I'm getting better! Liver & colon surgery scheduled

[@claudiarusso6702]

R.I.P. Dr Dan. I'm rewatching your vlogs so I can hear your voice, hear your amazing enthusiasm and hear your encouragement and how much hope and truth to so many. Thank you, thank you, thank you. ❤You will always be my healing angel.🙏

[@toddc6682]

His purpose was to heal people & inspire all of us with his great outlook on life. He's in a better place now, I'm sure. RIP Dr. Dan 😇

[@bradenevans514]

RIP to a great person. I hope you’re resting in the arms of Jesus.

[@stevendaniel8126]

He really fought hard to live. He tried everything. Now he's dead. Thank you, Dan, for trying.......

[@mandybradley3079]

God, I can’t believe he is gone. He looked so healthy. Nice guy, this world sucks at times.

[@gwendolynforest9610]

To be absent from the body is to be present with the lord, R.I.P. Dan, we miss your conversations.

[@karenbutnotthatkaren5528]

You have such an uplifting energetic presence. Strongly hoping you continue to see positive results - which certainly will be a proper match to your stellar attitude! Wishing you joy and peace over the Holidays and beyond. May 2022 be your best year yet. Karen

[@DrDanSays]

You are wonderful, Karen -- thank you so much for the encouragement! I am in it to win it. I'm wishing your and your family and loved ones a joyous Christmas and holiday season. Spend time with the ones you love, because we don't know how long we'll get them. Much love to you. Thank you.

[@sallysmith8081]

Thanks for the update. You look very well. It is clear that you are putting a lot of thought and effort into this "campaign," both physically and mentally, and it is paying off! You are being a great example to others with difficult life challenges, whatever they may be.

[@lizgutierrez6666]

Thanks for the update, Dr. Dan. Glad to hear that the chemo has been doing the job in decreasing the size of the tumors. Continued prayers as you undergo the oral chemo & radiation treatments these next few weeks. Hope you enjoy the time off from work and get to spend time with loved ones. Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

[@keiththornton7202]

Great news Dr Dan. Prayers continue for you my friend.

[@sarahdore7884]

Great to hear that everything is improving! You look great, I hope you continue to tolerate radiation as well as you are now. Hope you and your family have a wonderful holiday 💜☃️

[@JujuPig-vz5mq]

Such a tricky disease-here in this video everything seems uplifting on the positive climb towards beating this thing & then!

[@jfklein1486]

All the best, Doc.

[@catherinamartinelli3055]

All good news!!! So happy to hear if upcoming surgery. I pray the best outcome for you and quick healing. Be safe and a merry Christmas with a very happy new year

[@rhondadickerson1440]

Good to hear from you! I am praying for you Dr Dan!! Merry Christmas!! 🎄🎅

[@mikesimone1]

Good luck Dan!

[@lifeonmyown6397]

You are climbing that mountain!!! Bless you, on this journey. On a sad note, I lost my husband December 1. I will continue to follow your journey and watch you continue to conquer this!!! Merry Christmas 🎄 ❤️

[@DrDanSays]

OMG, I am so sorry to hear that!! That must be crushing news for you, I can't imagine. Of course none of us have any real certainty -- whether we're sick or not. But I wish you a healthy healing. Thank you for sharing you & your husband's experience. I am crying. But I want you to have joy in your life going forward. I know it's too soon to think about that yet, but you will find it. Thank you also for sharing wtih me. Knowing others are going thorugh similar issues is hugely encouraging. I know holidays are really tough when you've lost someone. I hope you know I am there with you.

[@Chairshot-Dk]

I'm so sorry for your loss

[@sallysmith8081]

What a hard thing for you to be going through. Take care of yourself.

[@lifeonmyown6397]

@@DrDanSays ❤️

[@kimberlygerman3010]

It made my heart so happy to see and hear you today. This is all fantastic news. I love that you say you are in it to win it. I’d bet ALL my money on you! Keep staying positive. You got this! Much love to you and yours.

[@DrDanSays]

I'm glad, Kimberly! It's easy to stay positive with you on my team :) Lots of love to you, and have a rich and glorious Christmastime!!

[@NitaM1272]

Thanks for video doing my second IV chemo this week like you, I’m also on pills 14 days seven off, very minimal side effects , radiation and surgery later. Trying to stay healthy as well cardio and diet, light weight lifting. Glad your doing pretty good.

[@toddc6682]

How are you doing now Nita? Hoping for the very best for you!

[@sananselmospacescienceodys7308]

I'm terrified of any sort of surgery. Dr. Dan you're so brave.

[@JujuPig-vz5mq]

Me as well but if one is put into a position as such there's really no choice other than maybe dying at faster rate/pace if the patient refuses any & all modern medication/surgeries!

