Christmas 2017 Update

December 26, 2017
Hello Everyone,
It’s been a while since I’ve sent an update so I thought I’d fill you all in on what’s been going on the last few months. I recently posted a short note on Facebook letting most people know that my PET Scan results came back a week ago, indicating that there was no evidence of metastasis or recurrence. The lesions or holes as they are also known, where the cancer had been growing, all seem to be healing and scarring over nicely. I can’t even begin to describe how amazing that report made me feel. Those days of waiting are tortuous and I have seriously considered not doing them again because of the agony, doubt, fear, and worry it instills within. You see, you can’t go by feelings or senses every time. When the cancer was metastasizing in the past, I never felt any sickness or other debilitating symptoms. It spread rapidly, and I had no clue until I felt the recurrence of a lump in the upper outer quadrant of the breast tissue about a half-inch away from the original site. Other than my hair falling out in massive clumps, I had no indications whatsoever that it was spreading. I did see a dermatologist about the hair loss and he simply said it was from the “stress of cancer and multiple reconstruction surgeries”. He never ran any labs or checked my cancer markers, nor did he look at the thyroid panel. It turned out that while I wasn’t in severe hypothyroid status, I was low, and that in turn, led to the enormous hair shedding that I experienced.

Now that a few years have passed and reading literature that discusses the importance of this element, I have come to the conclusion that I was severely deficient in iodine intake and uptake. I’m only sharing what I’ve learned and what I take. Today, it remains my number one supplement that I won’t go without for a single day. I know I shared this before but I take iodine every single day. Not only do I ingest it orally, but I apply it topically to any little rash, ailment, sprain, bruise, etc.… that I develop on any body part. Iodine is easily absorbed through the skin but it will evaporate over three days. Supposedly, if you apply a quarter size on your abdomen and see it rapidly disappear several hours later, you likely don’t have enough. My Integrative MD in Golden, CO shared this with me, and I find that when I’m sick or not feeling well, the iodine is readily absorbed and it happens quickly. Looking back if I had known about iodine, I would have used it on my breast cancer lump from the get-go. I would have applied it topically every day. Two friends of mine have done this in the last few years and their cysts and breast lumps have gone away over one to two months. Every cell in the body needs iodine but many of us can’t absorb it because the iodine receptors are already occupied by other halogens (bromide, chloride, and fluoride—all three of these as standalones are carcinogens, btw). To remove these other halogens from the cell receptors you have to drink some pure Celtic sea salt (1/4 tsp) like the Selina or Redmond brands in a cup of water. I drink the iodine and it’s absorbed and taken up by my cells. You also need sufficient Vitamins B 1 & 2, as well as 200 mcg of selenium. I also take 5% Lugol’s iodine and put it in an essential oil roller bottle and liberally apply it to/on my scars, incisions, and all over my spine where the cancer spread. Iodine causes programmed cancer cell death, a process called apoptosis. I have read on Facebook groups which reach out to long- term survivors with metastasis, that when you have a metastatic cancer and you injure yourself with a fracture or a sprain, bruise, etc.… you have to watch that area because cancer cells that circulate in the body will often migrate to the area of injury or weakness. Therefore, when I injure my body or have a bruise, I assuredly rub the iodine topically on the area every day along with CBD oil. It seeps into the skin and it also kills viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasites. The area feels much better with each passing day and the scans show nothing in those injured areas. Many stage four patients have commented that when they injured an area of their body or had an infection that was where the cancer spread. When I’m stopped up and congested, I will even put a small drop of iodine at the side of my nose and rub it in topically. When I developed an infection from osteonecrotic jaw as a side effect from one of the lovely biphosphate drugs I was given by my oncologist, I used tons of iodine right in my mouth along the infection site and I did this multiple times throughout the day and night for a week. The infection never recurred. I’m sharing all of this because of how many people I’ve heard from who didn’t realize that you can apply it to the skin without an incision. If you have an open wound and apply the iodine it will burn but it will begin healing the body quickly. It will be absorbed through the skin even where there is no break or open incision, as long as you don’t have an overabundance of toxic halogens. I already explained how to get rid of those toxins and it’s called the salt loading protocol. Iodine kills the cancer cells and helps the normal, healthy cells. You can read all about this in Dr. David Brownstein’s book, Iodine: Why You Need It, Why You Can’t Live Without It. You will see other doctors disagree with Dr. Brownstein’s material but the people I know who have followed his protocol are doing well. I have personally met several of his patients who were far along in their cancer diagnoses and are now doing well. If you have Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, you may have to take some iodine topically or ingest red marine algae instead of taking it orally. I can take the iodine in my water without side effects but not all people can do this because of underlying thyroid issues.

