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Post by kammy on Jan 20, 2010 6:46:19 GMT -5
Glen, from what I'm beginning to understand - having Morgellons is like having a form of cancer. The reason I say that is from what my ear is doing. The entire top of my ear is full of specks, debris, etc., in this debris I can feel a sphere, small round circular objects also - if it is a fungal spore - it is still is known as a cell. Whenever I remove the debris, cells - they multiply so quickly to replace themselves, just like cancer does. Here's the definition of cancer, which fits my ear perfectly: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cancer"Cancer /ˈkænsə(r)/ ( listen) (medical term: malignant neoplasm) is a class of diseases in which a group of cells display uncontrolled growth (division beyond the normal limits), invasion (intrusion on and destruction of adjacent tissues), and sometimes metastasis (spread to other locations in the body via lymph or blood)." I also see specks in my blood microscopically... which leads me to believe that it might be in other places, organs, etc., however, I don't have any signs of pain - other than my ear. Is cancer always painful - I don't think so? So, if my ear represents what Morgellons is doing or is capable of - then we all have the possibility of having these mystery cells/spheres that are multiplying inside our bodies in various places. The only thing that appears different to me is that with traditional cancer, it is the body's cells that are reproducing abnormally... with Morgellons it appears that the 'cells' have been introduced from an outside source - they are not completely human cells. They seemingly have taken a part of our blood into them and other enzymes, etc...(Carnicom finding hemoglobin) leading me to believe that Morgellons is possibly a new type of cancer. Since our doctors and scientists aren't informing us of any findings, that's why it is so important that those that have been diagnosed with cancer here share as much information about this as possible with everyone... it could be that we are all in the same boat - it's just a matter of time?
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Post by jeany on Jan 20, 2010 8:01:39 GMT -5
I had my first meeting with my oncologist today. He inferred from my initial pathology reports that I may have follicular lymphoma as well as non-Hodgkins b cell lymphoma. The oncologist remarked to me that the rates of people coming down with various lymphomas is at an all time high and has been steadily increasing in recent years. Can't help wondering if it has anything to do with the chemtrail spraying. Over the next week I will be getting a lot of staging tests including a head to toe scan in nuclear medicine, a withdrawing of some of my bone and bone marrow, echocardiogram, blood work up, appointments with heart and lung specialists and a rhematologist I am wondering if anything pertaining to Morgellons will show up in the testing. Hello glenn, I'm so sorry you've been diagnosed with cancer. It's a 'shock', I know, but there are ways to recover by taking various supplements to induce immune response and stop cell death and mutation of cells. Cesium for example has shown to have beneficial effects in cancer treatment. When I went to go see my local doctor in the initial phase of this disease, I 'bombed' him with all sorts of medical questions. We had a discussion about how you can definitely find resp. diagnose where, what and if there is an infection in the body or even cancerous cells. Bone Marrow Fluid is the best indicator, he said. I didn't let that get done, I guess he wanted to 'scare' me off a bit, but at the last instance I would have, if my Lyme docs wouldn't have been able to help me. I believe, those tests you mentioned above, will show exactly what's happening in your body. Please let us know the results. Take care and best wishes.. Jeany
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Post by lilsissy on Jan 20, 2010 9:39:51 GMT -5
