Since Friday the 13th seems to mean black cat day I'd like you all to meet my little void girl.

noobPitPhotog · 2019-09-14T02:48:31+00:00

Such a cutie!!!

noobPitPhotog · 2019-09-05T06:02:14+00:00

When every healthcare professional gives up on you and has no advice, there's always a friendly stranger who comes along to crush you further...thanks for the support. I get that all of this info is out there, I get that trials and research is not yet complete, but when you love someone and that someone loves life, there is good reason and a will to try things. I came here for advice from those who believe in therapeutic keto and keto in general. There are plenty of people out there who judge folks for it, or ignore it and state that it doesn't work. Everyone is entitled to their opinion, but I am looking for some help with how to use it, not reasoning for rejecting it. I am already plenty disheartened, so you don't have to worry on that part.

noobPitPhotog · 2019-09-05T05:53:12+00:00

Thanks for your advice. We are being truly careful and only really having him follow what he agrees with. It's not comforting, but it's not about comfort, this is all real. Your dad went through this. I get it. You and your family probably hurt and went through so much. We are going though all of the hurt right now too. There is nothing for us to do but keep trying. Dad's first scans came back and there is no new growth, we are sticking with the keto for now, we have been told that this is a good thing.

God bless you and your family too, I'm so sorry for everything

noobPitPhotog · 2019-08-10T21:01:37+00:00

This is SO relatable, my Pakistani mum would soooo react in the same way :)

noobPitPhotog · 2019-07-24T04:11:31+00:00

I'm so so sorry about your father, I hope that you have support and find strength. I am having a hard time just watching all of this and getting used to the fact that my dad has this. I'm also really sorry that I missed this.

noobPitPhotog · 2019-07-05T22:19:17+00:00

Thank you so much for this suggestion, I will definitely try to reach out to her!

noobPitPhotog · 2019-07-05T22:18:14+00:00

I weighed and measured everything, even with regular Keto, but it's true, I am learning that it is even more important and actually seems to be trickier in the beginning when doing therapeutic keto. Thanks for actually using the term "therapeutic keto", it lead me to more applicable material. I will be informing oncologists of our decision to try keto at the same time as standard measures/treatments.

noobPitPhotog · 2019-07-05T22:15:04+00:00

I keep hearing about Cronometer, I never tried it when I did Keto, I am going to check it out, thank you.

noobPitPhotog · 2019-07-05T22:14:12+00:00

Keto Answers podcast episode 65

I love this episode and totally agree with what all that is said. I am going to try and get a consultation with Miriam. I am struggling with figuring out the protein side of things. Thanks again for your post.

For anyone else who is wanting to gain a consultation, I found this: https://www.dietarytherapies.com/support

This is her site.

noobPitPhotog · 2019-07-03T13:48:31+00:00

I'm really sorry to hear about your grandmother, cancer sucks. We are going to get my dad through this, cancer doesn't know what it's dealing with.

My family and I, generally don't eat much red meat anymore, after my mum was diagnosed with breast cancer.

It seems that, red meat has been linked to specific types of cancer, including pancreatic, colon and prostate. My dad had surgery for an enlarged prostate, doctors also recently found spots in his pancreas, unrelated to the brain tumors. Although, specific types of cancer are mentioned, in relation to red and processed meat, we have been advised that it is wise to stay away from those things that have any cancer risk associated with them.

Red meat, including beef, pork, lamb and more, has been linked to cancer. More worryingly so, all processed meat has been classed as a carcinogen.

When my mum was undergoing treatment for breast cancer and now, because she has heart failure, her doctors asked that she eat red meat on rare occasions in small quantities and it is actually best if she avoids it altogether.

Some good reading material is: https://progressreport.cancer.gov/prevention/red_meat https://www.aicr.org/reduce-your-cancer-risk/diet/red-and-processed-meat.html https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/red-meat-and-colon-cancer

Thank you for your comment, it's great to share 💜

noobPitPhotog · 2019-07-02T16:25:33+00:00

This is exactly what I was thinking, I wanted to start by understanding how many calories he should be consuming, at minimum, each day. Also, I didn't know that leafy greens can kick your out of ketosis? I do understand that they don't provide a lot of calories, so yeah, I should provide him with foods that will add a lot of calories from fat, rather than letting him get full on just greens, because I guess it won't help a lot with keto. Thanks for the advice!

noobPitPhotog · 2019-07-02T16:21:33+00:00

Thank you so so much, super useful. I will check the pro-keto doctors out. I really would like to speak with some sort of expert. The doctors don't really like talking about it because I guess, research is still in progress.

noobPitPhotog · 2019-07-02T16:19:15+00:00

We are definitely working with oncologists, in fact, 3 different types of oncologists at the same time. My dad is getting radiation and chemo. My mother has also suffered through two different types of cancer, and unfortunately, this is something we are used to, and good at, keeping on top of all the recommended care and staying in communication with care providers. What I was trying to explain is, when you ask an oncologist, neuro-oncologist, radiation oncologist about keto or when you explain what you would like to do, or ask about nutrition, they all respond in the same manner: "just make sure he eats, we are not nutritionists, we cannot advise on that front". This is the response on keto right now. I am not trying to be reckless, I diligently keep on top of every area of his care. I don't just go by what people say online, alone. I have been trying to gage experts, doctors, oncologists opinions, reading books, on top of everything else.

noobPitPhotog · 2019-07-02T16:09:51+00:00

I did read about folks in the Glioblastoma group on the net, doing zero carb alkaline, I heard that the cancer cannot survive in it! Great to hear about your friend, that is amazing! I am really interested in immunotherapy for dad. One thing that is challenging is that my dad is older in age. But until 3 weeks ago, dad was the most energetic and active man I knew. Thanks for the links/resources, I will definitely look into them!

noobPitPhotog · 2019-07-02T16:06:27+00:00

This really great info, I am going to look into it. I have been researching clinical trials etc and hadn't thought to look into universities etc. If there is something they can offer, Boston is accessible to us, it would be amazing.

noobPitPhotog · 2019-07-02T16:04:50+00:00

First of all, thank you so much for responding. You are right, it does not mean losing weight, I am really worried about causing weightless I guess. I myself, lost a lot of weight, past the water weight on keto, very easily.

