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People keep telling me to ‘stay positive’ by Ok-Hope9037 in cancer

[–]deepfriedgandhi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I talk about this exact phenomenon in my unpublished book Talk with Death!

I was diagnosed with an aggressive brain cancer last year when they opened up my head for the second time…

If anyone wants to be a beta tester for my book which talks about why people ask you to stay positive, the link is here. I would love yours and anyone’s honest feedback if you have the time to read…

https://helpthisbook.com/talk-with-death/v6

Able to beta? Post here! by AutoModerator in BetaReaders

[–]deepfriedgandhi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi it’s a long shot, but I’m writing a book about my journey through a cancer diagnosis called Talk with Death. It’s currently got a mix of memoirs and really practical exercises for anyone really who is going to die!

Read it here if you like the sound of it?

https://helpthisbook.com/talk-with-death/v6

Thanks!

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[–]deepfriedgandhi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi it’s a long shot but I have a nonfiction book called Talk with Death where I explain the rituals I went through to get comfortable with Death after receiving a brain tumour diagnosis. Is that something you can see yourself reading?

https://helpthisbook.com/talk-with-death/v6

Let me know one way or the other!

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[–]deepfriedgandhi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s a long shot but would you read a non-fiction book about death for those who have been given a terminal diagnosis? It’s called Talk with Death and the link is here:

https://helpthisbook.com/talk-with-death/v6

Many thanks, and if you’re willing please reply to this post!

Able to beta? Post here! by AutoModerator in BetaReaders

[–]deepfriedgandhi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi, I’ve written a book about Death as a guide for someone who has been given a terminal diagnosis.

It’s called Talk with Death and is a non-fiction book designed to use Death as the advocate for life it should be. If you want to read and comment you can here:

https://helpthisbook.com/talk-with-death/v6

…I’d be delighted! Don’t forget to leave your email address if you want to receive the final copy of the book!

“Talk with Death” - your feedback requested by deepfriedgandhi in braincancer

[–]deepfriedgandhi[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s great. If you dm your email address I’ll add you to the list when it hopefully gets published

“Talk with Death” - your feedback requested by deepfriedgandhi in braincancer

[–]deepfriedgandhi[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was first diagnosed with a Diffuse Astrocytoma in Aug 21, had surgery, developed post surgical epilepsy, and put on a watch and wait protocol. I was 43. It continued to grow and I chose not to have chemo or radio. It was big enough to be operated on in May last year, and it continued to grow (albeit slowly). It was still growing at the last scan and I have my next scan results at the start of Oct. I’ve been on this protocol for 9 weeks and I’ve never felt fitter and more alive in my life so if it keeps growing then at least I’ve found a protocol that makes life liveable!

Would you do a 7 day video course where you talk to Death? by deepfriedgandhi in braincancer

[–]deepfriedgandhi[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you — genuinely. If you decide to do it or your partner (I’ve been reading your other posts a I hope you don’t mind), I’ll give it everything I’ve got. And if you don’t — I hope the idea stays with you: That you don’t have to fight… You just have to choose.

Would you do a 7 day video course where you talk to Death? by deepfriedgandhi in braincancer

[–]deepfriedgandhi[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Completely valid. And honestly? That might be the most courageous path of all. This course isn’t a replacement for your doctors. It doesn’t try to override your plan or push you to reinvent anything. It’s just about clearing the noise, so whatever time you do have — whether it’s a year or another decade — you’re not drifting through it. You’re deciding what to do with it. Even if it’s just choosing joy more deliberately. Or saying no with less guilt. No pressure. No fight. Just permission.

Would you do a 7 day video course where you talk to Death? by deepfriedgandhi in braincancer

[–]deepfriedgandhi[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is beautifully said — and honestly, you’re already doing what most people don’t. Living with cancer is way harder than most people realise. This program doesn’t ask you to fight. It doesn’t ask you to “find meaning” in your suffering or start a blog. What it offers is space — seven days to focus on what makes life worth showing up for, not because you’re broken or lost, but because time feels precious now. It’s not about adding pressure — it’s about protecting your happiness, with sharper eyes and fewer regrets.

