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Cold Showers: Your Key to Perfect Vibrant Health – Learn the Top ‍ 5 Benefits
Learn about the top 5 health benefits of cold showers using the Wim Hof Method.

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Cold Showers: Your Key to Perfect Vibrant Health - Learn the Top ‍ 5 Benefits | My Healing Journey Learn about the top 5 health benefits of cold showers using the Wim Hof Method.

Avelumab added to PBS and latest scan results

It’s over twelve months since my stage IV metastatic bladder cancer diagnosis. My latest scan results show no active cancer in my abdomen or bones. I’m genuinely grateful for the support of my extended team and family in achieving these excellent results. Luckily, bladder cancer is a cancer that responds well to immunotherapy. I participated… Continue reading Avelumab added to PBS and latest scan results

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Avelumab added to PBS and latest scan results | My Healing Journey It's over twelve months since my stage IV metastatic bladder cancer diagnosis. My latest scan results show no active cancer in my abdomen or bones. I'm

What causes bladder cancer?

Bladder cancer risk factors and causes including the urinary microbiome role in DNA mutations

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What causes bladder cancer? | My Healing Journey Bladder cancer risk factors and causes including the urinary microbiome role in DNA mutations

How to climb out of the cancer diagnosis black hole

The signs and symptoms of bladder cancer, its diagnosis and how to climb out of the cancer diagnosis black hole of despair.

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How to climb out of the cancer diagnosis black hole | My Healing Journey The signs and symptoms of bladder cancer, its diagnosis and how to climb out of the cancer diagnosis black hole of despair.

13. What the Hell is Cancer Immunotherapy and Why Should I Care?

In 2020 while I was in remission, I heard a podcast on ABC’s Conversations about The Secret Life of the Plover. Andrew Darby, the author of the book Flight Lines, spoke of his journey of being diagnosed with Stage IV Lung Cancer while writing the book. Chasing the summer, grey plovers travel up to 12,000… Continue reading 13. What the Hell is Cancer Immunotherapy and Why Should I Care?

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13. What the Hell is Cancer Immunotherapy and Why Should I Care? | My Healing Journey In 2020 while I was in remission, I heard a podcast on ABC’s Conversations about The Secret Life of the Plover. Andrew Darby, the author of the book

12. How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Chemotherapy

In 2019, I found the decision to undertake chemotherapy (chemo) difficult. My oncologist clarified that it was like an insurance policy with no guarantees that my cancer would not return. I was traumatised from the lengthy stay in hospital and adjusting to the neobladder. I went into the treatment believing it would poison me instead.… Continue reading 12. How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Chemotherapy

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12. How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Chemotherapy | My Healing Journey In 2019, I found the decision to undertake chemotherapy (chemo) difficult. My oncologist clarified that it was like an insurance policy with no guarantees

11. Under The Knife – Bladder Cancer Surgery

Surgery in the form of transurethral resection of a bladder tumour (TURBT) or cystectomy (bladder removal) is integral to treating most people with bladder cancer. After bladder removal, you must also choose between the type of urinary diversion, including a neobladder or incontinent diversion. The type of surgery depends on the stage of the cancer.… Continue reading 11. Under The Knife – Bladder Cancer Surgery

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11. Under The Knife - Bladder Cancer Surgery | My Healing Journey Surgery in the form of transurethral resection of a bladder tumour (TURBT) or cystectomy (bladder removal) is integral to treating most people with

10. Diet the Gut Microbiome and Cancer

The science shows that a healthy diet lowers cancer risk and enhances treatment. But adhering to these directives can be tricky unless you understand the mechanism. And it appears that the mechanism is once more directly related to the gut microbiome. I found that understanding the mechanism that controls and regulates the immune systems is… Continue reading 10. Diet the Gut Microbiome and Cancer

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10. Diet the Gut Microbiome and Cancer | My Healing Journey The science shows that a healthy diet lowers cancer risk and enhances treatment. But adhering to these directives can be tricky unless you understand the

9. The Best Supplements For Cancer Treatment

The role of supplements in cancer prevention and treatment, such as immunotherapy, is controversial. Many see supplements as an alternative to conventional western medical medicine. Others see them as a waste of money, either unproven scientifically or all available through a balanced diet. You only have to look at the weekly catalogue from chemist chain… Continue reading 9. The Best Supplements For Cancer Treatment

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9. The Best Supplements For Cancer Treatment | My Healing Journey The role of supplements in cancer prevention and treatment, such as immunotherapy, is controversial. Many see supplements as an alternative to

8. The Best Diet for Cancer Prevention and Treatment

The old adage that you are what you eat has never been more true than for cancer. It may not be the only cause or the only treatment, but it can play a fundamental role in outcomes. There is no doubt about the role of the Western diet in cancer development and the benefits of… Continue reading 8. The Best Diet for Cancer Prevention and Treatment

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8. The Best Diet for Cancer Prevention and Treatment | My Healing Journey The old adage that you are what you eat has never been more true than for cancer. It may not be the only cause or the only treatment, but it can play a

