Breaking Barriers: FirstMedInc's Quest to Harness Ivermectin's Power in the Fight Against Cancer

Great article on ivermectin and it's efficacy in cancer treatments. 

https://www.digitaljournal.com/pr/news/get-featured/breaking-barriers-firstmedinc-s-quest-to-harness-ivermectin-s-power-in-the-fight-against-cancer

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Finally publishing Sept post :) PSMA test was clear!!

Hi folks,

So I started this post back in  and apparently never hit 'Enter'.  Fast forward to today, and the PSMA is behind me. It found no evidence of my prostate cancer spreading outside of the prostate. Praise God!! 

This PSMA test itself raises an interesting question though.  If the stuff they injected me with in order to do the scan can seek out and attach specifically to any prostate cancer cells throughout my body, why can't someone "piggy-back" some medicine  on that substance to be delivered directly to the prostate cancer cells?? The idea of small "smart bombs" comes to mind.  😀

Now I'm just waiting on my next PSA test to see where I'm at.  My Dr has decided he doesn't need to see me as often and while we're keeping the quarterly PSA tests, we're only scheduling 'follow-up' meetings every 6 months. 

I've cut back drastically on my sugars, am taking my Pure supplements, exercising regularly, and putting the rest in God's hands! I still believe he has created our bodies with the potential to heal themselves and am working towards that happening.  I've also recently been referred to an interesting book called 'Radical Remission: Surviving Cancer Against All Odds' by Kelly Turner, PhD. I'm almost done with it and will report back later on what I think of it. A quick summary is:

    Early in her career, Kelly Turner, PhD, a researcher, lecturer, and counselor in Integrative Oncology, was shocked to discover that no one was studying episodes of radical remission, when people recover against all odds without the help of conventional medicine, or after conventional medicine has failed. She was so fascinated by this kind of remission that she spent eight years travelling through 10 countries to learn what factors that people experiencing this phenomenon encountered.

Post that I started last Sept:

My most recent PSA levels came in just above 11 last month, almost double the previous result of 6, which was down from the previous measurement of 7. Interestingly though, the rest of my most recent 'health evaluation' (ie the blood panel) was the best I've had in the last 10 years.  My cholesterol is now at levels that are 'off the radar', I'm 25 lbs lighter than normal (ie last 10 years), yet somehow between May PSA test and the August PSA test my levels doubled.   That just doesn't make sense to me.  I'm "healthier" than ever but my cancer has somehow doubled??????

That being said I've currently looked at the May to August timeframe in my life and have an idea of what might have caused the increase. Of course, it's my unprofessional, non-medical opinion, but I believe a new supplement containing L-Arginine may be the culprit. L-Arginine (and sugar of course, which I didn't increase my consumption of) has been shown to fuel prostate cancer growth and possibly metastasis. 

The Dr's response to my increased PSA is a PSMA PET scan to see if the cancer has metastasized. That's scheduled for next Monday so stay tuned.  

I also recently (ie yesterday) completed a 4 day fast, which I think greatly helped my issue! It gave me clarity, and I believe, actually improved my physical condition. Oddly enough, the following video popped up on my radar after my fast ended.  

Fasting and Cancer   It does a great job of explaining the effect of fasting on cancer, and specifically talks about the effects of glucose and L-Arginine on Prostate Cancer.  It also points out the following journal article with aligns with the information on L-Arginine.   

Arginine and Arginases Modulate Metabolism, Tumor Microenvironment and Prostate Cancer Progression

Be blessed,

Tom

Last PSA results

 Hey folks,

Just realized that I left y'all hanging with my last PSA report.  My test on Aug 12, 2022, as part of my annual physical,  which was skewed, in my opinion, by the DRE performed about 20 minutes prior to the blood draw that produced that number, was 14.7.  I've since read MANY articles that support the fact that the DRE would cause higher PSA levels for a short period of time.  Just like they advise us not to exercise or have sex immediately prior to a PSA test, you'd think the Dr would know that direct stimulation/exploration of the prostate would have similar effects.

And as I expected, upon visiting my Urologist for my quarterly PSA test on August 22, the reading was lower;  11.44.  That's still higher than I'd like of course, but not as high as my annual physical numbers indicated.

