How blessed we are! Kevin, Anneliese and Toren spent Thanksgiving with us and what a delight it was to have them here. Toren is 5 1/2 and such a joy to all of us. Thanksgiving morning we went to an outdoor ice rink in downtown Salt Lake and Kevin, Anneliese and Toren skated for about an hour. The weather cooperated and they had a fun time while "Grandpa" and I watched and took pictures! Then we came home and Kevin made a pumpkin pie from fresh pumpkin that they brought with them. I fixed the rest of the dinner and we enjoyed a most healthy Thanksgiving dinner.
Tawnya and family spent Thanksgiving with Greg's family in Pocatello.
Tiffany spent Thanksgiving with friends in St. George. She will be by to visit tomorrow on her way home from St. George.
I am eager for this week - December 4th - as I will be seeing my Primary Care doctor and will be having an ultra sound. I pray that the ultra sound will back up the cancer blood test - that came back as "normal."
Being diagnosed with cancer certainly puts one on an emotional rollercoaster. My faith in God is strong and I continue to pray for "wisdom" to do the right thing and feel positive about what I am doing. But I would be lying if I said I didn't have my difficult times too. Sometimes all kinds of thoughts and questions fly through my mind. Sometimes there are intense feelings of fear and panic. If I allow myself there may be thoughts of, "what if what I am doing does not work?" I believe we can control our thoughts and I do not allow myself to dwell on the negatives that sometimes threaten to overtake me. Instead I like to do visualization and visualize in my mind the white blood cells destroying the cancer cells. I visualize the tumor being completely gone. This goes along with the understanding of the mind/body connection.
I continue to feel well and have no pain or discomfort. My energy level is good. Sometimes I get tired ~ but then at 65 I have the "right" to get tired after a day of activity!
An interesting website: http://www.thebreaststaysput.com/
I really appreciate those of you who are remembering me in prayer and are being supportive of my choice of treatment. It is not easy to go against "mainstream" medical treatment, but every time I even allow myself to think about going that way it makes me feel nauseous. I know there are success stories and I praise God for those, but I also know that there are many who have not lived after their extensive medical treatment. And of course there are those who did not die from their cancer, but died instead from the treatment that devastated their body.
I thank God every day for the healing that is taking place in my body.
Blessings to each of you reading this Post~~
Saturday, November 29, 2008
Saturday, November 22, 2008
Tests Results
It has been awhile since I have posted so decided it was time to catch up on the latest happening in my life.
Because I have decided to use an alternative plan to reverse the breast cancer I was eager to talk with someone who also used this plan to reverse their cancer. I was led to a lady in southern California who had breast cancer 21 years ago and healed her cancer with the plan that I am using. She was so helpful and encouraging when I called her. She told me about a cancer blood test called the AMAS Test that is done out of Oncolab in Boston, MA. www.oncolabinc.com
The AMAS Cancer Test measures serum levels of AMA, an antibody found to be elevated in most patients with a wide range of active non-terminal malignancies. All the data from Oncolab and from the independent study performed by SmithKline Laboratories support the fact the the AMA (Anti-Malignin Antibody) is elevated almost regardless of the site or cell type of the malignancy; that is, AMA is a general transformation antibody, not just for one particular kind of cancer. Medicare covers the cost of this test.
So I ordered the "kit" from Oncolab. Tawnya signed the requistion for the blood draw. I went to Quest Diagnotics Lab for the blood draw and shipped the blood sample on dry ice, overnite to Oncolab in Boston. Tawnya received the results one week later - last Monday, November 17th.
I was prepared for the test score to be high as I was diagnosed only 3 months ago. The score could be anywhere from 0 - 700. Anything under 134 is considered "normal" - no cancer cells.
I had seen some graphs where invasive ductal carcinoma scored over 300.
But when my test results were sent to Tawnya she called me and told me my score was "36" ~ normal!!
I was so surprised! Even though I religiously had been following my anti-cancer program and I had read of others who had reversed their cancer in as little as 6-8 weeks I did not expect those kinds of results this soon. Usually it takes 8-12 months to reverse cancer with alternative therapy.
As Tawnya and I visited later that day we decided we could have "cautious optimisn". I will see my primary care doctor December 4th and will follow up with an ultra sound to check on the status of the tumor. If the tumor is gone or nearly gone then that will match the blood work and we will be praising the Lord and dancing in the streets!!!
I continue to receive e-mail and letters from those who are very concerned about what I am doing - or not doing. I know these people care and are concerned for my future. It is always nice to know that one is loved and cared for. But I want so much for them to understand that Martin and I have researched the path we are taking. When I see the statistics that 1500 people die every day from cancer in the U.S. and I realized that that equals 10 September 11th every month in the U.S. it did not give me confidence that going the medical way was the best way for me to go. Those statistics did not assure me that the big "3" really work.
