Hello warrior fam! 👋 Sorry I’ve been quiet for the last few months. The loss of fellow warriors in this group (and also in my community on Insta) has profoundly impacted me and lead to deep reflection about the unfairness and inequitable outcomes of cancer and mortality. I felt like any update I post would seem trivial and unhelpful during this difficult time for many of you. Although I REALLY didn’t want to, I ended up accepting some standard of care and integrating radiation into my latest intense protocol. The reason for this was financial stress, tumour growth for the first time in 2.5 years, and knowledge that my cancer cells have down-regulated Heat Shock Proteins (which in theory makes them more sensitive to radiation). I chose long-course, low dose radiation (25x1.8Gy) and integrated sensitisation strategies, such as daily HBOT, intermittent fasting and a few repurposed drugs prior. For recovery and minimising side effects I’ve been doing RLT, hydrogen therapy, CDS, while maintaining a high level of ketones as they have anti-inflammatory effects (especially β-OHB which reduces oxidative stress in healthy cells). Today was my final fraction. Initially I negotiated 15 due to fear of both the short and long term side effects, but as I’ve tolerated it so well I decided to have the full 25. I am very lucky to have been referred to a new radiation oncologist who has been open to personalising the treatment and genuinely curious about the potential of HBOT, fasting and the ketogenic diet. Radiation to the pelvis in women nearly always results in infertility and induces early menopause. General side effects also include proctitis, incontinence, rectal inflammation and pain, fibrosis, etc. I’m very shocked to report I am yet to experience any side effects, with the exception of the two days I decided not to fast, didn’t do HBOT, and drank coffee and ate a typical western breakfast. I had to know for sure that the adjunctive modalities I’ve implemented have been truly effective and not placebo, so this is why I experimented with what a “typical” patient (ignorant about the impact of GKI) would likely eat. On those two days (and two days after) I had extreme fatigue and a little irritation in the rectal mucosa. As a result of this, I did a 3 day consecutive fast to try to stop the progression of the side effects and lo and behold… they went away! Unfortunately, prolonged fasting wasn’t / isn’t possible as weight loss impacts the accuracy of the markings and measurements needed for precision radiation (and I certainly don’t want ionising gamma rays blasting non-tumorous rectal mucosa and causing a secondary cancer through oncogenesis of healthy epithelial cells).

I’ve been thinking a lot after everything that’s happened recently with my mum. The hospital situation, the pneumonitis, the uncertainty… it forces one to step back and really see things clearly. So I wanted to share a few things I’ve learned through this journey, things I think a many of us overlook. Consistency matters more than having the perfect protocol. Timing actually makes a big difference (press and pulse isn’t just theory). It’s not just about throwing everything at cancer, it’s about combining things intelligently. Supporting the immune system is just as important as targeting the cancer itself Inflammation can completely change the picture (and mislead you if you’re not careful). I’m more convinced than ever that cancer is heavily metabolic, not just genetic. Targeting the relevant pathways and drivers of your specific cancer seems far more powerful than focusing on one. A lot of therapies work better when timed properly (HBOT, IV Vitamin C, etc.) The “terrain” (inflammation, gut health, immune function) plays a massive role… Tumour markers like CA125 can spike from inflammation alone so context is everything. I’ve seen how easy it is for people, including me at times, to overcomplicate things… Burnout is real and this is a long game… Tracking symptoms alongside labs gives a much clearer picture. Gut issues (especially after antibiotics or infection) can set things back more than expected… Simple and consistent beats complex and inconsistent every time. Timing and synergy matter more than people think. Never ignore inflammation or gut health. Don’t panic at one data point and always look at the full picture. This is a marathon, not a sprint. Try to remain calm/grounded and avoid negative thoughts if possible, the mind is quite tricky. The role of the mind matters more than we think. Whether you call it belief, faith, mindset, or even the placebo effect, there’s something powerful there that shouldn’t be ignored. I’ve seen how much perspective, hope, and inner state can influence how people go through this journey.

Hey, I've been in this community for several months - I was diagnosed with a brain cancer in 2024. I'm writing a book for cancer patients to help them deal with whatever their version of death is. I only know my relationship with death, which is that it makes me focused on the here and now. In order to finish the book, I need to know more about your experience. Would you be willing to have a 30 min conversation with me about the following things? - Life / Death / Survival / Thrive - Your approach - What makes you happy - What makes you angry - What makes you afraid - And other emotions... Book your 30 min slot here: https://cal.com/talk-with-death/your-cancer-experience I can give you a copy of the book when its finished. Many thanks, Benjamin

I never imagined I would be writing this. My mum passed away, and I don’t yet have the words to describe the emptiness she’s left behind. She wasn’t just my mother — she was my best friend, my anchor, my reason for fighting, and the heart behind everything we built here. This community was created for her. She carried more than most people ever see. She lived with bipolar disorder. She carried childhood trauma. She endured a painful divorce, the loss of both her parents, a cancer diagnosis, the death of Pepper — our family boxer — and the loss of Albert, our family’s closest friend. All of this happened within the last seven years. And yet — she kept going. She walked at least 10,000 steps a day. She swam three times a week. She went to church every Sunday. She worked tirelessly on the house. She quit smoking after her diagnosis. She tried carnivore. She cut out sugar. And most importantly: She kept our family together. She fought. She cared. She loved. Even when depression weighed heavily on her will to live, she chose to fight — not because it was easy, but because she loved us. She fought for us when her mind told her to give up. That is courage. We were hopeful. So hopeful. She had just started the Astron Health protocol — only one week in — and we believed we had time. Previous scans had been relatively reassuring, showing stable, very slow-growing, localised disease in the peritoneum and a coeliac lymph node, with no organ spread. Her CRP was 4 — within the normal range. Then everything changed — fast. She developed sudden, severe gastrointestinal pain, vomiting, and diarrhoea. We rushed to the hospital. A CT scan showed ischemic colitis. A mouth swab also confirmed COVID. She was put on palliative care, given fluids and heparin. Her circulation improved. Lactate came down. Symptoms improved. Objectively, things were getting better. But the narrative never changed. Despite improving vitals, improving markers, and improving symptoms, they continued to insist on bowel necrosis — even when the evidence did not clearly support it. At the same time, her CRP (an inflammation marker) rose rapidly from 4 (normal) just weeks earlier, to 14 on admission, to 150 the following day, and eventually to 455 at its peak. She developed rising oxygen requirements, hypoxia, and what appeared to be a clear systemic inflammatory storm — yet COVID pneumonitis was repeatedly dismissed.

Just had my scan result and I’ve managed to shrink my largest met by 5mm from 65mm, a lung met also had a bit shaved off and my pancreas met looks thinner but the same length! What did I do? Well I added in fbz to the protocol 3-4 months before the scan and I added iscador Qu by subcutaneous injections for 4 weeks before the scan. A previous IV mistletoe therapy for an 5 week period gave me stability in the next scan. Mistletoe is an immune system mobiliser If you can do that and have some sauna’s/fevers I think you might get things working better. I’m carrying on with another course of iscador qu and will try and keep it going for 3 months. My oncologist went ape about it but I think it’s having an effect.