One--The stage she describes is not "metastatic." Two--it can come back. I'm happy for her current state of remission, but only time will tell how durable her recovery will be. Three--"breast cancer" is a catchall term for fifteen different kinds of cancer.All cancer is an immune system issue, and boosting the immune system is a great idea. But it is irresponsible to give an anecdote and propose that as a "one size fits all" story. The plural of anecdote is not evidence.
@amymcelheny --to add context to this video, I was told to give a '1 min speech on my diagnosis, treatment, status' only. I was diagnosed-by 2 diff dr's-w/ 'metastatic breast ca' & lymph nodes were outside breast area, ergo, 'metastatic..' As for 'responsibility of giving anecdotes,' this video is in context of MY treatment. I advocate for choice, and unfortunately, it is the medical establishment in genl that is irresp for its '1-size-fits-all' approach to cancer...
@amymcelheny -- As for 'evidence' - you might want to review the definitions of 'evidence.' Aren't I as a living walking person with verifiable lab reports, diagnoses, MRI's, PET scans, etc, 'evidence' of what has worked as a treatment for cancer? In fact, the National Cancer INstitute/National Instituted of Health are currently studying my doctor's results, mine, and others from same clinic. I appreciate questions and concerns, but your bias is quite apparent.
One--The stage she describes is not "metastatic." Two--it can come back. I'm happy for her current state of remission, but only time will tell how durable her recovery will be. Three--"breast cancer" is a catchall term for fifteen different kinds of cancer.All cancer is an immune system issue, and boosting the immune system is a great idea. But it is irresponsible to give an anecdote and propose that as a "one size fits all" story. The plural of anecdote is not evidence.
amymcelheny 2 months ago
@amymcelheny --to add context to this video, I was told to give a '1 min speech on my diagnosis, treatment, status' only. I was diagnosed-by 2 diff dr's-w/ 'metastatic breast ca' & lymph nodes were outside breast area, ergo, 'metastatic..' As for 'responsibility of giving anecdotes,' this video is in context of MY treatment. I advocate for choice, and unfortunately, it is the medical establishment in genl that is irresp for its '1-size-fits-all' approach to cancer...
guzmanmagill 2 months ago
@amymcelheny -- As for 'evidence' - you might want to review the definitions of 'evidence.' Aren't I as a living walking person with verifiable lab reports, diagnoses, MRI's, PET scans, etc, 'evidence' of what has worked as a treatment for cancer? In fact, the National Cancer INstitute/National Instituted of Health are currently studying my doctor's results, mine, and others from same clinic. I appreciate questions and concerns, but your bias is quite apparent.
guzmanmagill 2 months ago