Updates on Shem Kellogg's cancer

[skfornh]

01/14/16: I had my first chemotherapy treatment yesterday.

Before starting the chemo today we had a consultation with the oncologist. He said that Dana Farber pathology is still finalizing their interpretation of the biopsies to determine where the cancer started. He mentioned the possibility of pancreatic cancer again.

Most of the chemo meds were dosed over 2.5 hours while I was sitting in a recliner. No pain. The doctors sent me home with a pump to administer the last of the meds over a period of 40-something hours. Apparently dosing this way is gentler on the patient and/or tougher on the tumor. My girlfriend has to unhook the pump when it beeps in 40 hours.

I ate more yesterday than I have in weeks, which is good since I lost weight from a 2-night hospitalization related to the stent replacement mentioned below. My girlfriend made tomato salad with quinoa shells. It was her first time cooking them and our first time eating them. They were a little too al dente. I'm eating with plastic silverware because many foods have a metallic taste. When I was preparing for seconds I accidentally let the soup boil for a while and the dish tasted a little bit like Sphegetti O's (that's a good thing).

I'm oddly hopefully about experiencing diarrhea with this blend of chemo after being constipated for a month from the opiates, the anti-nausea meds, and the of course a giant tumor in my colon. Carla treated us to a Squatty Potty in anticipation of the change.

The bellyband holster for the chemo pump was a pain in the ass and my girlfriend kindly replaced it with a purse. I'd like to say it's a shoulder rig of sorts but it's a legit purse.

Unfortunately pain intensified later into the night and I had to dose quite a bit of pain meds.

They gave me steroids right before the chemo and warned me that I might feel like the Incredible Hulk today. I took a walk today but don't feel like superhero yet.



01/07/16: I was trying to hold off on updating you guys until I at least knew my diagnosis. But since we're proceeding with treatment anyway I thought I should let you know what's going on. I have colon cancer stage three or four, depending on the results of a biopsy that was apparently lost in the mail.

Tomorrow I am having endoscopic surgery in Boston to have the plastic stent in my gallbladder replaced with a metal one. This stent will prevent a tumor from choking off my gallbladder bile duct.

Wednesday is my first chemotherapy treatment. I am preliminarily scheduled to have three treatments in Boston, once every other week. They are starting me on FOLFOX then then FOLFOX-Avistan. Sorry, I don't have dosages for the meds at this point.

During / immediately following these chemo appoinments we will have consultations with a Dana Farber nutritionist, surgeon, and a genetics counselor.

My short term disability claim appears to have been approved so I am not working and devoting my full attention to my health. I am generally avoiding sugars and grains (which has been no real challenge for a paleo eater) and trying to alkalize my body. I appear to have raised my pH to 7 over a couple days. I am following a couple of other folk medicine protocols, some have which were suggested in this group. Yoga on YouTube has been fun but I need to step up my meditation game. Acquiring a medical marijuana card seems like it will be a challenge. NH law requires your physician to be licensed in NH and I'm recieving chemo care from experts in Boston. My interpretation of that law is that I need to find a doc in NH who is willing to be primarily responsible for some other aspect of my treatment.

Talk to you on Wednesday.

[Matt Collins]

So sorry to hear this.... hopefully you have a short and painless recovery.

[Origanalist]

Godspeed to you Shem, I have a friend who lived through the exact same thing. Keep the chin up, don't let it down.

[donnay]

'll keep you in my prayers, Shem. Try and get some Organic Turmeric (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00E4TSYOM/ref=sxr_rr_xsim_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1452214061&sr=0).


Some information that might be helpful:

http://www.chrisbeatcancer.com/curcumin-vs-chemo-for-colon-cancer/

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12171541

http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/turmeric-used-curry-cure-bowel-cancer-folfox-338303

http://lpi.oregonstate.edu/mic/dietary-factors/phytochemicals/curcumin

http://www.greenmedinfo.com/blog/turmeric-extract-strikes-root-cause-cancer-malignancy

http://nutritionfacts.org/2015/10/22/preventing-and-treating-colon-cancer-with-turmeric-curcumin/

[Sola_Fide]

Sorry to hear that bud. Pulling for you.

[Kotin]

Thanks for the update. I have been thinking about you lately and I hope you know there are a lot of people who care for you. If we can do anything please let us know, never hesitate to ask!

[heavenlyboy34]

Thanks for the update! Praying for ya, bro. ~hugs~ Remember, I expressly forbid you from dying until you are at least 75 years old. That's an order! ;)

[Brian4Liberty]

Yoga on YouTube has been fun but I need to step up my meditation game.

