Happy New Year!! I saw my oncologist today, so I thought it would be a good time for an update. My blood work still looks good, and we decided that we're going to do another PET scan in 6 weeks. So I've got 6 weeks to keep trying to kick this cancer naturally, and hope for the best. It's been two months since I changed my diet, and within the first week, all of my little "twinges" from my tumor were gone. Basically, I'm doing 100% organic- heavy on the veggies and no sugar, no dairy, no soy, no processed foods. It's challenging, but I've been doing well. I'm still in the process of detoxing from all the crap that's been pumped into me for the last three years... and detoxing is no fun! Within the first week of my diet change, I had a horrible rash on my body, and swelling on my face. I looked awesome, LOL. Luckily that only lasted about 2 weeks. My hair is also falling out again, and since my health care providers and I can't find a reason for it (blood work is good, thyroid is good, etc.), I'm attributing it to the detox still. Since the skin is the largest organ a lot of the nasty stuff works its way out through it. Makes sense to me anyway! I gave up last week and had Chad shave my head again. Frustrating, but whatever... it'll grow back. I started seeing a naturopathic doctor and she's got me on a bunch of herbal and homeopathic supplements. Thankfully one of them is for hot flashes, which have drastically decreased (wo-hoo!). I've been doing all sorts of other things to try to strengthen my immune system to get rid of this cancer... chiropractic care, essential oils, quantum acupuncture, reiki, massage, CBD oil, vitamin C therapy, essiac tea (just to name a few, lol). I don't know if it's working (but I'll find out soon!), but I feel fantastic! I have so much more energy, and I'm staying as positive minded as I can. I've removed almost all chemicals from my home, and am using as many non-toxic products as I can get.
My schedule seems so busy between all these different appointments and working (even though it's not that often). I'm very lucky that I have such a great support system! And speaking of support... all these natural treatments add up pretty quickly, and can be pretty expensive! I'd like to again say thank you to Leslie for raising money for me with a raffle she set up. Thank you to Bethany for starting a GoFundMe page. Thank you to Laura and everyone at the Hibernians for the spaghetti dinner benefit that was held for me in December. And thank you to everyone that has sent me cards, gift cards, positive thoughts, good vibes, and prayers. I wouldn't be able to do this without all of you, and your support is overwhelming! Thank you!!! XOXO
