Untreated Cancer

[Zilla Saurus]

I am fairly comfortable, and confident in what I am doing, but am wondering if there are things I could be doing differently.

I have a client, mid 30's, diagnosed with breast cancer for the 2nd time. First time she had a lumpectomy, and lymphectomy. She regrets doing this. Has lost some sensation in one arm due to superficial nerves being cut during the removal of some lymphnodes for a biopsy. This was before I saw her.

Now, the cancer is back, in the same breast. She is refusing any and all treatment. She doesn't want the side effects of chemo, radiation, or surgery. She is very much an alternative/spiritual thinking type of person. She is in contact with her medical doctor, who is monitoring the growth of the cancer. She meditates, and is doing "A Course of Miracles" (spiritual book on the "real" teachings of Jesus)

She is seeing me now for pain in her shoulders due to computer work. The L one is more restricted I think because of scar tissue. She does self breast massage, as directed by her physician, so I don't think lymphatic drainage would be out of the question.

At the moment I am doing a lot of active release on her for the adhesions in her shoulders, sweedish massage, trigger point work and stretching. This is what she wants, and I"ve been wracking my brain, as to whether there is anything else I could be doing, other than what she wants and supporting her decision to refuse treatment.

 

[Cookie_Cohen]

See if you can encourage her to find a holistic doctor in the area or someone who deals in oriental medicine. A lot of times they will be able to offer another form of natural support to help what you are doing for her. Then she would only be taking vitamins and herbs as supplements as opposed to radiation or chemotherapy.

 

[smartgirl06010]

I would suggest she support her spiritual work with alternative, Integrated medicine. Homeopathy too.

A doctor who knows his stuff in alternative medicine could be invaluable.

Also I would have her enhance and support all her therapies with Reiki. It complements and does not interfere.

 

[dudeydogdog]

She currently sees a European trained Osteopath, and eats an organic diet. A naturopath might be a great addition. I have in the past incorporated some reiki into her treatments, but not lately, I will revist that. Thank you for the suggestions

Myrrha

 

[Chariot]

I wish her all the best. Her frame of mind is most of the battle, and she seems to have that set in a very positive way.

I'm no herb specialist, but I drink Essaic tea for Epstein Barr and have heard positive stories about it for other issues.

 

[cheater hater]

Hello,

I'm not a MT, I know I should not post here. I hope my advice is useful anyway: I witnessed how Qigong practice and TCM helped a friend with her Multiple-sclerosis, basically stopping her relapses.

Find her a TCM-doctor, AND someone who teaches internal martial arts and/or qigong. and tell her to train. 2,3,4 hours a day. philosophising won't help her, maybe hard work will.

help in finding someone who knows what he does.
http://www.dragonslist.com/
http://www.emptyflower.com

 

[Jo Momma]

I just wanted to update this thread. This client is now in palliative care, with very little time left. She benefited greatly from the energy work I restarted with her. It made her feel much better. She has since stopped seeing me, for a multitude of reasons, but enjoyed her treatments.

Thank you everyone for your help