There’s nothing worse then trying to exercise, eat right, watch your fat intake and control your blood pressure, only to be diagnosed with cancer. Cancer always seems to invade our lives suddenly, from out of the blue. In some people’s family there is a history of cancer. They partially expect it, but it is still a shock. For others, there is no history. There is no marker or rhyme or reason for them to be struck down with such an illness. How does one handle it when it happens?

Of course the first step is to wonder. What does this mean? Why is this happening to me? One begins to wonder about God and the universe, or if stress or negativity has caused it to happen. One begins to look at alternative medicine cures, while at the same time one is fighting off loving relatives who don’t actually respect one’s point of view and wants him to do anything, even get his head cut off, if necessary, to get rid of the cancer.

This is devastating. When I got diagnosed with prostate cancer, a form of cancer that was understood as something they had a lot of success getting rid of, all of these things happened to me. I don’t know if I rationalized it all, but I began to see my prostate cancer as something that broke me out of my complacency and the illusion that my life would last forever, and reminded me that I could go at any time.

It helped me see that my life was miserable at the time. My job was miserable. I was being pressed and oppressed on all sides in a situation that I felt that I couldn’t let go. I found that many people that I thought trusted me argued with me constantly, not honoring my right to make decisions on the type of treatment I was going to have. I found support from places where I never thought I would find it, and lack of support and callousness from other places.

From the whole experience I realized that life will not last forever. Life is very unpredictable. We can work to take care of ourselves as much as we like, but sometimes it is just the role of the dice. We like to think that we are in control and we are to a certain extent, but the truth is that we can go at any time.

Have you or a loved one been diagnosed with cancer? What does it mean to you? Can you find some hope in this time of darkness. Can you find a pearl, or make a pearl, out of this major irritant? What is important to you in your life? These are questions that you can address now, and you find answers. The most important thing, I think, is to do just that. This can be done as one gets out of oneself and begins to notice, if one can, that the world is going on around him or her as if nothing is going on.

The trees and flowers are growing. The night skies are beautiful. Children are being born and people are dying. The whole world is going on all around you as if it doesn’t care that you may be dying. Upon observing this would it be difficult to deduce that you might go on just like the world after your body dies? The essence of you, that part of you that makes you who you are, perhaps, will go on after. Think on these things. All of the spiritual practices in the world tell us this.

If you believe that there is nothing and that you will just go into oblivion, that isn’t too bad either, because you won’t be around to experience anything. No matter what happens, therefor, everything will work out.

If you are cured things will work out. If you are not cured things will work out. It is therefor intelligent in the midst of this darkness, pain and suffering, to be happy. It is important not to mourn these days, but to enjoy them, because they may be the last days that you will partake of this life as the person you are, with the friends that you have. Celebrate the day, because whether you are dying now or cancer, or you are dying more slowly from natural causes, we are all in the state of physically dying as soon as the body stops regenerating itself sometimes around the age of forty.

Dr. John W. Gilmore is a D. Min. in Creation Spirituality. He is a writer, martial arts teacher, healer, and spiritual director. To find more writings like this visit this ezine, or our Practical Spirituality Journal at dswellness.com dswellness.com There you can explore the several books that Dr. John Gilmore has written that will strengthen you mind, body, and spirit by reminding you of who you really are. You can also partake of our free Stress Reduction 101 Course from this website.

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In the case of skin cancer, you can buy good health, or at least good prevention, and for very little. I’m specifically referring to things you can do on your own.

1. Examine your skin every month. Your whole body. Look for very dark or irregular moles or even specs.

*When I was in my 20’s and shared an apartment with a roommate,
she started dating an Aesthetician. I have no idea how this caught
his eye, but he asked to see my left hand, turned the palm side up and said,
“You better get this looked at”. I had no idea what he was talking about.

When I say, it wasn’t a mole, I mean it wasn’t a mole. It was so tiny you could hardly see it. It was no more than a dot. I thought he was nuts. But I could see he was deadly serious so I made an appointment to see a dermatologist, and I had it removed. Afterward, the doctor told me not to be concerned about it, and I immediately forgot about it.

Until 15 years later when my husband called from his dermatologist’s office to tell me he had melanoma. Immediately, I knew what it was because of my long forgotten experience. In my husband’s case, it turned out to be deadly.

2. USE – USE – USE SUNSCREEN

There is some debate going on right now about how effective sunscreen really is, and whether it really blocks the rays the way they say they do. But each day new and better ones are coming out, so it’s worth getting the best you can afford (read up about what needs to be in there, or ask a dermatologist).

But what’s makes sunscreen effective isn’t only what’s in it. It’s how it’s applied. Most people apply it once a day, if at all. It needs to be reapplied every 2 hours, or more often if you are in and out of the water, or sweating, or are, for lengthy periods of time, in the sun. If you don’t apply it properly, you’re not using your full chunk of armor.

3. PROTECT YOUR EYES

Use UV Sunglasses. An opthamologist called me from Michigan (in the winter!). That’s when I first learned – not about UV Sunglasses – but about how many people get cancer in and around the eye.

