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Re: Jehovah's Witness Receives Blood Cancer Treatment Without Transfusion by Janosky: 9:53pm On Dec 06, 2025
AlphaTaikun:
Indeed, the Car-T method of cancer treatment was used for her which itself is NOT "blood transfusion" in reality.

The main thrust of creating the thread is to share some of the alternative non-blood transfusion methods that have been available since the 1990s. I'm really surprised at the confirmation bias, and circular reasoning among a lot of uninformed posters here who think it's ONLY blood that you can medically use for transfusions. People have lost the urge to creatively read, take part in continuous education and understand situations through cognitive engagements.

If Erythropoietin (EPO) is readily available in that country (Nigeria), then that's OK. She can use that EPO as an alternative since it's one of several methods long recommended by her JW Church based off of the AWAKE magazine I read back in the 1990s. EPO is just one out of several forms of non-blood transfusions that doctors have recommended as alternatives.


Last but NOT least, I have NEVER been a member of JW neither am I a Christian BUT I know the JW adherents to be very educated folks who embrace modern scientific breakthroughs and good business ethics as seen in some of their AWAKE magazines that I still have in my home libraries since the 1990s. The JW folks indeed have a right of choice to choose what is BEST for them and do have a very STRONG point in the sense that improperly screened blood especially in developing countries and underdeveloped countries have led to the massive spread of HIV, Ebola, Marburg, Lassa Virus, hepatitis variants, and more.
The folks here on this thread couldn't hide their bias & unreasonable sentiments in their hearts.

The medical team performed an outstanding feat without transfusion, worthy of commendation.
These folks don't appreciate the success of the medical team who respects the rights of his patient for a treatment she prefers.
But ,non of these folks want their own right to medical treatment to be infringed upon by their doctor or anyone.
If the medical team had done the procedure on their pastor,they would applaud him & say their deity did it,but because it's JW's treatment that was successful, they are expressing bias.
Hypocrites they are , I must say .
Re: Jehovah's Witness Receives Blood Cancer Treatment Without Transfusion by Janosky: 10:02pm On Dec 06, 2025
GanagiBitrus:
I feel for those of them who still cling to such dogmatic beliefs at the risk of their lives.
Was the lady's treatment successful?
Yes, it did.

Did her doctor share your view?
No.
You are here expressing your bias.
I've met an elderly man (a Pentecostal) who had major surgery & his doctors followed the procedure that JWs preferred,he said feels rejuvenated aand healthier.
Oga,continue deceiving yourself.
Re: Jehovah's Witness Receives Blood Cancer Treatment Without Transfusion by GanagiBitrus: 11:01pm On Dec 06, 2025
Janosky:
Was the lady's treatment successful?
Yes, it did.

Did her doctor share your view?
No.
You are here expressing your bias.
I've met an elderly man (a Pentecostal) who had major surgery & his doctors followed the procedure that JWs preferred,he said feels rejuvenated aand healthier.
Oga,continue deceiving yourself.
Calm down Bro, let's be clear on this.
Are you saying no JW member has lost his life on account of refusing blood transfusion?

Did you even read the comment I quoted that claimed many JW members have covertly received blood transfusion & lived.
Re: Jehovah's Witness Receives Blood Cancer Treatment Without Transfusion by Janosky: 12:03am On Dec 07, 2025
GanagiBitrus:
Calm down Bro, let's be clear on this.
Are you saying no JW member has lost his life on account of refusing blood transfusion?

Did you even read the comment I quoted that claimed many JW members have covertly received blood transfusion & lived.

Your claim is not what the OP is talking about nau.
Him no share that kain news wey you wan hear about JWs.
grin grin grin

OP is talking about successful surgery of a JW,through a remarkable feat of professional expertise.

Let's applaud this medical achievement.
Who knows,tomorrow it might benefit you & your loved ones.
I come in peace.
grin
Re: Jehovah's Witness Receives Blood Cancer Treatment Without Transfusion by AlphaTaikun(op): 12:08am On Dec 07, 2025
Janosky:
The folks here on this thread couldn't hide their bias & unreasonable sentiments in their hearts.

The medical team performed an outstanding feat without transfusion, worthy of commendation.

These folks don't appreciate the success of the medical team who respects the rights of his patient for a treatment she prefers.

