Guest guest Posted February 24, 2002 Report Share Posted February 24, 2002 Lesley, I too had a traumatic life event that happened about a year before diagnosis, and started feeling poorly about 3 months after that, for the larger part of the year. Did that cause the cancer? I don't know. It is certainly possible: stress *does* hamper the immune system. I've decided that, while knowing how our mental states effect our physical states would be very interesting, it is in the end unnecessary: we all know that poor stress management makes one miserable, which is the only reason in the world you need to justify dealing with stress in the best way possible. Shayne > Causes and Cures?? > > > Hi Everybody! > > You've given me so much info. in the last couple days just by my > reading the messages in this column.....I can only thank you all for > opening up and sharing parts of your life....It helps so much. > > What caused this cancer we have? > > Dumb question, perhaps, because if anyone knew exactly, then he/she'd > be pretty popular.. > > Let's re-phrase that: What are contributing factors? > > For example, in my case, with a reasonably healthy life and > lifestyle, I suddenly became very ill about a yr. ago...flu-like > symptoms, cronic dizziness, nausea.....so that's what the Dr. thought > it was, and that's when this small lump appeared in my neck. > > However, at that time in my life, I was going through traumatic life > situations, and personal issues....very emotional stuff. And I feel > this was a contributing factor to my illness, which in my mind > brought out the cancer.....Maybe it was a good thing to, to get it > out of my body. > > Certainly I love Drs. and their knowledge, and have utmost respect > for mine and listen to every word they say..... > > There may not be any medical stats or proven theories, but I just > wonder how many of us have been in emotional crises prior to > detection of our disease..... > > But then there's the 'natural' healing methods....Has anyone tried > any to help cure this? > > On my first diagnosis, (and in shock recovery!) I went to see > a well- known naturopath/iridologist in Calgary. I did tell > him about my > diagnosis, but that was all....He then told me basically what my > emotional issues were before I told him....and he was so right on, I > couldn't believe it.....And he told me that I could and should have > the surgery to remove the cancer, but unless I started " expressing > myself more creatively " the cancer will come back somewhere.... > > Any thoughts or opinions, or experiences to share, I'd love to hear > back from you. > > Thanks. > Lesley in Canada, awaiting start of hockey game we're going to win! > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 24, 2002 Report Share Posted February 24, 2002 I had to write and contribute my own story to this letter. I am a newbie and am grateful for the info that I have started to gain from this site. I had a few tramatic events in my life and one before the cancer surfaced. I do personally believe that stress is a contributing factor. I was diagnosed in July of 2000, after my first surgery, had a second surgery in Sept. and RAI in November. Life has been a big ball of stress ever since and I am afraid that this will inhibit my ability to fight this disease. After having this condition or any condition, how do you eliminate the stess. I do not think that I can work enough hours to allievate it. If anyone has any suggestions, please let me know. Shayne Wissler wrote: Lesley, I too had a traumatic life event that happened about a year before diagnosis, and started feeling poorly about 3 months after that, for the larger part of the year. Did that cause the cancer? I don't know. It is certainly possible: stress *does* hamper the immune system. I've decided that, while knowing how our mental states effect our physical states would be very interesting, it is in the end unnecessary: we all know that poor stress management makes one miserable, which is the only reason in the world you need to justify dealing with stress in the best way possible. Shayne > Causes and Cures?? > > > Hi Everybody! > > You've given me so much info. in the last couple days just by my > reading the messages in this column.....I can only thank you all for > opening up and sharing parts of your life....It helps so much. > > What caused this cancer we have? > > Dumb question, perhaps, because if anyone knew exactly, then he/she'd > be pretty popular.. > > Let's re-phrase that: What are contributing factors? > > For example, in my case, with a reasonably healthy life and > lifestyle, I suddenly became very ill about a yr. ago...flu-like > symptoms, cronic dizziness, nausea.....so that's what the Dr. thought > it was, and that's when this small lump appeared in my neck. > > However, at that time in my life, I was going through traumatic life > situations, and personal issues....very emotional stuff. And I feel > this was a contributing factor to my illness, which in my mind > brought out the cancer.....Maybe it was a good thing to, to get it > out of my body. > > Certainly I love Drs. and their knowledge, and have utmost respect > for mine and listen to every word they say..... > > There may not be any medical stats or proven theories, but I just > wonder how many of us have been in emotional crises prior to > detection of our disease..... > > But then there's the 'natural' healing methods....Has anyone tried > any to help cure this? > > On my first diagnosis, (and in shock recovery!) I went to see > a well- known naturopath/iridologist in Calgary. I did tell > him about my > diagnosis, but that was all....He then told me basically what my > emotional issues were before I told him....and he was so right on, I > couldn't believe it.....And he told me that I could and should have > the surgery to remove the cancer, but unless I started " expressing > myself more creatively " the cancer will come back somewhere.... > > Any thoughts or opinions, or experiences to share, I'd love to hear > back from you. > > Thanks. > Lesley in Canada, awaiting start of hockey game we're going to win! > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 25, 2002 Report Share Posted February 25, 2002 I had a severe amount of stress for about 2 years prior