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Beating Cancer Can Be Fun
Cancer Fighting Strategies for first time diagnosed cancer patients
By John W. Hall
AuthorHouse
Copyright © 2011 John W. Hall
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ISBN: 978-1-4634-0364-5
Chapter One
CANCER DOES NOT HAVE TO OWN YOU; YOU CAN OWN IT
I am a recent cancer recovery patient, although I do not consider myself to be the traditional sort of "patient." You will notice there is a difference between how I felt when first notified I had melanocytes metastasized in my lymph system under my left arm,- I felt like a victim, powerless. I was at the mercy of the scary cancer cells. And I was almost numb to the idea altogether. But I am happy to say I have entirely new outlook. No longer does cancer own me. I managed to survive and two years have passed since my surgery. Here is my story and the valuable lessons I learned during my recovery process.
Yes, first I allowed surgery to my underarm because that is how they have to detect melanoma cancer metatisizing. Doctors found 26 tumors and 10 metastisized. As I was waking up in the recovery room, the Oncologist basically notified my relatives that the odds for recovery were quite poor. When I awakened I could see the expression on their faces(he is a goner). A few days later my doctor explained there was nothing more he could do for me. There was no mention of alternative foods!
I began researching via the internet concerning Melanomas. I learned first: it's a fast moving cancer, meaning I could die quickly. I had been feeling weak beginning 2008, now I felt even weaker, a victim at age 71. I thought maybe this was the price for getting old. Since I am a licensed Therapist, I had promised myself years ago never to allow myself to fall into a victim role.
Who was I to argue with the Doc at that time. He had the experience with others, and I sure did not want the cancer to spread. I signed a hold harmless paper for him, and he performed the surgery on 4-15-09. The prognosis for success with Melanomas in the lymph fluid is poor and I knew it. At that time I felt it was the right decision, however having done a lot of reading and research on the influence of surgeries on cancer cells, I have some doubts. Why? Some M.D.s have had experiences with patients wherein the surgeries caused the cancers to spread! This reminds me of a quote from Dr. Majid Ali, M.D.: "Cancer patients suffer twice: first with fear and suffering caused by their disease, and second from the ravages of a malignant system that forces not only toxic drugs of dubious value on frightened and gullible people(but also systems in surgery over which they have no control)."
My Oncologist advised me in his office a week later, in his non emotional manner: "melanoma could return to different parts of the body in 3 months, 6 months, or maybe never at all. We just don't know." Some people try Interferon treatments, he said, but in my case he did not feel it would benefit my condition: "the chemical has many negative, painful side effects over months, however with no ability to cure cancers." So effectively I was sent home to die. I did ask him that day whether he could refer me to a nutritionist, His response was "I just do cutting; we didn't study nutrition in medical school."
A few days later I remember from my past a 74 year old man in the early 90s told me his life was miraculously extended (since he took herbs for 5 years). His own Doctor was in disbelief and thought 5 years earlier he was presumed to die. He had a bad heart and lung condition, but an excellent Naturopath as his Holistic Doctor. My friend advised me to start taking herbs now—to maintain a healthy body. After that I did begin consuming herbs.
With that memory I visited the Sunrise Natural Foods store and sought out The best person to advise me what to eat for my Immune /System. The man I met there was Alden Okie, 15 years in the business of advising customers what to take for their particular malady. Alden shared his almost death experience of 6 years, when his doctor said he would die soon. Alden shared his path to recovery was all about learning what to eat and drink for his health. He recovered completely and works a full time schedule daily. He in turn referred me to Dr. Ward Joiner in Roseville, Ca., Holistic Nutritionist specializing in Immune Systems and Hormonal balancing.
Dr. Joiner shared his remarkable story of how he was sickly as a child and was disabled most years while growing up. Then later in mid life he became so sick his doc said he would die soon, to go home and get his things in order. As a practicing Chiropractor he was always focused on others health; now it was his turn. He said it was a blessing in the long run, as he began to improve his health via herbs, enzymes, amino acids, etc. I was quite inspired with his recovery because he had been diagnosed with lyme disease, chronic fatigue, lupus, and a very dysfunctional blood system. I hired him.