But ,non of these folks want their own right to medical treatment to be infringed upon by their doctor or anyone.


If the medical team had done the procedure on their pastor,they would applaud him & say their deity did it,but because it's JW's treatment that was successful, they are expressing bias.
Hypocrites they are , I must say .
Succinctly stated.

I'm 1000% on the same page with you.
Re: Jehovah's Witness Receives Blood Cancer Treatment Without Transfusion by AlphaTaikun(op): 12:32am On Dec 07, 2025
Janosky:
Your claim is not what the OP is talking about nau.

Him no share that kain news wey you wan hear about JWs. grin grin grin

OP is talking about successful surgery of a JW, through a remarkable feat of professional expertise.

Let's applaud this medical achievement.
Who knows,tomorrow it might benefit you & your loved ones.

I come in peace.
grin
Thanks for explaining it succinctly to him. It's totally bad that some posters are ONLY here with their limited knowledge of medical innovations to just attack the Jehovah's Witnesess folks despite the FACT that as far back as the 1990s alternative methods to replace blood transfusions such as EPO have been created due to the recurrent episodes of innocent people getting infected with improperly screened blood in some countries leading to HIV, Ebola, Lassa Virus, Marburg and other zoonotic infections. You don't require blood transfusions if you don't want it as long as alternatives exist.

People MUST learn to read to understand and I think the JWs have to further enlighten the public worldwide again that they aren't stupid BECAUSE alternative methods to replace blood transfusions exist! INFACT, based off of reading AWAKE magazine since the 1990s, the Jehovah's Witnesess are one of the MOST highly educated and scientifically aware Christian groups ever. The other Christian sect members that keep attack them as being "dogmatic" are the problem because they do NOT get themselves updated on events. I say this as someone who is not even a practicing Xtain. I hate hypocrisy of any kind tbh.
Re: Jehovah's Witness Receives Blood Cancer Treatment Without Transfusion by Thunderfayamods: 4:07am On Dec 07, 2025
LordReed:
No it isn't. The scientists involved didn't create the therapy because of JW beliefs.
Obviously comprehension is a problem for you. Read my comment again.
Re: Jehovah's Witness Receives Blood Cancer Treatment Without Transfusion by LordReed(m): 6:22am On Dec 07, 2025
Thunderfayamods:
Obviously comprehension is a problem for you. Read my comment again.
Was it your ghost that wrote this?

Thunderfayamods:
And so? JW believes in science go and read Awake.
Their beliefs is one of the reasons why such a science fest is evolving.
You clearly claimed that their beliefs is one of the reasons why such a science feat is occurring so how is my comprehension wrong?
Re: Jehovah's Witness Receives Blood Cancer Treatment Without Transfusion by GanagiBitrus: 7:29am On Dec 07, 2025
Janosky:

Your claim is not what the OP is talking about nau.
Him no share that kain news wey you wan hear about JWs.
grin grin grin

OP is talking about successful surgery of a JW,through a remarkable feat of professional expertise.

Let's applaud this medical achievement.
Who knows,tomorrow it might benefit you & your loved ones.
I come in peace.
grin
You jumped on my mention without going up the thread to see my original comment & what led to my comment you quoted.
Reason you're not making sense.

The OP talks about successful treatment using substitutes for Blood Transfusion.
While this is a commendable feat, facts on ground also show that...
#1. Many JW members have died on account of refusing Blood Transfusion
#2. Several others have covertly taken Blood Transfusion to save their lives.

In summary, if you have a viable substitute to Blood Transfusion, no problem - go ahead, but it is senseless to risk your life by refusing Blood Transfusion based on dogmatic beliefs.
Re: Jehovah's Witness Receives Blood Cancer Treatment Without Transfusion by jaephoenix(m): 7:40am On Dec 07, 2025
bitbybit123:
Not only in USA, it can be done in Nigeria too, i have heard about those who did it in Nigeria before.
Oh please stop lyyynn. That procedure cannot be done in Nigeria. Even plasmaspheresis is a problem never mind this. I am a doctor btw. You people should stop all this cos of religion
Re: Jehovah's Witness Receives Blood Cancer Treatment Without Transfusion by jaephoenix(m): 7:41am On Dec 07, 2025
Hemanwel:
It's an autoimmune disorder, if I am correct. Doctors in the house, I lie??
Cancers are not autoimmune in nature
Re: Jehovah's Witness Receives Blood Cancer Treatment Without Transfusion by LordReed(m): 7:42am On Dec 07, 2025
Janosky:

Your claim is not what the OP is talking about nau.
Him no share that kain news wey you wan hear about JWs.
grin grin grin

OP is talking about successful surgery of a JW,through a remarkable feat of professional expertise.