There are some books I would like to recommend to you to read. Statistics tell us that 1 out of 2-3 people in the U.S. will be diagnosed with cancer. I suggest that everyone do research and have a plan if that were to happen to you. When one receives that diagnosis they are immediately encouraged to begin a treatment plan. It is sooooo scary being told you have cancer and our first inclination is to just do whatever is told to us. You must realize that your doctor is trained only in the "medical" route. He/she does care and wants to help you, but this is all they know. So the book I would recommend everyone read is: Outsmart Your Cancer by Tanya Harter Pierce. This author did a fantastic job on this book and will give you a lot of information that will help you make an informed decision on what you should do.
Other books that will be helpful are:
HEALING the Gerson Way by Charlotte Gerson
The Breast Stays Put (No Chemo-No Radiation-No Lumpectomy-No Thank You)
by Pamela Hoeppner
Getting Started on Getting Well by Lorraine Day
Living Proof by Michael Gearin-Tosh
Websites to check out are:
www.gerson.org
www.hacres.com
www.drday.com
I have done quite well during the last 3 months. My head was not buried in the sand!! I know I am on a life or death journey. 99% of the time I have been upbeat and positive and believe I am on the right path. Sometimes when I am tired or someone writes to me trying to change my mind I find myself getting a little "down". But I do not allow myself to "go there" and realize that I can be in control of my emotions. I believe God is with me and guiding me on this journey.
Because I have decided to use an alternative plan to reverse the breast cancer I was eager to talk with someone who also used this plan to reverse their cancer. I was led to a lady in southern California who had breast cancer 21 years ago and healed her cancer with the plan that I am using. She was so helpful and encouraging when I called her. She told me about a cancer blood test called the AMAS Test that is done out of Oncolab in Boston, MA. www.oncolabinc.com
The AMAS Cancer Test measures serum levels of AMA, an antibody found to be elevated in most patients with a wide range of active non-terminal malignancies. All the data from Oncolab and from the independent study performed by SmithKline Laboratories support the fact the the AMA (Anti-Malignin Antibody) is elevated almost regardless of the site or cell type of the malignancy; that is, AMA is a general transformation antibody, not just for one particular kind of cancer. Medicare covers the cost of this test.
So I ordered the "kit" from Oncolab. Tawnya signed the requistion for the blood draw. I went to Quest Diagnotics Lab for the blood draw and shipped the blood sample on dry ice, overnite to Oncolab in Boston. Tawnya received the results one week later - last Monday, November 17th.
I was prepared for the test score to be high as I was diagnosed only 3 months ago. The score could be anywhere from 0 - 700. Anything under 134 is considered "normal" - no cancer cells.
I had seen some graphs where invasive ductal carcinoma scored over 300.
But when my test results were sent to Tawnya she called me and told me my score was "36" ~ normal!!
I was so surprised! Even though I religiously had been following my anti-cancer program and I had read of others who had reversed their cancer in as little as 6-8 weeks I did not expect those kinds of results this soon. Usually it takes 8-12 months to reverse cancer with alternative therapy.
As Tawnya and I visited later that day we decided we could have "cautious optimisn". I will see my primary care doctor December 4th and will follow up with an ultra sound to check on the status of the tumor. If the tumor is gone or nearly gone then that will match the blood work and we will be praising the Lord and dancing in the streets!!!
I continue to receive e-mail and letters from those who are very concerned about what I am doing - or not doing. I know these people care and are concerned for my future. It is always nice to know that one is loved and cared for. But I want so much for them to understand that Martin and I have researched the path we are taking. When I see the statistics that 1500 people die every day from cancer in the U.S. and I realized that that equals 10 September 11th every month in the U.S. it did not give me confidence that going the medical way was the best way for me to go. Those statistics did not assure me that the big "3" really work.
There are some books I would like to recommend to you to read. Statistics tell us that 1 out of 2-3 people in the U.S. will be diagnosed with cancer. I suggest that everyone do research and have a plan if that were to happen to you. When one receives that diagnosis they are immediately encouraged to begin a treatment plan. It is sooooo scary being told you have cancer and our first inclination is to just do whatever is told to us. You must realize that your doctor is trained only in the "medical" route. He/she does care and wants to help you, but this is all they know. So the book I would recommend everyone read is: Outsmart Your Cancer by Tanya Harter Pierce. This author did a fantastic job on this book and will give you a lot of information that will help you make an informed decision on what you should do.
