Fighting Cancer - Holistic Approaches

As a person diagnosed with cancer for the first time and also a pure novice to cancer, it was very difficult for me in trying to understand and appreciate the challenges as well as the various methodologies and approaches for treatment and associated therapies.

From the onset, keeping an open mind, it is always very important to get highly qualified multiple professional opinions on different available pathways to address effective course of action.  Throughout the process, with proper science, innovation and technology, it is essential to clearly understand the nature of the diagnosis, the probable and possible underlying cause(s), the effective course of corrective action(s), and the likely impact and outcome(s) if the corrective action(s) are implemented along with risks and mitigation.

Through an interactive, consultative, collaborative, and focused process with the different physicians, I had to deal with specific options such as; surgery, chemotherapy, standard radiation, high dose radiation, hormone therapy and brachytherapy.  In addition, after additional advice and consultation, I accepted the fact that I must also undertake restorative, regenerative, and alternative holistic therapies such as Yoga, Pranayama, Ayurveda, Tai Chi, and related pathways.  I realize that it is very critical to clearly listen, understand and appreciate what is being advised to me by the various physicians and to make and take personal time to concentrate, contemplate and meditate prior to arriving at a definitive decision on taking next steps.  I also realize it is very important to undertake a proactive focus as well as accepting personal responsibility to continually stay positive and avoid negative energy.

In addition, there must be individual emphasis on paying daily attention to constructively undertaking positive lifestyle changes in ensuring proper rest, diet, wellness, wellbeing, exercise, balance, and motivation.  Also, continual emphasis on further enhancing health, fitness and training (if possible) to preclude direct impact of adverse side effects and symptoms from the prescribed treatment and therapies.

I realize cancer is an uphill journey which I cannot ever be over-confident nor ever look back, but, only move forward with each step and doing my best in staying positive.  It is also very important to be highly “mindful” and take it hour-by-hour, day-by-day and week-by-week – as long as it takes to complete this journey.

The purpose of any and all mentoring, focusing on holistic wellness, health, sports, fitness, nutrition, yoga, ayurveda and related is to promote healthy lifestyles and balance between Spirit-Mind-Body. This includes any and all associated proven processes, methods, techniques, therapies which may also include educational purposes with the goal of creating awareness and disseminating information. All information on the Blog in no way precludes the mandatory need for seeking definitive prior advice, diagnosis and/or treatment from a qualified medical physician and/or specialist related to Spirit-Mind-Body fitness and/or training program(s). Prior to starting any Spirit-Mind-Body fitness and/or training program(s), it is mandatory to get a thorough examination by a qualified medical physician and/or specialist. In addition, a medical physician and/or specialist’s approval must be obtained prior to undertaking any Spirit-Mind-Body fitness and/or training program and as well as continual examination(s) by a medical physician and/or specialist during the entire duration and course of undertaking any Spirit-Mind-Body fitness and/or training program(s).