tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311723.post6575699335451523012..comments2023-12-01T10:35:12.938+00:00Comments on Boatlife: Cruising Aboard NB Valerie: Finding Our Way ForwardLes Biggshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06200731053479474814noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311723.post-61716134862073804162013-09-14T18:42:00.363+00:002013-09-14T18:42:00.363+00:00Hi Sandra
Well worth another blog
LesHi Sandra<br />Well worth another blog<br />LesLes Biggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06200731053479474814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311723.post-68633877033263869002013-09-12T13:14:39.477+00:002013-09-12T13:14:39.477+00:00Thanks Carol. This waiting is interminable, especi...Thanks Carol. This waiting is interminable, especially when we know it is because the surgeon is on vacation. We have our new juice extractor and I've begun a modified version of Gerson therapy for Les along with Essiac, Modified Citrus Pectin and Chlorella. We are doing everything we can at this end. <br />Love to you and George, <br />JaqXXMrs. Jaqueline Biggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14248541763708771727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311723.post-32330580042726891542013-09-12T13:11:16.490+00:002013-09-12T13:11:16.490+00:00Hi Geoff and Mags,
Thanks for the vote of confide...Hi Geoff and Mags, <br />Thanks for the vote of confidence. It's been 2 months since the initial diagnosis and every time we think there might be forward movement the surgeon or his associates go on vacation and bring everything to a grinding halt. I am doing what I can at this end...and we are traveling through this together and hopefully sooner rather than later we will cruising again and will finally meet up with you both in person. <br />JaqXX Mrs. Jaqueline Biggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14248541763708771727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311723.post-21993380687471922052013-09-11T19:01:03.568+00:002013-09-11T19:01:03.568+00:00Away to go Jaq!! I have just read your blog for t...Away to go Jaq!! I have just read your blog for the third time. There is nothing quite like accurate research to make the medical profession sit up and take notice. Keep them on the back foot, we’re both thinking about you. Love Carol & George.Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18155792486454776550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311723.post-64317254384714473712013-09-11T15:42:48.701+00:002013-09-11T15:42:48.701+00:00Hi both
Thanks for an interesting and informative ...Hi both<br />Thanks for an interesting and informative post. It just goes to show that the "experts" are not always right! With you, Jaq, on Les's side, you've got the best chance of beating this between you. All the best, chin up.<br /> Geoff and Magshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13766994382229800306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311723.post-81182108225756814582013-09-11T08:35:13.520+00:002013-09-11T08:35:13.520+00:00Hi Les & Jac
Nothing to do with this post but...Hi Les & Jac<br /><br />Nothing to do with this post but I saw on the red button BBC news yesterday, that they mentioned the letter box on the bridge. (I think only because Uri Geller lives in the village, they mentioned that) They really need to keep up with you, for everyone who reads your blog it was "old news"<br />Take care<br />SandraSandranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311723.post-1123183928835961192013-09-11T08:29:27.172+00:002013-09-11T08:29:27.172+00:00Hi Christina!
Lovely to hear from you. I loved eve...Hi Christina!<br />Lovely to hear from you. I loved every moment I spent with you girlfriend. I was grateful to have a kindred spirit and heart friend out amongst the Palouse hills who was as radical a soul as myself! We are trying to be positive. I haven't mentioned any alternative therapies to the doctors as they are not open to such things over here--we are just doing them in conjunction to lessen the deadly side effects of traditional therapy. My love and hugs to you and Cliff.<br />JaqXXMrs. Jaqueline Biggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14248541763708771727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311723.post-13041136925712177832013-09-10T20:53:33.591+00:002013-09-10T20:53:33.591+00:00Hi you two,
Cliff and I send our thoughts and pos...Hi you two,<br /><br />Cliff and I send our thoughts and positive vibes, and support any road you both choose for Les' health. First of all, thank you for the update, I am glad that this dr. is more supportive of you, and is engaging your extensive knowledge with the subject with other forms of cancer treatment. One of my fondest memories of Pullman was going on a walk with you, and how you could point at plants and say what they were, and how they can be used to cure a random ailment. You have always been super awesome like that, and have inspired me to try more natural ways of taking care of myself, and not just pop a pill. <br /><br />Anyway, take care, and big hugs!