Other books that will be helpful are:
HEALING the Gerson Way by Charlotte Gerson
The Breast Stays Put (No Chemo-No Radiation-No Lumpectomy-No Thank You)
by Pamela Hoeppner
Getting Started on Getting Well by Lorraine Day
Living Proof by Michael Gearin-Tosh
Websites to check out are:
www.gerson.org
www.hacres.com
www.drday.com
I have done quite well during the last 3 months. My head was not buried in the sand!! I know I am on a life or death journey. 99% of the time I have been upbeat and positive and believe I am on the right path. Sometimes when I am tired or someone writes to me trying to change my mind I find myself getting a little "down". But I do not allow myself to "go there" and realize that I can be in control of my emotions. I believe God is with me and guiding me on this journey.
Saturday, November 8, 2008
"Blessed Assurance...."
Music is so much a part of me. Music with a message especially "feeds" me.
As I am on a journey to healing my trust and faith in God is strong. He created me and knows the workings of my body. He and I "walk" together. My greatest desire right now is to co-operate with Jesus in the healing process. I believe I need to do all I can or know how to do to regain my health. I want to completely submit to His will nutritionally for me.
The consequence of complete submission is "delight" and "rest". Yes, in Jesus Christ I am "happy" and "blest".
Yes, I am "praising my Jesus all the day long...."
A song that is very dear to me is:
As I am on a journey to healing my trust and faith in God is strong. He created me and knows the workings of my body. He and I "walk" together. My greatest desire right now is to co-operate with Jesus in the healing process. I believe I need to do all I can or know how to do to regain my health. I want to completely submit to His will nutritionally for me.
The consequence of complete submission is "delight" and "rest". Yes, in Jesus Christ I am "happy" and "blest".
Yes, I am "praising my Jesus all the day long...."
A song that is very dear to me is:
Blessed Assurance, Jesus Is Mine
Blessed Assurance , Jesus is mine!
O, what a foretaste of glory divine!
Heir of salvation, purchase of God,
Born of His Spirit, washed in His blood.
Perfect submission, perfect delight,
Visions of rapture now burst on my sight.
Angels descending bring from above
Echoes of mercy, whispers of love.
Perfect submission, all is at rest,
I in my Savior am happy and blest,
Watching and waiting, looking above,
Filled with His goodness, lost in His love.
Chorus:
This is my story, this is my song,
Praising my Savior, all the day long;
This is my story, this is my song,
Praising my Savior all the day long.
Fanny Crosby
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Daily Steps to Wellness
Here we are into November (5th) already. Time does fly!
Up until now I have not talked about the 10 Step Plan to Health that I am following.
I want to share with you what I have chosen to do to build up my immune system.
Someone said to me: "you think all that carrot juice will get rid of your cancer?" And I responded to them that it is not the carrot juice that will get rid of the cancer, but the carrot and green juices are full of minerals and vitamins that will boost my immune system. It is the immune system (which includes the lymph system) that will get rid of the cancer.
Because I have chosen to not have the lumpectomy or the mastectomy, chemotherapy, radiation or take the Tamoxifen I knew I needed to follow very carefully an alternative method of treatment.
For many years we have been very interested in healthful living so have accumulated many books, videos, and DVD's over the years. We have attended Health Ministry training at Hallelujah Acres twice http://www.hacres.com/ and have taught their ministry to others. We have nearly all of Dr. Lorraine Day's video's and DVD's and her excellent manual. http://www.drday.com/
Years ago Martin had ordered Dr. Gerson's books and set of video's. So we have a library full of information. http://www.gerson.org/ All three of these websites have links to testimonials of those who have reversed cancer or other diseases by following the plans presented in their material. (On the Gerson website click on "Resources" and then click on "case studies.")
These 3 programs have somewhat similar nutritional plans - with slight variations.
I am following a 10 Step Plan to Health
N = Nutrition
E = Exercise
W = Adequate Pure Water
S = Sunshine
T = Temperance
A = Fresh Air
R = Adequate Rest
T = Trust in God
Plus:
Attitude of Gratitude
Benevolence
So it is called New Start plus 2
As we look over these 10 areas we see that they are things that we should all be doing in our everyday life.
Let's look at NUTRITION
What do I eat??
It is recommended that I have 8 - 12 fresh juices each day. We usually make 4 green leafy vegetable juices each day and 5 carrot/apple juices a day.
I also use the Hallelujah Acres Barley Max 1-4 times a day.
My goal is to have 12 juices and that includes the Barley Max.
So I watch the clock and have one each hour.
In the morning it is recommended to have an 8 oz glass of fresh squeezed orange juice and that is part of my menu too.