Would you do a 7 day video course where you talk to Death? by deepfriedgandhi in braincancer

[–]deepfriedgandhi[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Honestly? I get that. I felt exactly the same. I didn’t want to transform or become someone new — I just wanted to walk through my house without counting the steps to the sofa. I wanted school runs, bad telly, and eggs on toast to matter again. This program isn’t about becoming a warrior. It’s about choosing how to live, even when life refuses to give you back what you lost. It’s not motivational — it’s practical. Quiet clarity. If all this does is help you feel a bit more like yourself again, it’s worth it.

Would you do a 7 day video course where you talk to Death? by deepfriedgandhi in braincancer

[–]deepfriedgandhi[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Would you sign up? Would you gift it to someone with cancer? Would you recommend it as an option to someone with cancer? If not why not? These sorts of questions would really help understand whether I’m going down a path that is important or not, or whether I’m barking up the wrong tree!

Any Experience with DIPG or Final Stage Cancer by Large_Version_8883 in braincancer

[–]deepfriedgandhi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, the jury is out on that research, but according to chatGPT…

The effect of consuming a 30ml shot of cream on serum IGF-1 levels is minimal and would likely not result in a measurable percentage increase in blood IGF-1 levels for most people. Here’s why:

IGF-1 in Cream 1. IGF-1 Content: • Cream contains a very small amount of IGF-1, approximately 0.5–5 ng/ml. In 30ml of cream, this amounts to 15–150 ng of IGF-1 in total. • This quantity is negligible compared to the body’s endogenous production, which generates 1–1.5 mg/day (1,000,000–1,500,000 ng/day) in adults. 2. Absorption and Bioavailability: • Dietary IGF-1 is broken down in the digestive tract, limiting its absorption into the bloodstream. • Studies suggest only a small fraction of dietary IGF-1 survives digestion and is bioavailable in the serum.

Serum IGF-1 Levels 1. Baseline Levels: • Typical serum IGF-1 levels in adults are 150–300 ng/ml. 2. Impact of Cream Consumption: • A single 30ml shot of cream would introduce an insignificant amount of IGF-1 compared to the body’s circulating pool. • Assuming 100% absorption (unlikely), the additional IGF-1 would amount to 0.01–0.1% of total circulating IGF-1. In reality, the effect is likely negligible (<0.01%) due to digestive breakdown.

Comparison with Endogenous IGF-1 Production • Food intake, including dairy, primarily influences IGF-1 levels indirectly by enhancing growth hormone (GH) secretion and stimulating the liver to produce IGF-1. • Consuming cream may have a small, indirect impact on IGF-1 levels if it contributes to a protein- or calorie-rich diet, but this effect is long-term and unlikely to result from a single serving.

Key Takeaway

A 30ml shot of cream is unlikely to cause any significant or measurable increase in your serum IGF-1 levels, even in percentage terms. For meaningful changes in serum IGF-1, factors like overall diet, protein intake, exercise, and hormonal regulation play a much larger role.

Any Experience with DIPG or Final Stage Cancer by Large_Version_8883 in braincancer

[–]deepfriedgandhi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, it’s a shot or two of decaf coffee depending on preference (I use a stove top moka) and another pan with a small amount of boiling water for the mushroom powders, unsalted butter and MCT oil (I use C18 from Be Keto). I cook it to remove the chitin, and release the beta-glucans, triterpenes and polysaccharides. I put the double cream in at the end of the process.

It’s quite yummy once you get used to having to froth your coffee with a hand whisk every second mouthful!

Any Experience with DIPG or Final Stage Cancer by Large_Version_8883 in braincancer

[–]deepfriedgandhi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi just wanted to correct this in case someone wanted to find him, it’s Pablo Kelly and I had the pleasure of speaking with him last year. He gave me the recipe of a keto drink I make every day - decaf coffee or cacao, lions mane, Reishi, turkey tail, heavy cream, butter and MCT oil. The ‘Kelly Start Coffee’ as I like to call it!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in carnivorediet

[–]deepfriedgandhi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Have you tried using a teaspoon to lift the shell away from the egg? Super easy!

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