After my last update, I had three women, two of them friends from previous military assignments and one a complete stranger, get in touch with me about the implant issue I was experiencing. All three adamantly suggested that I just have them removed and not bother with another small pair. Two of them went through horrible experiences and had mold growing inside theirs. They didn’t have breast cancer but chose years ago to have the implants placed for cosmetic reasons. Their regular PCMs indicated that the implants weren’t causing any of their unusual symptoms but if you look up Breast Implant Illness on the web, you will see a growing number of women sharing their horrifying experiences and problems that implants have caused. In hindsight, I should have explored this further because it makes sense that having foreign objects in your body are bound to lead to further complications, but I was scared and so busy that I figured if so many women are having them placed not just for cancer reconstruction but for cosmetic reasons, I’d probably be fine. After all, the docs tell you they are safe. I think when you go through something so traumatic like cancer, you freeze mentally and emotionally and you really don’t have the ability to think things through. You just want someone to tell you what to do and how to do it. You go with what the experts tell you to do because that ‘s what they’ve been trained in. In essence, you’re placed on the “cancer conveyor belt” and you just go through the motions of what ‘s expected. Because life doesn’t stop and you have kids, schedules, meals, activities to follow you just sort of roll with the expectations and you go along with the process. The conventional route is the norm and I didn’t meet anyone who deviated from this pattern until I went to Sanoviv.

On October 24th I had the implants removed completely by a surgeon in Denver. In addition, he performed a capsulectomy, which is the removal of scar tissue that develops and folds around the implant. While the implants were intact, he literally said, “ the surgeon(s) who performed the procedure in Louisville, KY, made a mess within my breast cavity”. My body had created double capsulectomies, which should not have happened, and my pectoralis major muscles on both sides were shriveled up to my collarbone. No wonder my neck and shoulders were in constant pain. The procedure took twice as long and when I woke up I wound up having to spend the night in the hospital because he had to re-sew and attach my entire pectoral muscles back down. At this point in time I just have large scars that run from under my armpits across my chest to the sternum. The areola and nipple reconstruction will be redone with my own skin and he will do a fat transfer to create a breast mound. Unfortunately it could not be done during this procedure. It will be done in the spring, making this the 13th surgery I’ve had in the last three years. He had to remove the stretched skin from the implants and he didn’t like the nipples that the former surgeon created. Jamie said he was so glad that the “monstrosities” were removed. They might like fine under a breast tissue that hasn’t had the nipples and areola removed, but they looked freakish on me. My surgeon here in Denver said they were way to big for my body and frame. Again as I shared last time, the surgeon in Louisville told us that these were smallest he would use but the truth was that he could have used much smaller sizes. We never considered checking up on him to see if he was able to actually use smaller sizes. The neck and shoulder pain evaporated rather quickly after the procedure, but this was probably the most painful surgery I have had because all the muscles in my chest had to be realigned. It was like having a double mastectomy all over again. I have about 15 inches of scarring across the chest now and while that sounds like a lot, its healed so much better than the other plastic reconstruction I had in KY. It’s a night and day difference. Also, I only had one surgeon working on me here in Denver, but in KY the surgeon had a surgery fellow assist him and I was lopsided. Lesson learned–Never let two different doctors work on you like they did on me, especially while in a teaching hospital. I was coaxed into this because the plastic surgeon said he needed assistance and it would make the procedure go quicker. The implants hadn’t ruptured but I found out that there were several known carcinogens in the implants that are on the data safety materials sheet. I wished I had read through these more thoroughly and knew what they were before I went through reconstruction, but again I felt that I could trust the industry and doctors who claimed they were safe. Words like Ethyl Acetate , Polyvinyl Chloride, Cyclohexanone, Xylene, Benzene are a bit beyond my scope of understanding but upon researching these substances and the brand I had, I discovered many are neurotoxic. (www.breastimplantillness.com ) Look up heavy metals. A recent report on the news conveyed that the number of women seeking breast implant removal has drastically risen, but the number of women getting implants, especially for cosmetic purposes, has remained the same.
I’m still taking all my supplements and I continue to use medical cannabis. I used cannabis after my surgery in October without using any opioids. I sleep well and have no ill side effects. I continue to praise God for what He has blessed me with. We don’t take too many vacations so we try to do what we can nearby and enjoy our home and the place we live. A lot of money goes toward my supplements but I’m learning to use less and rely on healthy organic food to provide what I need. I can tell you that about four or five times a week I’m put in touch with someone battling cancer and what I notice as the biggest difference from those who are barely making it to those who are thriving all boils down to faith in God and that He WILL Heal them, diet, and lifestyle. A recent article I read clearly stated that sugar is a carcinogen. Sugar feeds cancer cells. They use radioactive sugar in the Pet Scan to see where cancer cells are active. Cancer cells can’t use ketones to grow and thrive.

