Tragically, my wife was not willing to try changing from her junk food diet when her cancer was detected in 2023. She underwent conventional treatment at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center. She died two months ago, leaving me and our teenage homeschooled daughters. I did get her the recommended hydrogen generator that she tried a few times but did not use consistently. I think the manufacturer is willing to buy it back at half price, which I will pursue when I’m not swamped with other tasks. If anyone in Seattle wants to pick it up themselves, contact me. I have been on a high-fat carnivore diet for years, eliminating a skin problem and the belly fat I used to have. No pharma products in my life, and no health problems. Well, I do use melatonin for sleep, which I should probably quit. Unfortunately my daughters eat the standard junk food diet, which may be why they have skin problems. I hope they will consider improving their diet when they start to get fat. I don’t think I will be very active in this group henceforth. I hope you all try eliminating junk food and extend your healthy lives.

So for the past 15 months I’ve been studying alternatives for a lifelong friend with Stage 4 colon cancer. Last week we confirmed our 12 yr malti-poo has bone cancer on his skull above his eye. Well all this prior study on FenBen and metabolic therapy has already been in use for dogs as pet owners adapted the Joe Tippens protocol, and added nutritional supplements for immune support (eg turkey tail mushrooms, etc), and metabolic strategies. So off I go on a journey to transition Boone to ketogenic diet, and FenBen (atleast in the short term). My goal right now is to get him stable with the pain from the tumor and confirm if/how much metastasis has occurred (ie lungs, lymph nodes most likely). Then we decide next steps. Chemo is not favored because track record for remission is poor, and I don’t want to put him through that. A vaccine based immunotherapy clinical trial exists that’s of strong interest but we have to get any metastatic spread under control to be eligible. ———— So that’s the backstory of this past week. This morning I’m reading a research paper about Ketone supplementation. I didn’t even know such product commercially existed. I understand so many of you trying metabolic therapy struggle to get GKI into the target range. I haven’t fully comprehended the conclusions, but it does seem the researchers found benefit for ketone supplementation in the in-vivo mice study. This paper was co-authored by Thomas Seyfried in 2014. Does anyone know if he later determined the results of ketone supplementation was not effective? https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/ijc.28809

Today, we honor and remember Kimberly Smith — a pillar of the Cancer Warriors community and someone who meant everything to so many of us. With heavy hearts, we share that Kimberly has passed away. Her oldest son Troy and her husband Bob were kind enough to reach out, knowing how much this community meant to her. Troy shared: “This group was a big part of her journey and her fight. She lived to inspire others to do the hard things and take control of how they treated their cancer, to question standard of care and seek valid alternatives to chemotherapy. Thank you all for your support.” Just two months before her passing, on October 25th, Kimberly shared a post here that now reads as a powerful reflection of who she was: She wrote about living 22 months progression-free, with periods of NED, and about having outlived her original prognosis. She celebrated meaningful victories — her son returning safely from Iraq, time spent at the farm, and a life still being lived with intention. At the same time, she spoke with honesty about progression, fatigue, uncertainty, and difficult decisions — always thoughtful, informed, and grounded in patient autonomy. She closed that post the same way she lived her journey: “Love and healing to you all.” That was Kimberly. She was deeply loved, deeply respected, and profoundly impactful. She wasn’t just an admin — she was a leader, an advocate, and a steady voice of reason and courage for countless people navigating cancer. She contributed immensely through sharing her journey, her research, and her unwavering commitment to patient awareness. Kimberly believed in empowerment. She believed in asking hard questions. She believed in doing the hard thing — even when it meant standing apart from conventional paths. Through her posts, her constant support of others, her leadership, and her role as host of the Cancer Warriors Podcast, Kimberly helped educate and inspire so many. Those conversations, shared publicly on YouTube, remain part of her living legacy.

Today, we honor and remember Stuart — an admin, a leader, and the single most prolific contributor in our community. It is with heavy hearts that we share that Stuart has passed away. We learned of his passing through his friend Kevin, who shared that Stuart took a fast turn, struggled for a few weeks, and passed just before Christmas. Stuart was extraordinary in his dedication to this community. His contributions were unmatched — not only in number, but in depth, clarity, and substance. He shared relentlessly: research, protocols, insights, experiences, and updates — always with the goal of helping others understand their options and think critically about cancer treatment. He believed deeply in taking ownership of one’s journey, in understanding the science, and in exploring innovative, tissue-sparing approaches that respected the body rather than destroying it. He was methodical, analytical, and generous with his knowledge — never posting to impress, only to inform and empower. In his final post to the community in October, Stuart shared details of advanced ablation therapies he was pursuing — histotripsy and pulsed electric field (PEF) ablations for liver and lung cancer. As always, he wrote with precision and hope, outlining not just the treatments, but the reasoning behind them: sparing healthy tissue, tracking outcomes through PET/CT scans, liquid biopsies, immune markers, and aligning therapy with metabolic and lifestyle strategies. Even in that post, Stuart was teaching. He spoke openly about ketogenic nutrition, body composition over scale weight, aerobic movement, immune monitoring, and the importance of adapting intelligently to physical limits. It was classic Stuart — thoughtful, grounded, forward-looking, and deeply committed to doing things the right way. Stuart was not just an admin. He was a cornerstone of this community. He helped shape conversations, raise the level of discourse, and set a standard for what informed, empowered patient advocacy looks like. Many people here learned because of him. Many felt less alone because of him.

Here’s a short write-up you can use: Cancer is one of the most dangerous illnesses affecting people across the world. It does not discriminate by age, race, or status, and it often arrives quietly, growing in the body before signs are noticed. Many people living with cancer endure intense physical pain, emotional stress, and fear of the unknown. Families and loved ones also suffer, watching someone they care about fight a battle they cannot fight for them. What makes cancer especially dangerous is how fast it can spread if not detected early. It attacks the body’s cells, weakening vital organs and making everyday life difficult. Treatments like chemotherapy and radiation are harsh, often leaving patients exhausted and vulnerable, yet they continue to fight with courage and hope. Despite its danger, cancer has also shown the strength of the human spirit. Many survivors stand as proof that early detection, medical care, and strong support can save lives. This is why awareness, regular health checks, and compassion for those affected are so important. Cancer is deadly, but with knowledge, care, and unity, it can be confronted.