4. GET SUN PROTECTIVE CLOTHING

You won’t always find fabrics that feel good to your skin. But do the
research. There are many companies making UV clothing today and eventually you will find something acceptable. And don’t give up. Every day new things come on the market. You’ll probably find it on the internet.

5. ACCESSORIES TO BLOCK THE SUN

There is an enormous variety of accessories, from UV head scarves, to UV gloves, to UV Hats and UV Umbrellas. And there are many, many more. Some cover part of your arms (for driving). There is enough out there to find protection that is comfortable for you and fits in with your lifestyle.

LYNN ROSE is the founder of Soleil Chic UV Umbrellas. After a long career as a pianist-vocalist-composer and award-winning screenwriter, Lynn changed her career after losing her husband to malignant melanoma. SOLEIL CHIC umbrellas have been seen on THE TODAY SHOW as well as in the hands of celebrities like Cate Blanchett. Soleil Chic umbrellas are endorsed by top doctors including a dermatologist, rheumatologist, plastic surgeon and professor of anatomy and neurobiology. The Mayo Clinc recommends Lynn Rose’s umbrellas as well. Top resort/spas such as the Ritz-Carlton, Lake Las Vegas, and The Fairmont Kea Lani, Maui, carry her products. Soleil Chic’s worldwide customer base continues to increase every day.

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Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma is a term that describes a group of over 30 subtypes of lymphoma, each of which grows and differentiates at a different rate and so responds differently to treatment. Even though the subtypes are all individual they exhibit very similar symptoms and so a list of common symptoms associated with lymphoma have been produced by doctors and researchers.

Primary Symptom
The primary symptom that suggests the presence of lymphoma is a painless swelling of the lymph glands. These can be found in a number of body areas however the main ones that can be felt with the hand are in the neck, just above the jaw line on either side of the throat, in the armpit area and in the groin. It may be that only one of these areas is affected and so lymphoma is often missed until the swelling grows and starts to become uncomfortable. Not every case of lymph gland swelling is caused by lymphoma and there are a number of other, less serious, conditions that can make the glands swell. Thus if you do experience any swelling you should not jump to the conclusion that you have cancer; it is much more likely to be due to a simple infection.

Other Symptoms
If non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma is not detected early then there is the possibility that the cancerous cells will break away from the main site of growth and spread to secondary sites in the body. At this point the disease become systemic and obvious symptoms start to become apparent. These symptoms can include fever, night sweats, unexplained weight loss, abdominal distension and occasionally anemia. Anemia has its own set of symptoms including pale skin, tiredness, and chronic fatigue. Many of these symptoms are caused by the immune system response to the cancerous cells and they are often severe enough to cause the patient to consult a doctor.

Diagnosis
Once a doctor is consulted it is only a matter of time before a diagnosis of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma is made. A general physician will be able to diagnose possible lymphoma however the patient will be referred to a specialist so that a number of diagnostic tests can be carried out. Lymphoma can be confirmed using blood tests however more precise tests will then be needed in order to detect the exact type of lymphoma present, how fast it is growing and what stage it has reached. These additional tests will include CT and MRI scans of the main body areas i.e. the chest, abdomen and pelvis areas, x-rays and in severe cases a bone marrow biopsy.

Treatment
Once non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma is detected and properly diagnosed then treatment will start soon after. The type of treatment that is recommended will depend on what stage the lymphoma has reached because some forms of treatment are useless against late stage cancer. In very advanced cases it may be that treatment is pointless and palliative care is all that can be offered. Thus it is important to consult a doctor as soon as possible if any of the symptoms mentioned above are felt, even if it is just to put the mind at ease.

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With increasing pollution and unhealthy lifestyles, particularly related to diets, the instance of colon cancer is on the rise. One way of tackling the disease is by preventing the formation of colon cancer in the first place. We all tend to brush our teeth, or take a shower on a daily basis, but we ignore cleansing out insides until some form of disease strikes. With this being the case, colon cleansing formulas are known to clean our entire digestive system, thereby ensuring a healthy life.

Toxins are known to accumulate in the digestive tract and lead to poor digestion along with colon build up and other complications like constipation. This, in turn, leads to long-term health problems that sometimes result in serious disease.
This being the scenario, there are a number of colon cleansers that are available in the market to treat the problem. The formula of these colon cleansers varies according to the system used. For instance, there are traditional formulas that are based on certain chemicals. There are also alternate systems that have their own age-old formulas, consisting of herbs and other natural ingredients. The advantage of formulas with naturally occurring herbs is that don’t lead to future side affects even after prolonged use. One can find literally thousands of colon cleansing products on the market. Chinese medicine and Ayurvedic compositions from India are good examples of colon cleansers with natural ingredients in them.
Although there are a variety of colon cleansing formulas available, perhaps the best formula lies in your diet. A healthy low-fat, high-fiber diet is perhaps the best formula when it comes to prevention of colon cancer and diseases related to the digestive system.

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