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I have stage 4 cancer, and I have legally used psychedelic therapy to treat my end of life anxiety. (I'm the first Canadian to legally do this) I've had some extremely good results from this treatment, and I can personally verify that it is usually effective for about 6 months for me. Thanks for helping to get good information out that might aid others who are struggling.
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@phil4986 thanks, that's kind of you to say.
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@acmulhern close to a treatment, it's quite quiet. Generally it seems to creep up again after about 6 months, though it feels like it is less and less with each session. I've had 6 treatments since 2020. The last one was about 8 months ago and the anxiety is still fairly manageable, so I would say there is a cumulative effect as well. It has changed the way I think about death and dying, which probably accounts for the more lasting effect.
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@ميسوموسا I do intermittent fasting, and I stick to keto. I'm aware of sulforaphane in the sprouts, and I've read good things about it for both gut healing and anti tumor properties. I have to juice any veggies because my intestines physically can't do the fiber anymore. Thanks for sharing!
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@bracholi YES! As a matter of fact, I would consider turkey tail to be a big contributing factor to my still being alive after 7 years with active stage 4. I take 8 grams per day of it, and it definitely improved my response to chemo. There are some decent clinical results to support that as well, including one I just read from the National cancer institute. Good stuff!
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@Illusion-clock I am not sure what sort of energy reserves you think someone with stage 4 cancer has after battling it for 7 years, but I assure you that fasting for 30 days would kill me. I can say this with certainty because I have actually fasted for 30 days when I first got my cancer. I had an obstruction and physically could not eat for that long. Unfortunately it did not cure the cancer, but I DID lose over 50 pounds. I don't have the 50 pounds to lose anymore. I have no intentions of killing myself, I'm trying very hard to live. There are lots of stories on the internet about easy fixes for cancer. Check places like PubMed. You can find actual medical research there.
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@arcosprey4811 I'm doing my best to stay as long as I can and continue the experience of having experiences with as much variety as possible. Living is a pretty cool thing.
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@grahamg8074 thanks, I greatly appreciate that. I consider myself to be extremely lucky, and if I had my way, it would be great to see this treatment as easy to access as it is to see any other specialist. Just a simple referral from your family doctor. I hope I'll see that in my lifetime.
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@grahamg8074 sadly yes. The Minister waited 511 days and then denied my application to renew my exemption. Legally accessing the therapy is going to be more complicated and expensive for me, if it is possible at all. Its disappointing.
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@K1VV1939 so sorry for your loss. I've felt for quite a while now that this therapy should also be available to loved ones. We don't go through this journey alone, and those who care for us suffer at least as much.
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@nebylicza for me, a treatment typically consists of 4 weekly preparatory talk therapy sessions that are aimed at setting intentions, expectations, some meditative practice to help with inner focus, strategies to help deal with difficult things. These sessions are done sometimes as a group, which is helpful when a number of people in the group share common conditions, but I've also had individual sessions where the one on one time has been beneficial. In both cases, a qualified and experienced therapist makes a difference. Following those is the actual psilocybin session. In the therapy model I've found most helpful, that is a high dose (5 grams of mushrooms in a glass of orange juice, or 25mg of pure or extracted psilocybin provided by a licensed producer) I have experienced all of these with decent results, but I do have a preference for either the natural mushroom or the whole mushroom extract because there is certainly an entourage effect with the additional compounds present over pure synthetic psilocybin only. A dose that size usually lasts 5-7 hours for me, and I spend that time wearing a good blindfold and wearing headphones listening to instrumental music. This is an introspective process, and I find it really helps to shut out the distractions of the outside world while I'm journeying. This is a psychedelic experience, so you should expect to see colors in patterns, experience sensations, and emotions. It is a little different for everyone. You may experience very real dreamlike states, or just feel like you are floating freely in the universe. It helps to be open to whatever the experience is, and to be willing to explore any challenging spots you may encounter. A lot of good progress can be found in those challenging bits, that's where our problems live. After the medicine session, I usually also have A number of weekly integration therapy sessions to talk about the experience, and incorporate the lessons and "aha moments" from the sit. Those can show up after even a couple months, but I've never had a session where I have not received some sort of different perspective that I've found helpful. The integration sessions are really important for a more lasting effect. I hope that helps give you an idea about what is involved.
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@MarisaElyse I'm sorry to hear about your Mom. Cancer takes away so many of the people we love, and I wish it wasn't the case.
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@vijaykumarnadaraja531 I think safety is an important element whenever you are dealing with your health and well-being. Right now where I live, the only legal access to psylicibin is through a doctor. I know things are different in other places. You certainly want someone who is trained, qualified, and experienced.