Let's applaud this medical achievement.
Who knows,tomorrow it might benefit you & your loved ones.
I come in peace.
grin
Guy you didn't read the article, there was no surgery.
Re: Jehovah's Witness Receives Blood Cancer Treatment Without Transfusion by jaephoenix(m): 7:44am On Dec 07, 2025
grandstar:
Yes, we accept no transfusion treatments.

Some doctors said that should be the standard. Many patients who aren't Jehovah's Witnesses prefer they be treated without a transfusion of blood.
Are you aware of the mortality associated with no blood transfusion? And which doctors told you no-blood should be a standard?
Just cos this particular one worked doesn't mean it always work. This auto transfusion doesn't even work for acute blood loss and it's not even available in most facilities, plus it may be too costly for people. Not everyone can afford all these procedures
Re: Jehovah's Witness Receives Blood Cancer Treatment Without Transfusion by jaephoenix(m): 7:45am On Dec 07, 2025
JuanDeDios:
Of course, that's the thing. During an argument, you select the cases that prove your point. Some people have recovered from illnesses (including cancer) without treatment at all. So no need for medical interventions, I guess.
Show me folks that recovered from cancers WITHOUT ANY INTERVENTION. I'm waiting...
Re: Jehovah's Witness Receives Blood Cancer Treatment Without Transfusion by jaephoenix(m): 7:47am On Dec 07, 2025
Thunderfayamods:
And so? JW believes in science go and read Awake.
Their beliefs is one of the reasons why such a science fest is evolving.
Really? So they now believe in evolution? sad
Re: Jehovah's Witness Receives Blood Cancer Treatment Without Transfusion by jaephoenix(m): 7:49am On Dec 07, 2025
bixton:
This can't be taken as blood transfusion since its still her own blood that was taken off her, re-engineered and put back into the body.
Technically,she has disobeyed her god cos she has taken blood
Re: Jehovah's Witness Receives Blood Cancer Treatment Without Transfusion by jaephoenix(m): 7:50am On Dec 07, 2025
bitbybit123:
And a sister-in-law of mine took blood and still died. What about that and many like her?
What was her case
Re: Jehovah's Witness Receives Blood Cancer Treatment Without Transfusion by JuanDeDios: 8:10am On Dec 07, 2025
jaephoenix:
Show me folks that recovered from cancers WITHOUT ANY INTERVENTION. I'm waiting...
Google, they say, is your friend. So here -

https://www.google.com/search?q=has+anyone+recovered+from+cancer+without+treatment%3F&sca_esv=a25fdf366e17305d&sxsrf=AE3TifMdIzC9MISAl13kEoX9WIIjnudevw%3A1765091171123&ei=Yyc1af6kB-LqhbIP84H1qQM&ved=0ahUKEwi-4oCC9aqRAxVidUEAHfNAPTUQ4dUDCBE&uact=5&oq=has+anyone+recovered+from+cancer+without+treatment%3F&gs_lp=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-6QA7IHBjItNTcuMrgHlXHCBwkwLjE0LjU0LjXIB9wCgAgA&sclient=gws-wiz-serp


I'm just trying to cut cost, considering how much I'll spend to call the person, convince them to meet you, and then provide logistics to transport the person and "show" them to you.
Re: Jehovah's Witness Receives Blood Cancer Treatment Without Transfusion by jaephoenix(m): 8:27am On Dec 07, 2025
AlphaTaikun:
@dominique

I appreciate your pushing this important thread that I created to the NL front page. The new NL spam bot actually deleted the thread post yesterday which got me pissed off, BUT I was surprised to see just about I hour ago after I logged in that you had restored it and even moved it to the NL front page.