Sounds like you are doing everything to beat this down and get better. A positive attitude is key. You might try mindfulness meditation too. Definitely can help.

[jct74]

Damn Shem that's crazy man. Colon cancer doesn't hit too many people your age, only 1% of cases are people under the age of 34 according to wikipedia. Is there a history of cancer in the family?

Good luck with everything and the medical MJ so you don't have to break the freaking law to ease the chemo discomfort and hopefully shrink the tumors down too. Crazy that it's still illegal in majority of the country, there is nothing that pisses me off more about our government really. Hopefully you don't have to go through too much extra trouble to get certified.

[skfornh]

Damn Shem that's crazy man. Colon cancer doesn't hit too many people your age, only 1% of cases are people under the age of 34 according to wikipedia. Is there a history of cancer in the family?

Good luck with everything and the medical MJ so you don't have to break the freaking law to ease the chemo discomfort and hopefully shrink the tumors down too. Crazy that it's still illegal in majority of the country, there is nothing that pisses me off more about our government really. Hopefully you don't have to go through too much extra trouble to get certified.

Paternal grandfather had colon cancer in his mid 60s. I don't think they even start screening for via colonoscopy until you're 50 years old.

[TheNewYorker]

Shem you will pull through this brother
Stay strong

[GunnyFreedom]

You are in my prayers brother. God bless you and keep you in this difficult time.

[Yieu]

I hope you get better. One thing that can help is having more plant based foods and avoiding red meats.

[dannno]

I hope you get better. One thing that can help is having more plant based foods and avoiding red meats.


Could grass-fed/pasture-raised meat eliminate or reverse the association? Maybe. For one, pastured meat contains conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), a healthy trans-fat with anti-cancer effects. Two, pastured animal fat tends to be naturally imbued with antioxidants from all the greenery the animals consume; this protects the fat from oxidation, and certain antioxidants found in pastured animal fat, like lutein, are even associated with lower risks of colon cancer in humans and actively reduce colon cancer in animal trials.


More on how to eat meat without getting cancer:
http://www.marksdailyapple.com/what-does-the-who-report-mean-for-your-meat-eating-habit/#ixzz3wciFWImc

[thoughtomator]

Sorry to hear of your illness, Shem. Best of luck on a full recovery!

[presence]

FOLFOX-Avistan

watch this:

http://putlocker.is/watch-dallas-buyers-club-online-free-putlocker.html

read this:

http://www.robertslawfirm.com/practice-areas/medication-side-effects/avastin/


The death of these patients in the clinical trial was just the beginning of serious problems that began to come to light over the next several years.

“black box” warnings about the risks of hemorrhage

[cajuncocoa]

You're in my prayers. ((((Hugs))))

[Dianne]

Come on Shem, you can beat this !!!! Stay positive, and never let fear rule your mind. You got this in the bag.

[ghengis86]

Paternal grandfather had colon cancer in his mid 60s. I don't think they even start screening for via colonoscopy until you're 50 years old.

Both my wife's and my family have colon cancer in it (a grandparent each). Both families started the colonoscopies at 50. I think the earliest the recommend is like 45 and every 2-4 years. I always planned on the 50 yr date but now I'm wondering...


Anyway, you've got your shit together it seems so you're treatment plan for mind, body and spirit. Stay strong, you've always got a sounding board here, and we'll be praying for you.

[skfornh]

Updated

[skfornh]

watch this:

http://putlocker.is/watch-dallas-buyers-club-online-free-putlocker.html

read this:

http://www.robertslawfirm.com/practice-areas/medication-side-effects/avastin/

Thanks. I agree that it is not ideal

[Steve-in-NY]

My best, keep strong.

[kcchiefs6465]

Stay strong, brother. You can still find medicinal quality cannabis, it is just that the risk is higher.

I'd be in New Hampshire in a heartbeat if I found out you were being harassed/criminalized in your attempt to seek medicine.

Fucking ridiculous.

[luctor-et-emergo]

Yeah I really suck at these kinds of things. Sorry for denigrating this to 'these kinds of things'. But I don't really know what to say.. I feel the need to show some support though since that's the very least I can do. I've talked to Shem on chat a whole bunch of times, don't know him that well but I hate seeing anyone sick, let alone that young and that severe, so, yeah, stay strong Shem. You're in my thoughts as I don't do prayers :).

