[lightworker888]

It seems to me that this thread is going in 2 directions at the same time with paths that cross.

I don't think that anyone is trying to convince others of what to do, but each person is really passionate about the position s/he is taking based on life experience.

Those that have been successful with conventional treatment are usually grateful to still be here and many have modified their lifestyle to do their best to stay as long as they can. They are appreciative of their medical practitioners and feel that they "owe" their life to the interventions that were given.

My late husband died in 1978 at 37 of colon cancer and at that time we were told that diet was not a factor. He deliberately chose to follow his medical doctor rather than his chinese heritage and I knowing what I know now, he had many body messages that he ignored and at the time our diet was largely red meat in large quantity. He also had the "personality" that internalized everything so vibrationally he was supporting the disease. Genetically he was from a large family and all of the other members are long lived so I don't think that genetics was a major factor.

All that being said, I think that the other path that is being discussed is related to prevention and to make others aware of how our choices in food, thought and being, play into the big picture. It is well documented and eastern and ayurvedic medicine understand the connections. Western medicine is the new kid on the block and has lots of new and wonderful tools to add, but it does not have the long history as yet. Add to that the influence of Big Pharma on all the different aspects of our lives and it makes choice making that much more of a challenge.

I am happy that so many are still with us through their conventional cancer journey. I would love to see the day when all of us could know in our own being that the choices we are offered are truly in our best interest and we didn't have to rely so much on "experts" to tell us what is right for us. It has been said that we are our own worst enemy and that we also know what is best for us. It would be great to have such trust in self that we could tell the difference!

For anyone interested, I recommend Louise Hay, a metaphysicist, who works with those with AIDS now. Her understanding of the body and disease connection is of real value to anyone who is on this path. She had cervical cancer and recognized the vibrational and historical connection and was able to shift the internal soup. She has been teaching for many years and has written many books including, "You can Heal your Life". I keep a copy of Heal your Body by my bed and in the office and I find that the connections are always relevant.

I think that one of the biggest factors is belief in your decision and for those on a cancer journey I wish you strength and trust in yourself and the choices you make.

For those who are on the preventative path, there is TONS of info available to help you take active charge of your life. Remember that it is your life and you are the one living the consequences of the choices you make, so do your best to make an informed decision about your life choices. That's all that you can do and that is all you need to do. No decision is also a decision by default, but the consequences are still yours.

I'll get off the soap box now. Sorry for being so long winded, but I am passionate about encouraging anyone to be actively involved in the decision making process of their life choices. Be the driver of your own bus!

LW888