This is amazing!

Experts were quick to point out that people shouldn't try this treatment at home (understandably) but hopefully it will lead to a breakthrough for a possible cure.

"A case report published in Vaccines in August 1 outlines how Halassy self-administered a treatment called oncolytic virotherapy (OVT) to help treat her own stage 3 cancer. She has now been cancer-free for four years."

#Cancer #cure #vaccine

nature.com/articles/d41586-024…

This scientist treated her own cancer with viruses she grew in the lab

Virologist Beata Halassy says self-treatment worked and was a positive experience — but researchers warn that it is not something others should try.

^{Corbyn, Zoe}

Covid might cure cancer. No, you didn’t read that wrong

'In a breakthrough discovery, scientists found that the same cells activted by severe Covid could be induced with a drug to fight multiple kinds of cancer'

#science #medicine #health #Covid #cancer

independent.co.uk/news/health/…

Covid might cure cancer. No, you didn’t read that wrong

^{Julia Musto (The Independent)}

My onco-urologist's assistant sent me a message today that was supposed to be reassuring. Instead it was utterly demoralizing because of one word. He had called for a blood test to confirm that the Lupron was indeed lowering my testosterone level because my PSA (blood indicator for prostate cancer) had not fallen to the expected level.

He said, "Your testosterone level is castrate".

While completely medically accurate, I found it to be shockingly insensitive. When I saw the word, my heart leapt to my throat and a wave of anxiety swept over me. The horror of what's happening to my body pummeled me. I've been despondent all day because of it.

Should I give him feedback of my reaction? Is that inappropriate - biting the hand that cures me? Should I just stay silent and take it?

Throughout my treatment, the cancer care team has emphasized how important it is to keep a positive attitude. Lupron forces emotional instability on me and I can be knocked down by a single word.

This is hell.

#cancer

Help R. S. A. Garcia Pay for Cancer Expenses

gofundme.com/f/help-r-s-a-garc…

#MutualAid #Cancer #CrowdFund #Disability

from birdsite

My GI doc had ONE SLOT in 2024 -- ONE -- for my cancer screening & w/my genetic mutation, if you don't get annual screens, you are dead. Full stop. Please help! $60/~$2000

paypal.com/paypalme/karriehigg…
helphopelive.org/campaign/1596…
V: KARRIE-HIGGINS-2
Cashapp: $CatLadyHiggins

#ChronicIllness #Disability #MutualAid #Cancer

Donate to Midwest/West Catastrophic Illness Fund in honor of Karrie Higgins

A little about Karrie: At age fourteen, Karrie became a healthcare activist, volunteering as a peer educator for a local reproductive health clinic. She organized against wars and for disability rights.

^{Help Hope Live}

HELP TINU

Asking again for help with the cost of surviving chemo & Long COVID.

2+ years after #COVID19, still sick, 5th type of chemo.

Ko-fi.com/TinuWrites

https://cash.app/$TinuWrites

account.venmo.com/u/TinuWrites

#Cancer #Disability #MutualAid #BlackMastodon

@blackmastodon@a.gup.pe
@BlackMastodon@chirp.social

Pay $TinuWrites on Cash App

Instantly exchange money for free on Cash App

^{Cash App}

PLEASE SHARE AND DONATE

less than 25% funded and its been up since 2022 (last update was may 11th shared down below)

gofundme.com/f/help-support-my…

Help support Long COVID Recovery- Surgeries

"I have no recent news concerning my surgeries as I have been treated for different respiratory conditions since my last post.

This GoFundMe was created since November 2022 and I didn’t change the goal as I realized that many people didn’t support my cause.

I want to Thank everyone once again that helped support my cause. Many things have changed and my family and I are trying to do our best to survive every medical crisis our family is facing.

My first born daughter has one of the most aggressive form of cancer including my first son that also needs immediate medical treatment and financial support.

It’s devastating for me as illnesses serve as a barrier and a set back for me and my children in the last few years.

This is another call out for support. Please share the link to anyone that can help thank you."

#MutualAid #CrowdFund #LongCovid #COVID #Cancer

HELP A BLACK FAMILY SURVIVE

This woman's gofundme has been up for OVER A YEAR and is not even halfway to her goal. one of her kids posted on birdsite about how they're terrified that so soon after celebrating her birthday, they may have to plan for her funeral. donate and share.

gofundme.com/f/help-support-my…

Originally for this woman's recovery from Long Covid and payment for surgeries needed to help her breathe and move, most of the money is now going towards her daughter who is battling stage two breast cancer (the most aggressive type, which you can see in the updates).

#Disability #Covid #Covid19 #LongCovid #Cancer #MutualAid #BlackMutualAid #BlackMastodon