to diagnosis. I've often wondered if this was a cause. By the time was diagnosed I had rid myself of all of the stress (moved to a new city, new job, new friends, new relationship) and I was truly at peace with myself and happy. I have never looked back. When I found out about the cancer I was at a point where I was so happy and confident that I refused to allow the diagnosis to bring me down, I kept a totally positive attitude throughout the whole ordeal. It is now 2 years post surgeries & RAI and for me thyca is just a minor inconvenience!!! Every day I remember the words I told myself each day during the bad times " the new life fairy is not going to come knock on my door, if I want things to change I must change them myself " . Best wishes to you, Lynn in New York PT 1/00, TT 3/00, RAI 5/00, clean scan 9/27/01 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 25, 2002 Report Share Posted February 25, 2002 This may be way out in left field but in my gut I think a contributing factor to my thyca was being on a diet for 5 years that included ZERO dietary fat (except for unavoidable traces). -Alyssa in Idaho Falls lesleydawneca wrote: > > Hi Everybody! > > You've given me so much info. in the last couple days just by my > reading the messages in this column.....I can only thank you all for > opening up and sharing parts of your life....It helps so much. > > What caused this cancer we have? > > Dumb question, perhaps, because if anyone knew exactly, then he/she'd > be pretty popular.. > > Let's re-phrase that: What are contributing factors? > > For example, in my case, with a reasonably healthy life and > lifestyle, I suddenly became very ill about a yr. ago...flu-like > symptoms, cronic dizziness, nausea.....so that's what the Dr. thought > it was, and that's when this small lump appeared in my neck. > > However, at that time in my life, I was going through traumatic life > situations, and personal issues....very emotional stuff. And I feel > this was a contributing factor to my illness, which in my mind > brought out the cancer.....Maybe it was a good thing to, to get it > out of my body. > > Certainly I love Drs. and their knowledge, and have utmost respect > for mine and listen to every word they say..... > > There may not be any medical stats or proven theories, but I just > wonder how many of us have been in emotional crises prior to > detection of our disease..... > > But then there's the 'natural' healing methods....Has anyone tried > any to help cure this? > > On my first diagnosis, (and in shock recovery!) I went to see a well- > known naturopath/iridologist in Calgary. I did tell him about my > diagnosis, but that was all....He then told me basically what my > emotional issues were before I told him....and he was so right on, I > couldn't believe it.....And he told me that I could and should have > the surgery to remove the cancer, but unless I started " expressing > myself more creatively " the cancer will come back somewhere.... > > Any thoughts or opinions, or experiences to share, I'd love to hear > back from you. > > Thanks. > Lesley in Canada, awaiting start of hockey game we're going to win! > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 26, 2002 Report Share Posted February 26, 2002 What contributed to my cancer? I believe and like this concept << just BAD LUCK! >>>>that's all guys! or should I say that's all folks! Best wishes to all my buddies live long and prosper < in spite of our good cancer!> Jolie/ca dx folic 9-01/ with METs to bones! tt 10-01 ebr 10-01 RAI11-01 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 26, 2002 Report Share Posted February 26, 2002 has anyone taken ephedrine, or had a tonsilectomy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 26, 2002 Report Share Posted February 26, 2002 Can you tell me what it means met to bones I know that means spread to bones but exactly how did they see that and what was your treatment? Re: Causes and Cures?? What contributed to my cancer? I believe and like this concept << just BAD LUCK! >>>>that's all guys! or should I say that's all folks! Best wishes to all my buddies live long and prosper < in spite of our good cancer!> Jolie/ca dx folic 9-01/ with METs to bones! tt 10-01 ebr 10-01 RAI11-01 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 26, 2002 Report Share Posted February 26, 2002 I had a tonsilectomy the same year I had my polyp removed from my larynx. 1973. There was a bill for radium on the larynx surgery but not on the tonsil surgery. 20 years later-thyca. Lin in Pa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 27, 2002 Report Share Posted February 27, 2002 I still have all my tumors! The one in the is smaller! RAI work on it! seeing another radiation oncologist on Fri. to determine what to do ebr was done previously but then it seems it grows back! Th.ose in mid and lower back not hurting too much so i am not thinking about them perhaps the i131 will get them! my endo says the one in my head is potentially life threatening! of course i love life and want to do a whole a lot of living but i am not scared to die! ideally 10 more years will be great but ill be happy with 5 ! i pretend all is well with my kids and never stop smiling! they will hate me after my passing perhaps it will hurt them less! dx 9-01 follic,mets to bones tt 10-01 ebr 10-01 RAI 161.8 nov/01 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 27, 2002 Report Share Posted February 27, 2002 You still have all those tumors? why didn't RAI get rid of them or when its a tumor do they normally operate? Don't know much about this that's why I'm asking.. RENEE Fwd: Causes and Cures?? METs to bones, i have little thyroid ca tumors in various bones all over my body in my head knee <left> vertebrae t9 and large lumber t 5 in hips etc. ../// non operable /// i cant walk due to one in my knee and lower back ,,, i do have double vision due to the one in my head! i have pain and i cant read and or dance either! lol well may be just a little slow dance will be all right taking levoxyl 200 mcg oh yeah my TG is 9,576! But tsh is suppressed. but I shall bit this and start dancing all over again even in the rain! Jolie/ca Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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