How to Stand up to Cancer and Become One of Many Cancer-Survivor Stories

Have you ever wondered how you could stand up to cancer if you ever received a cancer diagnosis? Almost everyone has a family member or a friend that has been diagnosed with cancer. While a cancer diagnosis is one of the hardest things that anyone will ever face, there is hope. Although years ago a cancer diagnosis often meant losing your life, things have changed for the better. Today, there are many approaches to battling cancer successfully, both conventionally and in alternative medicine. If you or someone you know is fighting against cancer, the following suggestions can help you so you too can stand up to cancer.

Difficulty: Challenging

Instructions

1. Stand up to cancer by remaining positive. Although this may sound easier than what it really is, it’ll work to your advantage. Research indicates that prolonged or deep emotional stress can deplete the body’s immune resources. It diminishes the levels of B and T cells, both essential in fighting disease. Additionally, the body produces fewer antibodies like IgA (a type of immunoglobulin that aids in fighting infection), and killer cells become less responsive.

2. Surround yourself by those who love you and support you. Statistics show that cancer patients with supportive families and friends fare better when coping with a chronic illness. Stay away from negative persons or situations. Focus your physical energy and immune resources to heal your body rather than dealing with negativity.

3. Engage in relaxing activities that you enjoy. This can serve as a de-stressing technique. Patients dealing with cancer must do all they can to minimize stress in their life, as stress lowers immunity.

4. Make positive lifestyle changes; one major influencing factor is diet. If possible, eat whole foods such as organic fruits and vegetables. Avoid processed meats and canned items. Although food preservatives are a controversial issue, the fact is that your body has to protect itself from any toxins you ingest instead of focusing on getting rid of cancer cells. Stand up to cancer as you give your body wholesome nutrition to help fight cancerous cells.

5. Use the sun’s light to your advantage. Walking 10 to 15 minutes three times per week in the morning’s sunlight does more than just provide vitamin D. Vitamin D3, which is a vitamin that affects hormone levels, also inhibits cancer cell growth. Laboratory tests conducted on animals reveal that vitamin D3 slowed down the progression of various types of cancers including leukemia, breast cancer, and mammary tumors.

6. Research your options. There are many types of chemotherapy like alkylating agents (most effective in the cell’s resting phase), plant alkaloids (derived from plants) and anti-tumor antibiotics. Additionally, alternative medicine also has many options to offer such as naturopathic remedies, herbal supplements, acupuncture, reflexology, iridology and many more. There is hope after receiving a cancer diagnosis, and hope is essential to help a patient stand up to cancer and become a survivor.

7. Look for a cancer treatment program that incorporates nutrition, mental health and the strengthening of the immune system. Along with destroying cancer cells, these 3 factors are critical in order to stand up to cancer.

Tips & Warnings

• Conventional doctors won’t always discuss all your options with you, especially when it comes to alternative treatments. It’s up to you to stand up to cancer and research all your options.
• Education can help empower you to fight the disease and help you remain positive while dealing with cancer.
• Consider Cancer Treatment Centers of America if you want a program that promotes a conventional approach as well as immune-strengthening techniques.
• Exercise caution. Although alternative treatments have helped many cancer patients, seek the help of a qualified professional. Not all natural practitioners are qualified to help individuals with such serious conditions such as cancer.

Resources

• How to Treat Tumors with Herbal Supplements
• How to Benefit From Inversion Therapy

[claycath]

on 6/17/2009 Great advice! I'm forwarding this on to a friend who has just been diagnosed with cancer.

[sonni57]

on 6/4/2009 My mother survived cancer and is still alive over 20 years later.