There is More Than One Treatment Method

I Thought Surgery Was the Only Way Until... 

People suffering from severe diseases feel torturous pain. I totally understood what that felt like when I was one of the victims 8 years ago.  

In July 2001, after my husband and I learned the result of my MRI test, we went to see different doctors, one by one, in order to find a cure for my cancer. We wanted the best way to prolong my life because I had pancreatic cancer, and had only a slight chance of being cured. This cancer could easily spread. I could not really remember how many oncologists we visited. They were all the specialists in pancreatic cancer. I was fearless enough to ask one doctor, if I would not have surgery, how long would I live? I was so shocked by his answer. I would only live for six months up to one year. 

When I heard this, the world seemed to suddenly stop. He went on to speak; but I could not bear to listen. I was like a prisoner sentenced to death. I felt like my whole body was paralyzed and I could not control the tears running down my face. I was hoping I would have a quick and complete treatment. At that time, surgery was the fastest and most efficient way. I had no other choice. 

I had to psychologically prepare myself to accept a long surgery that might last from 12 to 24 hours. My gallbladder, a part of my liver and duodenum would be removed. During the surgery, if the tumor’s size was bigger than 2 inches in diameter or too close to the pancreas, the operation would be aborted. Of course, it would cause some damage to my other organs. No matter how difficult the surgery was, I agreed to undergo it because this was better than desperately waiting to die. I thought that surgery was the only way until I had a blood issue. 

I am one of the Jehovah's Witnesses, and I follow the Bible’s laws relating to “abstain from blood." (Acts 15:29) including blood transfusions. Whenever I refused to accept a blood transfusion, I pissed the doctors off. They put pressure on me and made me feel I was in danger. And then, they convinced me to accept a blood transfusion. 

Each time after treatment, I was depressed because it was impossible to have surgery without a blood transfusion. I had never violated the Bible nor the blood law.

That was the main reason I refused the operation. If I were not a Jehovah's Witness endeavoring to keep biblical commandments, I would have accepted the surgery, chemotherapy or other treatments. Today I might not be able to stand here alive because I would probably being buried in my grave. 

As a Jehovah's Witness, I could not Accept a Blood Transfusion During Surgery. What could I do?

My husband and I began to search for information. We wanted to find an alternative therapy and tried to enhance the conditions of our bodies to deal with my disease. In my case, I could not just target the cancer cells of my pancreas. I needed to regulate my overall health and learn a full range of treatments. 

We read different books every night until late in the morning. Our purpose was to gain more knowledge and understanding of the alternative therapies. Each article proved our belief: surgery is not the only way. We had to change our lifestyle and habits. Alternative therapies are not easy. Patience and self-discipline are very important. We were racing against time because I only had six months. We could not lose even a minute ... each move and decision was crucial. We could not make any mistakes.

Another difficulty of dealing with cancer was that a lot of “good-hearted people” were around to support and care for you. They persistently gave you advice on what they thought were the best ways, when in fact, their opinions caused you stress. Moreover, they would ask you to try their methods or would counsel you on how to deal with cancer. That was really overwhelming. But I learned how not to let the pressure dominate me. The most important thing was to face cancer directly instead of just talking about it.  

The first, beginning step was particularly hard because we were not sure what we were doing was right; therefore we could only hope all the information that we had seen was right. We were not sure whether we could handle it or not. What we were sure of was that we were on the right path to recovery.

My life had come to an end

I must admit that sometimes I was confused and lost my confidence in the decisions I had made. Many nights, I thought that my life would come to an end, and “I would never see the next sunrise again.” One night, I had severe pain. I even craved to undergo the operation to end all those torments.... but once I thought of the blood issue, I would be firmer in my choice of alternative therapies.

I had taken a lot of nutritional supplements. I would try products that I learned about from whatever source of information. However, it was not enough. One evening, serious pain came to me again. I felt like my stomach was being eaten by mice. I called my husband and told him that my life had come to an end. We had always hoped to find a natural (herbal) therapy. We prayed to the Lord, let us find a medicine for my unbearable disease. 

The next day, a church sister came to visit me. She had met a cancer specialist who recommended a Chinese herb medicine, Tian Xian Liquid, to me. (It was called Tien Hsien Liquid in Asia). It was the first time I felt delighted and had hope since I got cancer! 

Initially, my body seemed to have bad reactions and pharmaceutical rejections when I started taking Tian Xian Liquid. I still remember how I had discharged black colored waste. Every time I took Tian Xian Liquid, I felt like my whole body was in an ongoing struggle. But I felt it worked so I continued to take it. I hoped I would be healed one day. 

