3. Cook food until it is soft and tender.
4. Cut food into small pieces.
5. Mix food with butter, thin gravies and sauces to make it easier to swallow.
6. Use a blender or food processor to puree food.
7. Use a straw to drink liquids.
8. Try food cold or at room temperature. Hot and warm foods can irritate a tender mouth and throat.
9. Tilt the head back or move it forward if swallowing is hard.
10. Try sitting up or standing for about an hour after eating if heartburn is a problem.
11. The dentist may be able to recommend a special product for cleaning the teeth if the teeth and gums are sore.
12. Rinse mouth with water often to remove food and bacteria and to promote healing.
13. Ask the doctor about anesthetic lozenges and sprays that can numb the mouth and throat long enough to eat meals.
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Treatment team
The treatment team includes the patient, physician, nurse, dietitian, and some members of the family. Depending upon the problems that arise, other members of the team include the dentist, surgeon, psychologist, physical and occupational therapists, pharmacist, chaplain, and social worker.
The patient is the key member of the team. Without the patient’s participation success is not possible. The focus is on the patient as a person – not just on the treatment of the cancer. The team members must keep the patient informed about the therapy that is planned and being given, what to expect because of the treatment, and what is expected of him. At all times it is essential that the team members keep in touch with each other so that they can coordinate their efforts for the best possible care.

Nutritional support
Patients often express certain concerns relating diet to their illness. They may fear that something they ate caused the cancer. Or someone may have told them that mega-doses of vitamins or some bizarre diet would cure the cancer. Or the patient may say: “If only I could eat, I would get better.”
The nurse, dietetic technician, and dietitian share responsibility for meeting the nutritional needs of the patient. Specific responsibilities are these:
1. Counseling the patient regarding the essentials of good nutrition.
2. Instituting good nutritional practices before or at the initiation of therapy so that a pattern of diet has been established before adverse effects of therapy are felt.
3. Respecting the patient’s likes and dislikes, and recognizing the changes in taste and appetite that occur.
4. Individualizing the diet with respect to the kinds of foods, size of feedings, and interval feedings.
5. Giving continuous encouragement at meal times and even gently coaxing the patient so that he consumes as much of his food as possible.
6. Recording food intake.
7. Monitoring the patient’s weight.
8. Alerting the physician regarding poor food intake and weight loss so that nutritional measures can be taken before malnutrition becomes an added problem.
The nurse and the dietitian are likely to be the first to know that the patient has pain on chewing or swallowing, or that nausea prevents food intake. With this knowledge the physician may prescribe a local anesthetic to be used in the mouth before meals, or an antiemetic to reduce the nausea, or a zinc supplement to improve appetite.
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The location is important for two reasons. Firstly, a cancer located in or near tissues which give rise to dangerous or otherwise severe radiation reactions cannot safely be given the same dose as one in a less critical location. Secondly, cancers whose cells look exactly the same under the microscope have different chances of being cured by radiation depending on where in the body they started. The reasons for this are not really understood but it is a fact that should be taken into account by your radiotherapist when planning a treatment. For example, a cancer starting just above the voice-box is less likely to be cured by radiation than exactly the same type of cancer starting in the vocal cords.

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Continuous electric or magnetic energy is not advisable. Any continuous energy is not beneficial as in nature every energy is vibrating (vibrant) or pulsing, and usually in an oscillating fashion with constantly varying waveforms. A continuous current, especially if in a synthetic sinusoidal (sine) waveform as on the power line supplied to our homes and workplaces, has been shown in many studies to become detrimental to human cell life. It affects the nerves first, and eventually can cause nerve related damage and neurological syndromes.

Pulsed magnetic therapy is far better than continuous, but there are several factors that must be considered in order for the real benefits to be available. Just to pulse at a frequency may or may not be the right method.

Oscillating Magnetic Therapy

This involves an energy field that is oscillating back and forth in positive and negative modes, biased towards more negative. The waveform must be close to that of the human body which is not a sine, sawtooth, or square waveform, as these are not common to the body, but were developed for communications, radio, TV and computers, and are usually filtered to remove the ‘hash’ or harmonics that interrupt a clear signal. Medical researchers found that the body needs and uses these harmonics.

There also must be a correct ON-OFF ratio for each pulse, and there must be a period of time for the treatment followed by at least a similar period of time of rest or ‘pause’ before the subsequent treatment. Ideally, the treatment using the patented Magnafield system involves placing an applicator pad on the floor under the bed and leaving it operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Many have done this without removing or turning it off for more than 15 years. The greatest benefits are received during the sleeping hours. There are no contraindications.

