February 10, 2009


Dear friends,


I apologize for not writing you sooner. I’m sure some are wondering what happened with the CT scan that was done a few weeks ago. Well, I have good news: the cancer has neither grown nor spread!


The size of two of the tumors are unchanged compared with the previous scans (chest: 10,7 x 8,5 cm. and by the heart: 4,1 x 2,7 cm.). By mistake my neck was not scanned, although ordered by my doctor, so we have no idea what is going on there (Jan. ‘09 scan showed tumors of 3,5 x 2,1 cm. next to my wind-pipe). Also, a tumor in my left shoulder, that during previously CT scans measured 2,3 x 1,3 cm., was not mentioned. My doctor doesn't know why, but thinks it may have been an error (I hope it wasn't mentioned because it's gone!). When asked if we could order another scan of my throat the doctor asked us why we would want that! Did I miss something here? The last time we had a scan there were tumors pressing my windpipe so far over that the doctor couldn’t explain the fact that I was still breathing…let alone swallowing! It was a somewhat disturbing experience and definitely very unprofessional. It did not give us a lot of confidence in the Danish medical system.


Most doctor’s who practice traditional medicine, have a difficult time explaining why the cancer hasn't grown or spread in 12 months. My Danish doctor was really puzzled and kept saying that this was highly irregular. He (like the oncologist in the US) said that without chemotherapy, it should have grown and spread so much by now, that I would be dead. He had to admit that what we have done in terms of natural treatment has had an effect and although he tried to be very discouraging throughout the consultation as we walked out the door he said, “Please don’t misunderstand me, this is a very good report.”


What now?


On the one hand I was pleased with the scan result, but on the other hand I want to see more improvement. I can’t live like this forever. I am miserable much of the time, due to the intense itching, and am desperate to be cured!


A very interesting and promising possibility has come to our attention in the last few weeks. There is a clinic called “St. George” in Munich, Germany that treats cancer patients with amazing results. Some are cured in as little as 3 weeks, and most experience dramatic improvements in their condition within that time. See: www.klinik-st-georg.de/e/index.html.


They use a wide range of treatment programs such as:
• Hyperthermias (whole body & local to the tumor manifestation).
• Non-toxic anti-cancer program with infusions (intravenous).
• Detoxification program.
• Immune biological support programs.
• And in some cases they combine low-dose chemotherapy.


I would have to go for 3 weeks (in patient) and would like to go as soon as possible. The clinic recommends that I come immediately. However, the price for this treatment comes to approx. $35,000. So far approx. 10% has been pledged. We are trying to set up a fund in order to raise the finances for the treatment, without us having to pay 50% Danish tax.


If you want to know more about the St. George Clinic you can read a very interesting article on our website: www.hinge.me/53/3


Apart from that we are doing well, although very tired. We are enjoying this week with CammiAnn and Elizabeth both home for winter vacation and our very good friend Marina (formerly the girls’ teacher for 3 years) visiting from Belarus and taking some of the load off of Shanie by helping with my treatment. What a blessing she is!


In ministry we are excited about some new developments that are beginning to materialize and we are spending quite a bit of time in prayer as we prepare to embark on some new initiatives, but we will save that for another letter. We are more in love with Jesus every day and our joy and contentment is really tangible in the midst of tiredness and hardship and we are amazed at the goodness of God and His grace that is so incredibly sufficient!


With much love and appreciation,


Peter (and Shanie)


“Don’t tell your God how big your problems are; tell your problems how big your God is”. (An Iranian believer who’s been suffering 3 years imprisonment for his faith).