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Watch and Wait => For those in the 'watch and wait' status => Topic started by: Mickey on August 18, 2009, 05:33:15 pm
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"Stable" ie no change in size of tumor! Also my hearing in AN ear reads the same if not a tiny bit better with word discrimination. (2yrs. now) Whew, See ya next year! Anyhow I feel a little better about mentioning what I and my wife have done to try and at least stay W+W. After comunicating with Dereck here W+W and incorporating a few of his lifestyle ideas I came up with some of my own. First was a big change in eating habits along with many supplements. Changed coffee to very moderate and used Green Tea every day along with many other good herbal teas. Also alcohol in very moderation. We take a special male/female multi vitimin, extra gram of vitimin C, omega369, fennel seed, lutien, glucosimine condroiten MSM combo, resveratrol, extra folic acid, shark cartilidge, bee pollin complex, bee propolis ,probotic acidophilus, Phosphatidylserine, Ginko Biloba, red rice yeast for high colesteriol, saw palmetto for prostrate, sea kelp for thyroid. The different foods incorporated in my diet was more fish (salmon) spinich, blueberrys, strawberrys, honey, just to mention a few along with as much other nutrishous food as possible. Very moderate on junk food. Exercise program is a must along with cardiovascular workout. Most of all a strong belief in what you believe in! Yes, that higher power of love and goodness. I do believe this combonation of things is really helping my wife and myself. We feel pretty good since. Hoping it will help others. Best wishes, Mickey
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Absolutely fantastic news, Mickey!
Congratulations! ;D ;D
Jan
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Hey Mickey,
Congratulations to my fellow W and W'er, with the great news of being stable again!!! Good for you! So now we see what happens next year! Hopefully the same great news! Interesting all the supplements and vitamins you take. I take a few, but B-12 complex for the ole brain. Continued blessings to you,
Jackie
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YAY Mickey! No change works for me and congrats on the "stable" news! Lifestyle changes are certainly terrific and tickled to hear that things are going well (would have a difficult time with the coffee change but I hear you on that one....)
congrats on this news! Continued wellness wishes your way! You know it! :)
xo
Phyl
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Hi Mickey
Congratulations! This is great news. Thanks for sharing all your advice.
Vivian
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Mickey ~
Congratulations on an 'unchanged/stable' MRI report! That's quite a list of foods and supplements but I'm very pleased to learn that they seem to be working for you. :)
Jim
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CONGRATS!! ALways good news to hear good stuff on an annual MRI...go celebrate.
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Excellent, Mickey. Keep it up for year #3!
The double scoop of supplements sounds like too much for me, but I like the salmon, blueberries, and no junk food part. Plus lots of beans for the fiber. :)
Steve
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Thanyou! Looks like I`m going to be around for a while. I`m sure looking fowards to seeing you all at the big get together next year, or with a little luck at ANANJ, or one of our NY lunchens. To a great group, thanks again, Mickey
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Hi Mickey,
In this case, nothing new is great news! It sounds like the changes in your eating habits can opnly make you feel better too. Congratulations!
Wendy
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Mickey,
Glad to read your good news. Your regimen seems to be working so keep it up!
Neal
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CONGRATS, Mickey! ;D
Continued wellness in the W & W mode!
Sue
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Hi there Mickey...
Been away in the English Lake District for the last few weeks without the internet and just doing a 'catch up'... great news Mickey...I am so pleased for you and your missus. Your diet etc is very much in accord with mine albeit I have not as yet taken any supplements but I will certainly give that aspect every consideration.
Thankfully there has been absolutely no change in my symptoms etc to date and my next MRI is due in March. If my results indicate no change then I will be into my 9th year since diagnosis.
My ultimate goal is to celebrate my 100th birthday in 'watch & wait' !!
Best Regards
Derek
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Mickey,
That's great news! What a diet - I could do most but the limited alcohol part. You mentioned ANANJ! I'm hearing an October 11 meeting, but haven't seen it confirmed yet. See you there.
Jeff
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Hi, Mickey:
I've taken a number of the supplements you're taking, but not all. What is Phosphatidylserine supposed to do? Also, I'm familiar with fennel seed's use as a carminative and digestive aid and lutein for preserving eyesight, but has your research uncovered uses for these supplements specifically for tumors? Or are you just taking them for general health improvement?
I firmly believe that salmon and any green leafy vegies (e.g., spinach) reduce my symptoms, so we're on the same page there.
Best wishes,
TW