NOW, the main thrust of my posts on this thread and the other one is to simply share some of the non-blood transfusion methods that have been readily available since the 1990s that I'm aware of. BUT reading through this thread and the other one on the female shopper who is a JW member shows that a lot of posters are still highly ignorant about several alternatives to blood transfusions which doctors have long endorsed worldwide since the 1990s.

If one of the non-blood transfusion alternatives such as Erythropoietin (EPO) is readily available in Nigeria, then she can use that as an alternative since it's one of several methods recommended by her JW Church based off of the AWAKE magazine I read back in the 1990s. EPO is just one out of several forms of non-blood transfusions that doctors have recommended as alternatives.


Second, the JW folks have a right of choice and have a very STRONG point in the sense that improperly screened blood (especially in developing countries and underdeveloped countries) have led to the wide spread of HIV, hepatitis variants, Ebola, Lassa Virus, Marburg Virus, and other zoonotic diseases.

Cheers.
I have had a heated debate with your member here MadMax. This procedure does not work for every patient,and even if the patient is eligible for the procedure, it may not be available or too costly. This Epo you talked about wouldn't work for acute blood loss example for a woman who had a baby and is bleeding profusely in Post Partum Hemorrhage. This is the commonest cause of maternal mortality and it's due to JW blood refusal. Also if a patient has had an accident and bleeding from major vessels like femoral,only a transfusion would save him. Same with babies with severe jaundice. Exchange blood transfusion is the only savior. Also Epo is about 30k (if it's available) and one needs several shots for blood loss of 1 pint,not to mention that it works after weeks
So yes,blood transfusion is STILL a mainstay in management of blood loss globally
Re: Jehovah's Witness Receives Blood Cancer Treatment Without Transfusion by jaephoenix(m): 8:32am On Dec 07, 2025
AlphaTaikun:
Indeed, the Car-T method of cancer treatment was used for her which itself is NOT "blood transfusion" in reality.

The main thrust of creating the thread is to share some of the alternative non-blood transfusion methods that have been available since the 1990s. I'm really surprised at the confirmation bias, and circular reasoning among a lot of uninformed posters here who think it's ONLY blood that you can medically use for transfusions. People have lost the urge to creatively read, take part in continuous education and understand situations through cognitive engagements.

If Erythropoietin (EPO) is readily available in that country (Nigeria), then that's OK. She can use that EPO as an alternative since it's one of several methods long recommended by her JW Church based off of the AWAKE magazine I read back in the 1990s. EPO is just one out of several forms of non-blood transfusions that doctors have recommended as alternatives.


Last but NOT least, I have NEVER been a member of JW neither am I a Christian BUT I know the JW adherents to be very educated folks who embrace modern scientific breakthroughs and good business ethics as seen in some of their AWAKE magazines that I still have in my home libraries since the 1990s. The JW folks indeed have a right of choice to choose what is BEST for them and do have a very STRONG point in the sense that improperly screened blood especially in developing countries and underdeveloped countries have led to the massive spread of HIV, Ebola, Marburg, Lassa Virus, hepatitis variants, and more.
Auto transfusion,whether Car T or otherwise is still a type of transfusion. Your bible said don't take blood,it didn't specify if it's one's own blood or others
Re: Jehovah's Witness Receives Blood Cancer Treatment Without Transfusion by jaephoenix(m): 9:56am On Dec 07, 2025
Janosky:
The folks here on this thread couldn't hide their bias & unreasonable sentiments in their hearts.

The medical team performed an outstanding feat without transfusion, worthy of commendation.
These folks don't appreciate the success of the medical team who respects the rights of his patient for a treatment she prefers.
But ,non of these folks want their own right to medical treatment to be infringed upon by their doctor or anyone.
If the medical team had done the procedure on their pastor,they would applaud him & say their deity did it,but because it's JW's treatment that was successful, they are expressing bias.
Hypocrites they are , I must say .
I am doctor.This is a one off,which is risky. I obey patient wish. Of course they'll have to sign that Consent Form to decline blood transfusion buy to me that looks like assisted suicide cos most of them die off and it makes us feel bad. These products like Epo are not cheap and readily available. How many Nigerians can afford optimal healthcare?
Re: Jehovah's Witness Receives Blood Cancer Treatment Without Transfusion by jaephoenix(m): 9:57am On Dec 07, 2025
Janosky:
Was the lady's treatment successful?
Yes, it did.

