In my last post regarding the Gerson Therapy I gave you a recap of my progress through December, 2014. I have now had another CT scan and the results are very satisfactory! There is still no change in the nodule in my lower left lung, so it has remained basically the same size for two years now, a little less than one centimeter. My pulmonologist says he doesn't need to see me again for a year, so I feel this is very good news indeed.
So, what are my plans now, everyone is asking? I plan to eat healthy, as close to nature as possible. I will still be eating a lot of the same foods, what I call "Gerson foods," lots of fresh, organic fruits and vegetables. I will severely limit fats, salt and sugar intake and still be drinking at least two or three carrot/apple juices a day. I will continue to detox as needed. I WILL EAT OUT!! I have already treated myself to a couple of pasta dinners at Olive Garden! Yum!! The only thing that bothered me was the amount of salt they put on the bread! Yuck! I feel more free to venture out a little with my diet now, but not too far!
I have received many side benefits from this therapy besides healing of my cancer. My thyroid gland, which was messed up, is now healed. Thyroid levels are testing normal with no thyroid meds. I used to have terrible acid reflux. That is gone, and I expect it to stay gone as long as I behave myself with my food intake. I have lots of energy! To sum it all up, I am feeling great!! I wish everyone could experience what I have, even though it was very difficult to go through. I wouldn't take anything for the experience and what I have learned through it all. Also, my wonderful husband, Bob, deserves a whole lot of credit for all his hard work, patience, understanding and grocery shopping! I believe he has purchased more carrots than anyone else in Hart County.
Last, but not least, I give thanks, praise, and honor to my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, who has faithfully led me through a very dark valley. Thank you, Jesus! You are so faithful!
Saturday, September 26, 2015
Sunday, March 29, 2015
Of What or Whom Shall I Be Afraid?
I have been thinking about my most recent test results and the fact that there is still a small nodule or tumor that just refuses to go away. I know that God could have caused that thing to just disappear the first time I asked Him to heal me, but that is not what He has chosen to do.
So, I think about the Apostle Paul and his famous "thorn in the flesh." We don't really know what that "thorn" was, but we know that Paul, who had such a close relationship with the Lord that he was able to write most of the New Testament, prayed to God three times requesting that He remove it. God's response was, "My grace is sufficient for you, for power is perfected in weakness." (II Cor. 12:7-9)
I have been asking the Lord if this health problem could be something I need in order to remind me that my life is in His hands, and that life on this Earth is brief, and I must make the most of the time I do have here. I am reminded that in comparison to eternity my life here is just a vapor that appears for a little while and then vanishes away. James 4:14
Now, you may be wondering why I titled this post as I did. In my circumstances it would be easy for me to succumb to fear; fear of cancer, fear of death, fear of my circumstances, etc., but what is of fear cannot be of faith. See Hebrews 11:1. The two states of mind cannot continue to coexist, for one will eventually win out over the other.
I choose to fear the Lord, and have faith in Him. My life is in His hands. He knows me and the plans that He has for my life, and if I am trusting and believing in Him, then I will be walking by faith and not succumb to fear. I am reminded of Psalm 90:12 "So teach us to number our days, that we may present to You a heart of wisdom." I thank the Lord for every day that He gives me here so that I can prepare for the wonderful day when I see Him face to face.
"The Lord is my light and my salvation; Whom shall I fear? The Lord is the defense of my life; Whom shall I dread?" Psalm 27:1
I choose to walk by faith and fear the Lord.
So, I think about the Apostle Paul and his famous "thorn in the flesh." We don't really know what that "thorn" was, but we know that Paul, who had such a close relationship with the Lord that he was able to write most of the New Testament, prayed to God three times requesting that He remove it. God's response was, "My grace is sufficient for you, for power is perfected in weakness." (II Cor. 12:7-9)
I have been asking the Lord if this health problem could be something I need in order to remind me that my life is in His hands, and that life on this Earth is brief, and I must make the most of the time I do have here. I am reminded that in comparison to eternity my life here is just a vapor that appears for a little while and then vanishes away. James 4:14
Now, you may be wondering why I titled this post as I did. In my circumstances it would be easy for me to succumb to fear; fear of cancer, fear of death, fear of my circumstances, etc., but what is of fear cannot be of faith. See Hebrews 11:1. The two states of mind cannot continue to coexist, for one will eventually win out over the other.
