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04/17/2006: "Heading South"
Today, I met with my doctor to break the news. We discussed the results of this recent PET scan and he was encouraged. He wants to go full speed forward with chemo and get while the cancer is wavering. I have decided to take a couple months off chemo and try some alternative treatments. Naturally, this did not sit well with a US trained Oncologist. I was expecting that he would try hard to talk me out of it. In the end, he is very supportive and even ordered a new scan for when I return to see if any progress was made.
In order to immerse myself in alternative treatments, I have decided to check myself into the International BioCare Hospital (www.biocarehospital.com) in Tijuana, Mexico. Their web site will give you details of their philosophy and treatment options. It is a big commitment, as I must remain as an inpatient for three weeks. I will leave on Monday, April 24th and return May 15th.
I am a little nervous as this is a Mexican clinic after all and there are a few risky procedures. It also seems strange to be leaving the US to get well in Mexico. Haven’t I always gotten sick there? I think it was either the water or the tequila. I will be avoiding both - for the record.
Well, send your positive thoughts and prayers. They say there is an Internet terminal that I can get on so I will make an effort to Blog so you know what I am going through.