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Wednesday, October 31, 2018

A Letter To You




 Dear friends and family,
Just 2 months ago I was dying. The tumors in my liver and other vital organs were out of control. My life was in tragic danger and all doctors and oncologists that know me had run out of treatment options. 

Two months ago, my liver was so enlarged and full of cancerous tumors; I looked like a heavily pregnant woman. We practically called off celebrating our only son’s Bar Mitzvah and it was likely that I wasn’t going to live to see my Zach becoming a Bar Mitzvah at all.

As you know, my dearest ones, we have been scouring the earth for something - anything to save my life! As I blogged, back a couple of months ago, my father found one clinic that gave him hope. In Istanbul, Turkey, of all places! Thankfully not too far to be completely out of reach - my parents fully researched this place known as: ChemoThermia.

At the end of August, I began receiving treatments here, in Istanbul. Treatments that make me wonder if this is what it’s like to be in Hell. 

I decided, in my heart, that I would continue coming for treatments until my first pet ct. I believed with all my soul that these treatments would save my life. Usually the first scan is performed after 4-6 rounds of treatments. 

As you know, I’ve been in treatment both in Israel and America and as of the end of 2017 they no longer had anything to offer but an impending death sentence. Denial kicked in and so did complications, hospitalizations, pain and suffering.

A few days ago, I had a pet scan in Israel and my oncologist and the radiologist were shocked yet very happy for me.  Objectively the improvements are stunning! The radiologist said, “It’s a good scan!”. My oncologist in Israel said, “You made my day!”, with great emotion and perhaps even a glistening of tears in his eyes, “Whatever you’re doing is working....” And that’s the best news I’ve received in at least 4 years!

Today, my dad and I sat with my Doctor S. here, at ChemoThermia, and reviewed the scans together. As I’d done together with my husband and Professor C., in Israel, just 2 days ago, I saw the evidence with my own eyes.  Every tumor has responded in some way to the treatments! Some tumors completely disappeared. 

As of July 30th, my spleen was one big mass of cancerous tumor and now all active cancer, in my spleen, is resolved! My liver was 3 times normal in July and now it’s back to a normal size. Many tumors have disappeared from my liver and the ones that remain are smaller and glow less strongly on the scan. We reviewed slice after slice of the scan and witnessed the dramatic improvements with tears of happiness in our eyes; my heart racing. 

Now I’ve seen the good news on the actual scans with both Prof C. in Israel AND Dr S in Turkey. I’m exhausted to my core so it’s hard to be emotional right now however, knowing that this Hellish treatment is working against the cancer is phenomenal! 

Let me be clear: I still have cancer.

I still have cancer and this is the ONLY treatment that’s caused tumors to shrink or disappear in 4 years! Today, my life is in less danger but I must continue doing my job which, is coming to Turkey and receiving these grueling treatments and paying for them.

I have osteopenia - severe calcium deficiency and fragile bones. My sternum is broken along with other some bone fractures. The greatest news is that my vital organs are less burdened and more able to function. 

Objectively the improvements are stunning. Just 2 months ago I was dying - my life was coming to an end and now all the news is positive! The only negative part is having to be in treatment yet that’s obviously what’s given me a new chance at living. 

Please continue to pray for my complete recovery. Perhaps consider contributing to my cause; my treatments in Istanbul, Turkey.

With Love,

Ahava

31 comments:

  1. Bless you and only good thoughts and good karma being sent your way. God is great

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  2. BH for this good news. May b'sorot tovot be the only need we hear from you. Stay strong and know that you are in many people's prayers for your complete refuah.

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    1. Amen to good news strength and good health! Thank you!

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  3. Sending love and prayers for continued good news. May you have a complete and speedy refuah. May HaShem bless you to live a long life with no more physical pain.

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  4. Oh my darling friend. I'm so happy to hear that something is finally working to heal you and at the same time so horrified for the continuing pain you must endure. Praying harder (is that a thing?) and sending all my love today and always.

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    1. Thank You Gabriella! I’m very thankful for your prayers and your love and support!

