PSA scores still great!

Over 2 years ago I was diagnosed with Prostate Cancer.  This summer my MRI indicated 'no evidence of cancer' and my latest PSA score of 2.69 says the same.  God is good!

I'm still working out 3-4 times a week, taking my Oils and supplements, and watching what I eat.

Awesome MRI results

Last week I visited Dr Busch for my annual MRI.

The MRI showed that my tumor had shrunk, and my ADC values were up. Dr Busch's assessment was "Clinically significant cancer is unlikely to be present".

There's still an unexplained spot on my prostate MRI, but the ADC values (450 to 700) in my last MRI are now 900 and up in the same locaction, which is the sign of normal, healthy prostate tissue/cells. The spot could also be from a lesion or scar tissue.

At this point I'm convinced that my body has repaired itself, as God designed and intended it to do.

Be blessed,
Tom

PSA keeps getting better and better. Latest results = 1.93!

Hi folks,

Just got my latest PSA results back last week, and it's down to 1.93, from 2.09 in January. For some reason my quarterly PSA schedule was only 2 months after the last reading (in Jan).

God definitely gave us bodies that could heal themselves, and my exercise, essential oils, and vitamins seem to be helping it do just that!!  Lately (ie since Jan) I've added alkaline water back to my routing, just to see if it made a difference, and don't know that it would qualify as a scientific study, but hey, my PSA came down so I guess I'll keep doing it.

I have a 3T MRI scheduled for June, and I hope to find that the tumor has shrunk, or even totally disappeared!

Be blessed,
Tom

Ingesting essential Oils - Safe or Not?

Hi folks,

Well, after spending quite a bit of time to word what I thought was a non-inflammatory, and non-controversial response, including some questions (see highlights below) to clarify her position  to a post in The Barefoot Dragonfly blog about the horrors of ingesting essential oils, the blog owner up and deleted my post without even responding.  So, after putting so much time into writing it, I thought I'd post it here.

For your reference, the blog article is Friend Don't Let Friends Drink Essential Oils.  In this article Amy, a Board Certified Reflexologist and Clinically-trained Aromatherapist, points out what can happen when ingesting essential oils "goes wrong". She does point out though, that there is a safe way to take essential oils by mouth, which is by using a "digestible transport", and of course, consulting a "clinical aromatherapist" (such as herself, who only gives advice through consultations.. hmmm).

I happen to trust the company that supplies my EOs (doTERRA) and their guidance with respect to using the Oils, so I don't see a need for a paid therapist to second guess their instructions. BTW, "digestible transport" = gelcap, which doTERRA recommends and sells.

BTW, to cover both sides of the issue from a medical perspective, here's an article from a licensed Ear, Nose and Throat doctor indicating why it IS safe to ingest Essential Oils.  Is it safe to ingest Essential Oils? . I highly suggest you read this article, as it scientifically explains why consuming the right EOs properly is NOT harmful to our soft internal tissues.

That being said, here's my post, which was deleted.

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As someone who has been drinking EOs in water/juice twice a day for the last 16 months ( to address my Prostate Cancer, but that's another story, and a good one!), I'm curious as to the sample size, and percentage results (those irritated or "liver damaged" by ingestion vs those not)  of your research in determining that EOs taken internally are "unsafe".  You mention that some people's internal soft tissue might be irritated by the ingestion of EOs, but I propose that the same claim would apply, for some people, to certain sauces and foods that other people consume daily.  That doesn't warrant an across-the-board "unsafe" claim. You also make no mention of the fact that some oils are more "caustic" than others (aka "hot) which could also be a determining factor around which EOs to drink, and which not to. My Oil supplier, doTERRA, specifically points out which oils are safe to ingest, which are safe to apply "neat", and which would require a carrier for application (the "hot" oils).

