I had lung cancer diagnosed in 1989 had surgery where one of my lungs was removed within months, I spent 10 days in the hospital, never had any serious illness since then, in 1992 I gave birth to a baby, I am thriving right now as a survivor, I have managed to focus on diet and staying positive
I’m sorry you’re having to go through this …in the last two years I had a double cancer diagnosis ….I finished four surgeries and immunotherapy and chemo and radiation…I wasn’t sick the whole time…had a few side effects but nothing you can’t get through….dont let fear make you think you can’t get through it….i worked the entire time….we are so much stronger than we know…..im currently NED
Hi AJ , there is Kris Carr who had lung and liver cancer , stage 4 and she was told they could do nothing for - so she radically changed diet lifestyle and has been so well that although the cancer has not fully gone , because she is in such good health , she now around 20 years since the diagnosis . She DID A Documentary called Crazy Sexy Cancer - You might be interested in interviewing her - she is really lovely ❤
My girlfriend, stage 4 lung cancer, worked closely with an acupuncture specialist. This doctor had her on specific herbs while going through chemo and radiation and has continued to work with her 11 years later. Consider finding an Asian medicine doctor to be by your side, as well. I have another acquaintance that worked with Chinese medicine through her ovarian cancer. 20 years out and cancer free.
Nice to hear as I am an acupuncturist. It is illegal for us to "treat cancer" but we are allowed to support the patient and mitigate side effects such as constipation, insomnia, neuropathy, anxiety, digestion etc. We are also so much more personal and invested. We take time, we touch, we care.
Kudos to Dr. Lederman for bringing up slow deep breathing to activate the parasympathetic nervous system, the relaxation side of us. It is life changing for people who need to be calmer and want much greater peace in their life.
My husband has esophageal cancer and was told had a 30% change to live 5 years. They could not do surgery for him because of the spot of the tumor. He did chemo and radiation and that was back in 2018. We are Christians and had a whole community praying for him. He is alive and well. You can do this AJ. Sending you a hug. We are stronger than we think.
Just when I thought I couldn't love and respect you more, Chef AJ. Really no words could convey the power--the power of you in this moment. The power you are in the world right now. I am deeply, deeply moved. Again--really no words suffice. Thank you. I wish you peace above all, and countless moments of pure joy. Keep being true to YOU. Your gift to the world is beyond measure.
@@CHEFAJ You're attitude is so moving and inspiring! ❤ Consider looking into oncologist, Robert Nagourney, in Long Beach. He's a pioneer in his field and analyzes the Pts tissue in his lab to determine an individual's best Tx options based the invitro analysis. 🙏🏻
This is heartbreaking, and so grateful that you are sharing your journey for us all to learn from and grow. I will pray for your complete and miraculous healing.
I appreciate the support you've given me during my health and weight loss journey, and I'm of course hoping for the best for you. My sister had breast cancer in 1999 and it spread to her lungs in 2001. She did go organic vegan around that time. And she got recommended treatments. Now it's almost 2025 and she's the healthiest person I know. When I visit her in Boston we typically walk more than 25,000 steps a day. I hope things go well for you. When you do make your trip to Disneyworld, remember - there's one here in Tokyo too!
I love Dr. Makis. I think it’s smart to listen to him and consider all of your options. Chris Wark and Courtney the anti cancer mom are wonderful to listen to. Good luck and many prayers with everything you’re going thru.
If I were in your shoes, I would do nothing (other than fill my life with joy and health). I would also volunteer to be tested to provide the necessary data to be collected when someone does nothing in a situation like this. It sad that this data does not exist. Sending you love and healing energy.
Im so sorry you are going through this, AJ. Especially with Bailey's situation as well. Please do not concern yourself with what others think you should do. You do what YOU think is right for YOU. It doesn't matter what others think. You do what you think is best and have peace with it. ❤
Life is a path that each of us have to travel. I am a below knee amputee. My path or journey hasn't been easy. The Footprints poem is also one of my favorite, and comforting. My Footprint poen at times had no Footprints, because I am on a piggy-back ride. I visualized a piggy-back ride with God. His back is so massive but comforting. I would see myself as a tiny little thing on His back, and I wasn't alone. There were others on the piggy-back journey also. Each of us have our on journey or path to walk, however it may lead you to the comfort, peace and healing nature of our Lord and Savior
No judgment here Chef AJ! You are strong, intelligent, empathetic, and brave. I want to thank you for your decision to share this journey with us. We all love you so much! Sending love, healing wishes and prayer (yes, I believe!) to you.