<br /><br />-Christina and Cliff<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311723.post-5800539147735927812013-09-09T20:28:35.948+00:002013-09-09T20:28:35.948+00:00Hi Jaq & Les. I lost my grandmother to pancrea...Hi Jaq & Les. I lost my grandmother to pancreatic cancer. Which was unfortunately, inoperable. I have been blessed, in that I have sailed through life without ever once being the occupant of a hospital bed, myself. But.... I've always felt, that if I ever were to be diagnosed with cancer, I would refuse to have the chemo and radiation treatments. My gut feeling was that they are a shotgun/scatter approach, which would probably do more harm than good in the long run. It's been reaffirming to read in your post above, that that approach may have had some merit, after all. Thankyou for that.<br /><br />I know we've only met the once, and waved/smiled at each other a couple of times. But you and Les strike me as "good people". I look forward to bumping into both of you again. And I am genuinely humbled by your kind words about my writing style. Thankyou. Ken and Sheenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10940301736759034671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311723.post-15038876948528628802013-09-09T16:11:41.131+00:002013-09-09T16:11:41.131+00:00Oh Little Bear and Big Bro,
How lovely and heart ...Oh Little Bear and Big Bro, <br />How lovely and heart warming to log on and find a comment from you!! this made our day. :) <br />We love you both too and miss you two like the 60's miss Aquanet!!<br />Jaq and LesXXMrs. Jaqueline Biggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14248541763708771727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311723.post-61291048303282875362013-09-09T15:51:09.083+00:002013-09-09T15:51:09.083+00:00Dear ones,
There is comfort, for all of us that l...Dear ones,<br /><br />There is comfort, for all of us that love you both, in knowing that your decisions will be very well informed. We are SO in your corner!! We love you, you know!<br /><br />Pullmanites Jerry and Cheri<br /><br /><br />jercherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07474284537855566478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311723.post-89599176819008121522013-09-09T09:05:10.704+00:002013-09-09T09:05:10.704+00:00Hey Girlfriend,
Did the summer in Pullman slip by...Hey Girlfriend, <br />Did the summer in Pullman slip by as quickly for you and Jim as our did over here in Jolly Old England? <br /><br />I found Burzynski through the research efforts of one of my college friends--a dear woman with a mind like a steel trap named Orinda--AKA Little Woman as she is two inches shorter than me! <br /><br />I just hope in sharing all the information I find, to provide a larger scope with which other facing a cancer diagnosis can view their options, with a real understanding of what they are choosing. <br /><br />I hope you are healing from your cancer journey Karen. May the Goddess keep you and Jim safe and healthy. <br />Love JaqXX Mrs. Jaqueline Biggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14248541763708771727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311723.post-54461473000494684582013-09-09T09:00:11.311+00:002013-09-09T09:00:11.311+00:00Ahhh Ken,
Although we only met one afternoon brie...Ahhh Ken, <br />Although we only met one afternoon briefly, I was impressed by your intense ability to listen, which is a scarce skill.<br /><br />I'm glad I can share what I've learned in my experience and research with cancer and that doing may help others if they are facing the same. It is such an intense and personal choice. <br /><br />In reading your blog posts I am always impressed by the thought behind the words. This is something I seek to teach my students--good writing comes out of critical thinking. You do it all the time and it shows in your writing which is precise with an economy of words that make your writing a pleasure to read. Doing so will provide welcome relief to me and Les in the weeks to come. <br />Jaq and LesXXMrs. Jaqueline Biggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14248541763708771727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311723.post-52776320276707224512013-09-09T08:51:52.172+00:002013-09-09T08:51:52.172+00:00Hello Bryce,
I do indeed remember Mitford's b...Hello Bryce, <br />I do indeed remember Mitford's book. Reading it was one of my wake up calls that the society in which I lived and breathed might not be as benevolent in its care of me and those I love as I was brought to believe.It was the first slip of the Godess Maya's veil (she who is the Goddess of Illusion) for me. We feel we have made en educated choice that offers us the best chance of a future in which Les is well and we can continue on our life together. Since you have asked, I will indeed do a post on Gerson therapy at some point. I have two classes to teach this semester and more students enrolled than ever previously--32 total so every minute I am not making juice, making Essiac, counting out pills, cleaning vegetables I am working online in my courses. <br />JaqXX Mrs. Jaqueline Biggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14248541763708771727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311723.post-68316206526921160942013-09-09T08:46:43.526+00:002013-09-09T08:46:43.526+00:00Mike and Phill,
