Hi, I'm Steve. Wife has cancer. Looking for help.

  • Hi, I'm Steve. Wife has cancer. Looking for help.

    Posted by Steve Spencer on November 6, 2024 at 2:34 am EST

    I live in Australia, originally English. Aged 68. My wife of 49yrs was diagnosed with Stage 3 Advanced ovarian cancer late last year. She has undergone six rounds of harsh chemo and had very extensive surgery. This was supposed to be followed by ‘maintenance treatment’ (Bevacizumab) but after just two infusions she suffered brain bleeds, so the treatment was halted. We are now in a limbo, waiting for recurrence.

    I have been researching alternative treatments for some time and, after a long series of discussions, persuaded her to take 5000iu of vit. D plus K2. I also came across reports that Ivermectin had cancer-fighting properties and, because I had some already (thank you FLCCC) I also implored her to take it. She is VERY reluctant to do anything that might put her oncologist offside however, so we are proceeding ‘blind’ so to speak. She is taking 12mg/day with food.

    Within days, she felt that she was able to breathe more deeply. Her diaphragm has been partially resected, which I believe was making it hard to fully expand her lungs. After four days of Ivermectin, she was able to take deep breaths. I really don’t understand how that might be but of course we’re happy with that small step forwards.

    On the downside though, her blood pressure fell significantly, as low as 90/65). Already taking beta blocker (Metoprolol) for a rapid heart rate, she tried stopping it. Her blood pressure increased to something more acceptable (ca. 105/75) but her heart rate has increased to 80-90bpm. She always had a high heart rate, but the medics oncology team want it lower, hence the beta blocker.

    So I’m currently in a bind. We both want her to continue with the Ivermectin, but given that it seems the beta blocker is necessary, we’re struggling to control her heart rate. What I really want to do is seek professional advice, but as mentioned earlier, we’re wary of telling the oncology team that we’re using non-prescribed meds, especially the ‘dreaded’ Ivermectin.

    A confounding factor here is her anxiety, which quite understandably can vary hugely from day to day. I believe this impacts her bp etc.

    Can anybody solve this puzzle?

    IMA-GregT replied 2 days, 19 hours ago 11 Members · 20 Replies
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  • David Klemitz

    Member
    March 24, 2025 at 1:40 am EDT
  • IMA-GregT

    Organizer
    March 24, 2025 at 9:47 am EDT

    Hi there Here’s a link that’ll return a load of info on Cancer in the forums. https://imahealth.org/forums/?s=Cancer&bp_search=1&view=content

    And here’s a link on our main site https://imahealth.org/?s=Cancer&id=6377

    And there’s always Dr. Marik’s Cancer Monograph now in its second edition which is full of info. https://imahealth.org/cancer-care-second-edition-now-available/

    Hope this helps

  • Charles Motsinger

    Member
    March 26, 2025 at 7:23 pm EDT

    Steve,

    My heart goes out to you and your wife. While I think many providers in the forum would like to respond, your question is very specific. Answering it in a public forum would be giving medical advice, which most providers will not do. While there is a wealth of information in the IMA website, the key to answering your question is to find a provider who can work with you and your wife to find the best solution. I would start with the IMA provider network and search for a provider in your area/country. As an alternative, search for providers who can perform virtual visits. I recently had a patient in the Cayman Islands do remote work with a provider in the UK. First Nations providers can also treat patients regardless of location.

    Best Regards and Wishes,

    Dr. Motsinger

  • ReneeCRNA

    Member
    March 29, 2025 at 10:05 pm EDT

    Steve,

    Check out this discussion on IMA, as it deals with Covid causing Cancers.

    U.S. Government suppressed development of an alternate “vaccine” against COVID

  • IMA-GregT

    Organizer
    March 30, 2025 at 8:27 am EDT
  • Cynthia Newberry

    Member
    April 6, 2025 at 5:48 pm EDT

    You mentioned her diaphragm. Does she have a hiatal hernia by any chance? It’s my understanding that this can make someone feel unable to take a fully deep breath, and that having some of the stomach through the diaphragm can cause pressure on the vagus nerve leading to irregular heart beat and anxiety. Some people habe reported using PT exercises to bring relief while awaiting other measures in such a case.