There is a small portable battery powered version of the Magnafield system, known as the Magnatens that has many of the Magnafield features built in, but is designed for faster pain relief with some healing. The Magnatens does not provide the same level of cell repair or inhibition of cancer cell mitosis. It is intended more as a supplement or adjunct to the Magnafield for those who can now get around but require maintenance of energy throughout the day. It is also good for those aches and pains that annoy many people who do not want to rely on pharmaceutical drugs with their side effects.

Some of the functions and benefits from this therapy include:

• Healthy cells have different EMF characteristics and DNA/RNA spirals from cancer cells.

Under the influence of 0.5Hz Magnafield treatments cancerous cells are inhibited from

division or ‘mitosis’, they just unravel and die off, and are dealt with and removed by the

body as all other dead cells.

• At 0.5Hz and particularly at 2Hz the Thymus is stimulated to produce more T’ killer and

helper cells, to assist and build up the immune system defenses. This is a balancing system,

does not over-stimulate.

• Analgesic effects (pain relief) are best at 0.5Hz to 4Hz.

• Tissue healing is initiated first at 0.5Hz, and then at 2Hz or 4Hz, followed by using 8Hz until

healed.

• DNA synthesis is enhanced at 5Hz. Also cellular signaling, repair and health.

• Inflammation is reduced at 0.5Hz, swelling and oedema reduced at 3Hz.

• Peripheral circulation is helped initially at 15Hz, but maintained best at 12Hz.

• Joint mobility is improved at 0.5Hz initially, and then at 4Hz, 8Hz, & 12Hz. (‘Auto Cyclic’

function).

• Liver function assisted at 10Hz. Also a neutralizing or energy balancing frequency.

• At all frequencies there is a promotion of nutrient and oxygen transport and uptake into the

cells.

• Calcium, potassium and sodium balance may be restored, essential for normal cell function

and health.

• Acid/alkaline pH balance assisted, and helps to reduce over acid conditions, and much more

(ibid).

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Lie down in a quiet and peaceful place. Choose somewhere where you feel completely relaxed and totally at ease. This is usually a place with good vibrations – near the ocean, in your backyard, your own bedroom, in the mountains, close to a waterfall or somewhere special to you. It is usually more relaxing to lie flat on your back, although some people may find it more comfortable to be sitting cross legged or in a lotus position. We are all very different. No one position is more perfect than the other as long as your muscles and mind are comfortable, without any external or internal strains.

Breathe in and out very slowly through your nose and imagine yourself becoming more and more relaxed with each breath. On the out breath, imagine your body and muscles and skin and internal organs relaxing more and more. With each breath, imagine your body falling deeper towards the ground as you become more and more relaxed. You can feel your breath becoming slower as you relax.

With every breath out, your mind and body becomes more relaxed and heavy, falling into the earth in total ease. Release all of your thoughts, empty your mind. On every out breath imagine your thoughts flowing out of you with complete ease and on every in breath imagine a beautiful golden or white light entering your body through your nose. Continue to do this until your mind feels empty and clear.

It may take some time to reach this comfortable and relaxed state. When you do, you can begin imagining the following positive imagery to help eliminate harmful cancer cells from your body:

Visualize your body’s cells working like a wonderful army, all in unison, all working hand in hand. Each cell is like a small person or an ant marching around, passing commands on to the next cell (person). All of the army of people (cells) are happy and strong, each content with their own job, each needed by the body. Imagine your white blood cells as an army of white-uniformed people. These are the body’s natural defenses, walking around with mops, brooms and cleaning utensils, cleaning up any dirty, murky patches in the body, known as cancer cells.

If you know where your cancer is, imagine the white army of white blood cells marching towards the cancer cells and with all of their strength and energy, mopping them up, cleaning them and eliminating them. With every stroke of their brushes the dirty cancer cells disappear, leaving a shiny, healthy surface glowing with white light. The white army of people (white blood cells) is smiling, laughing, content and happy. As you look around, you cannot see any dirty patches anymore – everywhere you look, all you can see is clean, white surfaces. Try to do this as often as possible, even during chemotherapy and radiation treatment. What you imprint on your mind leaves an imprint on your subconscious setting up a beautiful, positive outcome of perfect health and happiness. This is also a great preventative against cancer.

