3 Months or 3 Years

When I went to my oncologist last, I had already been for a few weeks on my protocol (see other blog post), as well as taking the hormone inhibitor drug that was prescribed. I was feeling pretty good by this time, having recovered from surgery. The scan I had taken revealed very little as to what is going on and the doctor said there really wasn't much other information he could give me since my cancer is rare and there isn't a lot of concrete evidence on life expectancy, etc. However, he commented on how good I looked and how wonderful I felt. Then he said, whether I feel good for 3 months or for 3 years, to count every day a blessing. That meant a lot to me. Live every day to its fullest!

God has been so good to us during this time. Gary and I are celebrating our 30th wedding anniversary this summer. Last year we had decided that we would save for a trip to Alaska, preferably a cruise and then a little time to visit with some relatives and friends who live there. We had a good start to our savings when the medical disaster hit. The two-years worth (Dec. '15 and Jan. '16) of out-of-pocket medical expenses more than swallowed our savings. We resolved that Alaska was not possible, but to my surprise, a friend set up a "Go Fund Me" account (https://www.gofundme.com/v6kxzazg) to send me on that trip as well as help with medical expenses. I was humbled as money came in, that people wanted to help with someone else's dream, as well as help with the many medical expenses. I want to thank each and every one of you that contributed to that fund. It is such a blessing! God also provided Gary and I a temp side job of helping some relatives prepare for an estate sale, which also helps our Alaska savings.

Thanks you! I am looking forward to seeing God's beautiful country!

Also, thank you for all the prayers and words of encouragement from all around the world. People I don't even know say they are praying for me. I am blessed and I hope in turn I can be a blessing to others as well.

My Treatment Plan

When it comes to cancer, why does there seem to be hundreds of different treatments and protocols? Many friends have given me information and I have also spent hours researching cancer and the different ways to fight it. I wrote down all the possible things I could reasonably do, but how could I incorporate them all into my life? What if I missed something important? I was so stressed that I might not get it right. 

One evening, Gary asked how it was going and I shared with him my fears and concerns. The advice he gave me was wonderful. Stop researching now, look at what I already had written down, and pray about which things were the best for me to do, realistic for me to accomplish, and sustainable for the long run. After much prayer, I whittled down the list and began my protocol.

Fighting cancer is not just a change in the diet. It is a wholistic approach. After going to the Eden Valley lifestyle center, I knew about God's 8 laws of health for everyone. Weimar Institute put them in the form of the acronym NEW START. 

N - nutrition
E - exercise
W - water

S - sunshine
T - temperance
A - air
R - rest
T - trust in divine power

I decided to plug my ideas into each law to come up with a protocol I felt comfortable with, with some ideas to continue to add to as I could. Some may not agree with every part of my protocol, and I'm not telling others what they should do, but it is what I feel God has given me. This alone gives me a positive attitude of healing and that He will bless my efforts as long as it is His will. I am happy to share my plan, not as advice, but simply ideas for others who may be looking for counsel in setting up their protocol - and also to let my loved ones know what I am doing!

Someone with cancer is a sick person and they need extra help other than just a change in lifestyle. In my research I discovered a few things about fighting cancer.