My husband just had a surprise diagnosis of adenocarcinoma of the colon. Complete resection and 8 rounds of chemo. I was always terrified of chemo, and now that we are on the other side I'd strongly encourage you to do it. He himself says there was no pain, he was just tired and took more naps. He just had his follow up scans and is NED. He got lucky. He was the guy that refused regular colonoscopies. Please don't fear the chemo, it was not a big deal. No one wants you to be the example of what happens when you wait too long. Love you tons!
My therapist is also a survivor. She’s been a great resource to me the past two years. We talk about holistic radical remissions cause by lifestyle often.
Hi AJ, my 2 cents... all options will be hard, including doing nothing. There's no easy with cancer, it's a bully. I'm rooting for you, praying for your decision clarity, and peace with those decisions.
Keep your hopes up. This was what our sermon was about the past few weeks. Too many people say Don’t get your hopes up. You do you! Your decision is your best decision. God bless you. You are an inspiration. ❤
Hi Chef AJ. I want you to know that I am praying for you. My husband and I are both cancer survivors. Not lung cancer but Uterine and Leukemia. They both were caught by accident and caught early. It is another part of the journey in our lives. Stay strong. ❤
I love you, Chef AJ. You have been my food Guru for years. And now, I encourage you to go with your gut and do what makes sense to you! I will be here cheering you on as a cancer survivor! You know best! If you need to go to church and listen to the music- do it. If you need to cry- then do it! This MD on with you today is a great resource. Do your research, then do as you have always done-blaze that trail! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ always here sending you love!
Your journey, as challenging as it is, is also a tremendous gift to others. Your experiences are teaching others invaluable information as you go. My sister had a different type of cancer, but chose to do nothing but the surgery. She changed her entire lifestyle (adopted a very healthy diet, exercised regularly and quit a stressful job). Her oncologist was very unhappy with her for not following standard care, but she extended his 6-month prognosis to 13 years, 12 of which were very healthy.
Thank you so much for this. I'm in the process of making some final decisions with my treatments, and this was so helpful. I'm so glad you are finding some peace. I agree; having the support of my family and friends 100% has made all the difference in this journey!
We love you AJ. We will pray for you to be Strong, Happy and Joyful recovery. Lot of people had come out from cancer too. We want you to be fighter and cause positive outcome.
We LOVE you Chef AJ. Jesus walks with you. Never forget this. You’re a beacon of light and hope for so many and have been with your podcast. We all pray for your recovery and strength. Stay the courageous and beautiful soul you are ❤
Hi Chef AJ! My father-in-law was diagnosed with lung cancer more 30 years ago. He survived in spite of continuing to smoke cigarettes until he died many years later. One surgeon said he was inoperable. Another said he could remove his lower lobe. This was done at the VA hospital in Portland. He had the surgery and nothing further. He developed COPD from smoking and died from respiratory complications from a chest cold more than 30 years later. As you said every person is different. Good luck on journey. Take a moment to celebrate your Birthday! Each one is special and so are you! 🌻🌻🌻🥰❤️🥰❤️
AJ, I have anxiety, too. AND (not "but"). . .saying "standard of scare" is never going to help you. I believe it's important you have a friendly, positive relationship to all the options, including the "standard" treatment -- so that you can carefully and critically consider it ALL, and not just things outside what you perceive as "bad" (standard of care.)
Chef AJ we are praying you find peace in your decisions. When I had stage 2 breast cancer at 70 I wanted to go the ND route but my ND suggested chemo and radiation. We compromised on both. I had chemo every Thursday and IVs from my ND twice a week. This was 2020/2021 so my NDs came to my house to administer the IVs and give me acupuncture. I discovered there are many solutions to a problem and no reason you can't do them all at once. We love you and Bailey and will keep you both in our thoughts and prayers.
I am so glad that survivors years out from diagnosis/treatment have reached out to you! That is definitely the news you need to hear and remember! I have several friends who have survived and thrived after a cancer diagnosis, many of them are years in remission too! I have a feeling you are in that group! Seeing love and warm thoughts to you (and Charles and Bailey).
Hi Chef AJ, so sorry to hear about your diagnosis. I've been watching your videos and have one of your books. You're a tough cookie - I think you got this! You're an inspiration for all of us and as usual, you look great!
I love that you speak about how important it is to talk to people that have gone through what you’re going through. One of the kindest and most compassionate thing my neurosurgeon did for me when I had a tumor in my spinal column was to find a woman that was my age and activity level and have her call me talk to me about her experience and how great she’s doing years later! We are all rooting for you and I’m sending some serious healing mojo and juju!❤
You are making decisions with knowledge and I applaud your efforts. You have a strong foundation behind you♥️. Continue to take care of yourself the best way you know how.
