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Oncscathed: Dreamlike Appearance
Fourteen months ago, a biopsy came back positive for NHL cancer. Three months ago the CT scan showed No Evidence of Disease. Between those two mile markers lies the collective set of experiences that are recalled as ” the cancer journey” or sometimes “descent into the cancer world”. Assessing what I wanted to happen after … Continue reading
Oncscathed: Two Worlds of Cancer Treatment
The cancer treatment world is really two separate worlds, based on two divergent belief systems, two different views of how the body works, what causes cancer and therefore how to treat cancer. One world sees cancer as a genetic disorder, an infestation in the otherwise well operating machine of the body. In this world, cancer … Continue reading
Oncscathed: 12 Questions to Ask Your Oncologist
What is the goal of the chemo ? Is this a cure ? What are the chances that the chemotherapy will work for this cancer? What chemosensitivity will you use to determine which chemotherapy agent to use ? What is your opinion on supplements during treatment ? What are my other options if I decline … Continue reading
Oncscathed: Momentitos
Somethings just stand out, like jagged shards of ice thrusting up from under a blanket of fluffy new snow. Moments can be like that, brief noticings caught sharp and brightly held in mind. A few moments from the cancer journey follow, just those that glint in the bright sunshine of freshly recent experience… _________________________________________ [ … Continue reading
Oncscathed : Journey Parallels Between Cancer and Spirituality
Top 10 ( plus one) journey parallels between cancer and spirituality… The appearance of the issue is surprising, and upends any pre-existing sense of comfort or complacency. Conflicting truth claims challenge what may have previously felt like a cozy epistemological parking spot. Outcomes are unclear, and gathering more information does not necessarily clarify which course … Continue reading
Oncscathed: Most Helpful Cancer Books, Sites, Blogs
These books, sites and other media were the most helpful of all that I encountered in the trip through the cancer world. May they be of use. Books I Refused Chemo by Teri Dale Manifesto of a Cancer Patient by Dr. Colleen Huber Keto for Cancer by Chelsea Green Dying to Be Me by Anita … Continue reading
Onscathed: Seeing Clearly
The hardest thing about the descent into the cancer world was a surprise, like almost everything else in the cancer journey. It wasn’t “faith”, or physical pain, or even a lack of resources. (this time, at least) Paradoxically, it was not even hard to put into effect. It was hard to see. After stalking off … Continue reading
Oncscathed: The End of the Search; Finding the Right Doctor
I found Dr. Colleen Huber and her team at Nature Works Best Clinic, Tempe AZ late in August, 2019. On Sept. 17th, started treatment 3 times per week with intravenous megadose vitamin C therapy. Also began keeping to a strict ketogenic diet. ( no sugar, no starches ) By the first week in March, 2020, … Continue reading
Onscathed: Cancer and The Chakras
This cancer journey demanded an “all in” approach. Body-mind-“spirit”- energy system. Nothing left out. The whole enchilada. But I didn’t realize it at first. Yes, cancer can be healed. But not the way I started out… The healing process did not just involve conscious mind, nor just my own actions. This may sound obvious, but … Continue reading
Oncscathed: Cancer Intro
On February 27th, 2019 I received initial diagnosis of Lymphoma. With blood tests ruling out infection, a biopsy under general anesthesia in April 2019 confirmed CLL, a form of Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. So began my entre to the cancer world, where a treatment mistake can lead to an early demise, and the bewildering diversity of views … Continue reading
Standing in an Open Field 