A week ago today, my Mother was diagnosed with a late stage of Breast Cancer, and remains hospitalized. Cancer, in any form, is life altering for the patient as well as the family and friends that surround them.
In the last week, there have been endless talks on chemotherapy, radiation, lumpsectomy, and mastectomy, in order to come up with an appropriate treatment plan. I was surprised to learn that the Cancer Hospital fully supports Holistic Practices for cancer patients.
Holistic practices are recommended in addition to your treatment plan. These practices are not deemed as healing or as a cure, but rather as relaxation and peace of mind. The whole process is hard mentally as well as physically.
My Mother’s first Reiki session with me was a few weeks ago. She described this as a deep relaxation that was hard to put into words. I plan to move forward with these sessions with her, in conjunction with her treatment plan. She will indeed, be the first client that I have had as a cancer patient.
For more information on the holistic practices, please visit BreastCancer.org for information on “Dealing with Chemotherapy Fears”.
From Jackie Tomlin, “Please be advised that my Mother’s cancer is external, to which you will find little to no publications on.” “She initially entered the ER in hopes of having what she thought, was an abscess lanced.” “Though we are told to check for lumps or dimples, you need to have any change checked by a medical doctor immediately.” “We are told that this is approximately a year old.”
Cancer in any form should be a reminder to all of us to begin “Living”, as tomorrow is never guaranteed. Please feel free to share your stories and experiences here or contact Jackie directly through her website. Take the challenge to live each day as if it were your last.
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