For breakfast I usually have hot cereal or museli. I use Almond milk on the cereal and add a few raisins.
For lunch I have a big salad or I make a green salad smoothie! It is soo good!
Then for supper we have baked potatoes, baked yam, baked squash, or cooked vegetables.
There is more, but these are just ideas.
So my eating pattern is pretty simple.
The day I received the diagnosis of a malignancy I instantly became very strict in what I put in my mouth and have not waivered in the nearly 3 months since my diagnosis. (since August 12th)
I do not eat salt, white flour, fat, processed, canned, in a jar~
I have added some supplements and will discuss those later.
Rest is very important and I sleep well at night and get 8-9 hours sleep each night. I am usually in bed by 9 p.m.
Exercise it important also. I try to walk 1/2 hour each day and jump on the mini trampoline 30 minutes each day.
My time with God is very important. That is where my strength comes for this journey. I am currently on the "90 Day Challenge". I am attempting to read the Bible through in 90 days! I have to be honest and say I am behind, but that is okay!
I am feeling well and would never know I had cancer if it had not shown up on the mammogram and ultra sound and then the needle biopsy.
I would encourage you to check out the 3 websites I mentioned in this Post. They are all very interesting with many ideas for healthy living.
Blessings to you!
Up until now I have not talked about the 10 Step Plan to Health that I am following.
I want to share with you what I have chosen to do to build up my immune system.
Someone said to me: "you think all that carrot juice will get rid of your cancer?" And I responded to them that it is not the carrot juice that will get rid of the cancer, but the carrot and green juices are full of minerals and vitamins that will boost my immune system. It is the immune system (which includes the lymph system) that will get rid of the cancer.
Because I have chosen to not have the lumpectomy or the mastectomy, chemotherapy, radiation or take the Tamoxifen I knew I needed to follow very carefully an alternative method of treatment.
For many years we have been very interested in healthful living so have accumulated many books, videos, and DVD's over the years. We have attended Health Ministry training at Hallelujah Acres twice http://www.hacres.com/ and have taught their ministry to others. We have nearly all of Dr. Lorraine Day's video's and DVD's and her excellent manual. http://www.drday.com/
Years ago Martin had ordered Dr. Gerson's books and set of video's. So we have a library full of information. http://www.gerson.org/ All three of these websites have links to testimonials of those who have reversed cancer or other diseases by following the plans presented in their material. (On the Gerson website click on "Resources" and then click on "case studies.")
These 3 programs have somewhat similar nutritional plans - with slight variations.
I am following a 10 Step Plan to Health
N = Nutrition
E = Exercise
W = Adequate Pure Water
S = Sunshine
T = Temperance
A = Fresh Air
R = Adequate Rest
T = Trust in God
Plus:
Attitude of Gratitude
Benevolence
So it is called New Start plus 2
As we look over these 10 areas we see that they are things that we should all be doing in our everyday life.
Let's look at NUTRITION
What do I eat??
It is recommended that I have 8 - 12 fresh juices each day. We usually make 4 green leafy vegetable juices each day and 5 carrot/apple juices a day.
I also use the Hallelujah Acres Barley Max 1-4 times a day.
My goal is to have 12 juices and that includes the Barley Max.
So I watch the clock and have one each hour.
In the morning it is recommended to have an 8 oz glass of fresh squeezed orange juice and that is part of my menu too.
For breakfast I usually have hot cereal or museli. I use Almond milk on the cereal and add a few raisins.
For lunch I have a big salad or I make a green salad smoothie! It is soo good!
Then for supper we have baked potatoes, baked yam, baked squash, or cooked vegetables.
There is more, but these are just ideas.
So my eating pattern is pretty simple.
The day I received the diagnosis of a malignancy I instantly became very strict in what I put in my mouth and have not waivered in the nearly 3 months since my diagnosis. (since August 12th)
I do not eat salt, white flour, fat, processed, canned, in a jar~
I have added some supplements and will discuss those later.
Rest is very important and I sleep well at night and get 8-9 hours sleep each night. I am usually in bed by 9 p.m.
Exercise it important also. I try to walk 1/2 hour each day and jump on the mini trampoline 30 minutes each day.
My time with God is very important. That is where my strength comes for this journey. I am currently on the "90 Day Challenge". I am attempting to read the Bible through in 90 days! I have to be honest and say I am behind, but that is okay!
I am feeling well and would never know I had cancer if it had not shown up on the mammogram and ultra sound and then the needle biopsy.
I would encourage you to check out the 3 websites I mentioned in this Post. They are all very interesting with many ideas for healthy living.
Blessings to you!
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