You are an absolutely amazing person! I hope that whatever decision you make, that it works and we all have you in our lives for many years to come! I'm glad to see you have so much support AND so much information, even though I'm sure it is overwhelming. I also would like to send love to Bailey, I'm very sorry to hear she isn't doing well. She has had such a lovely life with you and she will be in your heart forever. Love you Chef AJ!
You are a beautiful soul and I have leftovers from one of your recipes in my refrigerator right now for dinner. I was selfishly excited (since I live in Houston) to hear you were possibly pursuing MD Anderson for a clinical trial. I was not in a position to get my prostate cancer treated there unfortunately, but their reputation is surely amazing!
Unsolicited advice is in our specious. When one gets sick or ill everybody wants to give their two cents without even asking if their advice wants to be heard. God bless you chef AJ. And may you be guided from within to do the right thing for yourself?
Sending prayers to you during this journey. Just know that you are loved more than you know. Our Father is walking with you. Love and blessings for you. 🙏♥️🙏♥️
Surrounding yourself with souls who are high enough in their spiritual practices that they are capable of loving you UNCONDITIONALLY and if you find a way to love yourself UNCONDITIONALLY minute by minute, life will become sweeter and sweeter. This is the gift behind all of this very uncomfortable challenge is the opportunity to receive and to give this kind of love while here on this plane of existence is, to me, caressing the face of the Beloved (G-d). Also your sharing your experiences with us is such a priceless gift in teaching us how to live as another AJ sweet soul has shared. 😘
Chef AJ, I'm so so sorry to learn of your recent medical diagnosis. I'm sooo shocked and sorry. Keep up the good spirits. You've changed many lives in profound and positive ways. Stay positive. Remember, you're loved by many people who you've never med in person. Our prayers are always with you.
Stage 3 colon cancer survivor. Have you read, seen, or heard of Chris Beat Cancer? He had stage 3 colon cancer, had surgery, but refused chemo. He is still alive and doing well, helping others.
I am proud of you chef AJ, you’re doing what your inner voice is telling you to do, I am proud of the way you’re dealing with this lesson that life have thrown at you for a purpose, that inner voice is God and your higher self talking to you, not everyone knows how to listen to that voice, most people do what everyone around them tells them to do and no one knows your body better than yourself. I know you will be fine because you’re listening. God bless you and my prayers continue, miracles are happening every days and will continue happening along your journey because your now your eyes and ears are more open, more clearer, could be a complete healing or spiritual and relationships healing, only God knows. Keep smiling and keep spreading positivity the way you have. ♥️
I am so sorry about your cancer diagnosis. You are my hero because you have helped me so much during the last 4 years during which I have used a plant-based diet to treat my cancer after rejecting chemo treatment that debilitating me for 2 years. I wish you the best.
You are totally right that Cancer affects the whole family. Doing everything might not cure everything but not doing anything is even worse! We love you and are praying for you , get the best care you can, just do it. We are there for you ❤
Chef AJ you have done so much for everyone!! I love your attitude !!! Laughter is the best medicine💝 you have many people holding you in their heart and sending love and well wishes!! So sorry about Bailey i know we all wish they could live forever!💝 they do in our hearts and in our memories!! Never give up. Never surrender!!! 💝💝💝💝
Chef A.J. I am so glad you mentioned Ivermectin. I have no personal experience with it, however I have read testimonial that it has helped others with cancer. And it is a very safe drug. (Especially compared to radiation and chemo.) Looking into all these alternative things is such a good attitude to have to approach this. Your attitude about life and non judgment will help in your healing. Blessing and healing to you! And sending healing and peace to Bailey!
Oh AJ im so sorry you are going through this. I had a very aggressive fast growing breast cancer ten years ago my understanding was at the time was that they would take away the primary cancer but the chemo will kill off any cells that are floating around in the blood. some of the side effects were unpleasant but doable. I was a marriage celebrant so I still did weddings while I had chemo and radiation. AJ when I went to appointments at the hospital the waiting room was full one day which I mentioned to my oncologist. he said we keep people going for years now days with the new advances they have in treatments. I have a strong faith in God and I felt in my spirit that It would be a journey but I would be alright and here I am ten years later. each person is different and you have to do what you feel in your heart to do for you.
My prayers will continue for you as you have a lot upcoming to sort through, make decisions and deal with. My positive prayers and thoughts are with you. Pressing on!