    Perhaps asking the physicians about such things would be useful. Seems like sonograph y might be of use.

    I hope you are able to find what can work for her so she can return to health.

    • IMA-GregT

      Organizer
      April 11, 2025 at 11:45 am EDT

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  • CP

    Member
    April 8, 2025 at 3:14 pm EDT

    Here are some links that may help you

    Dr William Makis has put a lot of information on cancer treatments and the success he is having

    He is based in Canada and I believe he does remote consultations

    Follow him on his substack

    © 2025 Dr. William Makis MD
    5970 Mullen Way, PO BOX #36560, Edmonton, AB, T6R 0T4
    CANADA

    https://fenbendazole.substack.com/?r=io1s2&utm_campaign=subscribe-page-share-screen&utm_medium=web

    https://fenbendazole.substack.com/?r=io1s2&utm_campaign=subscribe-page-share-screen&utm_medium=web

    Let me know if you need more information

    kind regards

  • Lorna

    Member
    April 8, 2025 at 3:14 pm EDT

    Steve,

    I am so sorry to hear about your wife. I am praying for her.

    Although I cannot give you any medical advice, I hope I can encourage you by telling you what I have been through. Last spring, I was told that the previous cancer had metastasized. It was inoperable, more chemo or immunotherapy was not possible. Radiation might help, but they would have to amputate my leg. I had the radiation and it shrunk the tumor enough that the circulation to my leg was no longer cut off. My leg recovered, the tumor was decreased, but still active. In September of last year I was told there were no more options left. It would just take its course. I discussed alternative options with the radiologist. While I watched. he checked 3 different options I was considering. Two he said were not a good idea. He then told me that the FLCCC (now IMA) wouldn’t hurt me to follow, but he didn’t think it would help. He said I might as well try it as there weren’t any other options., I used information I found in the Cancer Care book available at imahealth.org. I followed that advice, and then I was able to connect with a provider recommended. I have been on a high dose of ivermectin along with several other of the things recommended plus keto diet and intermittent fasting. In January, the oncologist was amazed at how well I was doing. She had fully expected that it would have been “metastasized all over the the place and the main tumor had grown significantly,” Instead, there were no other spots and the main tumor had shrunk more and was less active. She thought it might be scar tissue as that will light up in a PET scan. In March, the PET scan showed great results. Still no evidence of other disease. Oncologist said their is no active cancer, could be dead or dying scar tissue. I am no longer terminal.

    I have been open with my oncologist about what I am taking and she is very supportive of me. She credits the ivermectin the most. She is so impressed with my progress that she has recommended IMA to another patient. She expected that I would not make it to the March appointment. Instead, I am doing very well and living an active life. She cannot prescribe ivermectin or mebendazole, but I am getting them from India Mart. She asked me about that and thought it was good. She even discussed whether I would continue on the high dose (1.2mg/kg) for the rest of my life, a lower dose, discontinue it or ….. Since we are in uncharted territory, she didn’t have any recommendation. She has told me to follow the advice of the IMA provider 100% as he understands more about it than she does.

    I live in the USA, I took a risk in being open with my oncologist. Australian doctors may not be so supportive.

    I hope this encourages your wife. I am praying you will find good advice, the best protocol for her, and a provider you can work with.

    • IMA-GregT

      Organizer
      April 11, 2025 at 11:47 am EDT

      👍 Thanks Victory. Lovely note

  • Christina24

    Member
    April 8, 2025 at 4:03 pm EDT

    Hi Steve, I am sorry your wife is going through so much with her ovarian cancer. What a blessing you are there for her and to help her navigate this journey. I am a thyroid cancer survivor. Speaking from experience, any illness can spur great anxiety. Like your wife, my BP was consistently elevated, so I was placed on a beta blocker as well. That did help to a point, but the mind is powerful, so that is something to think about. Maybe there is another med that helps with ruminations if she is having them—just a thought. Otherwise, regarding treatment, I am so happy to hear that Ivermectin has been working. Did you listen to the Joe Rogan interview with Mel Gibson last month or so? Four of his friends have been completely cured of Stage 3 and 4 cancers using Ivermectin and Fenbendazole. God bless you and your wife, and may He renew her health completely.

