July 04
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#34117 06-26-2005 12:24 PM | Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 349 Likes: 2 Platinum Member (300+ posts) | | Platinum Member (300+ posts)
Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 349 Likes: 2 | I have trouble believing the Dr's (they ARE trying to sell us something too, don't forget!), much less a GNC (commission) sales person.
I think she got her synapses crossed.
She probably read the book "Eat right for your type" and connected that to cancer somehow.
Isn't this forum great!?!?
You can bounce ideas off dozens of kindred spirits within hours and get a balanced, rational, well intentioned response.
The true miracle of the internet and visionaries like Brian Hill.
Michael | 53 | SCC | Right Tonsil | Dx'd: 06-10-05 | STAGE IV, T3N2bM0 | 3 Nodes R Side | MRND & Tonsillectomy 06/29/05 Dr Fee/Stanford | 8 wks Rad/Chemo startd August 15th @ MSKCC, NY | Tx Ended: 09-27-05 | Cancer free at 16+ Yrs | After-Effects of Tx: Thyroid function is 0, ok salivary function, tinnitus, some scars, neck/face asymmetry, gastric reflux. 2017 dysphagia, L Carotid stent / 2019, R Carotid occluded not eligible for stent.2022 dental issues, possible ORN, memory/recall challenges.
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