[This post was originally for subscribers only 3+ months ago. Pushed as my final newsletter on this terrible topic].
Congrats, we’ve survived the averages and passed the 4 year mark. We’re making history by simply not dying.
Here’s what we know so far:
Myoepithelial Carcinoma is a rare gland/skin cancer that attacks the structures surrounding glands. It’s not the muscle, nor tendons, it’s the adnexal structure, which is the connecting tissues. It’s genetic.
The most ‘common’ occurrences have often been in the salivary glands. I am not afflicted by this. There have been around 20-30 cases in the last 30 years.
I’ve had several growths removed from my jawline, hairline, leg, back, and finger. We cannot determine whether this is due to the adnexal structures of my hair follicles going rogue or whether it’s random sweat glands that are malfunctioning. Our current hypothesis is simply that something in my body isn’t working 100%.
My growths have been very aggressive. Growing from nothing to about a dime-size in less than 9-months. Traditional patterns show that if the tumor grows to larger than a dime/quarter size, then the chances of spreading due to the tumor connecting to major blood vessels/veins increases.
We cannot determine whether my growths are spreading due to cells entering blood stream or whether it’s simply that some of my glands are just turning rogue and deciding to act unnaturally.
Side effects of these tumors within the organs can create massive havoc and death, so ensuring my internal organs are not being attacked is of crucial importance. A new lifestyle of quarterly surveillance is the norm.
For those that want some really technical reading on myoepithelial carcinoma, enjoy this research paper here.
I’ve done removal of food to understand which foods are ‘potentially causing’ things to grow. This doesn’t seem to be effective at all over 3 years. I eat mostly healthy anyway, with the occasional fast food at the track. There seems to be very little correlation at all to food intake at this moment.
I’ve tried Ivermectin and it seems to have a somewhat calming effect overall. I’m not 100% sure if it’s been super effective at reducing growths or speed of growth. I do know through my research that we need to keep the body at a stable alkaline level. I don’t eat much sugar at all and cancer loves sugar and low oxygen environments. My intake and health here is fine.
Daily dose of sun has made things better. Hugging trees or touching trees has a grounding effect I’ve learned. So I’ve added this as a daily activity to touch grass (truly) and to be outside. Now, I’m in my garage most of the time anyway with the doors open so I get plenty of good air and walking outside is great. Doing even more outside is even better.
The game is health at all costs. You cut what you find. Not too bad at all. -_-
Living with cancer is not something most struggle with. For me, it’s increased my discipline in life 100x… even as much of a disciplined person I am naturally.
When your life is on the line, you’re willing to lose the fat, cut the bullshit, and get things right.
It’s unfortunate that most learn late.
I’m blessed. I learned early.
Stay the course. Focus.
All the best,
ps