Glen, from what I'm beginning to understand - having Morgellons is like having a form of cancer. The reason I say that is from what my ear is doing. The entire top of my ear is full of specks, debris, etc., in this debris I can feel a sphere, small round circular objects also - if it is a fungal spore - it is still is known as a cell. Whenever I remove the debris, cells - they multiply so quickly to replace themselves, just like cancer does. Here's the definition of cancer, which fits my ear perfectly: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cancer"Cancer /ˈkænsə(r)/ ( listen) (medical term: malignant neoplasm) is a class of diseases in which a group of cells display uncontrolled growth (division beyond the normal limits), invasion (intrusion on and destruction of adjacent tissues), and sometimes metastasis (spread to other locations in the body via lymph or blood)." I also see specks in my blood microscopically... which leads me to believe that it might be in other places, organs, etc., however, I don't have any signs of pain - other than my ear. Is cancer always painful - I don't think so? So, if my ear represents what Morgellons is doing or is capable of - then we all have the possibility of having these mystery cells/spheres that are multiplying inside our bodies in various places. The only thing that appears different to me is that with traditional cancer, it is the body's cells that are reproducing abnormally... with Morgellons it appears that the 'cells' have been introduced from an outside source - they are not completely human cells. They seemingly have taken a part of our blood into them and other enzymes, etc...(Carnicom finding hemoglobin) leading me to believe that Morgellons is possibly a new type of cancer. Since our doctors and scientists aren't informing us of any findings, that's why it is so important that those that have been diagnosed with cancer here share as much information about this as possible with everyone... it could be that we are all in the same boat - it's just a matter of time? I agree Kammy, Seems they are using immortal cells , retinal is one to look into . Some jellyfish are immortal also . I do believe thay also have a way to wash out cancer cells and use them too. Again you said, So, if my ear represents what Morgellons is doing or is capable of - then we all have the possibility of having these mystery cells/spheres that are multiplying inside our bodies in various places.I am so glad to see you noticed this, did you agree the pictures I sent you pretty much matched the specimen in your petri dish. I think you should do a thread on that, a good avenue to investigate!!!Jen
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Post by kammy on Jan 20, 2010 11:30:59 GMT -5
did you agree the pictures I sent you pretty much matched the specimen in your petri dish. I think you should do a thread on that, a good avenue to investigate!!!Jen I'm not sure which pictures you're talking about, Jen?...
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Post by bannanny on Jan 20, 2010 17:48:30 GMT -5
Hang in there glenn...
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Post by glennb on Jan 20, 2010 22:48:02 GMT -5
A summery of my initial pathology report:
FINAL MICROSCOPIC DIAGNOSIS: Lymph node, left inguinal, biopsy with flow cytometric analysis -diffuse large B-cell lymphoma Phenotype CDE20, Cd19,CD10, lambda light chain
Comment: Sections show effacement of normal lymph node architecture. Immunostains to evaluate the architecture demonstrate mainly a diffuse growth pattern of CD20-positive cells with a few residual large follicles with disrupted CD21 follicular dendritic cell networks, which in combination with the CD 10 reactivity suggest that this tumor is arising in a follicular lymphoma. The BCL-2 is positive in the tumor cells. The EBV-LMP is negative, as well as the CD5. The proliferation fraction by Mib-1(Ki-67) is estimated at approx. 60-70%
Gross Description: Received fresh, labeled "left inguinal node" is a single portion of yellow-pink, ovoid, rubbery tissue measuring 6.7 x 4.5 x 3 cm. The specimen is inked entirely black and serially sectioned. Cut surface is homogenous tan-pink and fleshy. A cytologic imprint is prepared and a portion of the specimen is submitted in RPMI for flow cytometry. A sterile portion of the specimen is sent to microbiology for analysis.
Flow cytometric analysis: Technical component at Clarient F110-332
INTERPRETATION: B-CELL NON-HODGKIN LYMPHOMA OF FOLLICLE CENTER CELL ORIGIN (SEE COMMENT)
PHENOTYPE: CD20, CD19, CD10, lambda light chain
Viability 88%
FLOW DIFFERENTIAL Blasts Lymphs 96% Monos 0% Myeloid 1% Debris 2%
Lymphocyte3 Gate CD2 37 mod CD3 30 mod CD4 30 mod CD5 32 mod CD7 32 mod CD8 3 neg CD10 62 mod CD11c 13 mod CD14 1 neg CD16 0 neg CD19 43 mod CD20 76 mod CD22 62 mod CD38 81 mod CD45 100 bright CD56 1 neg FMC7 3 mod Kappa 3 mod Lambda 69 bright
POPULATION ANALYSIS COMMENTS:
These findings are consistent with a B-cell non-hodgkins lymphoma. Immunoreactivity with CD10 is consistent with follicular center cell origin for these cells which may be seen with follicular, Burkitt and some large cell lymphomas.