I'm not disputing the fact that EOs are VERY concentrated (ie takes 50 roses to make a drop), but I'd love to see the research behind the sweeping statement that drinking EOs is unsafe for everyone. You stated that you've seen "  the tens of thousands of dollars in medical care when someone is harmed by using essential oils in just the way you’re describing [ingesting]". With surgical costs these days, especially the throat surgery and liver surgery you refer to, how many cases are you really referring to?  Also, are the patients in your cases using a reputable "pure" essential Oil (won't go into defining "reputable" here as that is another topic entirely) ? :-)  

I also totally agree that Aromatherapy use of EOs will/can deplete your supplies much slower than ingestion, but what basis are you using to determine the quantity of an ingested/applied EO necessary for it to have the desired effect? And how long would I have to sit in front of my diffuser, or bowl of steaming water, to get the same level of EO in my body as ingesting a drop, or rubbing it directly on my skin?

BTW, with respect to your comment to John [Consumers should seek out companies that abide by FDA guidelines for sales, ], when did the FDA start regulating vitamins, herbs, essential oils, and other "non-medicinal" treatments that we're discussing here? Maybe I just haven't been to the right ones, but all the medical doctors I've spoken to regarding my cancer didn't know squat about how food and eating affect health, much less essential oils or vitamins.  All they want to talk about are "medicines/drugs" which ARE regulated by the FDA.

One thing we agree on is that people should do their homework before following ANY treatment choice/path. I happen to know lots of people that ingest EOs and have seen amazing results from it, including myself and my family, so I hope everyone here hasn't written off the application/ingestion of EOs because of "research" that only seems to be based on negative results (without clearly defining whether the individual was using the oil appropriately, or even the appropriate oil). 

The benefit I see in essential oils is not that they "cure" anything (as medicine claims to do, along with all the possible side effects), but that they enable to body to do what God designed it to do, and that's to heal itself.

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So, that being said, I highly encourage everyone to do very thorough homework before engaging in ANY type of self-treatment and only use products from reputable companies with a good track record (again, you'll have to research this to figure it out).  The two articles I've mentioned cover 2 different sides of ingesting EOs.  My past almost-2 year's worth of EO usage (including daily ingestion both with and without using gelcaps), in my opinion, paints a very good picture of the benefits of ingesting and applying EOs as part of your healthy lifestyle.  The fact that EOs are usable by individuals without the aid of a "medical professional" is one of the great things about them.

I pray that you can also experience the healing that I have seen from my use of EOs.

Have a blessed day,

Tom

Latest PSA is great at 2.09!!

Just got my latest PSA results and couldn't be happier. PSA is holding at 2.09!!

Everyone have a great weekend!!

Great results from my latest Prostate biopsy!!

Hello everyone,

I got great results from my biopsy last Friday! The tumor that the Dr saw in my June MRI was the same low grade, non-aggressive type cancer as the original biopsy in 2014.  Due to what he saw in the June MRI, he had expected a higher grade, more aggressive cancer to be found.  We also discovered that I have 2 genetic markers which explain the presence of my cancer.  My PTEN marker, which normal;y works to suppress tumors, is under-expressed, and my ERT marker, which can contribute to disorganized and malformed cells (aka cancer) in the prostate, is over-expressed.

This doesn’t necessarily mean that I’m going to develop any more cancer, but does mean that I’ve got to keep a close eye on it, and I’ve also got to do everything I can to help my body compensate for its genetic deficiencies.  I faithfully believe that God has shown me how to overcome this “condition” and I plan to proceed with my natural treatments.

Thanks to everyone who took the time to pray for me, my condition and my family during this time.  Please continue to keep me in your prayers, that I would be faithful to what God has shown me, and I would be persistent and consistent in taking the steps necessary to help my body overcome my genetic flaws.

Be blessed,

Tom Sexton

Went in for the 3T MRI guided biopsy on Monday

Monday morning I got up bright and early to drive to Chattanooga for a 3T MRI guided biopsy by Dr. Joseph Busch.   As usual, his staff was very cordial and professional.  The biopsy is to gather samples from a clinically significant spot that Dr Busch saw on my MRI back in June.  He stuck it 4 times, and jokingly said "I think I stuck it enough times to get most of it out".  :-)  He is sending the samples off to get the diagnosis, and has also asked them for the PTEN and ERG values of the samples.

I'm on my last day of antibiotics today, with no ill effects.  After the infection I got from my last biopsy, I was a little wary.  Of course, riding a bike the day after my last biopsy probably didn't help any, but I've learned my lesson.

I should have the results back in a day or so, and will follow up with posting the results.

Be blessed,
Tom