Cancer

  

In her own words Diane, my client, reports;

It all began on the 27^th January 2006 when I first went for a routine ultrasound and mammogram and was diagnosed with infiltrating ductal carcinoma of the right breast.

After the initial shock, anger and tears I gathered myself together and, with a strong supportive partner at my side, we began to work very hard on research, countless specialist and doctors appointments and our own study into cancer treatments. I came to the decision I was not going to go down the Doctors 'mainstream track' of surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy...that was out for me.

The specialists did not give me a great deal of hope - with only a 2% chance of chemotherapy working and the breast cancer returning after all axillary lymph nodes being removed and possibly a full mastectomy.

Because of the system, we still had to go but asked doctors many questions about their cancer treatment and in a short time I went down the natural alternative path to recovery.

So together with my partner we embarked on building my immune system beginning first with a mild detox program then continuing with rest, sleep, lots of supplements, raw foods, diet, change of thinking, new mind tapes, the power of prayer and never never giving up or disbelieving.

When we are dealing with life threatening illnesses like cancer, and indeed with any chronic illness, it is of critical importance that we look at the whole person and tackle the disease from many aspects. These aspects may include;

• Physical Aspects     nutrition, diet, supplements, detox
• Spiritual Aspects     connecting with higher self, god, prayer,meditation or healing groups
• Mental Aspects        reducing stress and stress producing thoughts
• Emotional Aspects  dealing with the emotional content associated with cancer and getting to the 'source' of the disease

Hypnotherapy can assist in reducing stress and stress producing thoughts.  Teaching simple relaxation or self hypnosis can be of great benefit in allowing the body to co-operate with whatever mode of treatment you decide to use - be it conventional chemotherapy or surgery or the natural alternative path.

One view point on cancer is that there is a trigger that can occur usually 18 months to 2 years prior to the onset of the cancer. This trigger can be caused by anything that produces shock within the body. A physical fall, an emotional shock, the loss of a job, partner, status etc. Anything that produces shock can be the trigger.

But in a sense this is often only the tip of the iceberg, the straw that breaks the camel's back. It is the trigger, not the root cause.

Often in people with cancer, it is not unusual for there to be unresolved emotional issues that once tracked back to their origin or source can be resolved, promoting wellbeing and healing within the client. The truth is that even if the cancer is cured or you go into remission, if you don't resolve these emotional issues then they may well be lurking there ready to bite again at some time in the future.

So, back to our client with breast cancer.

Our first step was getting to know Diane, a little about her background, her goals and what she wanted to achieve during our time together. Looking at goals may seem a little strange with someone who has cancer - isn't it obvious what the goal is?? At the top of her list of goals was to 'return to Thailand to see the elephants'. And what a powerful resource that proved to be!

Our next step, as with many clients, was to assist with self esteem' boundary setting and assertiveness as well as teaching some self hypnosis and challenging negative beliefs and thought patterns.

Once these learnings are established and being utilised we then move onto some visualisation techniques to promote wellness. This can create profound changes in itself and gets the mind off negatives and onto what it will be like when we are well. This can be a profound perceptual shift, as often clients with cancer are tuned into fear, anger, pain, sadness, depression and so forth. Remembered wellness promotes healing and enhances feelings of wellbeing within the client.

This accomplished, we set about getting to the bottom of the cancer, not just the trigger, but root cause. I like to use a particular type of regression called Time Based Therapy or Time Line Therapy which allows the client to slip back easily and effortlessly to the root cause of the issues. It is not uncommon for clients to go back to 3 or 4 years of age, sometimes younger. Once the client has reached what is called by hypnotherapists the initial sensitising event you can then begin to work on the emotional healing process which is often rapid and profound. Clients often report feeling free, light and as though a weight has been lifted.

Diane explains.

The hypnotherapy I underwent was a great experience. I was taken into Time Line Therapy. It helped me with issues and experiences which were difficult for me to deal with alone, without the help of an experienced counselor and hypnotherapist. I actually felt as though a terrific weight had been lifted off my shoulders immediately. As time passed I experienced even more of a positive result, because it seems to continue to work for some time afterwards as I was beginning to get on with daily living and events.

We were also lucky to find a private natural clinic, called Your Health, Manly, which I attended for many weeks. This clinic is run by qualified doctors and provides 'natural chemotherapy'.

In addition, I began a mineral pH water treatment called Xooma X20.

It is understood that for illness and disease to be present in the body in almost all cases there is high acidity within the body. This treatment, Xooma X20, is an organic mineral complex that contains calcium, magnesium, potassium and over 70 trace minerals. It works by neutralising the acid and produces an alkaline environment which is conducive to wellness.

Diane concludes;

I have now had three comparison ultra sound films performed, all of which showed a gradual shrinkage of the tumour primary site with lymph node involvement.  Finally this week  (as at 21^st June, 2006)  my 4th ultrasound and physical examination has shown I am cancer free. No sign of cancer or lymph node involvement.

A miracle by treating the cause not the symptom.

If we look at what this client has done, she has come at this issue, breast cancer, from every angle. Physical, spiritual, emotional and mental. When we align these four key areas and address each simultaneously we give ourselves the very best opportunity to heal. And in this case the hard work paid off, big time.

At our last phone call, 17^th October, Diane had just returned from Thailand and said the elephants were magnificent!

She has just undergone another assessment and no cancer can be found.

This article does not replace medical assistance or advice. If you have any concerns please consult your doctor. Further, the therapists from Be Yourself are not associated in any way with any products and do not benefit in any way from the sale of such. We do not make claims as to the usefulness or benefit of this client's treatment, rather seek to outline what worked for one person.

Useful Resources

Love, Medicine and Miracles - Bernie Segal

The Breast Book - Miriam Stoppard

Diane has kindly offered to talk with anyone who would like more information about her experience, or the products and services she found useful in her own healing journey. If you would like to contact her please call me directly and I will be happy to pass her information on to you.