Hidden and Exotic Causes of Cancer: Navigating the Cancer Maze – Reducing Risk and Enhancing Survival
May 2, 2014
Hosted by Grace Gawler
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Episode Description
On Navigating the Cancer Maze this week we take a look at some causes of cancer that may surprise you! I will be sharing with you how to protect yourself and reduce risks. Next time you travel to an exotic destination for that long awaited holiday, after listening to today’s show; you can travel with knowledge of how to reduce your chances of becoming ill during your stay. The cancer of tomorrow can be caused by infections and infestations of a variety of “microscopic bugs” that you may not know about. It is little known by travelers, but well known by scientists and researchers, that some cancers are caused by bacterial infections and exotic parasites. Surprisingly, infestations of these unwelcome visitors are often overlooked in oncology treatment. I will share some case histories and as always leave you with a what you can do list. 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.