I do not regret opting for alternative treatment after the surgery. I do admit that I underestimated the power and aggressiveness of the cancer cells and that I had let my guard down. Initially, when I had decided on alternative treatment, I met with so much objection, that it became so overwhelming that I actually felt the pressure and began to doubt myself.
Fortunately, I had some support, though few, they were the encouragement that helped me to stick to my decision.
One told me, "I support your decision."
Another said, "At least you are doing something about it."
I realised that a lot of us tend to thread on the tried and tested path. Where a situation like this is concerned, we dare not look at alternatives. We listened dutifully to the doctors - they must be right afterall, they are the doctors. However, I beg to differ. Sometimes, doctors can be wrong. By all means, listen to the doctors, but listen to your body as well. You and your body are one, pay attention and you will find that sometimes the body is sending messages. Unfortunately, most of the times, we tend to ignore.
If I could afford it, I probably would have gone for whole body hyperthermia in Germany.
Of course, conventional treatments should not be ruled out.
Take your pick and be comfortable with what you have chosen. Bear in mind that everyone is different and not everyone responds in the same way to any particular treatment. In some cases, it would be ideal to have the conventional and alternative treatments complement one another.
It is unfortunate that Singapore should model itself after the US in terms of medical treatments. Europe would have been a better choice as they do not limit themselves to certain treatment forms. At least now Singapore has recognised traditional Chinese medicine as a complement to conventional treatment. Better late than never.
This book, 'What your doctor may not tell you about Breast Cancer', by John R Lee, MD is an interesting read.
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