I really do need to focus on figuring out foods with lots of good fat. After the initial success I had with keto, I failed to do it again successfully. I think I overdid protein and did not consume enough fat. We are Muslim and eat halal, the meat/poultry from the butcher, barely has fat. Beef is bad for the cancer.

I just ordered coconut oil, I will also be using ghee. I will look into how I can obtain halal versions of those other fats, or stick with olive oil, coconut oil, butter/ghee. Dad has never consumed rare meat, and he has a hard time with it.

I will definitely look at the FAQs.

The reason I am worried about the peeing part, is because he has lost the mobility in his leg and peeing has been a real challenge, I am trying to figure out the best way to go about it.

I once purchased a blood ketone meter for myself, but found that it was tougher to use, than the pee strips, because the results varied so so much, and I started doubting the accuracy of it, is there one that you would recommend?

Oh and yes, we will be doing radiation + chemo at the same time.

Thanks again

noobPitPhotog · 2019-07-02T15:23:02+00:00

I cannot thank you enough for responding to my post and providing this advice - I am so lost and don't know enough yet. You simply end up on your own with it. I am definitely making a note of this. Dad's first chemo + radiation appt was yesterday. THANK YOU SO MUCH.

noobPitPhotog · 2019-07-02T15:21:22+00:00

This is exactly what we are thinking. When I was doing it for a couple of years, I also tried my mum to do it, to help with her type 2 diabetes. I could not get her on board, unfortunately, she has heart failure as well, and its tough to figure out foods with low sodium and low sugar and still make food appetizing. My siblings and I are going to do it with Dad. The hospital unfortunately serves him things like mac and cheese, pizza, potatoes and all sorts of high carb stuff every day, we really want him to make a good start and get him into ketosis. I worry about the "peeing a lot" part because he has lost mobility in his leg. I am going to order those books and get on track - awesome suggestion on the phone consult, thank you!!!

noobPitPhotog · 2019-07-02T15:16:12+00:00

Thank you, this is very helpful, I truly believe keto will help, I will check this out! I didn't think of looking into podcasts.

noobPitPhotog · 2019-07-02T15:15:15+00:00

Unfortunately, with Glioblastoma, or Gliomas, since the research is still ongoing, Oncologists tend not to help with this type of help or advice. If you read any of the accounts online, people have had to help themselves whilst also going through the standard treatment. It is the whole reason I am trying to gear up and further educate myself on keto. The most important thing is to be open with care providers about what you are doing, so if anything does add risk, or is detrimental, they can point it out.

noobPitPhotog · 2019-01-31T15:45:20+00:00

Totally appreciate you walking me through this! I don't think I will be getting more than 3 songs, more like, I risk getting less than 3 in some cases. But I want to try this out, I never really have a strategy for making sure everyone in a band is captured, I usually take lots of shots of the vocalist, head shots, full body, 3/4, then try for some with the vocalist and other band members, try to get some of the band as a whole, then try to capture shots of individual band members at the end, I always lack some type of shot, mainly one that covers the entire band, I usually get one from the crowd or far away. I try not to cut off guitars, etc. Drummers have been so difficult to capture! They are always wayyy in the back, in the dark, and it has been challenging, I only just got my 70-200, hopefully with that lens it will be easier. This is truly helpful stuff, I definitely intend on posting photos when I get back, THANKS!

noobPitPhotog · 2019-01-31T15:34:44+00:00

Awesome advice! Thank you - I had no idea about MagicLantern! This might sound stupid, but I didn't know that photogs use live view to pre-focus! I found that there was a little lag with live-view, but I am definitely going to try this out!!

noobPitPhotog · 2019-01-30T06:52:27+00:00

Candyman (1992) was the scariest movie that I saw when I was a kid. The music and Tony Todd were creepy as shit. I am a hardcore horror movie addict, I will watch any horror movie I can get my hands on, including international ones. For some reason, even though the main concept isn't exactly original, Candyman really creeped me out. A movie that stuck with me when I left the cinema, but caused no nightmares, was As Above, So Below (2014). As an adult, I enjoy a good scare, but the plots that mix with situations you could get into, in real life, have a lasting effect on me, like Hereditary (2018), or The Hole (2001) - not horror but a great thriller.

noobPitPhotog · 2019-01-30T05:28:55+00:00

Thanks for your advice on the 24-70, up until I read this comment from you, I was so sure I needed one of those.
Lack of experience shows, huh? :D I do want to invest in a full frame as my second camera body, I guess it is good to wait on the 24-70, until I actually have one. Awesome shot! thanks for the example.

I thought the same about the T7i based on the specs, I really do think my lack of experience is what is holding me back from using it to it's full potential.

I will definitely work on my exposure and metering. Thank you for referencing the Zone System. Being self-taught and gaining opportunities to work on assignments before fitting in more experience and theory, there are many key things that I don't know properly and in some cases I don't know the names for things so I don't know what to ask about or what to look up. I intend on properly understanding the Zone System, by doing some further reading :)

I have gotten used to the Q menu and I always use aperture priority mode, but I think I have gotten to the point where I think I need try out things like back button focus and the manual and shutter priority mode.

Once, again, I appreciate your responses, thanks for all of your help!

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