My latest test (Nov 16, 2022) indicated a PSA level of 9.93, so it's headed in the right direction.  I actually think it might have been lower except for some of the new performance supplements (ie L-Arginine based) I'd started after the August PSA test.  My next test is Mar 1 and should be a good indicator of the results of my pescatarian diet, Pure supplements and exercise regimen.  I'm really excited about the effects my efforts have had on my cholesterol (it has dropped off the radar and is back to 'healthy' levels and expect that I'll have similarly good results for the next PSA test.

As far as the L-arginine comment, here's one of the articles I've found.   It makes an interesting assertion that 

"Therefore, the depletion of arginine impairs the cancer cell’s ability to metastasize. "

https://cancerci.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12935-020-01232-9 

I've also been investigating the effects of Fasting on Prostate Caner and will speak to that in another post. Initial research shows that it helps some folks and hurts other, with respect to addressing Cancer.   Go figure.  :)   I do fast regularly as part of cleansing my body of the toxins, etc introduced by daily life, modern foods, etc.

Be blessed,

Tom

HIIT and Cancer

https://scitechdaily.com/new-research-this-activity-can-reduce-the-risk-of-metastatic-cancer-by-72/ 

Cholesterol results are in!!! Best they've been in 10 years.

 Hi folks,

Just had my annual physical last week, and the blood panels have come back.   Needless to say, I'm thrilled at the results and attribute the changes all to my change in diet and new Pure supplements I'm taking.

Here's the great news!

I've eliminated all meats except for seafood, and have begun, since March, a new regimen of natural supplements.  Results in 3 months?????  Who'd have thunk it, but the Cleanse, Balance and Build philosophy from Pure really works!!!

I'd have PSA results as well, but I'm pretty sure that the DRE performed by the Dr during the exam caused the spike reported in my numbers.  The DR was sure my PSA would be much higher this time based on the 'feelings' that the DRE provided. I think it's another 'self fulfilling' statement though.  During the appointment , he did acknowledge the fact that the firmness he felt could be scar tissue from the 12 samples that were taken in my April biopsy.  It took my prostate a while to stop bleeding and clean itself out from that pin cushion job.

The blood was drawn about 20 minutes later than the DRE.  I've lost 25 lbs, basically eliminated any cholesterol issues, have a resting heart rate in the low 50s and all my other panel results are perfect, and yet the blood work indicated that my PSA numbers had more than DOUBLED since May test.  That just doesn't make sense, and I have another PSA test scheduled for Wednesday.  I'm looking forward to seeing an improvement in the PSA numbers since my May test.

Appreciating all prayers for continual improvement in the status of my prostate cancer!!

Be blessed,

Tom

Natural Polyphenols for Prevention and Treatment of Cancer

Quote:

           The anticancer efficacy of natural polyphenols has largely been attributed to their potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities as well as their abilities to modulate molecular targets and signaling pathways, which were associated with cell survival, proliferation, differentiation, migration, angiogenesis, hormone activities, detoxification enzymes, immune responses, etc.

Full article:

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4997428/#:~:text=The%20anticancer%20efficacy%20of%20natural,%2C%20differentiation%2C%20migration%2C%20angiogenesis%2C 

Curb Ramps make life smoother!!

 Hi folks,

Bought these Pyle Car Driveway Adjustable Curb Ramps about 4 years ago when we moved in, but finally got around to fixing them in place with some stainless steel concrete anchors just recently. If you're tired of the jarring bump at the end of your driveway, this does the trick!

With a hammer drill, 1/2" concrete bit, a shop vacuum and a straw (I'll explain) I was able to install these in about an hour. The instructions for the concrete anchors indicate to remove all concrete dust from the hole prior to inserting the anchor. At first I attempted to vacuum up all the dust created by drilling the holes, but that only got the dust above and slightly beneath the top of the hole. Then it occurred to me to insert a straw down in the hole, blow into it, and vacuum the dust as I blew it out of the hole. Worked like a charm!!! Now we can drive (not slowly creep) into our driveway without the jarring bump we used to feel. The ramps work without the anchors, but our street slopes slightly and the ramps would slowly creep down the street. About every 2 weeks I'd have to drag them back up the hill.

I used 1/2" concrete anchors but 3/8" would probably work too. The holes in the ramps barely accommodated a 1/2" bolt and the washers wouldn't fit in the holes.  The nuts seem to grab the ramp pretty well though so I don't think the lack of washers will make a difference.  

Needless to say, this "investment" has been worth every penny!!  If you've got a car that's low to the ground, you'd especially appreciate these ramps.

Be blessed,

Tom