Hope Never Dies

by Rick Shapiro

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Compelling “Pearls of Wisdom” from Hope Never Dies Cancer “Survivors”

November 10, 2017 by Rick Shapiro Leave a Comment

Compelling Pearls of Wisdom Hope Never Dies

There is much to be learned from cancer patients who have faced dire cancer prognoses and who survive, and thrive, many years past their so-called expiration dates. 

Elizabeth, MD, Ph.D: Diagnosed in 1999, Ovarian and Uterine Cancer

She was told: “You don’t understand. You must face this. You are dying and you don’t have more than a few weeks, maybe 2 months. We don’t think you will make it until Christmas.” Elizabeth is retired and enjoying life.

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Can Food Choices Influence the Prevention and Progression of Cancer

June 29, 2017 by Rick Shapiro Leave a Comment

To decrease cancer risk, select fruit like blueberries that have anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

Can food choices influence the prevention and progression of cancer? 

SHORT ANSWER: ABSOLUTELY YES. This is a deep and exhaustive cancer subject and has been a topic of debate for centuries. The so-called “Father of Modern Medicine” Hippocrates, born approximately 2,500 years ago, is well known for his famous quote:

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Is a Biopsy-Proven, Terminal Cancer Diagnosis Equivalent to a Death Sentence?

April 3, 2017 by Rick Shapiro Leave a Comment

Is a Biopsy-Proven, Terminal Cancer Diagnosis Equivalent to a Death Sentence? NO. Hope Never Dies

Is a Biopsy-Proven, Terminal Cancer Diagnosis Equivalent to a Death Sentence?

Short Answer:

Unequivocally NO, terminal cancer is not equivalent to a death sentence.

Fact:

There are many people who have been given a terminal cancer diagnosis who are thriving today, many years later. More people have “beaten the odds” than you think. I have personally met hundreds who were given short “time frames,” such as: 3 weeks, 3 months, 6 months, 9 months and 1 year to live. They have been afflicted with all kinds of cancer including brain cancer, pancreatic cancer, lung cancer, colorectal cancer, breast cancer, prostate cancer, melanoma, ovarian cancer, uterine cancer, non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, kidney cancer and others. I personally know many cancer doctors, in the integrative and alternative worlds, whose clinical work and recommendations have engendered extraordinary long-term outcomes for patients after receiving veritable “death sentences” from their prior cancer doctors.

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Dangerous Words – “You Are Cancer Free”

March 27, 2017 by Rick Shapiro Leave a Comment

Dangerous Words – “You Are Cancer Free” Hope Never Dies

“You Are in Remission.” “You are Cancer Free.” Let’s explore.

“You Are in Remission.” “You are Cancer Free.” 

These seem to be wonderful, comforting words, spoken by our trusted cancer doctors. They tell us that their diagnostic tools cannot see or detect the presence of any cancer cells or tumor(s). Sometimes they will utter these words after a patient is 5 years into remission, hoping the cancer will not recur again.

This provides patients with some form of “peace of mind” regarding the stress, high anxiety, and fears they may harbor about a cancer recurrence. The doctor may say words like: Go home and enjoy your life; do whatever you want … 

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What is the Difference Between Conventional, Integrative, and Alternative Cancer Care?

March 20, 2017 by Rick Shapiro Leave a Comment

Differences between conventional, alternative, and integrative therapies. Hope Never Dies

In today’s world, the standard of care is generally defined as: surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation.

Conventional Cancer Therapies

Most conventional cancer therapies, which are prescribed and directed by mainstream doctors, are comprised of what is known as the “standard of care.” In today’s world, the standard of care is generally defined as: surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation. These are the primary modalities used in conventional cancer therapy, however, there are others, including hormonal and, more recently, novel immunotherapies. We are at the dawn of the immunotherapeutic age and this is not a perfected therapy, but there appears to be new hope and progress in this treatment realm. In fact, there is “no perfect therapy” for all cancers and cancer patients. But, there are many therapeutic paths that can provide great benefit, and that includes therapies that “are not” strictly standard of care therapies.

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Proof of Evidence-Based Cancer Treatments and Drugs: The FDA “Gold Standard”—versus—Evidence for Integrative and Alternative Therapies

March 17, 2017 by Rick Shapiro Leave a Comment

Cancer may respond to integrative and/or alternative therapies (and healing agents) that are not formally "evidence-based".

Evidence-based cancer treatments, integrative and/or alternative therapies, and healing agents may be considered.

Evidence-based cancer care is a scientific discussion.

In the conventional cancer world, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) testing procedure (generally known as “the gold standard”) prevails as the barometer to prove the safety and effectiveness of drugs, treatments, and therapies. In brief, this standard revolves around large, randomized, placebo-based, double-blind, evidence-based research studies.

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