You have probably noticed a lot of hype about the ketogenic diets lately. This is predominantly what I follow but I also juice green veggies and eat lots of RAW veggies because they have enzymes, particularly the green ones. I also make turmeric and ginger concoctions that I drink every other day. I still religiously use diatomaceous earth-food grade and moringa powder, stay caffeine free, eat lots of black cumin and black sesame seeds, flax seeds, hemp and chia seeds, maca powder, Woebenzym pancreatic enzymes, cacao nibs, mushroom extract, coconut and avocado, kale, broccoli sprouts, blueberries, pomegranate seeds which are shown in research to kill cancer stem cells, organic sauerkraut, raw sunflower and pumpkin seeds, raw almonds and macadamias, organic meats, organic veggies, frankincense and myrrh, chlorella and spirulina, milk thistle, blood root, nettle, holy basil, alpha lipoic acid, amino detox, cannabis oil with CBD, CBG(heals the bone), THC which has been shown to kill cancer cells, CBC, and CBN salves and tinctures, high dose Vitamin C infusions, acupuncture and chiropractic visits with micro current along the spine, magnetic pulsing and ozone therapy.
I have used prayer cards that I made that list all the verses on healing. I have so many now that I stash them in my Bible and in my purse so that I always have something to read and meditate on when I’m doubting or losing my focus. I have not had any easy time with the oncologists here because they want me to stop the supplements since they don’t believe there is enough scientific or evidence based results. I told them that I believe that’s what’s keeping me alive and healthy so I won’t quit taking them. I am now shopping for my third oncologist since we moved here in July. I don’t take the Herceptin every three weeks now but instead do it every fifth week. I also use my Aromatase inhibitor every other day instead of every day like prescribed. I use natural remedies to help block the harmful estrogens. I pray and ask God what to do and where to lead me and this is where I’ve been directed. Under normal circumstances with a grade 3+ I would need to be on these meds for life according to conventionally trained doctors, but so far, I’ve been able to stop four of the six meds I was told I’d need until the day I die. The grade 3+ equates to a breast cancer that is most aggressive. The remaining two meds I now space out and take when I feel they might be needed. They are the Herceptin and Aromatase. What this has revealed to me is that what I put in my body has a profound effect on how and what will happen. I also do intermittent fasting a few times a week where I’ll go a day without eating food but still drink water and take the supplements or I’ll skip breakfast or dinner and go 16 hours with no food so that my immune system resets. You can look up intermittent fasting and how it’s amazing at helping cancer patients and diabetics. It’s cheap, it’s free, and it’s biblical. Hundreds of years ago, people didn’t eat all day long, nor did they eat three meals a day. I now recognize that when I feel the hunger pangs, the miracle and magic begins. My sugar stores are gone and my body is using ketones as a source of fuel. Cancer cells can’t use ketones for fuel the way normal healthy cells can. After two days the hunger pains wane and the mental clarity that follows is surprisingly clear.
I still tightly hold on to Psalm 118:17, which states, “I will not die but live, and will proclaim what the LORD has done.” I believe that focusing on this verse and others that reveal and convey healing still happen today and have truly helped me stay the course and remain focused on healing my body. It occurred to me one day , that if my body is the temple for the Hold Spirit, then I need to make sure it’s as healthy as can be. God has graciously taught me so much and I learn more each day. I speak to long-term survivors and believers, and don’t really believe all the doctors’ suggestions. At the two cancer clinics here locally their success rate is only 50% if you ask the nurses behind closed doors. Those who live this life with this disease long -term have given me more hope because they share what they’ve done to stay alive for a long time. God has led me to some remarkable people who have been willing to share their stories with me. I am only passing on what I learn from them and what I believe the Lord has impressed on my heart.

Thanks again for all your prayers, notes of encouragement, and your kind words. I can’t thank you enough.
May God bless you.
Allison