LYMPHOID CELLS:
Immunophenotypic analysis on the lymphoid gated population shows 30% of the lymphocytes are T-cells with increased CD4:CD87 ratio and normal pan T-cell antigen expression, 76% are B-cells and the remainder are NK cells. Analysis of the B-cells show a lambda monoclonal population co-expressing CD109 with CD19, CD20 and FMc7.
MYELOID CELLS 1% myeloid events are identified.
DEBRIS:
Only non-specific bindgin of antibodies isnoted in this gate.
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Post by kammy on Jan 23, 2010 10:35:01 GMT -5
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Post by kammy on Jan 23, 2010 18:25:04 GMT -5
Glen, do you know what test your doctor ran that indicated that you might have cancer, was it just an average blood test that revealed this? Or, was it revealed from them doing the scan and seeing the lump which caused them to look further with other blood tests?
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Post by rhorn2006 on Jan 24, 2010 7:21:55 GMT -5
Glenn,,, I am so sorry to hear about the problems your having... I hope your doctor can turn things around for you,, she seems like a really good caring doctor!!
I have had swollen glans under both sides of my jaw for several years.. They get really swelled up then shrink down to almost normal,, then back up again!! A few weeks after my morgellons on-set in 2003, I had the same kind of lemon sized swelling on the upper inside of my left thigh,, right at the groin area about 2 or 3 inches down, with the same discomfort you described having with yours.. After about a week with no change,, one morning I woke up and there was a "wash-tub sized" stain on my bed where it had apparently drained out.. I did find a large pore where the knot had been (about 1/8" in diameter) that eventually closed up all together with no further drainage that I know of.. It has never swelled back up "at all" that I have noticed anyway..
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Post by glennb on Jan 24, 2010 21:10:41 GMT -5
Kammy,
The cancer was diagnosed from the tissue of the enlarged lymph node that was removed from my groin area.
After looking at the initial path report my oncologist said I appear to have two types of Lymphoma, Non Hodgkins b cell lymphoma and follicular lymphoma.
The NHL type has a cure rate of about 60%, meaning that after chemo therapy about 60% are still alive after 5 years and in remission. The Follicular Lymphoma does not really have a cure, but it can be slowed down with chemo. The Follicular type is slow growing so a person could have it for years before having problems. The NHL type is considered to be aggressive and fast growing.
Two days ago I had a spect scan and a cat scan, they covered everything except my legs, feet, arms and hands. I had to drink a large quantity of some type of sugar water before having the first scan. I was told that cancer cells take up sugar much more rapidly than normal tissue so any thing cancerous in my body would show up on the scan as a bright area. I guess it is true that cancer thrives on sugar.
They also checked my blood oxygen level, it was 95%.
My kidney function was also tested and I found out that my Bun Creatine levels are high,. I think she said that they should be at 1.2 but mine were at 1.4.
I just finished reading the post about Dr. Staningers findings on the woman who was contaminated with nano technololgy, Dr. Stanninger mentioned that this could cause elevated levels of phospherous in the body. Too much phospherous is hard on the kidneys and if one has failing kidneys they are told to avoid eating foods high in phospherous.
I am sure I have been throughly contaminated with all the nano crap being dumped in the air. Wonder if this has had an effect on my kidneys. I am a little concerned that if my kidneys are already showing signs of stress going through chemo therapy could cause more serious kidney problems.
I was given a contrast IV containing Iodine before the cat scan. The stuff made my body feel hot.
I am wondering if Morgellons, like cancer also takes up sugar more rapidly than normal tissue.
Perhaps the Morgellons stuff will show up in the scan.
