<div><strong>My Name is Simon—Here’s My Story</strong>
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<div>Hello, and thank you so much for taking the time to visit my page. I’m Simon, and for nearly 30 years I’ve lived with ulcerative colitis, an auto-immune condition that I finally managed to bring under control after years of trial and error. Just as I was beginning to feel hopeful about my long-term health, I received a diagnosis that changed everything: stage 1 colorectal cancer.
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<div><strong>Why I’m Fundraising</strong>
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<div>In just seven months, what began as an early diagnosis with no visible tumour has progressed to a 12mm malignant growth. The only option offered by the NHS is drastic surgery: complete removal of my large bowel, colon, and anus, leaving me with a permanent stoma and colostomy bag. While this would address both the cancer and my colitis, it would also mean a life forever changed.
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<div>After years of hard work to control my colitis, the thought of losing so much of myself is devastating. I am finally at a stage where my ulcerative colitis is as controlled as it has ever been. I have no outward symptoms, cramps, pain, or other side effects like diarrhoea or bleeding. To lose this hard-won stability is unthinkable.
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<div><strong>Seeking Another Way: Metabolic Therapy</strong>
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<div>Determined to find a less drastic, research-backed approach, I’ve turned to metabolic therapy, inspired by Professor Thomas Seyfried’s work. This method targets cancer’s fuel sources—glucose and glutamine—using a combination of off-label medications, supplements, and lifestyle interventions.
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<div>I am already using several alternative treatments, including:
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<div>Off-label medications with promising research in cancer care
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<div>The top eight supplements with the strongest evidence for colorectal anti-cancer effects, based on clinical studies and trials
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<div>Unfortunately, these alone cost over £350 per month. The full Press/Pulse protocol recommended by Professor Seyfried requires a glutamine antagonist, which costs £3,000–£4,000 for just 12 weeks—well beyond my means. I am currently relying on more affordable alternatives like EGCG and fenbendazole, which may not be as effective but have shown promise.
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<div>Other therapies I hope to access with your help include:
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<li>Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT)
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<li>Molecular Hydrogen Therapy
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<li>Cold Therapy
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<li>IV Vitamin C Therapy
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<li>IR Therapy with Methylene Blue
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<div>If I can secure additional funding, I would also pursue complementary therapies such as meditation, acupuncture, and energy healing. While not cures on their own, these have shown potential benefits in pre-clinical studies.
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<div><strong>The Turning Point</strong>
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<div>After months of searching for help within the NHS and seeing my cancer progress despite my best efforts, I realised I could not do this alone. The only option offered—major surgery—would take away so much of my quality of life. I believe there is another way, but I need your support to pursue it.
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<div><strong>How Your Support Will Help</strong>
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<div>Your donations will go directly towards:
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<li>RGCC Analysis of my cancer to determine the best drugs to use
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<li>Glutamine antagonist for the Press/Pulse protocol (£3,000–£4,000 for 12 weeks)
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<li>Additional therapies (HBOT, IV Vitamin C, and more)
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<li>Complementary therapies to support healing and wellbeing
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<div>Every donation, no matter the size, brings me closer to a future where I can heal without losing my quality of life to major surgery.
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<div>If you can’t donate, please consider sharing my story—awareness is just as valuable.
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<div><strong>Sharing and Giving Back</strong>
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<div>I’ve found hope and community in Bernardo’s <a href="https://skool.com/CancerWarriors" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><a href="https://skool.com/CancerWarriors" target="_blank" class="" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://skool.com/CancerWarriors</a></a> group and have volunteered to build the <a href="https://metabolictherapy.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><a href="https://metabolictherapy.com" target="_blank" class="" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://metabolictherapy.com</a></a> website to help others learn about metabolic therapy.
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<div>I’m committed to documenting my journey, sharing what works and what doesn’t, and building resources for others who may one day walk this path.
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<div><strong>Follow My Story</strong>
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<div>I’m sharing regular updates about my treatment, progress, and day-to-day experiences on 
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<div>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwbrL3pv_0_-LQ5S3nb4HjQ" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">SimonLown</a> and
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<div>TikTok: SimonLown.
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<div>Please follow, share, or comment—your support and encouragement mean the world to me!
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<div><strong>Thank You</strong>
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<div>Thank you for reading, for caring, and for being part of my journey. Your support—whether through a donation or by sharing my story—means the world to me. I promise to keep you updated every step of the way.
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<div>With gratitude,
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<div>Simon
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