Comment by coffeefirst

Not at all. I recognize the pattern. He wants to do something to control the thing he can’t control, it’s the same urge that leads people to magic diets and prayer going back to ancient times. Most of the time, your magic herb rich chicken soup is good for you and makes everyone feel a little better, whether or not it has anything to do with the disease.

Be he’s trying to play oncologist on TV with a cast of AI sidekicks to encourage him. This will not work. It will make him a less effective advocate within the medical system where he needs to focus on engaging experts, and drive him crazy in the meantime.

If the author is reading this, good luck. And fuck cancer.