Update for 02/12/2013
2 December 2013Enter details of your update here Glenn & I found out on Friday that I am cancer-free! Being told in August 2012 that I had cancer was a massive shock, but being told at the end of May this year that it was 'terminal' and 'incurable' was an even bigger shock. But we chose not to believe the medics, and chose a path of believing that I could be cancer-free. On top of the palliative chemo and the unfunded complimentary drug (Avastin) that I have recently finished, I have been working really hard with 'lifestyle medicine' to heal myself from cancer - nutrition changes, juicing, meditation, imagery etc.. I had a scan and internal last week, and to the surprise of the medics, there is no evidence of any cancer anywhere! So celebrations were had on Friday night - its all very exciting! Everyone's support to me has been absolutely inspiring... as has a book a very special person sent me ""Mind over Medicine"" (by Dr Lissa Rankin), and attending a Cancer Programme at the Gawler Foundation in Melbourne in August this year. We also attended a follow-up retreat in Wanaka the other week, run by Ian & Ruth Gawler themselves. We learnt some amazing things, and will continue on with the lifestyle changes that we made. All the visits from people, catch-ups, messages and calls and emails of support, all the encouragement, prayers, thoughts, positive energy and healing vibes sent, has been so supportive and inspiring. Thank you all for believing in me! It has really all played a huge part of my healing journey. The fundraising page that the amazing Sue Harris & Jennie Burrowes set up for the huge Avastin costs, has been absolutely incredible. So thank you so much for all the donations from all around the world - from people I know and people I don't! Many incredible fundraising events have been run, not just in NZ(!) - it has blown us away. It was really hard to get my head around accepting money, but we are so grateful - from the bottom of our hearts - for everything. There are soooo many people to thank - but Glenn has been right by my side the whole time, through the worst of it and best of it. He is my soul mate, best friend, my absolute angel of strength - I am so looking forward to marrying him in March! This journey has taught Glenn & I so much, and we look forward being able to pay it forward and help others. With hope and determination, I think anything is possible, no matter how tricky the road seems. Life is good! Lots of love to you all, from both Carrie & Glenn