In the introduction to my blog, it has said, “This blog is about the six ‘treatments’ that I’m focused on to treat my tumor. They are the ones that Kelly Ann Turner found in her research that may elicit unexpected remission of cancer.”
I realized when I recently re-read that paragraph that it isn’t accurate. I’m not “treating my tumor.” I’m strengthening my body so it will no longer allow the tumor to grow.
One of the speakers at the conference I recently attended on “Advanced Cancer Strategies” was Dwight Mckee, MD. Although he is introduced as an integrative oncologist, he said there really isn’t such a thing as integrative oncology.
Oncology is defined as the study and treatment of tumors. Integrative cancer treatment doesn’t focus on the tumor. It focuses on the host and one’s innate ability to strengthen immune function. The microenvironment in which disease lives is as important to focus on as the tumor burden itself.
Instead of treating the tumor, the six treatments I am doing are all “inside jobs” and focus on creating a terrain that doesn’t support the growth of cancer.
I’m changing that introductory paragraph to say, “This blog is about the six ‘treatments’ that I’m focused on to create a terrain in my body that doesn’t support the growth of cancer. These six ‘treatments’ are the ones that Kelly Ann Turner found in her research that may elicit unexpected remission of cancer.”
Kelly Ann Turner will be one of the presenters at our free conference in Sacramento on September 8 & 9, 2012. I think you will be fascinated by what she presents. You can also read her PhD thesis, Spontaneous Remission of Cancer: Theories from Healers, Physicians, and Cancer Survivors, here.
I am loving your honest, gutsy blog as you pursue your healing journey—and I appreciated your recent ‘correction’ of your introduction. Clarifying that it is our body, the terrain of cancer, that we are focusing on is so important. Thanks for that reminder!
Wishing you all the best–and with gratitude that you are sharing with many of us…
Patricia – 8 year stage IV breast cancer survivor.
Jan, thank you for educating your audience about these frequently confusing ideas – esp that there is no integrative oncology and the difference between the ‘attack’ methods of chemo, surgery, and radiation and your healing from the inside out approach. Blessings
Hi Jan love your thinking it is so right on. I’m doing well, still tire easily but am eating much better. I will continue to strengthen my body rather than treat my tumor. Such wisdom. Blessings Dottie
Thank you, as always, Jan, for keeping the conversation focused on
a broader wholistic perspective. Invaluable even for us not currently experiencing a cancer event.
Waving, sending love from rainy Portland,
Dee
Wonderful amendment, Jan! Until that time when (or if) science comes up with a chemical magic bullet, I agree that the best approach is to strengthen one’s whole system as much as possible on all levels. As you know, one of the 3 major beliefs that emerged from my research was “To heal from cancer, change the conditions under which cancer thrives.” Keep up the great work!
Best,
Kelly A. Turner, PhD
http://www.KellyAnnTurner.com