I have lately heard a lot of good things about vitamin D relating to cancer...I am not sure if you have the possibility to take vitamin D as a supplement but if you do it might be beneficial, just wanted to let you know... (And vitamin D3 is much much better than D2 so take that IF you can) This is from the internet:
As early as 1980, colon cancer was credited as the first cancer to benefit from sunlight. Early U.S. studies noted high death rates in the Northeast. This area has limited sunshine. Low mortality rates were noted in the Southwest, which has more sunshine. Many studies since then have confirmed these findings for both colon and rectal cancer. Ultraviolet-B (UVB) light produces vitamin D. Researchers concluded that vitamin D provides the primary cancer benefit.
Vitamin D and colorectal cancer
Vitamin D levels
There are numerous studies of the link between vitamin D and colorectal cancer rates. Such studies generally find that rates drop rapidly as vitamin D levels rise above 5-10 ng/mL (12-25 nmol/L), then more slowly until levels of 40 ng/mL (100 nmol/L) are reached.
How vitamin D works
Vitamin D blocks the growth of cancer tumors. The active form of vitamin D, calcitriol, does most of the work. Calcitriol is made in the liver and in various organs affected by cancer. This form of vitamin D offers several benefits:
Activates vitamin D receptors, which turn genes on and off Prevents cancer from starting (Calcitriol encourages cells to either adapt to their new organ or commit apoptosis [cell suicide].) Keeps surface layers of organs intact Limits blood supply to the tumor Reduces the spread of cancer Increases absorption of calcium from the intestines (Calcium may reduce the risk of colorectal cancer.) Prevention
Based on studies of colon and rectal cancer, vitamin D levels above 40 ng/mL (100 nmol/L) may reduce the risk of cancer. Taking 1000–4000 international units (IU) (25–100 mcg)/day of vitamin D may lower colorectal cancer risk.
Treatment
People with higher vitamin D levels at time of colorectal cancer diagnosis have better outcomes.
Harvard University studied patients with this cancer and vitamin D levels of about 25 ng/mL (63 nmol/L) or 31 ng/mL (78 nmol/L). Patients with higher vitamin D levels had half the death rates compared of those with lower vitamin D levels. A Japanese study found a similar effect for rectal cancer but not colon cancer.
Neither of these studies used vitamin D to treat colorectal cancer. However, vitamin D supplements may increase survival rates. Some cancer treatment centers are giving patients 5000 IU/day of vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol).
I'm an old friend from high school. It's Catie....Jill and I hung out with you all the time. I would love to see how you are. Sorry you are in for so long but you haven't lost all your friends man. You made a mistake, you're learning from it and you'll move on to a better person than when you started out in this mess.
I had no idea you had kids. Just do what you need to and when you get out they'll think differently once you've proven yourself. Kids are resilient and very forgiving.
Please let us know you are and correspond. I'll write often if you do the same. Take care.
RALLY, IT'S ZUGGY YOUR LITTLE BROTHER, I WANT TO KNOW WHEN ARE YOU COMING OUT OF THAT PLACE? WE ARE WORRIED ABOUT YOU RALLY, PLEASE WRITE US AND LET US KNOW WHATS GOING ON WITH YOU,SOMETIME MAMA SAID SHE WONDERED IF SHE'S GOING TO SEE YOU AGAIN BEFORE SHE DIE,BROTHER WE MISSED ALOT,WORDS CANNOT EXPLAIN HOW MUCH WE MISSED YOU,JUST BE STRONG AND COURAGEOUS I KNOW GOD IS GOING TO BRING YOU THROUGH, I WILL CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR YOU, JUST KEEP THE FAITH AND BE STRONG GOD IS GOING TO TAKE YOU THROUGH, BRO I LOVE YOU, MAY THE GOOD LORD KEEP AND GUIDE YOU TILL WE SEE EACH OTHER AGAIN.
!!!!! I sincerely send all my blessings and prayers to you for overcoming the colon cancer. Remember: stay strong, and whip the cancer with all you've got! I'm sorry that I don't have any personal stories to share with you, but I'm sure others do. Keep us updated! And by the way, good luck with the federal court decision affecting the California prison system! Maybe taxpayers will save some money this time! --Calhoun25
Thanks so much for writing! I just finished the transcription for your post. Those roaches can sometimes be very entertaining! It's those small wonders of nature that often go overlooked. --Calhoun25
Hi Kyle. I just wanted to let you know that I read all 52 pages of your ravings. I find your discourse as enjoyable and intelligent as it was when we shared a tracked vehicle. I hope you are well, and I will continue to read your blog. Despite your lack of love for the uniform, you still remain one of my favorite soldiers. Let me know if you want books, or a giant cake with a file in it, or anything that I can actually send you.
It will be permanent, but like all things - it is up to you to make the best of it. I don't mean that lightly.
When you finally leave prison, you will have a lot of adjusting to do. But over time, as you make you way in the world - you will be able to fashion all of the bad things - bad memories, unnecessary adaptations (is that a good way to put it?) into some kind of gain. You can't erase the bad, but you can use it to be good - better - more understanding, more compassionate, more giving.