He immediately ordered a blood draw so he could interpret the functionality of my Immune system. It was low, low in many categories, hormonal balancing, NK cells and white blood cell count. Months later he told me: "you were almost dead when you first entered my office." He recommended a nutritional Protocol or plan to rebuild my Immune System so that my own body fluids and cells and organs could fight and kill the cancer cells. It was clear: The body can heal itself if it is fed correct foods, waters and supplement pills. Now for the first time I had hope. Now I felt I will be in charge of my life. I will have fun doing it because I am not a victim, not at the effect of the disease. And even if I die in the end, I will not suffer the devastating effects of the man made pharmaceuticals the medical profession is perpetrating on cancer patients: diarrhea, vomiting, pain and suffering over long term, oftentimes hospitalization; foreign chemicals inserted into their bodies which cause a significantly lowered immune system. In other words my chosen path to recovery would involve normal plants and foods and supplements— with virtually no side effects. At last I felt no fear and I was confident I was on the right track.
I had studied and began taking herbs many years ago. I knew intuitively the body can cure itself from within, and not without with foreign chemicals. No matter how much pharmaceutical companies manufacture their drugs, it will never match the ability of our NK cells, T cells, IGF-1 proteins, our God given immune system. And now I was willing to accept full responsibility for causing my cancer, and to search out the remedies to cure the culprits and correct my diet in order to maintain optimum health.
What a great challenge! It is becoming more fun each day. It reminds me of playing sports as a youngster: you entered the game, after many practices, to Win the game; yet knowing you could lose.. Again, even if I were to lose, I learned there are no side effects to taking herbs, amino acids, enzymes, and alkalized waters: No pain but the potential for great gain. It can be a fun adventure. And as my Mom used to say: "Life is one great adventure."
The good news is: I was supposed to die 2 years ago, I did not. I am alive, thriving, carrying on with my life, sticking to my nutrition plan, and my blood tests are normal. I celebrate life daily, am grateful to all my friends and relatives who have been supportive for me, especially my wife, Tina.
To contact me, enter my web page via www.starlite@roguelink. us. You can also access my seminar presentation via Joiner's site: www.myholistichealth.net.
Before we move on to the next chapter I want to share the story of a woman, Maribel Lim (August 2003) about her pancreatic cancer amazing story. Its relevance to this whole Book will become obvious to the reader:
"Living with any serious disease can be difficult and challenging. I know how each one of you who has a serious ailment feels. I have also felt that way two years ago.
After reading my MRI results, my husband and I went from one doctor to another, to find out how to extend my life or cure the cancer. I cannot even count how many oncologists we went to. We were told this is an aggressive cancer with little chance of getting cured. Too little time is given for you to think, if you are still able to think straight given your condition.
'When I had the courage to ask the doctor how much longer I might live, he responded about six months. When I heard those words I felt the world standing still. Everything I heard the doctor saying was incomprehensible. I felt like a prisoner being handed a death sentence. I felt numb and the only thing I felt were tears running down my cheek.
The time the only thing I knew about was surgery. I braced myself for a 12-24 hour operation ... my gall bladder removed ... part of my liver, stomach and duodenum will be awaken away. If during the surgery they found a tumor which was too close to the pancreas, they will terminate the surgery and close the incision. Of course the other parts of my body will have been destroyed.
I consented to surgery even though it would be difficult.... until the issue of blood came up. I am one of Jehova's Witnesses and as such we adhere to a Bible-based standard to avoid the use of blood, including a transfusion.
My doctors were indignant each time I refused a transfusion would be brought up ... pressure, intimidation, threats. These, they resorted to, just so I would agree to a surgery using blood. Every consultation with doctors would result in depression, since it was not possible for me to change my mind. I would never compromise my position, even if it would mean losing my life.
This is the reason I was not operated on. Thanks to my belief in Jehovah's teaching. I would have been put throught Chemotherapy, the knife, or Cobalt and I would have been six feet under the ground.
So at that point my husband and I began researching. We read numerous books until we Finally came across "Alternative treatments." We learned that to treat a disease the whole body is involved. We learned that holistic treatment means to not just address the damaged part but the whole body. Each night we read a different book and we stayed up late just to learn about alternative treatments. Each research confirmed surgery was not the only solution, in fact, was not even required. I only had to change my lifestyle of eating foods. It was not easy and requires discipline.
In my case we started with 0 knowledge, with nothing. We were running up against time, very short, just six months. Every move must not be wasted. Every decision was Crucial and there was little room for error.
One very difficult aspect of having cancer is having "well meaning" people around you, who just want to be sympathetic and offer a little help or suggestion. Each one of them has an opinion to give, a little pressure here and there for you to try this or that, or just plain counsel on what to do. Of course I got confused, but I have learned not to be carried away by such pressures. The most important thing to remember when you get cancer is to stay focuses and not be swayed by mere talk.