7. Get Some Sleep

Research shows that poor sleep is associated with chronic disease. Not getting enough sleep when healing is also a problem. I’ve always been a poor sleeper, but I’ve worked on improving it as much as possible. I wear blue-light-blocking glasses after sundown in the evenings. I either get 30 minutes of early morning light before… Continue reading 7. Get Some Sleep

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7. Get Some Sleep | My Healing Journey Research shows that poor sleep is associated with chronic disease. Not getting enough sleep when healing is also a problem. I’ve always been a poor

6. Get Moving

Exercising and a good diet may not be enough to prevent you from getting cancer in the first place. But once you get it, it puts you in a much better position to heal than if you are overweight, unfit and eating poorly. Without a foundation of good health, the body cannot cope with the… Continue reading 6. Get Moving

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6. Get Moving | My Healing Journey Exercising and a good diet may not be enough to prevent you from getting cancer in the first place. But once you get it, it puts you in a much better

Green Banana Flour Contributes to Gut Microbiome Recovery

Green Banana Flour Contributes to Gut Microbiota Recovery and Improves Colonic Barrier Integrity in Mice Following Antibiotic Perturbation

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Green Banana Flour Contributes to Gut Microbiome Recovery | My Healing Journey Green Banana Flour Contributes to Gut Microbiota Recovery and Improves Colonic Barrier Integrity in Mice Following Antibiotic Perturbation

5. It’s all About the Microbiome Dummy

One of the keys to my success with chemo the second time around was looking after my gut microbiome. Chemo and antibiotics can have a devastating effect on your gut. An underperforming gut microbiome not only affects your toilet habits but also impacts your immunity system and mental state. I’ve always had limited success with… Continue reading 5. It’s all About the Microbiome Dummy

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5. It’s all About the Microbiome Dummy | My Healing Journey One of the keys to my success with chemo the second time around was looking after my gut microbiome. Chemo and antibiotics can have a devastating effect

4. Change your Energy

Although I’d meditated on and off for over thirty years, I’d never found a practice that resonated with me. After the first diagnosis, I found my usual method of meditation little use in giving me the mental strength to cope with the disease. Fortunately, the second piece of advice I received from my psychologist was… Continue reading 4. Change your Energy

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4. Change your Energy | My Healing Journey Although I’d meditated on and off for over thirty years, I’d never found a practice that resonated with me. After the first diagnosis, I found my usual

3. Resolve Your Emotional Trauma

In this article, I examine the link between emotional trauma and cancer, including its development, spread and remission. I look at the science and relate it to my own experience. Resolving emotional trauma is critical to strengthening the emotional axis of the healing triangle.

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3. Resolve Your Emotional Trauma | My Healing Journey In this article, I examine the link between emotional trauma and cancer, including its development, spread and remission. I look at the science and relate it to my own experience. Resolving emotional trauma is critical to strengthening the emotional axis of the healing triangle.

The Healing Power of Medicinal Mushrooms

My first experience with chemotherapy was a rough one. I felt poisoned; the side effects saw me ending up in hospital with infected blood clots in my arms. I wasn’t even sure it was doing me any good. While in my first remission, a friend told me about the cancer prevention qualities of Reishi mushrooms.… Continue reading The Healing Power of Medicinal Mushrooms

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The Healing Power of Medicinal Mushrooms | My Healing Journey My first experience with chemotherapy was a rough one. I felt poisoned; the side effects saw me ending up in hospital with infected blood clots in my

Surrender to a Higher Power

In February 2022, after four rounds of chemotherapy, I was at a low ebb. But in March, I felt the life force moving within me again while listening to the song “I am Free” by Dutch electronic duo Tinlicker. The song begins with the line: “There was a god, there was a way, there was… Continue reading Surrender to a Higher Power

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Surrender to a Higher Power | My Healing Journey In February 2022, after four rounds of chemotherapy, I was at a low ebb. But in March, I felt the life force moving within me again while listening to the

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A fork in the road

On Tuesday morning, I had a call from my oncologist to say I was all clear of cancer after a CT Scan on Monday. On Tuesday afternoon, a former employer called me to offer me some high paying work. During my healing journey over the last six months, I realised that my career in IT… Continue reading A fork in the road

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A fork in the road | My Healing Journey On Tuesday morning, I had a call from my oncologist to say I was all clear of cancer after a CT Scan on Monday. On Tuesday afternoon, a former employer

Latest Scan Reults – 6/6/2022

I’ve just received my latest CT Scan results from my Oncologist. The scans show continuing excellent response to treatment. No sign of fluid build-up in the abdomen Flattening and softening of perineum tissue in the abdomen No sign of cancer in any organ, including the liver, large intestine and kidneys Scarring on rib bones indicates… Continue reading Latest Scan Reults – 6/6/2022

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Latest Scan Reults - 6/6/2022 | My Healing Journey I've just received my latest CT Scan results from my Oncologist. The scans show continuing excellent response to treatment. No sign of fluid build-up in