Site Map	BREAST CANCER Mar 26, 2006 Marialyce Caudillo Metastasized Breast Cancer 432A Redwood Avenue Redwood City, CA 94061 (650) 298-8180 "...I had a left breast mastectomy. Did not allow my lymph nodes to be removed. Did one round of chemotherapy (4 every 2 weeks; first dose 8/05) I had taken wheat grass (fresh) or bottled barley grass for 3 years prior and believe it is the reason I went through an easy chemotherapy. I went on polymva soon after chemo. Cat scan on 9/22/05 on my lungs.stomach and pelvic region showed only microscopic cancer cells. The lymh nodes which were not removed, which were cancerous were shrinking, as evidenced by an underarm lymph node dissection on 1/23/06, which showed that the cancer had shrunk considerably. At my request, the surgeon removed this lymph node for me because it was constricting my arm movement some and could be seen when I wore short sleeves (vanity!). So all is going well. I will, of course continue with my polymva forever. When I do get clear of all cancer in my body (according to the doctors through blood tests/cat scan), I will continue polymva in lower and lower doses, aiming for maintenance dose for the rest of my life. Unfortunately, I fell on my left arm 3 times (elbow) during the early days of treatment and ended up with a very large blood clot in arm, along with lymphodema, and very painful vein pain. I have been treated with Coumedin for the blood clot since 10/05 which does not allow one to take in vegetables containing large amounts of vitamin K. Recently I told my oncologist that this does not please me at all and told him I wanted to get these important vegetables back into my diet, so he said go ahead and eat them and he would raise the amount of coumedin as necessary. Both my surgeon and oncologist trust every decision I have made along the way; know about the polymva, and constantly remind me that I am not a typical 3+ cancer patient. The Oncologist told me the first time he saw my breast ( I let it go to a very advanced stage, believe me - there was no reason to even do any biopsies, it was so obvious a very advanced cancer), that I had about 6 months to live. Both doctors have read all the material on polymva, and are very impressed, to say the least, and always look forward to seeing me as I progress so well. My left arm mobility is getting better. I can now use my fingers to type; couldn't do that for some time. I tried the typical lymphodema therapy, but had too much pain to go that route, you know, the sleeves, gloves, rubs, etc. I suppose the coumedin, polymva, essential oils, Miracle II are all helping to bring back more motion to my arm. Soon, I will begin physical therapy to force movement, where I cannot do it on my own. I had a viewing at my home of the polymva DVD video a few days ago, and will continue to get polymva information out to the public; it is my life's mission. I have not been able to figure out how to get on the yahoo testimonial site; if someone could transfer this over to that place, I would appreciate it. I will continue to update everyone on my progress, and thank polymva, my R.N. Effie, the foundation for monetary assistance, this yahoo group, for all the amazing support I have received . love forever, Marialyce   Return to Breast Testimonial Directory Home | Our Inspiration | Testimonials | Practitioners List Scientific Research | About PolyMVA | Order PolyMVA | What You Must Know