I have another infusion on Wednesday and I intend to do some mad science based on what "The Midwestern Doctor" has written starting on Thursday. Time to document my current progress or lack thereof.
My lumpiness is definitely worse than my previous update. But it doesn't look like any new lumps.
Some of the under the ear lumps, plus a peek under the bandage for the big tumor that want's to bleed. Sorry about the whiskers. Shaving is a tricky deal with the lumpy terrain.
As for overall progress? The new stack does seem to be holding things in check mostly, but I see no shrinkage of any of the actual tumors. Even with the immune system cranked up, the problem is that the environment inside tumors is pretty harsh on certain immune cells.
Alas, the new stack has serious side effects. When I first get an infusion I feel pretty good because they give me steroids to dampen the infusion so my body doesn't attack itself while the infusion concentration is at it's highest. When the steroids wear off after a couple of days I become weak, feverish, and the other side-effects kick in. When I say weak, I mean strength of a 90 year old weak. The other side effects include a skin rash, really dry skin, mouth soreness, chapped lips. Some of these were worse for the early infusions. As those with strong stomachs will see, my skin rash isn't very bad now. Also, the chapped lips are mouth soreness is mostly gone.
But the dry skin is still here. Lot's of cracks on my fingertips which makes doing anything that requires hand strength to be problematic. Sometimes I paint on some liquid bandage in the cracks. Burns, and smells like fingernail polish, but it works. And if I keep socks or slippers on my feet, they don't too dry for me to walk.
Over the course of the two weeks between infusions, much of my strength returns just before the cycle begins anew. The fever, alas, only goes away with either acetaminophen every four hours or the day and a half after getting the steroids. I'm not happy with the arrangement.
That's why I'm going for the unapproved mad science soon. While the original research was of the pirate variety -- unapproved by The Science of the day, they did do stats and measurements. And most of the results were en vivo on humans. So we aren't talking extrapolations based on things found in petri dishes and testimonials from Aunt Petunia's hairdresser's sister in law.
And Now, for Some Horror Shots.
Those who don't want to be grossed out should leave now. I'll add a couple spacer images to protect your eyeballs.
A lot of scabs and stuck on hair getting in the way of the shot.
The tumor filled lymph node that was shot with radiation last summer has shrunk, but is still there. And note how the surrounding hair has not grown back in.
The reason for this shot is for tracking the skin rash. At the moment, it is mostly gone. My chest had been covered with something like a heat rash or some kind of pox.
There is still some rash on my upper back, but it is quite faded from its peak.
And now, the biggest clump of infected lymph nodes of all. Since the skin is naturally loose under the arms, there is no bleeding and this doesn't hurt most of the time. But once in a while I get treated to some serious shooting pains.
Violetta Spring on Dec 8, 2025 9:34 PM
Did you ever find the cotton dermatologist gloves at the drug store? The side effects of the chapped skin and the winter must be really challenging! I have a split on the end of my thumb that bleeds and I even have worn disposable gloves when doing mundane tasks. In the past, my dermatologist told me to wear the cotton gloves and rub vasoline on my hands before wearing them at night. Has the doctor talked to you about the bleeding from the tumors? Be careful and breathe in fresh air from outdoors when you feel better. I will pray about the alternative therapies that you are finding out about. I want to do more research on the subject when I come back from the trip.
Violetta Spring on Dec 8, 2025 9:36 PM
Burt Bee's pomegranate chapstick is good and plain vasoline is too.
Carl Milsted, Jr on Dec 9, 2025 8:27 AM
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I bought some cotton gloves from Amazon. O'Keefs Working Hands works pretty good. Much less disgusting than Vaseline. For cleaning or other tasks that require force, the higher end Harris Teeter dish gloves are my go-to.
And if I really need to stop the cracks, New Skin liquid bandage works. It burns and smells like fingernail polish, but it works.
The doctor says I can get the lump cauterized at the hospital. I'm just going with dabbing vodka and witch hazel and keeping it bandaged currently. I want to removes all residue from liquid bandages so I can apply DMSO later. I should be getting my hippie brewed logwood extract today.
Violetta Spring on Dec 9, 2025 10:06 AM
Please be careful! Sending prayers your way!🙏🏻🕊️✝️❤️
Carl Milsted, Jr on Dec 9, 2025 3:59 PM
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Doing nothing is more risky.
Violetta Spring on Dec 9, 2025 4:52 PM
I am wondering if the bleeding may be helping to rid the body of cancerous toxins - it's just that if you are too thin you especially need iron in your body. It is a fine line that must be monitored carefully.
Carl Milsted, Jr on Dec 9, 2025 5:36 PM
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I am losing at least as much muscle mass as fat. When the medicine is at its peak, I move like an 88 year old. This is not acceptable.
Chris Price on Dec 9, 2025 7:12 PM
I'm sorry to hear of your slow and meager progress. If acetaminophen is your go-to antipyretic, make sure you're not destroying your liver in the process. If NSAIDs are contraindicated because of the steroids they're giving you or because of the bleeding sores, see if there's a natural antipyretic you can alternate with.
Carl Milsted, Jr on Dec 9, 2025 7:29 PM
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I pop lots of NAC and vitamin c. Cannot do aspirin. Have enough bleeding problems as it is.
I do a bit of Lemon Balm. I think it has a small kick but not enough.
The postal service is still claiming that my Logwood dye will be here by 9pm.
Violetta Spring on Dec 10, 2025 8:28 AM
Even catnip has some medicinal benefits. It does not thin blood like chamomile tea. Catnip, however can cause drowsiness and have adverse effects in some individuals and can interact with other medications - you may need to further research this.
Carl Milsted, Jr on Dec 10, 2025 9:41 PM
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I'm not going for the stack microscopic benefits. I'm going for killing cancers in a matter of weeks with a probablity on the order of 60%. at least for the original lesion. For the tumors inside lymph nodes, external application may not suffice.
And these numbers came from doctors doing research in adverse circumstances. This is not fluff from a chiropractor or yoga instructor pretending to be a doctor, or a marketer mixing conspiracy theories with disproven cures. I'm doing pretesting of logwood starting tomorrow. (very small area to test for bad reaction.)
Violetta Spring on Dec 10, 2025 10:12 PM
I am glad you are starting out with a small amount. Prayers coming your way!🙏🏻
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