Monthly Archives: July 2013

TACE #3

Posted on July 17, 2013 by Ren

On Thursday the 11th had an appointment with prof. Vogl (a.k.a Dr. Pain) for a third Trans Arterial Chemo Embolization (TACE) treatment. Lulled into a false sense of security by the last procedure, where the pain was almost bearable (with … Continue reading →

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Siebenhuner Clinic

Posted on July 16, 2013 by Ren

I spent two weeks at the Siebenhuner Clinic in Frankfurt. Dr. Siebenhuner is a true maverick and if he practiced his style of medicine in Australia, I have no doubt that he would be in jail. Germany is probably the … Continue reading →

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2-Deoxy-D-Glucose (2dg)

Posted on July 10, 2013 by Ren

2DG is a funky molecule that I came across last month and have started taking it last week as an IV infusion. 2DG is a modified version of Glucose having a hydroxyl group replaced with hydrogen. The simple modification means … Continue reading →

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PET Scan – Jun 13

Posted on July 5, 2013 by Ren

Had a PET scan last week in Olomouc, and I got my results today. These scans have never been positive for me in the past, so I did not really expect much. The good news is… well actually there is … Continue reading →

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Week at Home

Posted on July 4, 2013 by Ren

When I got back from Germany, the focus was the big camping trip that I hoped to take kids on. Went shopping, bought a small and practical 3 man tent weighing just 1.5 kg and some basic camping gear. Then … Continue reading →

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Phoenix Tears

Posted on July 4, 2013 by Ren

Phoenix Tears have been touted as an effective alternative cancer cure, with enough anecdotal evidence for me to take it seriously. So what are Phoenix Tears? Basically its pure cannabis oil distilled from the broader leafed Indica strain. (The strain … Continue reading →

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