In the past two weeks, I’ve had three sessions with a gifted healer named Diana in the beautiful space she’s created solely for healing. Diana does something that is often vaguely referred to as “Energy Work” or “Energy Healing” - which doesn’t really tell you anything about what actually happens in a session with her. All I know for certain is that twice I’ve arrived [...]
Archive for July, 2009
Energy Work
Posted in Journal Entries on July 29, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Alternatives
Posted in Journal Entries on July 27, 2009 | 4 Comments »
If you’ve read any of my previous entries, you’re already aware that I’ve chosen the conventional allopathic treatments for cancer (surgery, radiation, chemo – or as some have described it: slash, burn, poison). I guess I have to admit I never seriously considered not going the traditional route. I’m aware there are people who forgo the conventional treatments entirely in favor of [...]
Going Public
Posted in Journal Entries, Misc on July 24, 2009 | 4 Comments »
So, the blog went live this morning. The announcement email went out and within minutes a few folks were actually reading what I’d written so far…(eek!). When I first considered writing a blog about my experience with cancer, I was pretty nervous about “exposing” myself so candidly for the world to read. But, then, after you’ve had ten [...]
Upcoming Appointments
Posted in Appointments on July 23, 2009 | 1 Comment »
For those of you who want to know what’s scheduled to happen when with treatment, here’s a list of my upcoming appointments and procedures. (By the way, I’ve learned already that these things are subject to change quickly). Wed 8/5 @ 9:00 - Ultrasound at UNM in Albuquerque (this is to help “stage” the cancer) Fri 8/7 @ 9:30 - PET Scan @ [...]
It finally hits me
Posted in Journal Entries on July 22, 2009 | 1 Comment »
It took a full week, but the meltdown finally came. On Tuesday afternoon, I had my first meeting at the Cancer Center (official name: Christus-St. Vincent Regional Cancer Center) with Dr. Han, the Radiation Oncologist who will be in charge of the radiation portion of my treatment. My dear friend Natasya (known to some of you as Tasya) accompanied me [...]
Surgery and Recovery
Posted in Journal Entries on July 21, 2009 | 3 Comments »
I walked through the doors of The Cancer Center in Santa Fe for the first time today. I’m scheduled to go back again tomorrow for another meeting. Then, in about two weeks, I’ll begin making daily pilgrimages there in the hope of shrinking a rectal tumor down to nothing. I got the official diagnosis of [...]
