The Juice is Loose
Self Juicing is GREAT !! Wow, it was SO much better than anything store bought.Today we broke in the new juicer from Hurom. Amazing! Starting Wednesday, the 27th, juicing will be part of my daily routine. Two weeks ago I received some discouraging news after 4 years of fighting my Stage 4 esophageal cancer. Back in the fall of 2020 I was told to get my affairs in order. I underwent radiation, chemotherapy and a change of diet...This seemed to put the growth on pause for most of 2021 - but then it resurfaced...
In the Fall of 2023 I refused chemotherapy and switched to immunotherapy for most of 2024. I have been feeling more alert and stable but, the results from my recent PET scan revealed "significant growth". The immunotherapy was NO LONGER WORKING. Now I am looking towards holistic self-treatment using "juicing" as my main source of nutrition. I hope to extend another 12 months or more. I had gone through a period where I was not able to eat or drink for almost 10 days... lost 13 lbs in a month. Alarming to say the least. As a preventive measure I'm getting a feeding tube on the 27th of November 2024 to keep me hydrated and nourished during periods of esophageal/thyroid stress. This past week has been positive as I gained back 5 lbs and am no longer dehydrated. I have been able to eat/drink almost like regular with just a few pauses, and feel alert and positive about my new puzzle - FOOD AS MEDICINE.
And, as ever, I am loving and appreciative of my beautiful wife, Debra.