Next scan 6/2

Thank you so much for caring enough to read these posts! Sorry I can be so wordy.

I am reading a new book called Radical Remission and the researcher studied 1000 written accounts and met with 100 people who have experienced remission without conventional treatment.

In no particular order, she found 9 common themes:

  • Taking control. ... 
  • Spiritual connections. ... 
  • Changing your diet. ... 
  • Herbs and supplements. ... 
  • Social support. ... 
  • Trusting intuition. ... 
  • Accentuate the positive, eliminate the negative, focus on reasons for living.

I've taken control, for now. I decided not to do the CT scan right away. The radioactive isotope orally and via IV are not good. Radiation damages DNA. I had a PET scan just 6 weeks ago and want to spread them out as much as possible and, who knows. Maybe by then we will find another way to evaluate what is going on. 

I enjoy deep and meaningful spiritual connections that mean the world to me. 

Our diet is very different. Ketogenic diet. Protein shakes in the AM with tons of supplements. More supplements on an empty stomach 3 times/day. Animal proteins for lunch only so they can digest before bedtime. Lots of veggies. Juicing. Teas that taste like dirt. CBD/THC. Essential oils. Tonic and herbs from Mexico...

I am not sure I could take even 1 more supplement or herb. 

Here's where you come in. The social support I am surrounded by. It chokes me up and I realize it is why I am able to serve others when the opportunities arise. And...the fact that Andy is taking really good care of me. 

Trusting intuition. This is challenging for me. I am finding that I can ask for confirmation of my intuition and I am so so grateful when I get it (like my body showing us we can wait for the chemo until we know more, at least.)

Strong reasons for living and focusing on the positive. Well, I have so much love in my life. I have a husband who loves me like no one else ever could. And I am determined to give my grandchildren the gift of the kind of unconditional love only grandparents seem to be able to give. I long to see our children's lives unfold. My family of 5 siblings and their families, Andy's awesome family, and friends that are as close as family. I want to see our dreams in Colorado materialize, God willing. 

So, I've postponed the scan to June 2. That also gives all this health stuff 2 more weeks to work. I'm not going to worry about it. It's like I've been given a reprieve. My body will show us what to do and will confirm my intuition at that point. 

Again - thanks for caring enough to read all of this. And, again - sorry I am so wordy. (-:


Comments

  1. AndreaMay 18, 2017 at 10:58 PM

    Thank you for sharing all the good and the bad, Cathie. Sounds like a wise decision you have made. Much love and many many many prayers 🙏💜🙏

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    1. Andy and Cathie ShafferMay 22, 2017 at 8:30 PM

      Thanks Andrea! You are always so encouraging. Thanks for the prayers!

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