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Another Paracentesis 5/19/17

Today I  had another fluid draw, paracentesis from the tummy, this time 4300ml or 17.91 cups of fluid. This time it only took 8 days to build up.

This is a bit worrisome, but the Dr agreed to have 60mg of  albumin added back into my tummy, after draining, to help slow the process down.

The clinical trial drug in San Antonio , treatment#2 starts in 4 days. It uses my own T cells  and NK cells to fight cancer cells, but it is a slow process. If I can just fend off the fluid growth, this treatment may work for me.

I had Ketosis, where my body is burning fat instead of glucose because I don't have enough carbohydrates stored for energy.  I have been avoiding carbs and sweets to prevent feeding the cancer. The Dr told me to eat a more balanced diet , not just juicing veggies&fruits daily as juicing doesn't provide all the nutirents the body needs;  and for me to drink ensure.

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