Did her doctor share your view?
No.
You are here expressing your bias.
I've met an elderly man (a Pentecostal) who had major surgery & his doctors followed the procedure that JWs preferred,he said feels rejuvenated aand healthier.
Oga,continue deceiving yourself.
Cold cases work well with auto transfusions and Epo. But emergencies...? No. There's 100% mortality
Re: Jehovah's Witness Receives Blood Cancer Treatment Without Transfusion by jaephoenix(m): 9:57am On Dec 07, 2025
GanagiBitrus:
Calm down Bro, let's be clear on this.
Are you saying no JW member has lost his life on account of refusing blood transfusion?

Did you even read the comment I quoted that claimed many JW members have covertly received blood transfusion & lived.
Watch him dodge your question now... that's their life
Re: Jehovah's Witness Receives Blood Cancer Treatment Without Transfusion by Thunderfayamods: 11:00am On Dec 07, 2025
LordReed:
Was it your ghost that wrote this?



You clearly claimed that their beliefs is one of the reasons why such a science feat is occurring so how is my comprehension wrong?
So "one of the reasons" is the same thing as "the reason". Now check if your comprehension is okay?
Re: Jehovah's Witness Receives Blood Cancer Treatment Without Transfusion by Thunderfayamods: 11:07am On Dec 07, 2025
LordReed:
Was it your ghost that wrote this?



You clearly claimed that their beliefs is one of the reasons why such a science feat is occurring so how is my comprehension wrong?
One of the reason(s) - Pural
One of the reason. Singular.
You highlighted my comment yet you cannot differentiate SMH .!
Re: Jehovah's Witness Receives Blood Cancer Treatment Without Transfusion by LordReed(m): 12:21pm On Dec 07, 2025
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Re: Jehovah's Witness Receives Blood Cancer Treatment Without Transfusion by LordReed(m): 12:21pm On Dec 07, 2025
Thunderfayamods:
So "one of the reasons" is the same thing as "the reason". Now check if your comprehension is okay?
It is not one of the reasons. It is NO PART of the reason.
Re: Jehovah's Witness Receives Blood Cancer Treatment Without Transfusion by Thunderfayamods: 12:49pm On Dec 07, 2025
LordReed:
It is not one of the reasons. It is NO PART of the reason.
Gia and rest okay? Your English is horrrrible and I won't go back and forth with you again, most of you here are children. You don't make research you just make comment.
Re: Jehovah's Witness Receives Blood Cancer Treatment Without Transfusion by Thunderfayamods: 12:52pm On Dec 07, 2025
jaephoenix:
Really? So they now believe in evolution? sad
Is evolution part of main stay science. Majority of scientists still reference and give glory to God. What a pity.
Re: Jehovah's Witness Receives Blood Cancer Treatment Without Transfusion by Thunderfayamods: 12:53pm On Dec 07, 2025
LordReed:
It is not one of the reasons. It is NO PART of the reason.
Someone that cannot differentiate between singular and pural wants to start arguing with me.
Re: Jehovah's Witness Receives Blood Cancer Treatment Without Transfusion by Thunderfayamods: 12:59pm On Dec 07, 2025
GanagiBitrus:
Calm down Bro, let's be clear on this.
Are you saying no JW member has lost his life on account of refusing blood transfusion?

Did you even read the comment I quoted that claimed many JW members have covertly received blood transfusion & lived.
Did JW tell you that if you receive blood transfusion you will die?
Yes some JW received blood transfusion but that is not the teachings of the organization. In your own church or whatever you worship are there not people that goes against the church teaching or standards? You people's blood will be rushing once you hear JW as if the people in your own place of worship are perfect. Look at Catholic supporting gay, some Anglican bishops are gay you people don't even talk about that na JW una carry for head like gala. Hyppooocritesss!
Re: Jehovah's Witness Receives Blood Cancer Treatment Without Transfusion by Thunderfayamods: 1:02pm On Dec 07, 2025
jaephoenix:
Watch him dodge your question now... that's their life
How is their life tell me about it. Tell me where you worship and let me give you some food for thought. Hyppooocritesss.
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