Guest guest Posted February 20, 2004 Report Share Posted February 20, 2004 In a message dated 2/20/2004 9:58:41 AM Eastern Standard Time, kmhts@... writes: So, folks, I am not willing to not exercise during this treatment. Any suggestions on how I can heal the tailbone injury and then move on to increasing muscle strength while I am on the Taxol? I know the BFL food plan is a natural while I am in treatment...although I won't use the supplements, except CLA. Thanks guys. Hi ! It is good to hear you have been sticking to what you can to stay in shape and healthy. What the hell is up with this cancer coming back??? Doesn't it know you aren't gonna give in to it? Have you been reading the emails here while you were going through your treatment? We have been talking alot about how much we enjoy the new EFL cookbook. The meals are quick, easy and delicious. It is really worth getting. I don't have nutritional suggestions, but I do believe in the power of the mind to heal the body. There is a company called Health Journeys that has CDs and audio tapes available for people going through chemotherapy. One side of the tape is a 20-25 minute guided imagery and the other side is 20-25 mins. of positive affirmations that serve as positive and empowering messages to the body to heal and get well. You can get them through Amazon.com or andNobles.com, or even the HealthJourneys.com. They are great! I have about 10 sets on different topics for my private practice. I even listen to the ones on reducing stress on those really rough days when I have a break between clients. Stay in touch, ok? Kelley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 20, 2004 Report Share Posted February 20, 2004 Hi , Sorry about the tailbone injury - poor girl! I would say sorry about the recurrence of cancer and having to go through chemo again too... but I KNOW you are going to kick this again!!!!! Ok, I know chemo sucks so I am a little sorry about that... but I agree with Kelley, you are going to get through this and we are here to support, kick, pray, and cheer you on through it. I also agree that you will really enjoy the EFL book in case you need some variety in your nutrition. As far as workouts go, how far along is the healing process in your tailbone? You said you fell in January, so we are looking at at least 4 weeks ago. The issue is not so much the tailbone as the ligament healing... those tend to take a while to heal. Are you in physical therapy to help things along? You said you can't run, bike or lift without it putting you into bed for a couple days. Have you tried the recumbent bike? Those tend to stabilize the back more than the upright bikes and are frequently recommended for people with back injuries. Also, are you able to walk comfortably? If you can walk on a treadmill, you can do your 20MAS at a walking speed but with some serious inclines and get an awesome workout! As far as lifting goes, machines will be more stable than free weights as far as *probably* not exacerbating the injury, but really you need to listen to your body. Sometimes you just have to do what you can until everything heals. I really admire your determination to continue working out during chemo. Just don't beat yourself up if there are days that you just can't face working out. Chemo is tough on your body (as I'm sure you already know) but you have an edge over a lot of people going into this because you are already in good physical condition. Keep us updated as things go along. You are in my prayers. Jen B. > Hi Team, > > Long time, no communication. > > Just wanted to let you know what has been going on. > > In January I fell going down the stairs...I was reading a book and slipped > on something I put there.... > > Any way, hit my tail bone and tore some ligiments I guess. Haven't been > able to do any lifting, running, or bike riding. Everytime I do, I end up > on my back for a day or two. > > So, two days after I fell, I had a check up with my Radiation Oncologist. > That day I had a headache and nausea, which I attributed to the fall. She > found a suspicious area around my scar from my lumpectomy and called my > Oncologist in Chicago. > > They chatted, then I went in for a check up at Rush in CHI. Had a brain > scan which came back normal, but they agreed the cancer in my skin was > metastatic breast cancer. In order to be treated, I had to be restaged. > Bone Scan and CT scan confirmed a 2 c.m. lescion in the upper dorsal area of > my spine. > > Around March 11, I will begin a clinical trial using Avistan (sp?) and > Taxol. I will be in chemo therapy weekly for 18 months. > > So, folks, I am not willing to not exercise during this treatment. Any > suggestions on how I can heal the tailbone injury and then move on to > increasing muscle strength while I am on the Taxol? > > I know the BFL food plan is a natural while I am in treatment...although I > won't use the supplements, except CLA. > > -Anything special I should know around nutrition....do you have any > resources for books to read , websites to visit and the like? > > Thanks guys. > > > > p.s. I have a prayer group going if any of you want to join....just " e " me > back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 20, 2004 Report Share Posted February 20, 2004 , Sorry to hear about your setbacks. I sure do admire your determination! I have been doing lots of reading lately about juicing and the health benefits of it. Cancer patients can can benefit greatly. You probably know all of this but it's news to me and maybe to others so let me quote: " According to the American Cancer Society, The National Cancer Institute and The National Research Council, Americans do not eat enough FRESH fruits and vegetables to prevent disease. " Also, 35% of all cancers are diet related, according to the National Cancer Institute. (At least that's what my book says, it's 10 years old.) There's another book, which I haven't read myself but I would be interested in it if I were diagnosed with cancer: " A Cancer Therapy. Results of 50 cases " . Written by Dr. Max Gerson. Apparently the 50 people he discusses all recovered from cancer through his natural treatments. (juice therapy). Just wanted to throw that out there. From an overzealous new juicing enthusiast! Keep us posted with your progress, Terri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 20, 2004 Report Share Posted February 20, 2004 > I have been doing lots of reading lately about juicing and the health > benefits of it. Cancer patients can can benefit greatly. You probably know > all of this but it's news to me and maybe to others so let me quote: > " According to the American Cancer Society, The National Cancer Institute and > The National Research Council, Americans do not eat enough FRESH fruits and > vegetables to prevent disease. " Also, 35% of all cancers are diet related, > according to the National Cancer Institute. (At least that's what my book > says, it's 10 years old.) That's actually quite accurate. Most health problems, even mood problems can be traced to crappy food or people not eating right for their bodytype. I read a book called the metabolic typing diet. It had a quiz in there to find your metabolic type and even cases about people getting drastic improvements from their health problems when they'd go to the main institute where they do the testing. It wasn't the author, but the forerunner of the typing science was diagnosed with cancer and had 2 years to live. He decided to listen to his mom who constantly bugged him to mainly eat fruit and his ended up disapearing within 2 years. He ended up dedicating his life to metabolic typing. The quiz in the book is a short (but accurate) version of the test. I think there's about 60 questions in the book vs. the several thousand at the " official " institute. There is even an extra section to fine tune the particular metabolic type for your body. I never really did the fine tune part, but the part I did I learned I needed fats to fill me up and keep me satisfied. PERSONALLY (Non-bfl type diet) instead of the 40/40/20 split BFL suggests, I do a 40/20/40 split and boy howdy I feel like a million bucks. It's funny, my body actually has a strange feeling of, " Hey, shouldn't I be hungry? " It's a good book to, at least read. It's facinating and not a " one- size fits all " diet since everybody is different. You can read the reviews on amazon.com here. http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0767905644/103-8584725- 3158250?v=glance Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 20, 2004 Report Share Posted February 20, 2004 , I'm sorry to hear that you'll be back at the fight. I would love to be part of your prayer group. Surely exercise will only help.....my hat's off to you for your strength and attitude! Sara > > > > p.s. I have a prayer group going if any of you want to join....just " e " me > back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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