I know in my heart that none of these "alternative" things will cure him. Most of what we have be offered is tied to nutrition. Wouldn't it be great if the traditional medical community and these alternative people (some of who are very educated and truly believe in what they do)could work together a little? I truly do believe that most folks involved in this alternative stuff are kinda brain washed. They take the products themselves and believe it has cured all kinds of ills. They are a trip! We have not spent a great deal of money (less than $2,000)on these things and most of it is all nutritional. Smitty is a celebrity of sorts in our area (very successful h.s.basketball coach and highly thought of for his work with at risk kids) so there have been a couple of articles in the newspapers about his battle with cancer. Each time an article appears, the phone rings off the hook with calls from the "quacks" who have the cure! Isn't it amazing? He does see a doctor at a holistic center and that helps him prepare (if anything can) for what may lie ahead. I can understand why he wants to look at these alternatives...he is fighting for his life. He is 58 years old and we have 2 grandsons who he will miss growing up. I know I am just going on and on, but I need to get this out every once in a while. This site has been my source of information for almost 3 years and I love reading the encouragements and hope shared here. We will trust in God (we all know that ultimately life is in His hands) and keep the faith. Thank you all very much.
Love & peace,
Donna, caregiver to husband Smitty