Marinol: Don’t Have #Chemo Without It

- April 4, 2009 -

Author’s Note I am not a doctor and nothing in this blog or on this website should ever be construed as medical advice Howdy Cancer Network Today I want to dedicate my blog to giving some lessons learned about taking Marinol to ease the effects of chemotherapy It’s something I’ve done for many years and I simply would not have chemo now without it But it’s a complicated relationship one that requires some experience to help in planning logistics I offer my decade of chemo Marinol experience in hopes that it helps others going through treatments If you’re not taking… Read More →

"Releasing #Cancer" (Review of The Sedona Method)

- April 1, 2009 -

So if you’ve been following my blogs to this point you’re well aware of how strongly I believe in the mind body connection as it relates to cancer survivorship Recently I’ve had the distinct pleasure of reading a book that has changed my life And taken my beliefs and practices of caring for my mind body health to another level The book is called The Sedano Method It’s written by a gentleman named Hale Dwoskin I’d like to use this blog to summarize what I’ve learned after reading this book and why I believe it’s so relevant to those affected… Read More →

Steady...But a Good Kinda Steady.

- March 22, 2009 -

As I sat in the chemo room yesterday receiving my court-ordered toxins I took some time to really reflect on the inner working of my oncologist’s office from a business point of view Here’s one scene that I observed which I found of particular interest Let me know how you feel about this Chemo Day I’ve had treatments on off now for years I’ve long since stopped counting As most of you have heard Michigan and Southeast Michigan in particular is not a financially thriving locale these days And that economic implosion has now made its way into our healthcare… Read More →

Perfect Patient

- March 18, 2009 -

People always ask me how I seem to do so well when going through chemotherapy I’m fully convinced that it’s my positive mental attitude that makes the difference Let me share with you an example from my recent trip to Dr Jeff’s office this past Monday When I check in at the front desk I’m handed a page check sheet that runs through a bunch of possible side effects from the chemo It ranges from nausea to nerve damage It’s a self-rating system where you circle the number to that applies to you means no issues while is about as… Read More →

Get Outta The Weeds!

- March 10, 2009 -

Folks I know things are tough right now Everyone is paying the price for our collective gluttony of years gone by We are facing a global financial collapse over the next couple of years In addition many of you who are reading this are facing cancer or someone you care about is There’s a lot to be down about right now But you have a choice The circumstances that are occurring in your life do NOT dictate how your life turns out The only thing that directly impacts you is how you choose to view your situation You control the… Read More →