Hi Sue.

I had never heard of aleo vera juice so I did some quick research on the net and EVENTUALLY I found some negative side effects, but basically is is a well known herbal remedy. Most of the side effects are about it being a laxative, or having a different coloured urine while taking it and prolonged use could result in a higher risk of colon cancer. NO WHERE does it say ANYTHING about oral cancer. NO WHERE.

I feel so badly for you. You had ONLY the BEST of intentions when you recommended that she try this, are now feeling guilty for something that no doubt was going to happen regardless of what your Mom ingested. Who knows how clear the margins were before? And she only drank it for seven daYS?? Ridiculous, IMHO, to think that would cause a recurrance. Good Lord if that was the case I am sure we would see hundreds of thousands of internet articles about the extreme danger of 7 days of aloe vera juice!! You say your Mom is angry at you - but perhaps she is just upset with the situation?? You do need to talk to your Mom, explain how you feel and the fact that her recurrance was not caused by this juice. I'm sure in time she will come to her senses and realize that. Perhaps you could even be in on a conference call / skype with her and her oncologists next time she goes for a visit?? You could then explain your concern directly to the oncologist at the same time as participating in the treatment plan.

Hugs to you. Let this guilt go. Its not your fault.

Donna