Six months quickly passed, I was still alive but my body was still weak. My situation was unstable and uncertain ....... The only test that I could take for tracing the levels of malignancy was a human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) test. The principle of this test is it measures the amount of hormones which are produced by pregnancy. Some cancerous tumors produce these hormones; therefore, elevated levels measured when the patient is not pregnant can lead to a cancer diagnosis.  The higher HCG I had, the higher danger I was in.

When one’s HCG is over 50, it means positive. It is negative when HCG is lower than 49. My first HGC reading was up to 80! My husband and I tried our best to lower the index in the next few months. The readings from 80 dropped to 73, then 64.  

I continued to take Tian Xian Liquid. Meanwhile, I also paid more attention to my diet. No more sugar, salt, fats, oils and white flour. I ate organic food. Each time when my pain recurred, Tian Xian Liquid could relieve my pain. I really felt it worked. 

Sometimes, when I was not in good physical condition, I would stop taking Tian Xian Liquid for two weeks. I thought it would not affect my HCG but the index rose from 56 to 64.5. 

My HCG would rise up when I retook Tian Xian Liquid. I guessed it might just be a coincidence. So I stopped taking Tian Xian Liquid again. And I got same repeated result. What did that mean?  In the past 2 years, my HCG fell to 51 from the initial 80. I never thought that I would still be alive after 8 years. It is unbelievable I am still standing in front of you.  

Doctors did not Believe that I Had Been a Pancreatic Cancer Patient

One time I told a doctor I that had been suffering from pancreatic cancer and he was shocked because I was healthy without undergoing an operation. He could not believe I was a cancer patient. 

No doctors believed I was a cancer patient. I would tell them I survived because of Tian Xian Liquid. They all shook their heads to show disagreement. Some of them said my disease was not cancer. From their professional knowledge and experiences, pancreatic cancer patients could only live for a few months whether or not they had natural medicines. 

I could not accept their preconception.  Two years ago, I was fragile. The doctors averred I must have an operation. Several oncologists confirmed I had cancer. They arranged different tests such as tomography (CT scan) and magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP). They also helped me to schedule a date for my surgery. They frightened me, saying I would die soon. Conversely, when they saw I was healthy and strong now, they said I may not have had cancer!

When I was fragile, they were definitely sure I had cancer; now that I was stout, they could not be sure what I had? Why? It was because they did not know what to do with my disease! Or they did not want to admit the effectiveness of the alternative therapies. I paid attention to my diet, chose individual therapy, and was given my belief from the Lord. So I had been able to escape from death. I watched their reactions and I was glad that I did not trust them.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank my family and friends who have helped me, to let me be healthy once again. Of course, all the glory should be attributed to our Almighty God - Jehovah. I deeply believe that he has guided me to find the best and most appropriate therapies. Tian Xian Liquid is one of them.  

Maybe I have not completely healed, but it is not simple to survive pancreatic cancer for eight years. For me, it is a miracle.

I could not Give Up Although I had Been Cured 

In the past eight year anticancer battle, I faced many challenges regarding rehabilitation. When a person feels her/his health begin to get better, they easily give up and return to their previous lifestyle. For example, they would eat all kinds of delicious food or some things that may trigger cancer. As for me, I never did that. Right! I felt cured but that did not mean that cancer would not recur and damage my health again. Many cancer patients overlook this point: They are negligent and self-lax, and so they are back to the starting point in their anticancer journey. They let the cancer endanger their lives again. Moreover, their situation becomes worse and eventually, their hopes vanish. 

I have been eating organic foods. I also continue to take nutritional supplements, drink fresh fruit and vegetable juice and take good care of my body.

Here are My Good Reasons for Doing These Things:

1. My body, emotions and soul have experienced unimaginable and unbearable torment.  

2. I will not let go of my second chance for being healthy.

3. I love my family.

4. I am going to serve the Lord with my life.

For all cancer friends, I want to emphasize one message: Please give up your old lifestyle and eating habits that make you sick! When you feel you are getting better you have to continue to take the health products, supplements and medicines that you have taken. Refuse the temptation of delicious food because it is not for cancer patients. Be sure to maintain a good life and eating habits. 

It is useless if you rely on effective medicines, but continue to eat bad food. Conversely, if you only eat good food but do not complement it with effective medicines, it is also not good.

Finally, I want to tell my friends with cancer: I know you can fight cancer ... we can beat cancer! Tian Xian Liquid is my personal choice but you can provide more nutrients to your own body by eating various food and nutritional supplements, which are the major materials for body reconstruction.  Let your soul be full of love, forgiveness, self-confidence and missions. Remember, I am confident that we can survive cancer and we can beat it! 

 (November 8, 2009 Manila Sheraton Hotel)

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