1. A healthy immune system is important to keep cancer in check. (http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2007/12/13/your-immune-system-can-keep-cancer-dormant.aspx) With your immune in tiptop shape, it can destroy bad cells as they come. As a cancer patient our immune system has been compromised and as it heals it can either eliminated the cancer altogether or just keep it in check making sure it doesn't go anywhere. For some ideas for enhancing your immune, read on.
2. If you have disease then you have a diseased liver. (Dr. Schulze, herbdoc.com) Dr. Schulze says that your liver can take a lot of abuse until it finally gives way to disease. It is time to flush the liver and cleanse it from impurities. I went on Dr. Schulze's 5-day liver cleanse and it is recommended to do every season.
3. Get rid of the heavy metals.                                                                    (Dr. Mark Hyman, drhyman.com/blog/2010/05/19/how-to-rid-your-body-of-mercury-and-other-heavy-metals-a-3-step-plan-to-recover-your-health/) Heavy metals, such as lead and mercury, are very taxing on your organs. It can be tested through a hair analysis or urine test. Therapy is important and can be achieved with natural supplements that bind the metal and eliminate it. Open detox elimination routes by drinking a gallon daily of fluids, doing sweat therapies, and increase fiber in the diet.
4. Proper digestion is extremely important.                                         (Dr. Wes Youngberg, Hello Healthy/Dr. Schulze, herbdoc.com) A healthy gut assures the elimination of accumulated waste build up which cause toxicity and disease. Chewing your food thoroughly as well as supplementing with Hydrochloric Acid, digestive enzymes, and probiotics may help in this area.
5. Glutathione is the most important molecule you need to stay healthy.                                                                                                     
   (Dr. Mark Hyman, drhyman.com/blog/2010/05/12/what-is-glutathione-and-how-do-i-get-more-of-it/) Glutathione is the mother of all antioxidants and the body makes it. However, toxins can deplete its production. Most people are very low in Glutathione and it can't be taken in a supplement. Exercise, sulfur-rich foods, patches, and herb supplements that support its production are the only way to boost levels. It rebuilds and restores the cells from oxidative stress, free radicals, infections, and cancer.
6. Proper enzymes will heal the body of disease.                                  (Hiromi Shinya, The Enzyme Factor) Supplements in this area are useless, but a live, plant-based diet can provide all the enzymes the body needs. Dr. Shinya says that those that followed his advice of eating a live, plant-based diet never had a relapse of cancer. 
7. Sugar is my enemy.                                               (cancertutor.com/dirtcheapprotocol/) Cancer cells enjoy sugar. All sugars, dried fruits, and refined foods need to be eliminated from the diet while you are fighting cancer. 
8. Make the body alkaline.                                                                      (http://cancercompassalternateroute.com/cancer-5/cancer-cannot-survive-in-an-oxygenated-alkaline-environment/#) Make sure you aren't feeding your cancer with acidic foods, such as sugar, sodas, coffee, dairy, etc. The more alkaline producing foods you eat the more likely cancer will not want to live there.

(Many of these ideas can be googled for more references)

Using the NEW START acronym, here is my protocol:

Nutrition
Live/Whole plant foods
No dairy
Sprouts
Super food - (green drink with phytonutrients)
Vitamin D3 - (most cancer patients are deficient)
Garlic - (helps inflammation from the cancer)
Omega-3 fats

Exercise, Sunshine, Air
Walking outside each day
Rebounding/mini-tramp (oxygenates cells, moves lymph, muscle resistance)

 
Water
Filtered water - (I use a ionizer machine that makes the water more alkaline and anti-oxidized)

Temperance
NO sugar
Limit free oils
Limit stress - (Learn to say "no")

Rest
Go to bed early
Take an afternoon nap
   

Trust in Divine Power
I had a beautiful annointing service
Have a cheerful/thankful heart
Memorize and claim promises
Do service for others

Pray daily

Supplement Treatments
Liver cleanse seasonally
Rife frequency generator (kills microbes in cancer cells)
FIR/far infra red machine (cancer cells cannot live in extreme heat)
Caster oil pack (when needed for pain, it also detoxes the liver)
Charcoal pack (when I feel a detox overload, charcoal adsorbs it quick)
Blood cleansing teas (Red Clover, Dandalion root, etc.)
DIM (Diindolylmethane-made from cruciferous veges for balancing estrogen metabolism. I am estrogen dominent and my particular cancer feeds on estrogen)
Protandim (boosts glutathione levels)
Beta Glucan (boosts immune cells to action and reduces tumor activity)
Calcium (oncologist recommended but also kills acid and oxygenates cells)
Glutathione patch (for detoxing)

I want to thank my friends for all your love, encouragement, and prayers as well as much advice that has been sent. I have tried to research everything and many things that have been shared with me are in my protocol. Some things didn't make it, since I can only handle so much - but thank you for your loving concern!