Navigating the Cancer Maze with Grace Gawler: Why We Need to Search for the Truth in Cancer Cure Stories Part 2
March 21, 2014
Hosted by Grace Gawler
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Episode Description
Today I will be discussing some true and powerful stories of authentic hope that spring from medical science. Two cancer types, ovarian and mesothelioma have challenged researchers and clinicians around the world, but now there is some good news! I will be discussing some of these recent discoveries and treatments in immune based therapies; and as usual on my blog gracegawlermedia.com, I will provide lists of resources and some videos so you can ask your doctor about these treatments and how they might apply to you. These are well researched therapies now in clinical use. In contrast, I will continue with last week’s theme of why the truth is so important when choosing cancer treatments; sharing with you today, two very personal accounts that have touched my own life. I will discuss some of the common misconceptions and untruths that plague the internet-based cancer industry. Be wise, be educated, make informed choices – your life depends upon it. Learn more at gracegawlermedia.com
Navigating the Cancer Maze
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Navigating the Cancer Maze aims to share time-proven strategies in a “Let’s talk about it” atmosphere with the aim of making the journey through cancer more easeful through knowledge. The program is solutions focused for patients at all stages of cancer. Acknowledging and dealing with fear and trauma surrounding cancer is essential for any Health Restoration Plan as is pre-planning for any setbacks that are likely to be met along the way. Although we hear a lot about cancer in the news, for many patients cancer remains a personal, silent and deeply unexpressed grief. It is important to acknowledge the reality of a cancer diagnosis, while being authentic about process and keeping possibilities open. The best outcomes are experienced when the best of conventional medicine is paired with the best of complementary supported by an empowered patient.
Grace Gawler
For almost 4 decades Grace Gawler has been the “rock” for thousands of cancer patients who seek her guidance and strategies. Grace has also assisted those who struggle to manage adversity and uninvited changes that life challenging or life threatening illness can bring. At 21, Grace became a full-time care-giver to her boyfriend. She married him, a cancer amputee with a poor prognosis. He survived and they established a non-profit organization to support people going through the trauma of cancer and other life challenging illness. She created Australia’s first breast cancer support group and residential program which led to authoring Women of Silence: the emotional healing of breast cancer, a 1994 best seller which remains a bible for women with breast cancer. Grace has worked in Government creating a new Women’s Health Plan. She was awarded the prestigious inaugural Rotary International Jean Harris Award for Services to Women in Society. In 1997, Grace experienced not only the collapse of her marriage but was soon hospitalized. Complications from a routine surgery created a major health crisis. After 20 surgical procedures over 13 years, she faced death many times. A bionic surgical procedure in the Netherlands gave her back life and vitality. Grace has survived and thrived and is passionate about helping others to walk in the field of all possibilities and navigate the cancer maze. She has her own cancer charity and consults to Hallwang Private Oncology Clinic in Germany.
