In this blog post which I gradually seek out cancer survivor stories and how, they decided to make a difference in a proactive way. Telling their stories to others by either developing a website, facebook page so they could make a difference to others. It’s my belief “if ” one is willing to talk about it they might learn from others, thereby, either being the messenger or providing a message to others with awareness.
MY first installment is Sharon Blynn, Ovarian Cancer Survivor; whom has been cancer free since January 2003. Being the host of the PBS Documentary, The Whisper: The Silent Crisis of Ovarian Cancer, she also founded the website Bold is Beautiful.org. She wants to send a message to women they can “flip the script,” on the many traumatic aspects of the cancer experience.
Atlanta Beer Distributor; Howard Young, whom at 42 years old in 2002. He beat the odds stating that 75% of pancreatic cancer patients die within the first year of this virtual death sentence. Seeking the expertise of Dr. Daniel Von Hoff, at the TGen Research Institute in Phoenix, Arizona. They believe starving the cancer of it’s fuel source Glutamine shuts off the fuel source for cell division.
Leiomyosarcoma Survivor: Donna Lyn Giegerich of New Jersey, whom back in October 2006, developed right flak pain toward her back was diagnosed with 4 in a million rare cancer set. After being examined by Hematology ~ Oncology of Central New Jersey. She was told to get filmed at Meridan Healthcare in Red Bank, New Jersey. After which she endured a 10 hour complex cancer surgery, general radiation, cyberknife radiation and chemotherapy for a year.
Another cancer that can be tough to treat is mesothelioma, however, for Heather von St. James of Minnesota whom endured the test of time. She battled through it with the assistance of her loving husband Cameron and the team from Brigham and Womens Hospital in Boston. Coming out on top today she provides answers to cancer to those whom contact her.
Nashville resident and lung cancer survivor; Jenny White is a living example of battling and beating the odds. While being the Director of the Tennessee Lung Cancer Alliance Chapter, she has the opportunity to shine a light on Lung Cancer by being a living example. A Startling fact is 80 percent of those diagnosed with lung cancer are people that never smoked or former smokers who quit decades ago.
Bonnie J. Addario Lung Cancer Foundation started after successfully beating lung cancer herself in 2006. Her purpose was giving something back helping other patients NOT become a victim themself. The facts are that every year 1.4 million people world wide die of lung cancer and that’s 450 people daily. With only 15% of those diagnosed survive past 5 years making it the deadliest cancer globally.
Ivelisse Page, Chairman and Co – Founder of Believe Big, also being diagnosed with Stage 4 Colon Cancer in 2008. Statistically she had less than 8 percent chance of survival, however, four years later she’s still cancer free. In 2011, Ivelisse established “Believe Big” to help families navigate their own cancer journey by providing the tools and resources they need to advocate for their own health.
Nick Koulouvarius being an esophagael cancer survivor since 2002 went another route with a very different story being told. Following his Oncologist supervision: Dr. Hitesh Patel fought his cancer with both the traditional…. chem/radiation…. along with alternative means. When the cancer recurred after having 40% of his stomach ~ 60% of his esophagus removed Nick believing in the alternative turned to Cell Quest.
Carla Shuford, whom in 1958; at the age of 15 years old was diagnosed with Osteogenic Sarcoma that which also metastasized to her lymph nodes. Osteogenic Sarcoma, the second most common type of primary bone cancer which typically presents itself in the leg or shoulder, Since the time of her diagnosis: Carla has dedicated her life…. with one promise of following the Gershon Therapy to the letter. Happy 70th Birthday… April 21… Carla!!
Two Time Leukemia Survivor: Derrick Lucous has a telling story of faith personified and was first diagnosed when he was 5 years old. Having been pronounced cured… at 10 years old… it wasn’t until his junior year in high school that he had the leukemia flare up again. With a thought of a broken collar bone, after x-rays and blood test nothing showed up. It wasn’t until a bone marrow test did he findout the truth and a lucky break from his brother whom was a perfect match to be a marrow transplant. Today he is again considered a survivor with his motto: live like your dying.
Intravenous Vitamin C, when Donna Gudauskas of Cherry Hill, N.J., was diagnosed with colon cancer December 2007. She had surgery to remove the tumor, however, didn’t want chemotherapy/radiation and the harsh side effects that comes it. Switching to an organic diet, nutritional supplements and began receiving 45 grams of IVC (equal to 500 ~ 600 oranges worth.) While Dr. Allan Magaziner & Dr. Scott Greenberg are advocates of this at Magaziner Center of Wellness had levels of success treating cancer…. the Brind Institute at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, PA…. is a worthy option.
In the film out presently “The Cause Is The Cure,” patients who overcame explain the fears, decisions and their other experiences. While fighting this notorious dis-ease that is cancer without the use of conventional therapies. Andrea Thompson the founder of Moving Beyond Ministries and cervical cancer survivor, whom was given one year to live “if ” she didn’t choose to do chemotherapy or radiation.
After learning the principles of Maximized Living she knew she was in the right place. Maximized Living which has a health program called, The 5 Essentials that focuses on restoring health, reducing stress through nutrition, nerve supply and detoxicity. Dr. Ben Lerner, New York Times best – selling author and co – founder of Maximized Living states, making proactive intelligent choices and life – style changes. The average person can significantly reduce their risk factors (The Cancer Killers.)