Chef AJ, I know you appreciate prayers so I want you to know that I have been sending some your way. I think you know how loved and appreciated you are but it never hurts to hear it on a bad or good day, lol! Much love ❤️
Soursop/graviola, papaya, and apricot seeds/B17 are known to reduce tumors and fight cancer. I personally know someone with tumors in their lungs that has taken B17 and seen on scans a reduction. Every day is a gift and that is why it's called the present. You have a great attitude and that is a huge part of living your best life. It is a loving move to share. Good luck AJ.
Love you Chef AJ. Your love, devotion and dedication not only to humans but to all animals. My very best wishes to you. You got this! You are amazing and inspirational. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Wishing you all the best with your treatment - whatever you choose. I chose MD Anderson for my treatment and they were wonderful. I guess I will never know if I chose the right treatment, but they were so kind and sensitive during my treatment. It made the process so much easier.
Quality over length, I couldn’t agree more. I seen what my mother went through for 5 painful years. I always said I would never do that. Rather have 2 quality years than 5 years in pain as a cancer patient. But, I realize you never really know until it happens. God bless you and may you have strength and peace of mind.
The decision-making is very very hard! In most difficult situations, there are no perfect answers; just trade-offs. I will be praying for health and peace, AJ. ❤
Thank you so much for sharing your journey, Chef AJ. I do not have a cancer diagnosis, but I've so often thought that if I did, my thought process would be so similar to yours (I have often thought I would go a completely alternative route, but I know my 'people pleaser' would be so afraid to NOT do what the oncologists prescribed). I am sending love and light to you and holding you high on this journey.
Love you sooo much for all you do and for sharing your story. I’m praying for you during this difficult time but I know that God is with you! Stay strong always! ❤
I'm a chicken too, I'm afraid to be put to sleep for a procedure.Most people want to be knocked out, but it's not for everyone. Comfort care is super important! Even just a hug! So I'm sending you a warm virtual hug! You're gonna beat this AJ. We love you! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
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I had lung cancer diagnosed in 1989 had surgery where one of my lungs was removed within months, I spent 10 days in the hospital, never had any serious illness since then, in 1992 I gave birth to a baby, I am thriving right now as a survivor, I have managed to focus on diet and staying positive
Thank you for sharing.
You’re so spot on with your points as to why not to go traditional! Ivermectin in brilliant!! You’re gonna be just fine! Don’t follow the money trial.
Chef AJ, you taught us how to cook and how to eat and now you are teaching us how to live. I love you!
Perfectly said. Spot on. I am so blessed by Chef AJ and this community.💚
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Chef AJ you do not look like you have stage 3 cancer. You look like a young lady full of vigor. I think you will beat this. We love you.
I’m sorry you’re having to go through this …in the last two years I had a double cancer diagnosis ….I finished four surgeries and immunotherapy and chemo and radiation…I wasn’t sick the whole time…had a few side effects but nothing you can’t get through….dont let fear make you think you can’t get through it….i worked the entire time….we are so much stronger than we know…..im currently NED
I love hearing good reports like this! I’m so glad you’re now showing no evidence of cancer. 🙏🙏
May God bless you both and heal you soon.❤
Hi AJ , there is Kris Carr who had lung and liver cancer , stage 4 and she was told they could do nothing for - so she radically changed diet lifestyle and has been so well that although the cancer has not fully gone , because she is in such good health , she now around 20 years since the diagnosis . She DID A Documentary called Crazy Sexy Cancer - You might be interested in interviewing her - she is really lovely ❤
@@sonialittlejohns5284 yes, and she has been interviewed by Chris Beat Cancer.
@@sonialittlejohns5284yes, I would love that interview.
My girlfriend, stage 4 lung cancer, worked closely with an acupuncture specialist. This doctor had her on specific herbs while going through chemo and radiation and has continued to work with her 11 years later. Consider finding an Asian medicine doctor to be by your side, as well. I have another acquaintance that worked with Chinese medicine through her ovarian cancer. 20 years out and cancer free.
Nice to hear as I am an acupuncturist. It is illegal for us to "treat cancer" but we are allowed to support the patient and mitigate side effects such as constipation, insomnia, neuropathy, anxiety, digestion etc. We are also so much more personal and invested. We take time, we touch, we care.
I have a friend who has been living with stage 4 inoperable lung cancer for 2 years and she is enjoying life. She’s also vegan.
Me too. Year 9 or cancer and vegan. Great to hear lifestyle is important
Kudos to Dr. Lederman for bringing up slow deep breathing to activate the parasympathetic nervous system, the relaxation side of us. It is life changing for people who need to be calmer and want much greater peace in their life.
You will never be alone...God is holding you in His arms. Safe place to be
Amen 🙏
@@southerngirl1408 But God gave her cancer.
Amen!!
