Support My Dad's Fight Against Stage 4 Cancer

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This campaign funds holistic cancer treatment and travel as my dad continues his recovery

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Support My Dad's Fight Against Stage 4 Cancer

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In January 2018, my dad was diagnosed with Stage 4 prostate cancer and given 3-5 years to live. It’s the first time cancer hit our family. We didn’t know what to do, so we took the first advice from an oncologist and began chemo. The side effects were strong. So strong, in fact, he decided to stop. At the time, he was already a kidney transplant recipient of 13 years and had recently been diagnosed with degenerative disc disease. He didn’t have it easy.

But since the transplant in 2005, we had made some dietary changes that I believe have helped his health. With the cancer, we really increased using food as medicine and implemented holistic herbs and vitamins. I strongly attribute his results to them.

In 2023, as many of you know, I suffered my own health issues and discovered water to add to my own protocol, knowing it had the potential to help my dad.

It took six months, but the shocking results of his PET scan showed no bone lesions. I confirmed with my dad, and he said they told him he had them before. It moved the needle. This is why I talk about water now.

Fast forward to last week. We had to call an ambulance because he was unable to stand or use his arms or legs. The ambulance measured his fever at 105. Septic shock. Really, he’s lucky to be alive.

He made a miraculous and quick recovery and was discharged 3 days later, the day I had to leave for London. I really contemplated staying but had an important business meeting, so I went, trusting God would watch over him. Three days later, he was experiencing a fever again, so they took precautions and went back into the hospital. Discharged again.

For the last few years, I’ve been looking at holistic cancer centers. Yes, it was his decision to stop chemo, but his body is weak, and chemo destroys all of your healthy cells we’ve worked so hard to build. His kidney, even after 21 years, is strong. His immune function is stable. His cancer is way beyond the 3-5 years they’ve given him.

He’s currently well enough to walk with a walker, mentally stable, and I know he can improve so much with the right treatment.

Holistic cancer care comes with a hefty price tag, no insurance accepted, and payment to be made in full before treatment begins. The estimate is just over 60k for a 3-week stay in Mexico for him and a caretaker and doesn’t include travel. They don’t accept anyone, but last month, they looked at his medical records, and he was accepted. This means they can help.

It pains me to ask for donations but no amount is too small. If you can’t donate financially, would you consider sharing this with someone or on your page? Or would you pray for our family?

He’s been given chance after chance for a purpose only God knows. And I know it in my gut that he could win this battle with your help.

Thank you so much for taking the time to read this. If you have questions, please reach out to me personally. Thank you for your generous gift in advance!
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Soyoung Shin
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