[GunnyFreedom]

I know from several friends and acquaintances that have undergone chemo that it's a lot better, easier, and more effective than it was just 15 years ago. God bless you Shem, and you are still in my prayers.

[bunklocoempire]

You are in my prayers Shem, thank you for the update.

[Anti Federalist]

Let us know if there is anything we can do, we're right here in "the 'Shire".

If you can't reach us for some reason, get a hold of Keith, he has my contact info.

[KingNothing]

Go gett'em buddy! God bless!

And if you need anything, there's a forum's worth of people willing to help!

[DamianTV]

I hope you get better. One thing that can help is having more plant based foods and avoiding red meats.

And less sugar, all forms of it.

The next best thing you can do is keep a positive can-do attitude. We are here for you.

[rg17]

:(

[jmdrake]

Praying for you brother!

[asurfaholic]

Thanks for the updates - keeping you in my prayers

[heavenlyboy34]

Hey Shem, just dropping by to say that I mentioned your cancer to a number of friends and my godmother, and we're all praying for you. :) May The Force be with you, brother. ~hugs~

[Tinnuhana]

So Shem, are you using the CBD hemp oil? No law against that. The people that are going to be the go-betweens for doctors and the four NH MJ dispensaries are familiar with CBD oil and can help with dosage. There was this guy at PorcFest this summer (he was selling soap) who is one of the go-betweens.

[skfornh]

Thanks for all the support, guys


So Shem, are you using the CBD hemp oil? No law against that. The people that are going to be the go-betweens for doctors and the four NH MJ dispensaries are familiar with CBD oil and can help with dosage. There was this guy at PorcFest this summer (he was selling soap) who is one of the go-betweens.

I'm not sure about the legality of it, but it didn't do anything for my pain. You have to understand that I am later stage cancer so I am experiencing quite a bit if pain. And this stuff is relatively expensive.

Btw You are referring to Dennis and Hershel (Shire Soaps).

[Lindsey]

Stay strong Shem. You've been in my thoughts.

[phill4paul]

Thoughts still skyward for you, Shem. Fuck cancer.

[dannno]

Thanks for all the support, guys



I'm not sure about the legality of it, but it didn't do anything for my pain. You have to understand that I am later stage cancer so I am experiencing quite a bit if pain. And this stuff is relatively expensive.

Btw You are referring to Dennis and Hershel (Shire Soaps).

I have yet to try 100% CBD hemp oil which lacks THC, but I'm not sure how much it helps for pain. It should help reduce tumor growth, it should help improve your appetite, and I think it should help with pain to some extent - but I would think that cannabis with THC would help more with pain and possibly mood and such. I think the CBDs may act somewhat in concert with the THC for pain reduction, but not totally sure.

When people talk about cannabis for cancer patients, there are two components. Using it to help with chemo treatments to help with the pain and appetite and then there is using it for curing cancer itself. If you want to use it to cure cancer you need a LOT of CBDs. If you want to use it to feel better from the chemo I would recommend getting stoned on the old fashioned stuff with THC.

[Carlybee]

Prayers your way. My brother in law is a stage 4 colon cancer survivor.

[pcosmar]

I have yet to try 100% CBD hemp oil which lacks THC, but I'm not sure how much it helps for pain. It should help reduce tumor growth, it should help improve your appetite, and I think it should help with pain to some extent - but I would think that cannabis with THC would help more with pain and possibly mood and such. I think the CBDs may act somewhat in concert with the THC for pain reduction, but not totally sure.



Never used it for Cancer. (as far as I know)
But It has benefits. many and varied.
As far as "pain relief", some strains have a mild analgesic effects. Though it is not a pain killer.
I had damage done to my back. I'm not disabled but it is annoying.. Pot helps that,, not so much by killing it,,but by letting me ignore it.
and the mood stability is a big benefit to me.

Have been following you Shem.. you are in prayer.

[satchelmcqueen]

feel better my friend

[fr33]

I hope you win this fight. Good luck.

[Tinnuhana]

I guess if you're doing chemo, you might as well get some THC. CBD is an anti-inflammatory.
Strange but you might be interested: there's a guy in Nashua who was working with a scientist/doctor from Univ of Tel Aviv on making microscopic "drones" to kill tumors. I don't know how far they've come along with it, but the concept is interesting. Each one is programmed to attach to the specific DNA of the tumor. This is tracked with a visual. They are injected into the bloodstream and when they have all attached to the tumor, a little current is sent through them, killing the cells they are in contact with. This continues, theoretically, until the entire tumor is "fried".

