Cancer: A Continual Battle with an Enemy Within

On July 31, I was truly grateful to compete at the 2021 Keystone State Games in Pennsylvania in 400 meters, long jump, 100 meters, 200 meters, and 1500 meters race walk.  With heartfelt gratitude I was able to get a gold medal in the 400 meters and the long jump events.  I was able to get bronze medals in the 100 meters, 200 meters, and 1500 meters race walk. I'm dedicating all medals in each event to my Dad (and Mom looking down from Heaven above) and the outstanding radiation oncologists and entire medical staff at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center for helping me and supporting me during the long continual battle over the last 4 to 5 years. 

Fighting cancer is a continual battle with an enemy which is within.  Every individual person has key internal and external influencing factors, determinants, and mechanisms which directly impact their highly complex and integrated immune system response – which is very critical for overall wellness and wellbeing.  Internally, each person has their very own unique DNA which intrinsically impacts their body’s various cells, organs, critical subsystems, systems (e.g., central nervous system, neuromuscular system, and metabolic system, etc.), inherent traits, and unique characteristics.  Externally, there exists a plethora of environmental factors which include, but not limited to, quality of air/water/food, stresses, personal responsibilities, obligations, liabilities, living conditions, personal interactions and relationships, emotional/mental health, adverse substance abuse/addiction, and many others – all of which directly impact overall health, daily experiences, and lifestyle.

There also exists an important interrelationship, correlation, and balance between the main causes of inflammation and the commensurate immune system response based on the underpinning of positive lifestyle of the specific individual. To enhance the overall wellness and wellbeing, one specific key area of focus must be on the effective boosting of the immune system response.  From the onset, it is always very important for each and every individual person to consult with highly qualified allopathic medical professionals on the different available pathways to boosting the individual immune system response - through innovative treatment, therapies along with medication - if required.

Along with the various allopathic methodologies and approaches for treatment and associated therapies, integrated alternative holistic approaches may also supplement, support, and assist in effectively the boosting immune system response.  Depending on everyone’s specific needs and choices, a customized holistic strategy and plan can be developed incorporating international (e.g., eastern and western) best practices and implemented to improve overall wellness and wellbeing.  The main underlying driver throughout the entire lifecycle process is to: always be highly mindful, live in the moment, continually stay positive, generate positive thoughts, have good habits, and radiate positive energy. 

I'm always staying positive and always going to cross the finish line.  Fight On! 

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