I admit I lost confidence in what we were doing at times. Many times at nite the thought of not seeing the next day gripped me. When I had the painful attacks, I had the desire to undergo the surgery, but again, thinking about the blood issue, this firmed up my decision to go for the alternative treatment.
I took many food supplements; I would buy whatever they would give me. But I had a Stomach attack one evening and realized this wasn't enough. I felt a deep wound in my Stomach. I told my husband I thought my ending was close; then we prayed to Jehovah And hoped, perhaps, a herbal medicine might work.
The next day we met a Chinese sister in the faith. She introduced me to a cancer researcher who introduced Tian Xian, or China Nol1. We then met a Mr. Manuel Kiok who showed me the China I packet and told us about cancer treatment. For the first time I had hope my life might be extended. The first 6 weeks I also took China No6 and I recall black wastes coming out of my body. I knew then the medicine was being effective.
Six months passed and I am still alive. I was still weak and still uncertain. To measure the extent of my malignancy, I underwent an HCG test(Human Chorionic Gonadotropin) Test. The measurement was a number from the urine, to determine if my count was high or low. It was high in the beginning. I was overwhelmed and scared of that count. But over the next few months I ate better foods with my China I. I refrained from eating sugar, fat, salts, and oil, white flour, only organic foods. Each time I had an attack China I gave me relief.
I went off China I for awhile but then my scores went up again. So I went back on it, and finally my score fell to a safe range-no more cancer. After 2 years I am happy to inform everyone that my HCG count went from 80 to 51. I never thought I'd be alive after two years. Each time I go back to doctors now, they say I never had pancreatic cancer. I would explain to them I took herbal medicines that cured me. Invariably a shake of the head is the response I get. Here two years ago they told me I would die soon and they tried to rush me into surgery.
What, perhaps, could be the reason? Is it because I was weak then, and am strong now? Is it because they had no hand in my recovery? Or is it because they are reluctant to admit That alternative treatments work well? Of one thing I am sure, I'm glad I didn't follow their recommendations ...
Lastly, to all cancer patients, I know, you too, can beat cancer. We can reverse cancer. Feed your body good nutrients through diet and supplements, thus providing your body the raw materials it needs to rebuild itself. Then feed your heart with the good feelings of Love, forgiveness, confidence in your abilities, a sense of purpose in your life, and a Trusting relationship with your Creator. I firmly believe we can beat cancer.
Thank you everyone!"
PERHAPS NOW YOU THE READER WILL EXPERIENCE THE DIRECTION THIS BOOK IS HEADED IN.
Chapter Two
THE BIG PICTURE: WHAT WORKS TO HEAL THE BODY; WHAT DOESN'T WORK
Albert Einstein posited "By academic Freedom I understand that the right to search for the truth and to publish and teach what one holds to be true implies also a duty: one must not conceal any part of what knows to be true"
I have evidence cancer can be cured, not just improved. My own case is one of recovering from Melanomas in the lymph system, which in most cases is suppose to kill a person within 6 months or less. But let us be clear on one thing. If we are talking about "miracle cures", that is not my understanding of what happens. Instead it is all about feeding the body with correct food and drinks so that the body's own natural defenses can kick in and do the work. It is the foods that build up the Immune System to make it stronger, not some injected chemical from the outside.
Yes, there are a few exceptions to using only natural ways: Chemotherapy for testicular cancer, for Juvenile Leukemia, and a few early detected Breast cancers. The bulk of cancer diagnosed patients, however, will die before the end of the 5th year.
My contention is: the new paradigm in America must be to get the cancer cells to stop dividing by repairing the NK cells, T cells, and IGF-1 proteins—all working in unison. Am I totally against conventional practices of the Allopathics? No but I believe patients must be able to choose between healing themselves from within, or outside in. And each person to be clear there are side effects from chemotherapy and radiation which can be tortuous—and there is no guarantee of recovery. And this freedom of choice implies each person diagnosed with cancer should be given complete information from both Naturopathic and Allopathic physicians prior to surgery.
It is also accurate that not everyone survives by using either approach. I want to emphasize that taking herbs, antioxidants fruits and veggies or supplements, there are virtually no side effects. Yet the side effects from chemo and radiation are degrading, tortuous, painful and potentially destructive, and they cause an attack on healthy immune cells, lowering a chance for a recovery. To support their position the Allopaths will cite testicular cancer cures and two others. Yet the bulk of their treatments clearly do not work at all.
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