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My husband has esophageal cancer and was told had a 30% change to live 5 years. They could not do surgery for him because of the spot of the tumor. He did chemo and radiation and that was back in 2018. We are Christians and had a whole community praying for him. He is alive and well. You can do this AJ. Sending you a hug. We are stronger than we think.
Sorry, correction, he had cancer. He is cancer free today
@@user-ne3dv7rl3pPraise God!!! 🙏🙏🙏
Just when I thought I couldn't love and respect you more, Chef AJ. Really no words could convey the power--the power of you in this moment. The power you are in the world right now. I am deeply, deeply moved. Again--really no words suffice. Thank you. I wish you peace above all, and countless moments of pure joy. Keep being true to YOU.
Your gift to the world is beyond measure.
Thank you kindly!
Beautifully stated... ❤
@@CHEFAJ You're attitude is so moving and inspiring! ❤ Consider looking into oncologist, Robert Nagourney, in Long Beach. He's a pioneer in his field and analyzes the Pts tissue in his lab to determine an individual's best Tx options based the invitro analysis. 🙏🏻
P.S. The doctor includes many off label meds in his analysis as well as the SOC protocols.
This is heartbreaking, and so grateful that you are sharing your journey for us all to learn from and grow. I will pray for your complete and miraculous healing.
I appreciate the support you've given me during my health and weight loss journey, and I'm of course hoping for the best for you. My sister had breast cancer in 1999 and it spread to her lungs in 2001. She did go organic vegan around that time. And she got recommended treatments. Now it's almost 2025 and she's the healthiest person I know. When I visit her in Boston we typically walk more than 25,000 steps a day. I hope things go well for you. When you do make your trip to Disneyworld, remember - there's one here in Tokyo too!
Whatever you do is the right thing for you... We love you and pray 🙏 for you daily. You are very loved!
You are so brave and kind to share this with everyone!
I love Dr. Makis. I think it’s smart to listen to him and consider all of your options. Chris Wark and Courtney the anti cancer mom are wonderful to listen to. Good luck and many prayers with everything you’re going thru.
I'm so sorry to hear about Bailey as well. Bless you all !
Praying for a calmness to allow you to make the best decision for yourself. Love you AJ!
I follow Chris beat cancer! Great protocols. All the best Chef A. J. in your journey. Sending healing prayers.
If I were in your shoes, I would do nothing (other than fill my life with joy and health). I would also volunteer to be tested to provide the necessary data to be collected when someone does nothing in a situation like this. It sad that this data does not exist. Sending you love and healing energy.
Im so sorry you are going through this, AJ. Especially with Bailey's situation as well. Please do not concern yourself with what others think you should do. You do what YOU think is right for YOU. It doesn't matter what others think. You do what you think is best and have peace with it. ❤
Yes, I Agree! It’s her decision, and I think we should support her with whatever she decides to do
Worshipping HaShem in a vibrant community is so life affirming. Happy Channuka and Shabbat Shalom.
Life is a path that each of us have to travel. I am a below knee amputee. My path or journey hasn't been easy. The Footprints poem is also one of my favorite, and comforting. My Footprint poen at times had no Footprints, because I am on a piggy-back ride. I visualized a piggy-back ride with God. His back is so massive but comforting. I would see myself as a tiny little thing on His back, and I wasn't alone. There were others on the piggy-back journey also. Each of us have our on journey or path to walk, however it may lead you to the comfort, peace and healing nature of our Lord and Savior
No judgment here Chef AJ! You are strong, intelligent, empathetic, and brave. I want to thank you for your decision to share this journey with us. We all love you so much! Sending love, healing wishes and prayer (yes, I believe!) to you.
Chef Aj, you are so smart and you are like an expert on all of this yourself. You probably know more than 99 percent of cancer patients
That's what I was thinking too.
My husband just had a surprise diagnosis of adenocarcinoma of the colon. Complete resection and 8 rounds of chemo. I was always terrified of chemo, and now that we are on the other side I'd strongly encourage you to do it. He himself says there was no pain, he was just tired and took more naps. He just had his follow up scans and is NED. He got lucky. He was the guy that refused regular colonoscopies. Please don't fear the chemo, it was not a big deal. No one wants you to be the example of what happens when you wait too long. Love you tons!
My therapist is also a survivor. She’s been a great resource to me the past two years. We talk about holistic radical remissions cause by lifestyle often.
What other people think of me is none of my business. What a person decides is Their Own decision!
I totally agree! Whatever Chef AJ decides to do, we should all support her.