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@johnsmithers8913 No, I've only experienced psilocybin. I do know people who have used it and reported that it was helpful to them, but I haven't had a legal opportunity to try it myself.
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@have_a_great_day. Fellow Canadian! I just completed another session in August, and it did a great job of centring me again. I'm in a good place mentally, and I feel more like myself than I have in months. I know it isn't a cure all, but I sure wish that those it CAN help, were easily able to get access to it.
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@Mimi-sg6fe I'm still here, but having a few challenges these days with the cancer. I guess it would be too much to ask for that cancer could be easy to deal with. 🤷
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There has been a well funded campaign to misinform the population about the nature of this medicine and therapy. It is up to those of us who have benefitted from it to let others know that things can be different, It is also up to us to push for the research needed to develop the most effective ways to use it, and for what conditions.
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@isaacm4159 thanks for asking. Physically, cancer sometimes has some fairly challenging moments. I've been going through one of those for a few weeks now, so it's not always easy to stay positive. I have a psychedelic therapy session scheduled in the next few days, so I'm hopeful that it will once again be helpful getting me into that healthy mental space. That recharge is so important to keep pushing through the challenging days.
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@Adroit1911 I'm the luckiest person I know, and I've had experiences that most people won't ever have. An abundance of good, and enough of the bad to teach me the value of that good. Life has been good to me, and I live and love every second of it.
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@Moonshine449 Still fighting. I am actually just getting home from another emergency surgery for intestinal blockages. That is my 4th abdominal surgery for the cancer, but it looks like I get to live another day. Never easy, but that is the price of admission on this ride. I'm happy to pay it and keep having new experiences. Hope you are having an excellent day!
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Thanks @Moonshine449 I just had my 8 year anniversary. 8 years with active stage 4. Grateful for every day.
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@Sigma1_969 I'm sorry to hear about your sister, I know how difficult it is to have a loved one go through this journey. I agree, I'm not certain that either of those make a difference to the survival times, but for me they have made a positive impact on my quality of life, and the time I have left with my family. I would certainly wish the same for others.
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@WWMike12 first off, I'm so happy for your success! That's awesome! I've also got stage 4 colon cancer, so similar to you. I know there's variations out there, but you know what I'm working with for sure. I also do a lot of things like the low carb, and turkey tail mushrooms. Based solely on me still breathing while I've seen so many others lose their fight, I would agree with you fully that there are many things that are helpful. I'm always surprised at how little diet and nutrition factor in the standard oncology playbook, so I applaud you for helping to educate.
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@BankC6969 thanks so much! I'm exceptionally lucky with the support of my family and friends. I'm the luckiest person I know.
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@flamingaish most of the time I'm just trying to work my way through this. I'm grateful I have people in my life to help me with that.
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@christopherworth1 I hope you do as well. I have found both the pre sessions, and the integration sessions to be an important part of the process. A lot of my healing has been a result of those, so you might find some good things come out of those too. The medicine helps to get at things, but we still do the work of working things out. Good luck in your healing journey, and in your end of life challenge. I hope you find both are gentle.
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@IYG-x7c Thanks, I really appreciate that!
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@littlesailor3544 Thanks, I appreciate that.
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@johnnybigg7772 I have indeed heard of that series. There is a lot of interesting info in it, though like all cancer things, some of it works and some has limited results. I eat organic when I can, but at the moment I'm on a straight liquid diet because of the intestinal structures. You would be amazed by how much that restricts your options, but lately I've been able to run some of my garden through my juicer, so that's a good option. All my cannabis is either grown by me or a friend organically. I think chemical free must be better, I can't see how it wouldn't be. My body goes through enough without adding more to deal with chemically.
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@TravisCotter I have to say, having lived with stage 4 cancer for as many years as I have, it is almost impossible to think that I've ever been on this journey alone.
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@AustinXj For me, yes, I find the effects fade over time and the extent this happens is dependent on what I have going on in my life. If things are going well, then it tends to last better. If I have say friends passing away from their own cancer journey, I find that weighs on me fairly heavily. My anxiety is like a constant noise in the background that gradually gets more invasive over time. The psilocybin therapy turns the volume back down on that, and I can pay attention to the things that are important to me again. I know people who get longer out of their treatment for sure, but for me, 6 months is what I would consider an effective dosing interval.
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@shinysands stage 4 colon cancer.
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Thank you @eienryucho6648 that is kind of you to say, and I wish the absolute best for you as well!
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