[Suzu]

Paternal grandfather had colon cancer in his mid 60s. I don't think they even start screening for via colonoscopy until you're 50 years old.

My dad got it in his 40s. I was diagnosed at 21. I had lost 30 lbs. in a month and looked like a skeleton covered in greenish-gray skin. The docs said I had two months, at most, and that no treatment would help. For that I am eternally grateful!

I decided to seek out "unorthodox" remedies. First thing I was advised to do was quit smoking pot, change my diet and lifestyle. I got Chinese herbs and acupuncture from a traditional Chinese doctor practicing in secret without a license while attending college for a business degree.

Long story short, I went from being paraplegic at the start, to six months later working 12-hour days as a dishwasher, riding bicycle to and from work (over 10 miles each way) and taking Aikido classes in spare time. I still had a lot of healing to do, but by this time the grapefruit-size tumor was gone, and I was on the mend.

Had I known back then some of the things I've learned in the meantime, my recovery would have been quicker and easier. For one thing, in addition to everything else I was doing, I'd have been taking 4 ounces of Flor-Essence every day for several months.

[angelatc]

I don't have any health advice, but I think about you all the time Shem. Wish there was something I could do.

[Anti Federalist]

Anybody have an update?

[John F Kennedy III]

'll keep you in my prayers, Shem. Try and get some Organic Turmeric (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00E4TSYOM/ref=sxr_rr_xsim_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1452214061&sr=0).


Some information that might be helpful:

http://www.chrisbeatcancer.com/curcumin-vs-chemo-for-colon-cancer/

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12171541

http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/turmeric-used-curry-cure-bowel-cancer-folfox-338303

http://lpi.oregonstate.edu/mic/dietary-factors/phytochemicals/curcumin

http://www.greenmedinfo.com/blog/turmeric-extract-strikes-root-cause-cancer-malignancy

http://nutritionfacts.org/2015/10/22/preventing-and-treating-colon-cancer-with-turmeric-curcumin/

I 2nd this and best wishes Shem!

[John F Kennedy III]

Anybody have an update?

Shit, that's almost 3 months :(

[Lindsey]

Maybe he's in Mexico? I haven't heard an updates in a month or so, but according to his fundraiser he was headed to Mexico.

https://www.gofundme.com/egpardt8

[presence]

For up-to-date info about Shem's condition or to share suggestions for treatment, nutrition, stories, and good vibes please join our Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/798081823635282/).


If you would to prefer to send Shem something, his mailing address is:

Shem Kellogg
48 Westville Road Unit 4-2
Plaistow, NH 03865


At the moment, I am unwilling to accept conventional American medicine's recommended treatment of chemotherapy for the rest of my life.
[]
Hope for Cancer's core treatment is PNC-27, which is a peptide and is injected intravenously that binds only to cells with tumor markers and kills them. The PNC-27 therapy is complimented by Rigvir virotherapy. Rigvir, a virus, which unable to replicate in the human body and that only goes after cancer cells. These treatments are supplemented by a number of alternative support therapies like Vitamin C infusions, coffee enemas, B17 (apricot seeds), etc.

http://www.hope4cancer.com/

Our patient coordinator will be happy to answer your questions and discuss your treatment options!

Call us: 1-888-544-5993
International Patients
(outside the U.S.A.),
Please Call: (619) 669-6511

USA Mailing Address:

13910 Lyons Valley Rd., Ste L
Jamul, CA 91935
USA



http://www.hope4cancer.com/treatments-a-therapies/seven-principles/immune-system/293-pnc-27.html


The institute is 10 minutes over the border in Tiajuana, Baha California, Mexico.

http://i.imgur.com/WfnDJKE.png

[Carlybee]

There's a FB group listed on there. https://www.facebook.com/groups/798081823635282/

[presence]

There's a FB group listed on there. https://www.facebook.com/groups/798081823635282/

Could you repost the content? Some of us don't fedbook.

[Carlybee]

Could you repost the content? Some of us don't fedbook.

Sorry, it's a private group. I don't do groups myself.

[Anti Federalist]

Thanks Presence.

Anything outside of that, anything from FedBook that somebody can re-post?

Keith, you still around?

[Anti Federalist]

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[ghengis86]

Tried joining group. Not sure how FedBook works anymore as I don't use it hardly ever. Here's from his group page.


Greetings and welcome!