Hi AJ, my 2 cents... all options will be hard, including doing nothing. There's no easy with cancer, it's a bully. I'm rooting for you, praying for your decision clarity, and peace with those decisions.
Keep your hopes up. This was what our sermon was about the past few weeks. Too many people say Don’t get your hopes up. You do you! Your decision is your best decision. God bless you. You are an inspiration. ❤
Hi Chef AJ. I want you to know that I am praying for you. My husband and I are both cancer survivors. Not lung cancer but Uterine and Leukemia. They both were caught by accident and caught early. It is another part of the journey in our lives. Stay strong. ❤
Dear Chef AJ. I wish you a quick, smooth and full recovery. Be well. 🙏
I'm a 5 year breast cancer surviver.
My oncology team was at Rush in Chicago. They were positive and supported all 5 years.
May your spirit stay strong, your humor intact, your hope eternal. KNOW you are not only loved, but DECIDEDLY RESPECTED. Well, by me for certain. 🙏🏻👍🥰
I love you, Chef AJ. You have been my food Guru for years. And now, I encourage you to go with your gut and do what makes sense to you! I will be here cheering you on as a cancer survivor! You know best! If you need to go to church and listen to the music- do it. If you need to cry- then do it! This MD on with you today is a great resource. Do your research, then do as you have always done-blaze that trail! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ always here sending you love!
What a wonderful, well said comment! You said exactly how I am feeling, but I could never express it in words as well as you did.
Your journey, as challenging as it is, is also a tremendous gift to others. Your experiences are teaching others invaluable information as you go. My sister had a different type of cancer, but chose to do nothing but the surgery. She changed her entire lifestyle (adopted a very healthy diet, exercised regularly and quit a stressful job). Her oncologist was very unhappy with her for not following standard care, but she extended his 6-month prognosis to 13 years, 12 of which were very healthy.
Thank you so much for this. I'm in the process of making some final decisions with my treatments, and this was so helpful. I'm so glad you are finding some peace. I agree; having the support of my family and friends 100% has made all the difference in this journey!
We love you AJ. We will pray for you to be Strong, Happy and Joyful recovery. Lot of people had come out from cancer too. We want you to be fighter and cause positive outcome.
We LOVE you Chef AJ. Jesus walks with you. Never forget this. You’re a beacon of light and hope for so many and have been with your podcast. We all pray for your recovery and strength. Stay the courageous and beautiful soul you are ❤
I love you Girl. You are my SUPERWOMAN! FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT!!!
Hi Chef AJ!
My father-in-law was diagnosed with lung cancer more 30 years ago. He survived in spite of continuing to smoke cigarettes until he died many years later.
One surgeon said he was inoperable. Another said he could remove his lower lobe. This was done at the VA hospital in Portland. He had the surgery and nothing further. He developed COPD from smoking and died from respiratory complications from a chest cold more than 30 years later. As you said every person is different. Good luck on journey.
Take a moment to celebrate your Birthday! Each one is special and so are you! 🌻🌻🌻🥰❤️🥰❤️
Praying for you AJ. So sorry to hear about your lung cancer. May many blessings coming your way in miracles at that. Stay strong you can do this.
AJ, I have anxiety, too. AND (not "but"). . .saying "standard of scare" is never going to help you. I believe it's important you have a friendly, positive relationship to all the options, including the "standard" treatment -- so that you can carefully and critically consider it ALL, and not just things outside what you perceive as "bad" (standard of care.)
It's all up to you AJ- we will support your decision, whatever it is!
Oh, wow, AJ! That was fantastic! I am in tears! What an inspiration you are! I'm so thankful for your sharing of your health journey. What a gift!❤
So sorry you are facing this, I have listened to you and your guests for years. Praying for your full recovery. ❤❤
Chef AJ we are praying you find peace in your decisions. When I had stage 2 breast cancer at 70 I wanted to go the ND route but my ND suggested chemo and radiation. We compromised on both. I had chemo every Thursday and IVs from my ND twice a week. This was 2020/2021 so my NDs came to my house to administer the IVs and give me acupuncture. I discovered there are many solutions to a problem and no reason you can't do them all at once. We love you and Bailey and will keep you both in our thoughts and prayers.
I am so glad that survivors years out from diagnosis/treatment have reached out to you! That is definitely the news you need to hear and remember! I have several friends who have survived and thrived after a cancer diagnosis, many of them are years in remission too! I have a feeling you are in that group! Seeing love and warm thoughts to you (and Charles and Bailey).
Hi Chef AJ, so sorry to hear about your diagnosis. I've been watching your videos and have one of your books. You're a tough cookie - I think you got this!
You're an inspiration for all of us and as usual, you look great!