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  5. Dear Friends and Fans of Ahava Emunah - send your love by donating $18 and sharing the campaign with 18 friends - so we can keep sending her to Turkey and keep receiving good news. https://www.gofundme.com/ahava-emunah-lange-cancer-treatment?fbclid=IwAR2AYYPYbwjnV1mF_744zL6ym18JYKrLe31r7KZqQj4LHmCaXF9LnhYfSL8

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    1. I sent out to the Facebook page that my non profit runs and hope that was okay - thank you for the link and may the link be retired because there will no longer be a need

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  6. Wow that is such encouraging news, I truly believe our prayers are being answered :)

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  7. Ahava, this is so wonderful, your doctor isn't the only one with tears in his eyes. Please know we are all behind you and if we could take some of the pain to relieve you, we would. Continuing to pray and will post this blog and hope more will contribute.

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  8. We are sending our best wishes.
    Irena and Leon

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  9. Yay! Yay! Yay!!!! Love from Yakir and Karen (PS -- You spoke so nicely at the bar mitzva...)

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  10. I'm crying reading this. BH BH! You should have a complete and speedy recovery!!

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  11. What wonderful news.. No doubt your incredibly positive attitude also contributes to your healing.. You inspire us.. May you PG continue to improve each day..

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  12. I’m so happy to hear the good news I daven for you everyday for your complete recovery Bh

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  13. We are also happy with you 😍😍😍. Just keep getting better and healthier. You are an absolute inspiration. Sending lots of love and hugs.

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  14. This is wonderful news - wishing you a refuah sh'lemah!

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  15. Baruch Hashem! This is wonderful news! I am very happy that you have good news. If you able to eat anything you choose, sesame seed smoothies and kale smoothies have a lot of calcium, but you need to add vitamin D and K to your supplements to make sure the calcium is actually absorbed. Another thing you can add to a smoothie is ground up bitter apricot pits or any fruit seeds like apple seeds. The B17 inside will kill the cancer on contact. Alkalizing the diet does too, as Italian Dr. Simoncini proved when he injected a sodium bicarbonate saline straight into his patients' cancerous tumors and the tumors began to dissolve immediately, from the oxygenating-alkalizing effect, patient after patient. Wishing you a refuah shelayma!

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  16. This is the most wonderful news! I follow your husband on Twitter & have been praying for a refuah shlemah for you every chance I get for a couple of years now. B"H the good news will only increase! Love and blessings from Wales.

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  17. Refuah Sheleima!! Meyers family RBS Aleph

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  18. So wonderful to read this. Ahava, our positive energies are sent to you every day. Please give David a huge hug from us, and have him hug you.... imagine it from us. Our very very best wishes. Love David and Varley.

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  19. This crazy world is enhanced by your light, Ahava. We continue to love you and pray for you. Hashem works His miracles even in the tiniest corners of Turkey - who knew?!

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  20. Ahava I feel so strongly that the Lubavitch Rebbe's brachot are becoming revealed in such extraordinary ways and will continue to take you on "eagle's wings" to demand a refuah shelema - my heart is singing for you and you will see the miracles will keep coming
    with abundant love and optimism
    Susan (Sarah) Barth

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  21. Crying from joy. So incredibly happy to hear this! Praying for you every day!

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  22. Keep going girl‼️‼️❤️❤️❤️

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  23. What an amazing blog to wake up to. I'm feeling your joy and gratitude and happiness right alongside you.

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  24. B"H, thanks to Gd. Enjoy every minute.

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  25. Oh Dearest and brave child of Hashem, Ahava Emunah, this is the best news i have read today.

    Will keep you in prayers... YOU WILL overcome this... Gd is going to heal you completely as He needs you here in this world, and most of all your beloved family needs you the most..

    Hashem bless your Parents, and your husband and your children and all who read this blog and pray for you.

    Love you... you are so special..

    stella. c.

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  26. Refuah shlemah!!! Really excited and amazed for you. Barukh shem cavod l'olam va'ed!!!!!

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