Thermography

I spoke with my Dr. Helene Leonetti, about thermography http://www.tdinj.com/ as a possible reliable test. She said it is not recognized by traditional medicine YET, although very reliable and can detect cancer many years before a lump appears. She is adamantly opposed to mammograms, as they radiate the breast, causing cancer. Thermography is an alternative to mammograms. She said that I'm going to have to make the sacrifice and take the surgery, but as Paula Johnson says, "If they go in and find nothing--they have found nothing-- which is a proof of its own!" So we'll see! Surgery is scheduled for May 7th, but the lump diagnosis will take 2 weeks. Ah, se la vie!

Advice

"In Western medicine when we hear the word cancer, we panic. With Eastern medicine, they simply treat it as another condition, and take care of it".   These were the words of wisdom spoken to me by my friend Orest Pelechaty http://www.acufinder.com/Acupuncturist/60961 .  He said digestion is essential to optimal health, and promptly put me on enzymes. Dar often suggests taking bitters 1/2 hour before meals.

Bill Brodhead mentioned that The Healing Centre in OR, believes the key to beating cancer is building up your immune system.  (check out his picture to the left, and the rest of his photos at http://www.wpb-radon.com/topPage_Billsphotos.html they're amazing).  My "Auntie Kay" (Kay Cordell Whitaker, author of The Reluctant Shaman and The Sacred Link http://www.worldbalance.com/index.htm) surprised me with the grand information about red meat being healthy, provided it's organic.  Grass fed is so important and rare these days! Kay says "stop eating all vegetable oils. These veggie oils are very carcinogenic!!!!"  Eat only animal fats and coconut and palm oils. Never cook with olive oil.
       While in the tee pee ceremony, I saw a face with big teeth come up and bite me right in the chest!  Kay, who was in New Mexico, in pipe ceremony for me at the same time, saw it also, and said it was the spirit of Sage biting the cancer right out of me.  How interesting!  She said spirits take on all sorts of interesting forms.  I know I have physically felt and seen them.  For me, they have felt exactly like human touch.  Kays teachings are a significant part of my spiritual foundation.  Although in New Mexico, she is near and dear to me in my heart, always.  Thank you Auntie Kay!

So much has happened

My brother Dar did a Cherokee healing ceremony for me on 2/21/10.  This was one out of a series of four.  He pulled out the spirit of cancer, and we literally saw it behind the tee pee, fussing and fuming that it had been dislodged.  With 40 people present and praying, it had absolutely NO permission to return. Thank you Dar!

My research began.  Cancer comes as a result of genetics, environment, foods, emotions and spirit.  I had LOTS of work to do on myself. Using some of my own inner processes (healer - heal thyself!) As much as I could, I resolved and healed every significant relationship I could think of from child hood up.  This included my anguish over not being present for Tashina, in a way that would have felt right for me.  Now, it feels sooooo good!
According to Jerri Brunetti, 12 year cancer survivor http://www.agri-dynamics.com/, personality C types are more cancer prone, and he described it something like this:
1) Lack of close relationship in childhood with 1 or more parent(s).
2) Despair or unhappiness over family life.
3) Non expressive with anger.
This supported my research on the importance of inner work/healing. 
Jackie Tice http://www.jackietice.com/ and Dr. Nick Dimartino told me to honor the herbs I'm taking by thanking them for their gifts and healing my body.  Nice touch! 
I try to exercise a little every day, even if it is "just a little".  I try to eat organic as much as possible.  I try to consume raw dairy (very good for you) and stay away from processed dairy.  I found out that almost everyone having cancer has leaky gut syndrome.  4 oz. of raw cream per day fills in the leaks.  Young Livings' Ninxia Red taken daily, helps re-set the gut.  Vitamin D is more of a hormone than a vitamin, and helps alkalize the body.  I'm taking 6-8000 IU daily.  Interesting stuff!
Since healing cancer outside of allopathic medicine is in the minority, I haven't been able to land a conclusive medical/scientific test that will prove how much or little cancer is left in my body.