I love that you speak about how important it is to talk to people that have gone through what you’re going through. One of the kindest and most compassionate thing my neurosurgeon did for me when I had a tumor in my spinal column was to find a woman that was my age and activity level and have her call me talk to me about her experience and how great she’s doing years later! We are all rooting for you and I’m sending some serious healing mojo and juju!❤
Dr. Matt is lovely -- what a beautiful human. I love his gentle energy. We need more doctors like him.
I’m sorry AJ you are going through this. I wish I could help you in any way. I’ll pray for a miracle ❤ enjoy Disneyland. Live life to the fullest.
You are making decisions with knowledge and I applaud your efforts. You have a strong foundation behind you♥️. Continue to take care of yourself the best way you know how.
Many blessings to you, A.J., as you journey through this challenge!
You are an absolutely amazing person! I hope that whatever decision you make, that it works and we all have you in our lives for many years to come! I'm glad to see you have so much support AND so much information, even though I'm sure it is overwhelming. I also would like to send love to Bailey, I'm very sorry to hear she isn't doing well. She has had such a lovely life with you and she will be in your heart forever. Love you Chef AJ!
You are a beautiful soul and I have leftovers from one of your recipes in my refrigerator right now for dinner. I was selfishly excited (since I live in Houston) to hear you were possibly pursuing MD Anderson for a clinical trial. I was not in a position to get my prostate cancer treated there unfortunately, but their reputation is surely amazing!
Unsolicited advice is in our specious. When one gets sick or ill everybody wants to give their two cents without even asking if their advice wants to be heard. God bless you chef AJ. And may you be guided from within to do the right thing for yourself?
I got such a powerful feeling of healing for you when you talked about going to church and loving the music and the connections. Much love, Chef AJ. ❤
Sending prayers to you during this journey. Just know that you are loved more than you know. Our Father is walking with you. Love and blessings for you. 🙏♥️🙏♥️
You have given so much to the world. You are so loved. I pray for you all the time. Many of us have shed tears with you. Big huggs ❤✨️
Do everything they are recommending! The earth needs you!!!!
Surrounding yourself with souls who are high enough in their spiritual practices that they are capable of loving you UNCONDITIONALLY and if you find a way to love yourself UNCONDITIONALLY minute by minute, life will become sweeter and sweeter. This is the gift behind all of this very uncomfortable challenge is the opportunity to receive and to give this kind of love while here on this plane of existence is, to me, caressing the face of the Beloved (G-d).
Also your sharing your experiences with us is such a priceless gift in teaching us how to live as another AJ sweet soul has shared. 😘
I have paintings from the same artist that doctor Matt has hanging! They are lovely and inspiring! All the best to you Chef AJ!
“The award for best lung biopsy…” lol, I love it! You’re the best, AJ!😂😂😂
Thank you, Dr. Lederman for explaining it so clearly.
Glad it was helpful!
Chef AJ, I'm so so sorry to learn of your recent medical diagnosis. I'm sooo shocked and sorry. Keep up the good spirits. You've changed many lives in profound and positive ways. Stay positive. Remember, you're loved by many people who you've never med in person. Our prayers are always with you.
Stage 3 colon cancer survivor. Have you read, seen, or heard of Chris Beat Cancer? He had stage 3 colon cancer, had surgery, but refused chemo. He is still alive and doing well, helping others.
Yes, she mentioned at the beginning that she was going to speak with later in the day. They are friends and she has interviewed him in her podcast.
I am proud of you chef AJ, you’re doing what your inner voice is telling you to do, I am proud of the way you’re dealing with this lesson that life have thrown at you for a purpose, that inner voice is God and your higher self talking to you, not everyone knows how to listen to that voice, most people do what everyone around them tells them to do and no one knows your body better than yourself.
I know you will be fine because you’re listening. God bless you and my prayers continue, miracles are happening every days and will continue happening along your journey because your now your eyes and ears are more open, more clearer, could be a complete healing or spiritual and relationships healing, only God knows. Keep smiling and keep spreading positivity the way you have. ♥️
35 years in oncology nursing. This video is🔥😘
I am so sorry about your cancer diagnosis. You are my hero because you have helped me so much during the last 4 years during which I have used a plant-based diet to treat my cancer after rejecting chemo treatment that debilitating me for 2 years.
I wish you the best.
You do you, Chef AJ. Whatever you decide will be the right decision because it is yours. Much love and respect coming your way!
Praying for you AJ. So sorry to hear about your lung cancer. May many blessings coming your way in miracles at that.
