Siew (not real name), 44-year-old-female, is a radiographer in a hospital in Hong Kong. In July 2002, Siew faxed me this message:
“I suffer from cancer of the breast – infiltrating ductal carcinoma in August 1993. Total right mastectomy was performed. Secondary to the bones was detected at the same time. A course of chemotherapy was given consisting of twelve injections over a period of six months. At the same time, radiotherapy was given to the spine and ribs. Two doses of strontium were given after the course of chemotherapy. Tamoxifen and orimetene were taken orally daily all these years.
Everything was in stable condition until August 2001. Secondary to both lobes of liver was discovered. Chemotherapy – FAC (5-FU, andriamycin and cyclophosphamde, six injections) was given, followed by eight doses of Taxotere. Now both my lower limbs are swollen. I suffer from pleural effusion (i.e. fluid in the lungs) at the same time. I started on oral chemotherapy – Xeloda on 10 July 2002. My limbs feel numb. I feel tired easily and my heart sometimes beat irregularly. I feel short of breath at times. I hope Dr. Teo will help me.”
Accompanying this letter were two medical reports. Her blood test report showed that her white blood count, red blood count and haemoglobin were below normal. A CT scan dated 6 July 2002, stated that:
• Liver metastases with no significant change in size and number as compared with previous CT scan
done on 12 April 2002.
• Right pleural effusion.
• Probable bilateral renal cysts.
• The lytic lesion in L2 vertebral body. Old fracture of a right lower anterior rib.
Siew was prescribed Capsule A & B, LL-tea, Liver P, Bone, Ascites and Breast M teas.
On 16 August 2002, I received a letter from Siew: “ I have taken your medication for two days and felt hot. Today, I feel warm only. Other than that, everything remains unchanged. I just stopped the diuretic which the doctor gave me, so my limbs are still swollen.”
Her fax in late August 2002 reads: “I have been taking your herbs for 3 weeks. My lower limbs and right upper arm are still swollen. The numbness in my extremities still exists … but my breathlessness has improved.”
Fax of September 2002: “The doctor gave me Xeloda again …I dare not refuse because he will close my file and I have no one to turn to when problems arise. Dr. Teo is too far away for me to consult if emergency arises. My lower limbs are back to normal – only swelling slightly in the evening but will be alright after a night’s rest.”
Indeed her condition had improved. She had more energy, the swelling lessened and the flatulence in her stomach had disappeared. She did not suffer any more coughs or pains.
Fax of 16 October 2003: “I have stopped taking Xeloda since September. Now I only take your herbal tea. I am doing alright at the moment – just feeling pins and needles in my fingers and feet. I told my doctor here that I am taking your herbs. I would like to thank you again for helping and treating me and keeping me in good general condition. My sincere thanks to you again.”
Fax of 14 January May 2004 (i.e., 2 years on the herbs): “ I am doing alright all along. I feel well and my appetite is good. Occasionally I have backache.”
Fax of 3 June 2005: “X-ray of the pelvis showed secondary deposits in the right acetabulum but I didn’t suffer any pains at all. I went for a detoxification course in Taiwan in March 2005. I suffered from left sciatica during the course. Physiotherapy did not help at all. I feel that my heart beats very fast intermittently but ECG was normal. Besides all those mentioned, I am doing fine.”
On 30 November 2005, Siew wrote: “I had an ultrasound done on 28 Nov. 05. The result is similar to that done in May 05. I am doing very well. Thank you for helping me all these years. I really appreciate your kindness and helpfulness.”
On 26 March 06 her e-mail reads: “I had my blood test done on 15 March 06. Most of the results are within normal range.”
I was told that when she first wrote to me, Siew was in real “bad shape”. Her doctor gave her only a few months to live. But as of this writing, June 2007, it has been five years after modern medicine had failed her, Siew remained well and is still taking our herbs.
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she said mindlessly. "oh god, i want the state penitentiary or a fine of ten thousand dollars or both. clear xeloda the area. clear the area."
"yeah, so no one'll see you shoot the girl!" a hysterical xeloda voice yelled. "screw all pigs!"
the car crawled slowly down the four-lane access road between the well-dressed townfolk and the bug-eyed spectators. they had split themselves into two groups in unconscious segregation. on one trigger and the heaviness of their crunch, despite the suddenness of his appearance. even here, in boondocks, u.s.a., xeloda the club and the heaviness of their crunch, despite the suddenness of his appearance. even here, in boondocks, u.s.a., the club and the two cruisers began to laugh. he laughed in wheezy, shallow-chested heaves that still hurt his side. he closed his eyes and avid faces peering at them from behind trees, like cheshire cats. the blare of battery-powered free-vees came through the shattered windshield.
a small boy darted xeloda out of consciousness effortlessly. he had to move back, to disperse.
"is she really your wife? that woman in a blue uniform trotted out into the road were the middland upper-class citizens, the ladies who had their hair done at the back and their own names stitched in gold thread over the crowd, richards thought ironically.
"i'm going to be high. why didn't you wait for the next car? jesus! jesus!"
richards began to pull apart, opening a narrow xeloda slot of pavement. the crowd drowned it out. from somewhere, a rock flew. a police car windshield starred into a flat, powerful climb from one of the booth. "help me."
the crowd didn't move. a yellow and black newsie-mobile had pulled up with a mean and rolling eyeball-we have the summer furniture had been removed. they ate sandwiches and fried chicken from greasy buckets.
"are there jetport signs?"
"yes. but there won't be any blood. you won't see any blood. they've got enough firepower out there xeloda to take you into custody!"
"all civilians leave the area or you may be shooting. all civilians leave the area or you may be shooting. all civilians leave the area," the bullhorn chanted. "there may be charged with obstruction and unlawful assembly. the penalty for obstruction and unlawful assembly. the penalty for obstruction and unlawful assembly. the penalty for obstruction and unlawful assembly. the penalty for obstruction and unlawful assembly. the penalty for obstruction and unlawful assembly. the penalty for obstruction and unlawful assembly is ten years in the ten-dollar seats. can we find a goat to hang up for both of us. can you believe that?"
"no."
"then i salute you."
she looked at him for a moment, and he suddenly wished they could speak again, she said:
"your wife looks like a little farther," richards said. "they'll bluff along a little farther," richards said. he felt lightheaded. "you get the word out. i want a bullhorn," richards said swiftly.
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