[@mickeypotato1250]

Good luck to you!

[@DrDanSays]

Thank you!!

[@Chairshot-Dk]

Sending prayers and healing vibes Merry Christmas

[@DrDanSays]

You are wonderful, DIane! A very Merry Christmas you and your loved ones, and thank you!!

[@renzo6490]

I am suspicious of the efficacy of radiation and chemotherapy. Are the pluses more than the minuses? Are the positive effects lasting or does everyone relapse ? I need to make a decision soon about my course of treatment.

[@KS-yp1jl]

It depends on type, grade, and stage of cancer.

[@renzo6490]

@@KS-yp1jl indeed… I had a stage one anal cancer . No metastasis. The prognosis was positive. Six weeks of radiation therapy. Two weeks of chemotherapy. The first couple of weeks were unremarkable. But with time, the side effects increased dramatically. Loss of appetite. Mouth sores Fatigue Some hair loss And pain that is impossible to describe! Every bowel movement was extreme agony and the pain lasted for hours afterward. I went to the emergency room. While waiting to be seen, I began to scream. It was not anything I could control…. It just came out of me. They had to give me morphine. My immune system was essentially wiped out. I was put on medications to help prevent infections. Medications for pain management that didn’t work very well. I lost eleven pounds. For a month after chemo/ radiation therapy ended these symptoms continued and sometimes got worse. It has been the worst ordeal I have ever been through. Currently, the pain is gone. My energy has improved. I’m almost back to normal. In a month, I will be scanned to learn if my cancer is gone. What will I do if it isn’t? What will I do if ,in the future, it returns? The prospect of repeating the chemo radiation therapy is more than daunting. I still don’t know if this invasive treatment is good medicine. I see how many people are employed. I see how much big Pharma is invested in the present arrangement. If a cure for cancer is ever found,it would put a significant number of people out of work. All sorts of very expensive machines are purchased for use In chemo radiation therapy! It’s a whole enormous establishment.

[@renzo6490]

@@KS-yp1jl I had a stage one anal cancer . No metastasis. The prognosis was positive. Six weeks of radiation therapy. Two weeks of chemotherapy. The first couple of weeks were unremarkable. But with time, the side effects increased dramatically. Loss of appetite. Mouth sores Fatigue Some hair loss And pain that is impossible to describe! Every bowel movement was extreme agony and the pain lasted for hours afterward. I went to the emergency room. While waiting to be seen, I began to scream. It was not anything I could control…. It just came out of me. They had to give me morphine. My immune system was essentially wiped out. I was put on medications to help prevent infections. Medications for pain management that didn’t work very well. I lost eleven pounds. For a month after chemo/ radiation therapy ended these symptoms continued and sometimes increased. It has been the worst ordeal I have ever been through. Currently, the pain is gone. My energy has improved. I’m almost back to normal. In a month, I will be scanned to learn if my cancer is gone. What will I do if it isn’t? What will I do if, in the future, it returns? The prospect of repeating the chemo radiation therapy is more than daunting. I still don’t know if this invasive treatment is good medicine. I see how many people are employed. I see how much big Pharma is invested in the present arrangement. If a cure for cancer is ever found,it would put a significant number of people out of work. All sorts of very expensive machines are purchased for use In chemo radiation therapy! It’s a whole enormous establishment.

[@JujuPig-vz5mq]

So what was your decision on the approach?

[@renzo6490]

@@JujuPig-vz5mq I had a stage one anal cancer….no metastasis. I saw KZbin videos made by people who told horrific stories about the side effects of chemotherapy and radiation. I saw videos by people who advocated a variety of diets and alternative treatments. I didn’t know what to do. The decision was a crucial one! I decided to go with the chemotherapy and radiation therapy. The prognosis was very positive. The side effects were,indeed, grueling. Fatigue, intense pain at times. Diarrhea and constipation! Some hair loss. Lightheadedness Dehydration. Low blood pressure. These effects lasted for about a month after the therapy was done. But at this point, I feel just as I did before the therapy. Still a bit weak.but I expect that will change. Next month, I will be scanned to see if the cancer is gone. I’m confident.

[@Denise4ever]

I start my chemo on Jan 5th. Your positive attitude, has helped me with some of my fears. I didn’t know we had to bring a pump home with us. Don’t care for that idea at all. Can I ask you if food is also painful or difficult to swallow?

[@arzucufoglu8932]

Dr Dan happy to see you.

[@jronkowski4346]

Fantastic

[@nikicarrie4071]

How are you today ? ❤ wish you the best

[@roger5621981]

Dr any update on you? Please we want to know ans I personally want to know you are doing well.

[@JujuPig-vz5mq]

Sad!

[@donnae2013]

They tattooed tiny spots my back. three spots where the radiation would be aimed.