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To begin the addition of herbal teas into your life, firstly try the pleasant tasting teas like chamomile, peppermint, spearmint or licorice. Herbal teas can be drunk either hot or cold. However, to receive the full healing potential of a certain herb, they may need to be prepared in a special way. After all, what could be more refreshing than an iced peppermint tea or an iced lemon balm tea on a hot, steamy day?

For cancer treatment, it is best to use the dried or fresh herbs, or herbal tinctures from reputable companies, to ensure you are actually getting what you are paying for. Herbal teas will supply an array of health benefits and healing properties and are a simple addition to your diet. Our ancestors knew the benefits of herbal teas incorporating teas as a regular part of their diet. The powerful ingredients in herbs are diluted by water when made into a tea. Mild teas can be used daily as a general health tonic and to prevent illness and disease.

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Vitamin E strengthens the body’s immune system with supplementation of 800 IU/day. It prevents undesirable oxidation in many organs of the body. Vitamin E protects against and suppresses cancer, particularly inhibiting the development of breast cancer, lung cancer and mouth cancer.

Vitamin E has the ability to extend the lifespan of red blood cells by protecting against oxidative damage and facilitates the elimination of cellular waste from cells. It has a positive effect on circulation increasing the oxygen carrying capacity of blood.

Vitamin E is useful in combating cancers of the lung, prostate, ovaries, oral, breast, stomach, pancreas, colon and urinary tract. It is used both topically and internally to reduce scar formation and to accelerate the healing of wounds and burns. Vitamin E helps to protect against the cancer-causing damage from cigarette smoke and may play a role in protecting the lungs against damage from cancer-causing substances. Infertility and impotence is a major risk of conventional cancer treatments. Vitamin E helps to guard against these unwanted side effects.

Breast Cancer

Researchers in America found that post menopausal women whose intake of vitamin E was high had around 60 per cent less risk of breast cancer compared to those with low intake.

Lung Cancer

Several epidemiological studies suggest that low vitamin E intake increases the risk of lung cancer. High vitamin E levels may protect against lung cancer.

Prostate Cancer

Some recent studies have reported that taking vitamin E reduces the risk of prostate cancer among men who smoke.

Good sources of vitamin E include dietary oils such as wheat germ, soy bean, cottonseed, safflower, sunflower, palm, peanut and maize oils. Fruits and vegetables such as bananas, blackberries, carrots, tomatoes, watercress, spinach, broccoli, Brussels sprouts and kale. Nuts, grains and seeds such as peanuts, brown rice, oatmeal, wheat germ and sunflower seeds. Kelp and shrimps are also good sources of vitamin E.

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Kombucha has been used throughout Asia and Russia for centuries. It is often referred to throughout the world as ‘The Champagne of Life’, ‘Gift of Life from the Sea’, ‘Champion of Longevity’ and in China as the ‘Divine Che’.

A ‘tea’ is made by fermenting the mushroom for one week in a mixture of water, sugar and green or black tea, with apple cider vinegar or previously made tea added to it. Kept in this mixture, the mushroom reproduces, and the ‘daughter mushrooms’ can then be used to produce more tea. Kombucha tea contains many different nutrients and other health-promoting substances. It is a natural energy booster and detoxifier, and may also help to slow the natural ageing process and fight cancer, AIDS and multiple sclerosis.

Biochemists ascribe many of Kombucha’s therapeutic effects to 1-lactic acid and glucuronic acid. Lactic acid is also found in fermented foods such as sauerkraut and yogurt. Lactic acid activates cell respiration, increases oxygen in the blood and thus increases energy. It also balances blood pH (in acidity) and mildly stimulates liver function. Lactic acid is lacking in the connective tissue of cancer patients and its presence in large amounts inhibits the development of cancer.

Glucuronic acid plays a significant role in the removal of metabolic waste, toxins, chemicals and drugs, as well as the regulation of lactic acid metabolism. Kombucha tea is not a cure-all. However, it has generated amazing testimonials of improved health and well-being from all corners of the globe.

Maitake

Maitake is another Japanese mushroom recognized throughout the world for its amazing healing properties. Maitake mushrooms stimulate the body’s immune system by activating macrophages, natural killer cells and cytotoxic T-cells, thereby inhibiting tumour growth. The major active ingredient responsible for healing is Beta 1.6 Glucan. It is capable of suppressing many viruses and improving and stimulating various aspects of the immune system.

Maitake not only helps to prevent cancer, but is also considered useful for the actual treatment of cancer. Maitake assists in lowering blood pressure, enhances weight loss and helps with the treatment of AIDS. It is therapeutically effective and well absorbed when consumed orally.

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