Re: Re: BREAST CANCER, PLEASE HELP: Ron, Mona

April 29, 2004

Hi Bill,

It was wonderful to have the opportunity to speak with Janet over the phone. I

really felt compelled to let her know that other woman have dealt with breast

cancer in a more holistic way. All of our situations are different because of

the variables we face. The closes woman that I know to Janet's situation is

Patty Saccoman. Do you know if she spoke to her yet?

I want to commend you for encouraging and supporting Janet through this whole

ordeal. I never would have to courage to stand up to the allopathic doctors and

do what my gut told me if I didn't have the support of my family. There were

times when I thought to just go through the mastectomy (that's what was being

recommended for me) and do what the doctors wanted. In the low times my family

bolstered me up and reminded me that there are no guarantees either way. That

they love me the most and wouldn't sway me toward something that was bad.

However, it is the hardest decision a person has to make. The feeling that

making the wrong decision could cost you your life. After being through the

hard emotional battles and looking back, I now feel that it was what the

allopathic doctors said that kept playing in my head again and again. The

allopathic doctors chose to use scare tactics to try and get me to do what they

wanted. The reality is that they can't guarantee anything. I've finally come

full circle with the emotions and am ready if this thing ever comes back again.

I don't think I'll ever go through conventional medicine again (the only

conventional I did was chemo to shrink the tumor before I was supposed to have

surgery). There are just way too many alternatives out there. Besides, it's

now how long we are on this earth but our actions and beliefs that count.

Believe me, I'm only 41 and don't really want to die any time soon, but it's

another piece to the alternative cancer puzzle that helps a person come to grips

with their decisions.

Janet's decision has to come from her. Even if she decides to do surgery, it

doesn't deem her a failure. I know many woman who combine both methods. She

has to feel totally comfortable with what she is doing. It takes an extreme

amount of courage to step outside the box. When you go see that doctor today,

get ready to hear a lot of scary things. Especially if you tell them you are

considering no surgery. The man in the white coat is not God and he can't give

you a 100% guarantee either. All that said, it's still very very hard to go

against it. I know you will support Janet in whatever decision she decides is

best for herself. You know, it wouldn't be the end of the world if she had a

lumpectomy and then continued her holistic therapies. That way the tumor would

be gone and then all she'd have to worry about are the possiblity of cells

floating around in there. She could do the AMAS test to monitor the loose

cells. I really think she can do the whole thing herself, but if she has to

believe it. No matter what, the person who survives cancer has to really

believe in their heart that the method they are using is right for them.

Keep gently encouraging Janet. Don't stop researching. Feel free to call or

e-mail me anytime.

God Bless,

Mona

Thanks for the meditation information. That's another important link.

[ ] Re: BREAST CANCER, PLEASE HELP: Ron, Mona

Hi Ron,

We're in England now, after a wonderful week wandering around

Iceland, enjoying the beauty and soaking in hot springs, away from

computers, cancer research., etc. Recharged for the continuing

adventure.

We've continued with a very strict diet to help alkalize and simply

not put anything into the body that the cancer likes. Basically it's

fruit and vegetables and supplements. Janet's helthy and energetic.

We're scheduled to meet with Janet's doctors tomorrow, at the very

least we'll get another view on what they suggest as well as their

view on what I suggest. That will be interesting.

Janet still has May 10th scheduled for a mastectomy, although she

STILL(!) has not made up her mind as to which route she will take,

conventional or alternative, despite the obvious downsides of

surgery. On the very positive side, she's happy, healthy and maybe

leaning a little more toward alternatives, as Mona noted. Although

Janet's not decided, she's definitely interested in the Schulze

program and also Haelan because of Mona's call. The best thing is

that we keep finding out about more ways that people have used to

successfully treat cancer themselves. There are so many positive

possibilities with alternatives that it's difficult to understand

going conventional.

Ron, yes, let's definitely stay in touch, whether on the group list

or privately if you want to contact me any time. Best wishes to you

and your wife. Have faith that all works in time. Make sure you are

healthy and support your wife the best you can, good luck keeping her

away from chemo, radiation and tamoxifen- there are much better ways

and I hope she opens her eyes to a healthier way.

By the way, I believe that Janet's cancer is as much for me to deal

with as it is for her. You mention your anger; I have mine, too.

It's OK to be angry, but be careful to accept it and not let it rule

or hurt you. Observe it.

Something I did last year (and will do again) and I suggest it for

anyone and everyone is a 10 day Vipassana silent meditation. Check

out http://www.dhamma.org/

Best wishes,

Bill

> > We need help from others farther down the path of healing breast

> > cancer. Here's the story so far:

> >

> > My partner, Janet, was diagnosed last month with invasive ductal

> > carcinoma. The doctor's recommendation was for immediate

surgery...

May 4, 2004

my own wife had a lump non cancerous around 2000 here on cape cod where cancer

rates are highest *yet the water is safest to drink. the radiologist found

nothing *yet the mammogram was almost identical to someones elses. the lump was

removed and eventually the original mammogram " disappeared " never to be seen

again.

gods awful truth.

i am glad (but not happily) that this subject came up.

my wife and i found something new above her left nipple by an inch and is nearly

the size of a m and m.

bill

[ ] Re: BREAST CANCER, PLEASE HELP: Ron, Mona

Hi Bill,

Well my wife has had the lymph nodes level 1 and 2 removed, last

Friday (30/4/2004). For the first time yesterday she looked at

herself properly and realised how much more of her chest is now gone

and it devastated her. Today she seems to have accepted things again

and is moving on.. She has scheduled herself to see the chemo doc on

the 19/5/2004. The problem I also have at the moment is not only

talking her off the chemo but to be able to get her fully switched to

a new diet and lifestyle. That in itself is difficult without full

commitment.

The surgery has knocked the crap out of her having two sessions now,

and she walks around like an old woman, currently she still has the

drain in for excess fluids, but it looks like it may come out soon. I

look at her and wonder how they can call this treatment, even the

cancer unchecked would take longer to get her into this condition.

Part of the lifestyle change would be to get more exercise, aerate

the body, but that's almost impossible now with the condition she is

in.

Anyway I have her on flaxseed oil (budwig style) and vitamin C

(3g/day), Juices, Omega-3, Glutathione (major antioxidant), Meta I-3-

C (Indole-3-Carbinol). But getting her off wrong foods is a

struggle. I also have no idea whether it may help as now there is no

evidence to monitor.

Anyway I am hoping still. Yep keep in touch..

Ron..

> > > We need help from others farther down the path of healing breast

> > > cancer. Here's the story so far:

> > >

> > > My partner, Janet, was diagnosed last month with invasive ductal

> > > carcinoma. The doctor's recommendation was for immediate

> surgery...

May 4, 2004

Ron,

Hi, I'm Mona who has been battling breast cancer myself. My heart goes out to

you and your wife. You, because you're trying to get her on the holistic path

and standing by her through this and she because what all this allopathic stuff

has done to her. Hang in there, things will get better. It sounds like you are

giving her a lot of immune support. Keep flushing her system with as much

purified water as she can handle, 1/2 her body weight in ounces. Get her up and

walking. Even if it's around the block, house or yard. Keep researching and

talking with her about holistic. The more they do to her, the more she'll see

that something is wrong with their methods.

Keep me posted.