Ask HN: A friend has brain cancer: any bio hacks that worked?

Re:Ask HN: A friend has brain cancer: any bio hacks that wor... by avgDev on Friday January 10, 2025 @10:39AM (#42656564)

I think it is ok to seek some alternatives or "hacks" for some hard to diagnose chronic stuff like fatigue, as there are so many things that can cause this.

However, when you know you have certain disease there is nothing like talking to an expert in the field. Internet is filled with garbage and misinformation now. People selling snake oil.

HackerNews is also filled with people who think they know better than experts because they can write code.

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Re:Ask HN: A friend has brain cancer: any bio hacks that wor... by ryandrake on Friday January 10, 2025 @11:08AM (#42656880)

Reminds me of the joke: What do you call alternative medicine that works? Medicine.

If any of the wild things posted in threads like these actually worked, those things just be considered standard care.

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Re:Ask HN: A friend has brain cancer: any bio hacks that wor... by avgDev on Friday January 10, 2025 @02:19PM (#42659019)

For sure, I have an example from my life even.

I've seen a well regarded specials for a neurological issue I am having. She knows everything I've learned over the years and all about emerging research and treatments.

Suggested supplements I already knew about and meds. Also, said nothing is a silver bullet.

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