February 14, 2010

Strategy #1 Medical Treatment
-most survivors interviewed did some conventional medical therapy
-most survivors were active in pursuing doctors who they had confidence in
-most survivors got lots of information and really researched to determine whether or not they should pursue a particular treatment option
-most survivors used other “medical” therapies too, acupuncture, naturopaths, holistic healers, osteopaths, etc.

**I need to get a referral to another doctor other than doctor covens
**I need to do more research into my own treatment options


Strategy #2 Nutrition
-most common nutritional shifts: whole foods, foods low in sodium and sugar and fat, emphasis on fresh fruits and veggies and whole grains, pure water
-single greatest dietary shift, less-processed things: if it’s bottled, boxed, or canned the food should come under immediate suspicion
-vitamin, mineral, and herbal supplements widely consumed by survivors, however new research shows diet modification is more important

**drink more water (much more)
**re-evaluate if I can get any of the supplements via nutrition (ask Naturopath)


Strategy #3 Exercise
-survivors engage in some form of physical activity every day, or almost every day


Strategy #4 Attitude
-survivors believe they will survive
-choose beliefs about illness and wellness that empower
-most fundamental belief: cancer ≠ death
-many survivors change doctors in search of those who can be trusted and meet their expectations

**get referral to new doctor
**work on attitude/mental game re: beating cancer


Stratgey #5 Support
-relationships: survivors invest time and emotional energy in relationships that nurture
-survivors invest less time/limit time with people who are toxic
-survivors have one person, at least one person, with whom they can share everything without fear of judgement, this is a powerful elixir


Strategy #6 Spiritual
-survivors tend to be reborn spiritually during the process and it essentially changes who they are forever
-they ask different questions and live different