I am going in tomorrow to have bone marrow extracted.
Later on this week I have an appointment with a rheumatologist.
I will be posting my lab work and scan results as I get them.
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Post by ctbarb on Jan 24, 2010 23:35:51 GMT -5
Dear Glenn, Thank you for your detailed findings...this is what we need to keep a close eye on our diseases...yes, I said, diseases. I do believe that we have several going on simultaneously...as you have found from your test results. I'm so sorry that you are having to go through this, but it sounds like your doctor is on top of the situation and is doing everything possible to correct this. Many prayers are going with you on your trip for your bone marrow testing... Best regards, Barb
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Post by justhanginin on Jan 25, 2010 6:47:20 GMT -5
Hope this catches you before your appointment. Make sure that the area is numbed before they take the bone marrow sample. A family member of mine had it done without numbing and it was a nightmare.
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Post by justhanginin on Jan 25, 2010 6:53:03 GMT -5
Kammy, I have been using Campho-fenique mixed with two parts of olive oil in my ear for years now. Did it on a daily basis early on and now use it maybe once a month when the ear acts up. It penetrates into the tissue and seems to stop the activity.
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Post by jeany on Jan 26, 2010 8:20:35 GMT -5
Glenn, has your doctor talked about Vincristine,Colchicine or Nocodazole as a possible treatment?..and did he/she say something about actin?
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Post by lilsissy on Jan 26, 2010 23:18:59 GMT -5
Kammy my mistake that was frito,
Jen
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Post by bannanny on Jan 27, 2010 21:39:49 GMT -5
Just letting you know I'm praying hard for you glennb...
I love you very much ~~ bannanny
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Post by 22122agin on Jan 28, 2010 19:19:34 GMT -5
Justhanging, My understanding it can be numbed for the bone marrow aspiration up to the point of the bone but not inside of the bone. Lets hope he doesn't read this until after he has the bone aspiration. I was told there is no way to deaden the inside of bone. Yikes is no way to explain the pain, I am told. Everyone who is doing the procedure will know, for sure. It can't be fun for the techs either.
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Post by ctbarb on Jan 28, 2010 19:37:29 GMT -5
Dear Glenn, Don't know if you'll read this in time, but when I had it done, they gave me a nerve block for that area...much like they do for rotator cuff surgery. I won't fool you, it still wasn't fun, but it sure helped! I don't know if they still use this procedure, or if there are any other reasons why they couldn't do it in all cases. But I would sure ask. Good luck with your procedure, and my prayers are with you! ctbarb
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Post by glennb on Jan 28, 2010 19:44:11 GMT -5
Jeany,
My oncologist wants to use R-CHOP.
I am going to ask to be knocked out for the bone marrow thing. I am a complete wuss when it comes to pain.
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Post by glennb on Jan 28, 2010 19:54:50 GMT -5
My oncologist called this afternoon with the preliminary results of my cat scan and spect scan.
I am happy to report that no other tumors were shown on either scan.
So I am wondering just what that 3 cm growth that was spotted on one of my scans before Christmas is. Bet it has something to do with Morgellons.
Even though my scans showed me to be free of visible tumors my doctor still wants to go ahead with the chemotherapy. He says I still have cancer cells circulating in my lymph. I still have to do the bone scan and that will show if there is any involvement there.
If my bone marrow comes back clean I am questioning whether putting myself through the ordeal of R-CHOP is necessary or even a good idea. There are all kinds of health problems, including leukemia, heart damage and loss of a certain amount of intellectual function that are associated with chemo.
I am thinking that it would make more sense to either do the DCA along with the Essiac Tea and Rife Frequency treatment or do the Burzinski treatment and then if I have re-occurence of tumors reconsider the R-CHOP.
I don't fancy the idea of being sick and nauseous for at least 6 months, losing all my hair including brows and eyelashes, risking possible heart damage and later development of leukemia, plus the stress on my already not perfect kidneys unless it is absolutely necessary.
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