I choose to fear the Lord, and have faith in Him. My life is in His hands. He knows me and the plans that He has for my life, and if I am trusting and believing in Him, then I will be walking by faith and not succumb to fear. I am reminded of Psalm 90:12 "So teach us to number our days, that we may present to You a heart of wisdom." I thank the Lord for every day that He gives me here so that I can prepare for the wonderful day when I see Him face to face.
"The Lord is my light and my salvation; Whom shall I fear? The Lord is the defense of my life; Whom shall I dread?" Psalm 27:1
I choose to walk by faith and fear the Lord.
Tuesday, January 20, 2015
Gerson Therapy Success
Ok, folks! My experiment with the Gerson Therapy is turning out pretty well. I have now been on the therapy for almost two years, and I have gone for fifteen months with no change. I know that doesn't sound very exciting, but let me explain.
Here is a little recap of the events of my healing so far:
January, 2013 - PET scan and CT scan shows a 1.3 cm nodule in the lower left lung, and numerous lymph nodes enlarged and "lighting up" on the PET scan.
September, 2013 - CT scan shows nodule shrunk to 0.8 x 0.5 cm. All lymph nodes appear normal and no remaining evidence of metastasis.
May, 2014 - CT scan shows no change. All that remains is the small nodule.
December, 2014 - CT scan again shows no change.
To sum up, there has been no change since September of 2013. The pulmonologist says if there is no change for two years the nodule that is left will be considered "benign." I like the sound of that word!
Here is my plan now. I will slowly wean myself off the therapy for the next month or so. The end of February I will have been on it for two years, which is the minimum amount of time that Gerson recommends. I will, of course, continue to eat healthy foods and drink some juices. Then, I will have another scan in September and hope that all will be the same or better.
I have checked with the Gerson people about my latest scan and my future plans. They say that sometimes a tumor will wall itself off, making it difficult for the body to break it down, but as long as my blood work is good, and I am feeling well they are not too concerned about it. I have also read that when a tumor dies it does not always totally disappear. It would take major surgery to remove it, and I am not willing to risk that. The other option would be to go back on the therapy full force to see if the nodule can be broken down, but I am not willing to do that either at this time. If the scan in September shows a change for the worse, then of course I would get back on the therapy right away. I am not expecting that to happen now that I know how to eat right and take care of my body. I feel great and am probably healthier than I have ever been.
I have trusted God thus far, and He has been faithful to lead me in the right path. I have no reason to believe that it will be any different from here on. I trust Him with my life. He is my Creator, my Savior, and my Lord. He will guide me. He has never let me down. God is good! PTL!
Here is a little recap of the events of my healing so far:
January, 2013 - PET scan and CT scan shows a 1.3 cm nodule in the lower left lung, and numerous lymph nodes enlarged and "lighting up" on the PET scan.
September, 2013 - CT scan shows nodule shrunk to 0.8 x 0.5 cm. All lymph nodes appear normal and no remaining evidence of metastasis.
May, 2014 - CT scan shows no change. All that remains is the small nodule.
December, 2014 - CT scan again shows no change.
To sum up, there has been no change since September of 2013. The pulmonologist says if there is no change for two years the nodule that is left will be considered "benign." I like the sound of that word!
Here is my plan now. I will slowly wean myself off the therapy for the next month or so. The end of February I will have been on it for two years, which is the minimum amount of time that Gerson recommends. I will, of course, continue to eat healthy foods and drink some juices. Then, I will have another scan in September and hope that all will be the same or better.
I have checked with the Gerson people about my latest scan and my future plans. They say that sometimes a tumor will wall itself off, making it difficult for the body to break it down, but as long as my blood work is good, and I am feeling well they are not too concerned about it. I have also read that when a tumor dies it does not always totally disappear. It would take major surgery to remove it, and I am not willing to risk that. The other option would be to go back on the therapy full force to see if the nodule can be broken down, but I am not willing to do that either at this time. If the scan in September shows a change for the worse, then of course I would get back on the therapy right away. I am not expecting that to happen now that I know how to eat right and take care of my body. I feel great and am probably healthier than I have ever been.
I have trusted God thus far, and He has been faithful to lead me in the right path. I have no reason to believe that it will be any different from here on. I trust Him with my life. He is my Creator, my Savior, and my Lord. He will guide me. He has never let me down. God is good! PTL!
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