Test options:
1.  Blood test - non conclusive because as cancer cells die, they release into the blood stream, showing an increase in cancer cells.
2.  Pet scan - must be accompanied by a cat scan, and a 1.3 cm lump is considered to small to scan.  Reason is, by nature of certain organs such as the heart, bladder etc. they, along with the cancer, will light up during scan.  Additionally, the oncologist is emphatic about not seeing me again until after surgery.
3.  Biopsy - the surgeon said even if I get a 2nd or 3rd biopsy showing I don't have cancer, he won't believe it because they could easily miss the cancer cells.
4. MRI - I just found out about this, or I would have asked the narrow minded oncologist about it.  Apparently this is a more detailed view, but I don't know if it's actually an option for me.  I'm running out of time before scheduled surgery. 

According to kinesiology testing, dowsing and intuition, my cancer cells are non-active. The problem is, there are no conclusive NON-invasive medical/scientific tests that I know of available to prove my current condition. My surgeons' theory is "remove it, to prove it".  I have a great deal of family pressure to have a lumpectomy (scheduled for May 7th at St Lukes Hosp. in Quakertown with Dr. Darius Desai, a very good surgeon).  Even I myself, believe it is a good idea to have medical proof of my current status, to know how to best proceed.  Either way (cancer free or not) this will be a life long change.  In order to remain cancer free, I am permanently adapting my new lifestyle.  More on what that is later :)

Lifestyle Change

Healing cancer is time consuming! The following is a partial list of what I have been doing spiritually and emotionally (a little of something every day), and the people who have helped me. If no name is listed, I probably facilitated myself.

1. Clearing cancer for 7 generations of my family, past & future
2. Foot reflexology (Diane Alex http://www.cloudhands.net/ )
3. Body harmonizer - lazer surgery with color, light and sound vibration , Perspiration tent (Dan Tuck)
4. Cherokee healing ceremonies in Tee Pee (Dar Khabbaz)
5. Radionics & accurate Dowsing (Dan Tuck)
6. Brass rings (Scott Anderson) http://www.seedsforchangewellness.com/ www.lightlifetechnology.com/
7. Color therapy and psychic surgery
8. De-tox baths (salts & baking soda. Vinegar. Herbals)
9. Ancient Egyptian treatments and procedures (Gloria Leight & Tani)
10. Energy healing and clearing http://www.serendipitymeadows.com/
11. Past life soul regression SRT
12. Massage Diane Larkin http://www.hunamua.com/ (# offered with her permission: 610 395-4395)
13. Inner communication dialogue between the condition & myself
14. Reiki (Kay Sivel http://www.freewebs.com/kayninesolutions/ )
15. Diaphragmatic breath work (Bill Lampe blampe@ptd.net)
16. Crystal healings
17. Gemstone treatments (Peter Iobst)
18. Drumming, Rattle &Vibrational healing
19. Altantean paddle balancing & psychic readings (Rev. Delores Stevens)
20. Ripcurrent relief http://www.shiome.com/
21. Sound vibration healing
22. Meditations http://www.eaglelife.com/
23. Tibetan ball De-tox massage (greenwood.c@gmail.com)
24. Cherokee traditions (David Winston)
25. Lakota pipe ceremonies
26. Dowsing and Kinesiology
27. Meridian balancing/Aura cleansing
28. Tani’s process (popcorn therapy) with Adrienne Rayna assisting
29. Exercise including; qui gong, pilates, tai chi, lymphatic brushing
30. FUN and laughter with family and friends
31. Most importantly, prayers from YOU!!!!

Keeping cancer dormant or inactive, is a positive change in my lifestyle, forever. Laughter, experiencing life happily, turning negatives into positives and looking on the bright side, are all essential for me. I soak in all warmth from loved ones, and take extra time to notice and receive in beauty surrounding me. I love and enjoy you ALL!!

Research & Physical Practice

Dr. Dimartino (Woodlands Research Center http://www.woodmed.com/ ) presented my case to Dr. Kracht, Burns & Schmidt. They all recommend a lumpectomy in addition to herbal/vitamin/mineral natural support. Knowing my preference is to avoid invasive surgery if possible, they gave me wonderful alternatives including high doses of intravenous vitamin C (a pro oxidant) to break down and kill cancer cells, and peptide injections (full of amino acid) to build the immune system (expensive treatment).

