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"Hopefully whatever 'man' made that gave us these diseases they figure it out for future generations.  Progress has been on breast and prostate, with identifyable DNA.  Lung cancer has affected many, something nothing new…"

"To update everyone, Mineral Oil seems to work the best. Taking Pearls IC with the Mineral Oil during last chemo treatment.. yes during, before and after...  seemed to move things along quiker than earlier experiences.  Fingers crossed…"

"Hi, John.  I will learn, as you, when people post.   My diagnosises (plural) have been:  asthma, COPD, emphysema, brocohial something... small cell lung cancer extensive stage 3. (medical staff wrote Stage 3.. others here say it…"

"Wow... all these suggestions.... now to review.   i was with chemo doctor yesterday (hydration treatment), pulmonary on Monday, and have Cardiac appt this Friday.  I do not see Primary Care doctor, whom I refer to as as my body…"

"Hi Ronni,  Ask your MD for a prescription for Polyethylene Glycol 3350 NF Powder for oral solution  This was prescribed for my husband for the side effects of his pain meds which he takes for Arthritis. Its a tablespoon in any liquid'…"

"Hi Ann, It's obviously a subject that has a lot of proponents and opponents, scientific literature for and against, and very strong feelings on both sides. But regardless of the literature, it is important for people to understand the…"

"Kelly, good suggestions but why not just add probiotics for all.  And arrange to have them covered by health insurance since we ALL KNOW THEY WORK.   Avoiding colonics when folks are in quite desperate need because they will be…"

"Amy, Must totally disagree with the big guns of ACS (not the first time, of course).  I study the studies - that's one of my main volunteer efforts.  ALMOST no evidence of harm - yes if bowel area surgery, no colonics.  All…"

"HI. We usually recommend Miralax on a daily or every other day basis for our cancer patients with constipation. Have you tried this? It is over the counter and can be mixed in any food or drink. It does not work immediately( matter of hours) so you…"

"Hi Ann, It is important to note that colonics can be really dangerous in some populations. Please see below from the American Cancer Society: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Colon therapy can be…"

".."""they line the throat and stomach"""... and thank you becus that 'thing in my throat' feeling is so new, and I didnt want to think I was imaging some thing else.  lol.  Yes, self massage is a…"

"Good for you.  The suggestions I gave are about self-massage while trying to 'go'.  Drinking water at the specific time of first thing in the AM.  Abdominal massage is self as well.  Colonic worth a try if you are way…"

"I drink about 40 to 60 ounces of water, I have these 20 ounce cups. Plus I have always drank water so it's not that difficult. I was adding about a 1/4 of apple juice to change the taste, I will be adding mineral oil and metamucil,…"

"thanx.  I will visit the web site today... and see what I can learn and perhaps find something I can work with.  Treatment is in 2 more weeks and I want to get a handle as the effects and affects I am feeling are not bad at all... and the…"

"Wow, before all of this started beans was a staple twice a week.  I stopped eating them and I miss them, have been wracking out my brain on how to re-incorporate them into my diet.  Thought about puree-ing them in a blender to make…"

"I'm also thinking of aloe juice - can be a bitter flavor, but added to juices, is doable.  How about a 'green drink'?  That's a health category in any healthfood or drug store.  It adds nutrients that are easily…"