Many of you know that I’ve been living with, and learning about, cancer for 30 years. In about the past 5 years there has been an explosion of new information that is exciting to me. We know so much more about what causes cancer and what we can do to mitigate or control it. We thought that mapping the genome was going to give us a “cure” for cancer. Instead it taught us that everyone is so individual that we would have to develop a different drug for each person. We essentially learned that cancer is a metabolic disease rather than a genetic disease.
The first time I heard of SNPS (single nucleotide polymorphisms, pronounced “snips”) was when I read The Metabolic Approach to Cancer, by Nasha Winters, ND. I knew it was important, but I didn’t understand it. It felt too complex for me to grasp. That was in 2017. Now it seems like everyone is talking about SNPS and I have personally experienced how empowering it can be to know ones SNPS.
I did the test at NutritionGenome.com and got a 60-page report of my SNPS. I had someone interpret it for me because it’s a language I haven’t yet learned. I was told that, according to my SNPS, the medication I was taking was not right for me and I needed to change it (more explanation in my Blog). After only 2 weeks on the new medication my SNPS supported, my cancer marker numbers went down for the first time in a year. And the next month they went down significantly more.
This confirms for me the value of individualized medicine. I think nutrition also needs to be individualized. There isn’t one diet that is good for everyone. According to my SNPS, I can’t be healthy on a vegan or vegetarian diet. I had already figured that out with experience, but it feels good to have it confirmed with science.
Now that I’m starting to learn the language of the new individualized treatment, I would like to read The Metabolic Approach to Cancer again. But this time I want to read it with a group that I can discuss it with, so the messages have a better chance of getting in and sticking. I have been thinking of starting a local book group in Sacramento, and then someone suggested to me that we could do a group online (through online video or conference call) and people could attend electronically and could come from anywhere.
Before I start either one, I would like to know if you are interested. I’m thinking we would meet every other week until we finish the book. There are 13 chapters plus an introduction, so if we read a chapter a week it would take us 14 weeks. If we start the second week in September, we would finish by mid December. Please “reply” to this email, or leave a comment (link is below) by the end of August to let me know that you are interested in either a Sacramento in-person book group, or an online book group.
The book we will study is The Metabolic Approach to Cancer, by Nasha Winters, ND. As a way of introduction to Dr. Winters, you can hear her healing story as told at our conference in 2018 here.
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I am very interested in an online group convening. I live in Santa Cruz so an in person series would be difficult for me.
Hi Jan,
Just wanted to respond to your Book Group questions.
Yes, I’d like to participate in an online book group. I have the book and find it fascinating. I’d love input from others as though read the book.
Thank you for all of your support and knowledge.
Hi Jan,
Great idea, the book group! Count me in for an in-person Sacramento book group. Not interested at all in an online book group. I spend too much time on computers as it is. Plus, I always prefer the company of others, live, face-to-face!
Again, I’m a “yes” for a face-to-face book group in Sacramento.
Cathy
On-Line sessions would work best for me- an maybe the ability to watch a replay if I can’t make the actual attendance time/date.
Thank you so much for thinking of this and following through!
I would love to be part of an online book club for the book! I can’t do in person as I don’t live in Sacramento.
Also, thank you for ongoing inspiration! I think we all live with less fear because of your willingness to let us travel and learn this cancer journey with you! Hooray for your good news this month!
I would like to read the book with you.
Dear Jan,
I am very grateful for your continued efforts for sharing your healing endeavors. You are an inspiration.
My spouse (age 53)and sister (age 67) both died from cancer within five months of one another. After almost 10 years of experiencing these “double deaths” in my life, I continue my education/lifestyle for cancer prevention.
It would be an honor to participate in a book group with you either in person or on line.
My preference is during the day as I generally retire by 830 as this is my body’s natural rhythmn. If possible, I wish we could meet in Roseville if this is more favorable for those interested. I live in Colfax.
I recently retired as a LCSW.
You are amazing.
Warm regards,
Judith
Dear Jan,
I would love to be part of the book club for reading & understanding this book. However I am not local so I would have to call in for the meetings. Thank you.
I would like to be in an on line group to study this approach.
I would like to join an online approach to cancer
Hi Jan, I am so happy to hear your great news!! Yes I am interested in either an in person or online reading group. I live near by in the pocket area.
Judith
I am interested in an on line discussion group for Nasha Winters book, A Metabolic Approach to Cancer.
interested in joining the online discussion
thanks
Since I live in San Jose, I am interested in joining the online group.
Dear Jan Adrian,. I’ve missed you! Glad to read you are still doing your thing. I am in Modesto now. Please keep me on your list. Thanks.
HI Jan,
Thrilled to hear your good news! I have been following you for quite a few years now. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida and Oregon who specializes in working with cancer patients and caregivers. I have lost many, many family members to cancer which lead me to work in this field.
I would love to participate in an online reading group with you and others since I presently live in Florida. I look forward to hearing back from you and meanwhile will purchase Dr. Winters’ book.
Many blessings,
Elena Parsons-Wilson, LMHC, LPC
Hi Jan,
I would love to participate in your online reading group of Dr. Nasha Winter’s book! Please count me in. I live in Florida so could not attend an in-person group.
Blessings,
Elena Parsons
I am very interested in a Sacramento local group. I live in Davis and am currently in treatment for ovarian cancer. I have a genetic mutation; this is my third cancer- the other two were breast. I would like to be a part of a group that examines this issue. Thank you for offering this. Thank you also for all the work you do over the years to help and encourage us all. (I am a friend of Carolyn’s in Davis.)
I am interested in an online book group for The Metabolic Approach to Cancer.
Great idea, Jan!
fyi–I will be attending Dr. V’s conference in Atlanta, 9/12–9/15, so not available during those times–but look forward to participating most other times 🙂
Marlys
Great idea, Jan!
Please count me in
Marlys
I am interested in an online book option.
Thank you.
I’m interested! What time of day and which day of the week might you do this “book club?”
Yes I am interested in online book study group
I prefer to
Meet on Monday or Wednesday evenings
Good morning, Jan ~
I would LOVE to join your book group discussing Dr. Winters book! Please advise the when and how (and maybe where). Looking forward.
I am interested in the book group. I would definitely participate if it was online and I would participate if it was in the Sacramento area if it was during the day. My preference is the Sacramento area – but not downtown.
Thank you!
Hi Jan.
I have the book & am interested in the study.
Thanks,
Dawn
So sorry to be late to the party, but just returned from Europe. I am very interested in both/either in-person or online book discussion. I have been diagnosed with CLL (Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia) and my cancer is behaving “Atypically”. I think this SNIPs comcept might be something that could work for me.