This page was created because our friend and beloved, Shem Kellogg, was diagnosed with stage IV colon cancer. His iron is very low so he is very anemic. He is presently taking MD-prescribed opiates. We would like to keep our friends and loved ones updated on Shem’s progress and welcome any suggestions for treatment, nutrition, and great triumphant stories and good vibes. Teammates matter and we welcome you to Team Kobayashi Maru!

Shem shemdogg@yahoo.com



Don't know if posting that is kosher or not. There may be more to the group but I think I need to be accepted. Sorry, this stuff is foreign to me.

Regardless, may the LORD bless you and keep you. May the LORD make His face shine upon you and be gracious to you. May the LORD turn his face toward you and give you peace.

[Feeding the Abscess]

Both of my paternal grandparents had colon cancer, which necessitated partial removal of their colons. It later reappeared in their lungs, eventually claiming both of their lives.

I hope you can beat the odds, Shem.

[FindLiberty]

Shem, wishing you the best possible...

[vita3]

"My dad got it in his 40s. I was diagnosed at 21. I had lost 30 lbs. in a month and looked like a skeleton covered in greenish-gray skin. The docs said I had two months, at most, and that no treatment would help. For that I am eternally grateful!

I decided to seek out "unorthodox" remedies. First thing I was advised to do was quit smoking pot, change my diet and lifestyle. I got Chinese herbs and acupuncture from a traditional Chinese doctor practicing in secret without a license while attending college for a business degree.

Long story short, I went from being paraplegic at the start, to six months later working 12-hour days as a dishwasher, riding bicycle to and from work (over 10 miles each way) and taking Aikido classes in spare time. I still had a lot of healing to do, but by this time the grapefruit-size tumor was gone, and I was on the mend.

Had I known back then some of the things I've learned in the meantime, my recovery would have been quicker and easier. For one thing, in addition to everything else I was doing, I'd have been taking 4 ounces of Flor-Essence every day for several months. "


Awesome, post!

[ronpaulhawaii]

Thanks to the generosity of people here and elsewhere, Shem is in Mexico getting the alternative treatment spoken of in his Go Fund Me (https://www.gofundme.com/egpardt8)

He started treatments yesterday. Among other things he was tested for allergies to PNC 27 and that came back negative. He got his first dose today and is "Very excited about rupturing cancer cell membranes"

He is eating organic and with Carla (who quit her 16yr job to be with him through this.)

#Onward

[donnay]

That's encouraging! Thanks for the update. I will continue to keep him in my prayers.

[Kotin]

Thanks to the generosity of people here and elsewhere, Shem is in Mexico getting the alternative treatment spoken of in his Go Fund Me (https://www.gofundme.com/egpardt8)

He started treatments yesterday. Among other things he was tested for allergies to PNC 27 and that came back negative. He got his first dose today and is "Very excited about rupturing cancer cell membranes"

He is eating organic and with Carla (who quit her 16yr job to be with him through this.)

#Onward

man that is so badass.. we are here for you shem if you need absolutely anything!!

lets get this lover of liberty healthy and back to work in the legislature!

[FindLiberty]

Wishing the best of the best...

[Anti Federalist]

Thank Christ...Pulling for you brother, pulling for you.

[bunklocoempire]

Thanks to the generosity of people here and elsewhere, Shem is in Mexico getting the alternative treatment spoken of in his Go Fund Me (https://www.gofundme.com/egpardt8)

He started treatments yesterday. Among other things he was tested for allergies to PNC 27 and that came back negative. He got his first dose today and is "Very excited about rupturing cancer cell membranes"

He is eating organic and with Carla (who quit her 16yr job to be with him through this.)

#Onward
You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to ronpaulhawaii again.

Mahalo for the scoop. Geev'um Shem!

[PursuePeace]

Thanks to the generosity of people here and elsewhere, Shem is in Mexico getting the alternative treatment spoken of in his Go Fund Me (https://www.gofundme.com/egpardt8)

He started treatments yesterday. Among other things he was tested for allergies to PNC 27 and that came back negative. He got his first dose today and is "Very excited about rupturing cancer cell membranes"

He is eating organic and with Carla (who quit her 16yr job to be with him through this.)

#Onward


Great news, thanks for the update.
Hoping that all goes well!

[PRB]

The diversity of a liberty forum : cancer can be cured by chemotherapy, organic supplements, or prayers.

[Lindsey]

Thank you for the update. Pulling for you Shem!

[Warlord]

Shem has a promising career in politics. I hope he can pull through