Ovarian Cancer and Complimentary Therapies

[Guest guest]

Hi everyone,

 

I'm new to this group so hi to everyone. My mom was diagnosed with

stage 3 ovarian cancer a few months ago and is in remission, thank

goodness and a lot of really special people.

 

I just wanted to share some of her experiences so that maybe others

can hear about the complimentary therapies that worked for her along

with her chemotherapy.

 

First of all we are so thankful to Bikram Yoga. If it weren't for

Bikram Yoga my mom would not have known that something was wrong. My

brother and I got her the gift of Bikram Yoga for Christmas this year.

After a few months of yoga, she noticed a big lump by her right hip

while doing poses on her front side.

 

In the next few days she saw her doctor who immediately sent her to

the OB/GYN. This doctor did some tests and diagnosed her with cancer.

He immediately sent her to see the gynecological oncologist to have

surgery. The OB/GYN told her that he could do the surgery but the

survival rate was much higher when a gynecological oncologist did the

surgery.

 

Her surgeon was so good that though she had stage 3 cancer, she was

technically in remission just from her surgery. So for any of you who

are in smaller towns, it is well worth your drive to go to a

gynecological oncologist.

 

She has been doing chemotherapy for the last 3 months is doing well.

because of her complimentary therapies she has had no peripheral

neuropathy, or nausea. She has been doing Bikram Yoga at 4 times a

week (except the chemo weeks).

 

She has also been having acupuncture once a week.

 

her supplements include, Glutamine, Vitamin E, Zinc, Fish Oil, New

Chapter's Every Woman's Inner Beauty, New CHapter Berry Green, Alpha

Lipoic Acid, Selenium, L-Carnitine, Cal-Mag Citrate, Vitamin B6. She

also is adopting parts of the Budwig Protocol by taking a lot of Flax

Seed Oil and following the other parts of the protocol.

 

She feels that being active (yoga and 7 mile hikes!) have been a great

asset to her recovery. Also she does pranayama (yoga) breathing

several times a day, even if she is tired after having chemo. Compared

to the fellow patients in the cancer center she is very active and

positive.

 

I really have noticed that the yoga makes a huge difference between

her healthy attitude and outlook, and therefore her recovery. Her few

breaks between practicing made us all notice the difference in her

attitude towards recovery.

 

To sum up, if you have ovarian cancer go to a gyn oncologist, take the

right supplements, have acupuncture, stay positive by being active,

meditating, and doing yoga. You are worth it.

 

Cheers

Devon