  • Tara Solomon

    Member
    April 9, 2025 at 6:17 am EDT

    Good morning from South Florida USA Steve. My name is Dr. Tara Solomon. I am currently treating 6 stage 4 cancer patients, 2 with prostate, 2 with colon cancer , 1 breast and one ovarian cancer with Fendbendazole and Ivermectin . Most have stopped chemotherapy. Every one of them has responded with decreased tumor size and or tumor markers. My WhatsApp number is +1-561-425-8890. Please reach me there. There is a way to ship medications to you in Australia from my compounding pharmacy. It will save you money.

    Sincerely,

    Tara A. Solomon MD

    Medical Director The Women’s Wellness Center of South Florida

    Member FLCCC Alliance since 2020

    • Steve Spencer

      Member
      April 11, 2025 at 2:58 am EDT

      Hi Dr. Soloman
      Thank you for replying to my post. I am, as you can see, pretty desperate and in need of honest, professional help. Your offer to provide medications sounds interesting but, before we go further, could you tell me how you know you can save me money? I am focused on trying to prolong my beloved wife’s life, rather than the cost, but of course our retirement funds are not infinite, so cost is an unavoidable issue.

      • IMA-GregT

        Organizer
        April 11, 2025 at 11:57 am EDT

        Hi stevsp, maybe contact Dr. Solomon direct please for answers to your question.

    • IMA-GregT

      Organizer
      April 11, 2025 at 11:58 am EDT

      👍Thanks very much Dr. Soloman. Most appreciated.

  • Aznasimage

    Member
    April 11, 2025 at 5:22 pm EDT

    I will share with both of you the things that have helped me. I have been to Mayo Clinic in Minnesota, Stanford Medical Center in California, with many experts in between.

    One thing that disease changed was my reaction to fear and my reactions to my symptoms.

    Fear made me anticipate. A small pain that I anticipated would grow worse was exemplified by my expectancy. I lost my usual calm demeanor, which escalated things. Every nuance of my body frightened me.

    I began meeting symptoms with fear, not fact. It took me a while but things did calm down.

    Would you ask your Physician if you could try 1/2 a metropolol in the A.M. and 1/2 in the evening? That may level things out. I take a “moderator” Beta-blocker called Pindolol for my very unusual Autonomic Dysreflexia. My blood pressure drops to 70/40. I can lay down, eat salt, drink water/electrolytes and raise my feet when I feel bad. It has happened for so long, I seldom lay down for it anymore. My syncope is controlled by my Pacemaker. Your wife may need a rate responsive Pacemaker if her heart rate should piggy back her blood pressure. My pulse and heart rate also climb, which is what made Pindolol appropriate for me.

    I have other more esoteric theories but we will leave it here for now.

    I am not a doctor, merely a patient sharing her experiences.

    My best to you and your wife

    • IMA-GregT

      Organizer
      April 12, 2025 at 1:15 pm EDT

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  • CP

    Member
    April 9, 2025 at 2:35 pm EDT

    Everything you say big Farma should have been doing for years….instead of using scaring tactics, heaven forbid if we try something new that works……..

    Numerous people have been cured of cancer, using various drugs but big Farma and FDC are not interested, there is ample proof of that: your comments are from the FDA rulebook.

    Ivermectin was touted as horse medicine, conveniently forgetting that over 2 billion doses have been used in Africa by people over the years, and the developer won a Nobel prize..

    FDA and big pharmaceutical companies will never allow any medicine that they cannot profit from, a classic example is CDS: This was even stated on national TV in the 60’s by FDA in relational to DMSO……….

    The American Society of Analytical Chemists stated in 1999 that chlorine dioxide was the most powerful pathogen killer known to man. In 1988, NASA declared chlorine dioxide ‘A Universal Antidote,’ saying it was “able to destroy mold and fungus, as well as bacteria and viruses, with minimal harm to humans, animals, or plants.” Though approved by U.S. regulatory agencies, it was not considered for internal use. Now, not only is it still not approved for medical use, but the FDA will huff and puff and blow your house down and send you to jail if you dare sell chlorine dioxide as a medicine for the treatment of disease.

    How many people have suffered unnecessarily and being killed because of FDA banning the use of CDS

    kind regards

  • IMA-GregT

    Organizer
    April 12, 2025 at 1:15 pm EDT

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