We are so very happy you are gett...Mike and Phill, <br />We are so very happy you are getting some good cruising time--if anyone deserves it, it is the two of you after all you have faced this past year in particular. I'm glad this post is generating discussion amongst folks. the more we discus,s the clearer hopefully things become for each of us. I would and could never make such a personal decision as what cancer treatment to have for someone else, 'nor would I ever belittle anyone's choice. I can only share my choice, the research I've done, the things I've learned with the hope this information helps other facing this dreaded disease. <br />Love to you both, <br />JaqXXMrs. Jaqueline Biggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14248541763708771727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311723.post-73038129855765520272013-09-09T08:43:06.139+00:002013-09-09T08:43:06.139+00:00Hi Liz,
We are so appreciative of your prayers on...Hi Liz, <br />We are so appreciative of your prayers on our behalf. I am thrilled to hear your change of diet is having a positive impact on your health. Have you started covering your new car with fabulous bumper stickers yet?<br />JaqXXMrs. Jaqueline Biggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14248541763708771727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311723.post-34006456250992805122013-09-09T03:51:17.499+00:002013-09-09T03:51:17.499+00:00Thank you Jaq for your education and insights. Bur...Thank you Jaq for your education and insights. Burznski is new to me so I'm looking into what he has to say for my benefit. I'm glad you found someone who listens to you with respect and that you will be able to change surgeons. If all of our heart felt good wishes can make a difference they will. <br /><br />Lovely fall here in Pullman - KarenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311723.post-9051855156813939192013-09-08T21:32:41.902+00:002013-09-08T21:32:41.902+00:00Bloody hell, Jaq. I learned more about cancer (and...Bloody hell, Jaq. I learned more about cancer (and its so called treatments) than I thought I would be comfortable with there. But thanks for the info. I feel a little less ignorant now. And I'm really and truly glad that you are there watching Les's back and helping him with these decisions.Ken and Sheenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10940301736759034671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311723.post-19632146354725105592013-09-08T20:43:59.687+00:002013-09-08T20:43:59.687+00:00Jaq: You're of an age when you could
remember...Jaq: You're of an age when you could<br />remember the book "The American Way of Death by Jessica Mitford. The book illustrated everything about how to diein the USA and line the pockets of all concerned. We are all borrowing our present body/home. When we die we go into or on to something else. IMO Hell and Heaven are inventions of religions, they themselves often as money hungry and greedy as the <br />medical companies and related.<br /><br />As for Les who is number one in your relationship and also in his {grin}<br />a week of radiation followed by immediate surgery hopefully NOT<br />by the hands of Mr. Hallam (BTW in the UK surgeons are known as Mr. as opposed to Dr.in being addressed)<br />is best. If a stoma is required even on a temporary basis, so be it.<br /><br />Cancers is deadly, if only by the very nature of the beast.<br /><br />"Vegetarian , organic, occasional meals of chicken but no red meat, very little dairy, no refined white sugar, wheat, breads or pastas, sugar in very low moderate amounts, eating mostly fresh, raw fruits and vegetables which is closer to what humans evolved with in nature."<br /><br />That should be your diet, plus juicing. You might want to mention<br />Gerson on the blog as well.<br /><br /><br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311723.post-88865670807002638372013-09-08T19:55:16.068+00:002013-09-08T19:55:16.068+00:00Sorry to be a pest and using email, I have had pro...Sorry to be a pest and using email, I have had problems getting comments posted due to spam detectors.<br />Interesting article, much information and a discussion has ensued at this end re state of curedness.<br />Good luck to both of you.<br />Mike & PhillMike Muirnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311723.post-70626198363852129742013-09-08T16:39:34.332+00:002013-09-08T16:39:34.332+00:00Hi Jacqueline. I sure hopw it is all going well ...Hi Jacqueline. I sure hopw it is all going well for you. This was very interesting to read and I'm still trying to process it --- but my instinct says to stay away from people who are negative on the idea of your doing some research on your own! And I couldn't agree more about your final paragraph, "Nearly 70% of all cancer could be prevented with diet: mostly vegetarian, organic, occasional meals of chicken but no red meat, very little dairy, no refined white sugar, wheat, breads or pastas, sugar in very low moderate amounts, eating mostly fresh, raw fruits and vegetables which is closer to what humans evolved with in nature. Combined with a minimum of 20-30 minutes of daily activity such as walking, swimming, biking, gardening, humans have a much better chance of surviving on this polluted planet without developing this dreaded disease." I've been mostly "cured" of any symptoms of MS (though they say I still have the underlying diagnosis) by strict veganism. Good for you for being so proactive! I'm praying hard for you and Les! Liz Silerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05344241943858169054noreply@blogger.com