My list of Physical holistic Daily care to date includes:

Herbalist Alchemist tinctures recommended by Dar Khabbaz

7 precious mushrooms – Blend of: Reishi fungus’s, chaga, shitake, and maitake fungus, cordyceps mycelium.
Alterative compound – Blend of: Red clover flower, burdock root, buckthorn bark, licorice, Oregon grape, stilingia, and poke root, prickly ash bark, quassai wood, and potassium iodide.

Dr. Hulda Clark:

• L-Cystein, L-Argenine, L-Orthenine
• Parasite killer machine (kills parasites, fungus, mold, harmful bacteria, yeast)
• Ozonated water – kills free radicals, oxygenates blood.
• Parasite cleanse

Young Living OILS:
Frankincense, Orange oil - kills cancer, Juva Cleanse – supports liver
NingXia Red - 1 oz daily

Young Living Supplements:
JuvaPower – intestinal cleanser
Alka lime – alkaline balancer (like baking soda)
Juva tone – promotes healthy liver function
Core Essentials
Mineral Essence

Orest Pelechaty, C.A., Dipl CH
Tibetan Jewel Pills
Digestive enzymes (excellent for optimal health)
Homeopathic De-tox

Foods:  As much as I possibly can: alkaline, raw, organic.

Exercise: various types about 20 min per day. Trampoline for lymphatic stimulation.

Vitamins & Minerals: 8000 IU Vitamin D daily, Chlorella, Kelp, 1 oz. Aloe Vera juice, Green Tea

Even with all this, I find I’m still missing certain things that are imperative for killing cancer. I learn as I go along.

Dr. Linda Tyrie, excellent chiropractor and dear friend, has been helpful to me in discovering things that will help. I’m low in iodine. Iodine creates a hostile environment for cancer. Cats claw unmasks the cancer cells (which like to hide) so that the immune system can recognize and attack them. She offers Standard Process which has a supplement, mammary p.m.g, that gives the body a blueprint of what healthy breasts and tissue look like.

My Intention

I am deeply moved and feel warmly embraced in a beautiful loving blanket of your warm responses! Thank you all for keeping your comments positive, it helps tremendously!
My intention is to heal myself holistically, but include what ever is necessary to live a long and happy life.  Many of you feel, as do I, that I will fully recover from this and be happier, healthy, more confident and a better person for having had this experience.  I feel the support of your prayers daily, keep 'em coming! Thank you!

Learning

My family and friends have shown up with full support.  After we have a doctor appointment, we all go out to eat, discuss and celebrate!  Laughter and love are two of the greatest contributors to building up the immune system.  Education seems to be the key.  Reading, listening to a variety of doctors, learning from the stories of cancer survivors, then figuring out what works for me.
As David Winston said, I'm in a maze right now, but there IS a way out. 
My cousin Joni, in Norfolk VA, eloquently sumarized my situation on her blog post entitled:
Today I had a Talk... Sunday, March 7, 2010  http://jojosjoie.blogspot.com/ She welcomes you to read it and enjoy her beautiful photos too!

On January 19th, 2010 I went in for a routine gynecology appointment. Susan, my gynecologist, discovered a new lump, and on February 9, 2010 my biopsy revealed that I have breast cancer; for those of you familiar with cancer, it's invasive ductile carcinoma, grade 2 of 3, HER-2 negative and Receptor positive, a 1.3 cm lump, stage 2 . Basically, there are 2 types of breast cancer, one responds well to alopathic treatment with a high success rate, one doesn't. Naturally, I have the difficult one! Cancer is highly prevalent in our family, 15 cases in my direct line, including my youngest brother and 2 aunts.
Having been in the spiritual, physical, and emotional healing arts for over 26 years, it is important to me to honor a combination of all healing modalities when appropriate. Alopathic treatment is traditional medical attention, hospitals and chemically made medication. Holistic treatment is natural and non invasive, accomplishing the same end result. It incorporates the body, emotions and spirit as a whole.
Immediately my family and I dove into traditional Native American ceremony. Three ceremonies and over 70 beloveds (this is the name I give you, as each and every one of you are so very beloved to me) came to give support and help with the healing process. We were all so touched by the overwhelming power of love, and not a dry eye in the tee pee (yes, tee pee!).