You are totally right that Cancer affects the whole family. Doing everything might not cure everything but not doing anything is even worse! We love you and are praying for you , get the best care you can, just do it. We are there for you ❤
Chef AJ you have done so much for everyone!! I love your attitude !!! Laughter is the best medicine💝 you have many people holding you in their heart and sending love and well wishes!! So sorry about Bailey i know we all wish they could live forever!💝 they do in our hearts and in our memories!! Never give up. Never surrender!!! 💝💝💝💝
That was great in so many ways! Sending LOVE N LIGHT to you AJ for HEALING to all parts of you!
Chef A.J. I am so glad you mentioned Ivermectin. I have no personal experience with it, however I have read testimonial that it has helped others with cancer. And it is a very safe drug. (Especially compared to radiation and chemo.) Looking into all these alternative things is such a good attitude to have to approach this. Your attitude about life and non judgment will help in your healing. Blessing and healing to you! And sending healing and peace to Bailey!
Keep fighting and praying. The Lord will deliver you!
Oh AJ im so sorry you are going through this. I had a very aggressive fast growing breast cancer ten years ago my understanding was at the time was that they would take away the primary cancer but the chemo will kill off any cells that are floating around in the blood. some of the side effects were unpleasant but doable. I was a marriage celebrant so I still did weddings while I had chemo and radiation. AJ when I went to appointments at the hospital the waiting room was full one day which I mentioned to my oncologist. he said we keep people going for years now days with the new advances they have in treatments. I have a strong faith in God and I felt in my spirit that It would be a journey but I would be alright and here I am ten years later. each person is different and you have to do what you feel in your heart to do for you.
Prayers for you!
My prayers will continue for you as you have a lot upcoming to sort through, make decisions and deal with. My positive prayers and thoughts are with you. Pressing on!
Chef AJ, you have been SO generous to share all of this with us❤
I'm so sorry to hear about Bailey!!!!
Chef AJ, I know you appreciate prayers so I want you to know that I have been sending some your way. I think you know how loved and appreciated you are but it never hurts to hear it on a bad or good day, lol! Much love ❤️
Healing prayers for you, Chef AJ. Thank you for your many inspiring informative videos.
Soursop/graviola, papaya, and apricot seeds/B17 are known to reduce tumors and fight cancer. I personally know someone with tumors in their lungs that has taken B17 and seen on scans a reduction. Every day is a gift and that is why it's called the present. You have a great attitude and that is a huge part of living your best life. It is a loving move to share. Good luck AJ.
Wow … I am very touched by this conversation. Thank you and many blessings, Chef AJ. May God heal and protect you. Praying for Bailey too.
Love you Chef AJ. Your love, devotion and dedication not only to humans but to all animals. My very best wishes to you. You got this! You are amazing and inspirational. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
I believe that your attitude will help heal you. We are here for you. I enjoy going to Mass. know that I am praying for you
Dr has “ that sympathetic look” ❤
Wishing you all the best with your treatment - whatever you choose. I chose MD Anderson for my treatment and they were wonderful. I guess I will never know if I chose the right treatment, but they were so kind and sensitive during my treatment. It made the process so much easier.
Quality over length, I couldn’t agree more. I seen what my mother went through for 5 painful years. I always said I would never do that. Rather have 2 quality years than 5 years in pain as a cancer patient. But, I realize you never really know until it happens. God bless you and may you have strength and peace of mind.
The decision-making is very very hard! In most difficult situations, there are no perfect answers; just trade-offs. I will be praying for health and peace, AJ. ❤
Thank you so much for sharing your journey, Chef AJ. I do not have a cancer diagnosis, but I've so often thought that if I did, my thought process would be so similar to yours (I have often thought I would go a completely alternative route, but I know my 'people pleaser' would be so afraid to NOT do what the oncologists prescribed). I am sending love and light to you and holding you high on this journey.
You are sooooo right. Quality of life matters alot.
Sending you tons of love AJ. I can only imagine how devastated you were when receiving the results as you mention. I send you hugs❤
Love you sooo much for all you do and for sharing your story. I’m praying for you during this difficult time but I know that God is with you! Stay strong always! ❤
Best on your healing journey.❤🙏🏽
I'm a chicken too, I'm afraid to be put to sleep for a procedure.Most people want to be knocked out, but it's not for everyone. Comfort care is super important! Even just a hug! So I'm sending you a warm virtual hug!
You're gonna beat this AJ. We love you!
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God is with you AJ, Stay strong, Have Faith, You Will Prevail!!!!!
Sending love♥ You've been an inspiration for so many. Wishing you the very best, whatever you choose or can do.
And if you can read / listen to the beautiful song, "You raise me up", it truly lifts the heart.