Ragu, you and I think exactly alike! I am actually seeking non destructive alternative treatments for my wife right now. High dose Chemo, radiation, and tamoxifin all have been proven to cause cancer. Yes many times it is possible that they are able to stop the current disease, however a new type of cancer is likely to appear that is "unrelated" sometimes years later. This "unrelated" cancer is a side effect from the conventional destructive treatments that most oncologist preach as a result of them having to conform to thier "standard of care". If they violate this "standard of care" they can loose thier license to practice.
We have had my wifes tumor surgically removed and have not sought any additional treatment other than getting her totally off sugar, white flour products, and starchy foods. In short all high glycemic foods which feed cancer cells. We are implementing whole organic foods and supplements and working with a Clinic that has a Naturopath Doctor as well as Medical Doctors and will be starting her on some immune boosting IV therapies. We are also going to both Chicago and Nevada to interview some Oncologists that blend alternative therapies with conventional therapies such as "low dose" chemo (using a 10th of the standard dose on avg).
I share your concerns about the XRays and CT scans. The PET scan does not use radiation so it is safe. MRI use magnetics so they are safe as well. A
little known blood test called the AMAS (Anti Malignin Antibody in Serum
http://www.oncolabinc.com/) can be used to detect cancer activity in your blood. You generally will need to do it twice to get an idea of what is going on. My wife just did it and it came back normal, which is consistant with PET scan. We are still waiting on the CT scan results. However I pushed her to get the AMAS too soon after surgery. You need to wait at least 6 weeks after surgery, so I have scheduled another AMAS test in about a week. Taking the blood is more complicated than a standard blood draw as the blood must be refrigerated, then spun, then packed in dry ice and overnighted to the lab. The test is not perfect but it can be a tool to manage your cancer.
Germany seems to be the best in the world in cancer treatment right now. They integrate the conventional with the alternative and get good results using treatments such as mistletoe therapy, hyperthermia, low dose chemo, diet and nutrition, and immune boosting techniques. I have spoken to one Doc there whom has recommended that my wife start Arimidex right away(safer than tamoxifin) as her cancer is Estrogen positive. He is also recommending a Molecular level DNA test to confirm or rule out any "micro metastisis" in the blood. So we are getting more info on that. If there is micrometastisis, then he would recommend low dose chemo.