It can be ok. You are not damaged. Even out of the ashes, you can fashion enormous beauty.
open mi heart chakras overcome mi fears antidote for sickness reminis and remember THIS>……
Twisted version of mi former self No self control wired by remote off firing on broken cylinders off key a while dropped mi thread left the real tapestry got sick in mi head fell tru the water to the other side shaman to schitzo demons overtook i shadow side ruled me for a spell not any longer cycles of time realign regain what mine undercover, under a curse the way it had to be pay mi karmic debt overcome mi fate infiltrate hells gate
stayed too long tarried when should have hurried
got too caught up tied in mi role world of the machine damn near took mi soul
duppys all around me sometimes not like what i see smash that fkn mirror cos those shadows be me
raise an army ghosts from the marshs descendants of the living dead hidden holes in our heads no need for them bullet proof vests jump tru hoops get tru mi tests no need get so vexed i aint no player i just playing dead roll over wild rover no bones to retrieve her constant head cold case seizures every dog has its day gwan shine brighter den doris day sun is shining roll in the hay fell tru a trapdoor portal back to mi hey day
RSS
(And vitamin D3 is much much better than D2 so take that IF you can)
This is from the internet:
As early as 1980, colon cancer was credited as the first cancer to benefit from sunlight. Early U.S. studies noted high death rates in the Northeast. This area has limited sunshine. Low mortality rates were noted in the Southwest, which has more sunshine. Many studies since then have confirmed these findings for both colon and rectal cancer. Ultraviolet-B (UVB) light produces vitamin D. Researchers concluded that vitamin D provides the primary cancer benefit.
Vitamin D and colorectal cancer
Vitamin D levels
There are numerous studies of the link between vitamin D and colorectal cancer rates. Such studies generally find that rates drop rapidly as vitamin D levels rise above 5-10 ng/mL (12-25 nmol/L), then more slowly until levels of 40 ng/mL (100 nmol/L) are reached.
How vitamin D works
Vitamin D blocks the growth of cancer tumors. The active form of vitamin D, calcitriol, does most of the work. Calcitriol is made in the liver and in various organs affected by cancer. This form of vitamin D offers several benefits:
Activates vitamin D receptors, which turn genes on and off
Prevents cancer from starting (Calcitriol encourages cells to either adapt to their new organ or commit apoptosis [cell suicide].)
Keeps surface layers of organs intact
Limits blood supply to the tumor
Reduces the spread of cancer
Increases absorption of calcium from the intestines (Calcium may reduce the risk of colorectal cancer.)
Prevention
Based on studies of colon and rectal cancer, vitamin D levels above 40 ng/mL (100 nmol/L) may reduce the risk of cancer. Taking 1000–4000 international units (IU) (25–100 mcg)/day of vitamin D may lower colorectal cancer risk.
Treatment
People with higher vitamin D levels at time of colorectal cancer diagnosis have better outcomes.
Harvard University studied patients with this cancer and vitamin D levels of about 25 ng/mL (63 nmol/L) or 31 ng/mL (78 nmol/L). Patients with higher vitamin D levels had half the death rates compared of those with lower vitamin D levels. A Japanese study found a similar effect for rectal cancer but not colon cancer.
Neither of these studies used vitamin D to treat colorectal cancer. However, vitamin D supplements may increase survival rates. Some cancer treatment centers are giving patients 5000 IU/day of vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol).
I'm an old friend from high school. It's Catie....Jill and I hung out with you all the time. I would love to see how you are. Sorry you are in for so long but you haven't lost all your friends man. You made a mistake, you're learning from it and you'll move on to a better person than when you started out in this mess.
I had no idea you had kids. Just do what you need to and when you get out they'll think differently once you've proven yourself. Kids are resilient and very forgiving.
Please let us know you are and correspond. I'll write often if you do the same. Take care.
--Calhoun25
--Calhoun25
Best,
Ron
I have hope that the hearings will lead somewhere (something has to change).
j
Find out all you can if they send you out. What 'stage' is it? What treatment are they offering.
Do you have any support outside prison (that can help)?
Please keep us up to date,
j
When you finally leave prison, you will have a lot of adjusting to do. But over time, as you make you way in the world - you will be able to fashion all of the bad things - bad memories, unnecessary adaptations (is that a good way to put it?) into some kind of gain. You can't erase the bad, but you can use it to be good - better - more understanding, more compassionate, more giving.
It can be ok. You are not damaged. Even out of the ashes, you can fashion enormous beauty.
j
overcome mi fears
antidote for sickness
reminis and remember
THIS>……
Twisted version of mi former self
No self control
wired by remote
off firing on broken cylinders
off key a while
dropped mi thread
left the real tapestry
got sick in mi head
fell tru the water
to the other side
shaman to schitzo
demons overtook i
shadow side ruled me
for a spell
not any longer
cycles of time
realign
regain what mine
undercover, under a curse
the way it had to be
pay mi karmic debt
overcome mi fate
infiltrate hells gate
stayed too long
tarried
when
should have hurried
got too caught up
tied in mi role
world of the machine
damn near took mi soul
duppys all around me
sometimes not like what i see
smash that fkn mirror
cos those shadows be me
raise an army
ghosts from the marshs
descendants of the living dead
hidden holes in our heads
no need for them
bullet proof vests
jump tru hoops
get tru mi tests
no need get so vexed
i aint no player
i just playing dead
roll over wild rover
no bones to retrieve her
constant head cold case seizures
every dog has its day
gwan shine brighter
den doris day
sun is shining
roll in the hay
fell tru a trapdoor
portal back to mi hey day